Cheap Flights from CAE to LAX: When to Fly from Columbia to Los Angeles

 

The cheapest times to fly from CAE to LAX are

• January 1st to February 25th
• April 16th to May 6th
• August 6th to November 11th
• early December

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from CAE to LAX is early September. Prices can be as high as $1014 for Sunday flights during late July, or as low as $282 for Wednesday flights around early September.

 

When to Fly to Los Angeles

Flying from Columbia, SC (CAE) to Los Angeles, CA (LAX) will usually cost between $283 to $629 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early September with an average ticket price of $284. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late July, with an average price of $583. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $299 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $369 can be considered a good price for a round-trip CAE to LAX flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the CAE to LAX route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the CAE to LAX flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Columbia. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.11, which is far below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Wednesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $170 (33%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Wednesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $337. Return trip prices are from the LAX to CAE flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from CAE to LAX can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 4 hour 48 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from CAE to LAX while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from CAE to LAX? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 4 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, Delta, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Los Angeles International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 2125 miles or 3420 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from CAE to LAX?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop CAE to LAX flight is about 4 hour 48 minutes.

How many flights go between Columbia, SC and Los Angeles, CA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 76 available flights from CAE to LAX.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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