Cheap Flights from MLB to CAE: When to Fly from Melbourne to Columbia

 

The cheapest times to fly from MLB to CAE are

• May 14th to June 10th
• August 20th to October 7th
• October 22nd to November 11th (except the week of October 29th)
• December 24th to March 11th (except the week of February 26th)

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 MLB to CAE is mid to late September. Prices can be as high as $1189 for Friday flights during early to mid May, or as low as $158 for Wednesday flights around mid to late September.

 

When to Fly to Columbia

Flying from Melbourne, FL (MLB) to Columbia, SC (CAE) will usually cost between $178 to $403 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is mid to late September with an average ticket price of $197. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early to mid May, with an average price of $639. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $441 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $278 can be considered a good price for a round-trip MLB to CAE flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the MLB to CAE flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Melbourne. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.43, which is a bit above average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Wednesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Fridays 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 $120 (36%) 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 $215. Return trip prices are from the CAE to MLB flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from MLB to CAE can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 43 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 MLB to CAE while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

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

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 2 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, and potentially more during busy seasons.

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

The distance between the two airports is roughly 404 miles or 650 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop MLB to CAE flight is about 1 hour 43 minutes.

How many flights go between Melbourne, FL and Columbia, SC?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 19 available flights from MLB to CAE.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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