Travelling from Fort Lauderdale to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE): What you need to know
Your trip gets off the ground at Fort Lauderdale's main airport, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Check out the options for reserving a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) leaving from this base.
Around 1 hour 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Fort Lauderdale to Columbia Metropolitan Airport flight.
Columbia's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Fort Lauderdale. Columbia Metropolitan Airport is located in Columbia.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from Fort Lauderdale to CAE.
Heading away during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
You can find a direct flight from Fort Lauderdale to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) out of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
Allegiant Air is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Columbia Metropolitan Airport leaving from FLL.
The majority of travellers prefer to fly with Allegiant Air between FLL and CAE.
Located around 8 kilometres from the centre of Fort Lauderdale, FLL can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Fort Lauderdale to Columbia Metropolitan Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, 73.74% of flights complete their journey on time.
You'll find FLL at 320 Terminal Drive.
About Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Columbia Metropolitan Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near CAE instead:
Explore without limits with a Columbia Metropolitan Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Budget or Enterprise and discover more of Columbia and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle around one week ahead of your Fort Lauderdale to Columbia Metropolitan Airport flight.
You'll find CAE at 125-A Summer Lake.
Getting from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) to central Columbia
Columbia Metropolitan Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Columbia. How long it takes to get there in a car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
Rs10,743 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Columbia Metropolitan Airport. Return flights start at Rs21,240. These fares may change based on demand.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Fort Lauderdale to CAE. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Cheap Fort Lauderdale to Columbia Metropolitan Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE). August is when most people visit Columbia. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in February.
Book a Fort Lauderdale to CAE flight ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Columbia to range from 21ºC to 35ºC.
January has temperatures of between 0ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Fort Lauderdale to Columbia Metropolitan Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Columbia
Start your Columbia trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Columbia Metropolitan Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
There are loads of fantastic things to do in Columbia when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Start exploring at African American History Monument followed by Martin Luther King Jr. Park and 701 Centre for Contmporary Art.
Explore more of the United States
Columbia has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United States you'll want to see. About 145 kilometres north of Columbia, a visit to Charlotte will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Around 306 kilometres north-east of Columbia, Raleigh is another favourite stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out North Carolina Museum of Art, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and Dorothea Dix Park.
