Travelling from Seattle to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE): What you need to know
The timezone in Columbia is UTC-5, which is three hours ahead of Seattle. Columbia Metropolitan Airport is located in Columbia.
Your flight from Seattle to CAE won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
With more people on the move during peak months like July, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with longer queues. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Fourth of July.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Located around 23 kilometres from the centre of Seattle, SEA can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Seattle to Columbia Metropolitan Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:
80% of flights leaving Seattle-Tacoma International Airport touch down at their destination on time. With its dependable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of SEA.
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE)
You can arrive at PAE from the centre of Seattle in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Seattle to CAE flight? Relax in a hotel near Seattle Paine Field International Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
The majority of flights that leave Seattle Paine Field International Airport get to their destination on schedule. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
Have a late flight from Seattle to Columbia Metropolitan Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near CAE and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride around one week ahead of your Seattle 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 around 19 kilometres from central Columbia. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is $450. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $509. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Seattle to CAE if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
October is the most popular month for flights from Seattle to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE). Visit Columbia in January if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
When booking your Seattle to CAE plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Columbia, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Seattle to Columbia Metropolitan Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).
More about Columbia
Start your Columbia trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Seattle to Columbia Metropolitan Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
You'll find loads of fantastic things to do in Columbia when you're in the mood to sightsee. Make your way to South Carolina African American History Monument followed by 701 Centre for Contmporary Art and South Carolina State Museum.
Explore more of the United States
Charlotte is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Columbia. Around 145 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Around 306 kilometres northeast of Columbia, Raleigh is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with North Carolina Museum of Art, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and Dorothea Dix Park.
