Travelling from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE): what you need to know
Give yourself enough time to make your SEA to CAE flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SEA and CAE:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport flight is R 4,984. A return fare is currently R 6,440. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from SEA to CAE. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from SEA to CAE by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Handy information about Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
80% of flights leaving Seattle / Tacoma International Airport land at their destination on time. Given its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to experience delays when flying out of SEA.
To get to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport from central Seattle, it takes about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near SEA? If you've booked an early flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
Book a hotel close to CAE if you're catching a late Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Columbia Metropolitan Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Budget or Enterprise and venture far and wide through Columbia and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Columbia Metropolitan Airport around one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
When to fly to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport. October is the busiest month to visit Columbia. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Columbia, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SEA to CAE around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Columbia is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be explored. About 418 kilometres south of Columbia, a trip to Jacksonville will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
Charlotte is another essential stop in the United States and is around 137 kilometres north of Columbia. No trip is complete without dropping by Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
