Flights from Columbia to Philadelphia
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Washington
- 5h 50m
- two tickets, via Washington
- $184
- connection options
- 3
- straight-line distance
- 523 mi (842 km)
fastest
Via Washington
5h 50m
with the connection
Columbia to Washington
flight 1h 39m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International. Departure to Philadelphia: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.
Washington to Philadelphia
flight 1h 11m
two ticketsfrom $184
Via Atlanta
6h 21m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $427
Via New York
14h 13m
with the connection
Columbia to New York
flight 2h 2m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Philadelphia: LaGuardia.
New York to Philadelphia
flight 9h 11m
two ticketsfrom $411
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Columbia to cities closest to Philadelphia
Columbia to New York
New York: 81 mi (130 km) from Philadelphia, flight 2h 2m
from $226
Columbia to Washington
Washington: 124 mi (199 km) from Philadelphia, flight 1h 39m
from $98
Columbia to Atlanta
Atlanta: 665 mi (1,071 km) from Philadelphia, flight 1h 15m
from $320
Columbia to Dallas
Dallas: 1,297 mi (2,088 km) from Philadelphia, flight 3h 4m
from $521
To Philadelphia from cities closest to Columbia
Charleston to Philadelphia
Charleston: 106 mi (170 km) from Columbia, flight 1h 53m
from $200
Myrtle Beach to Philadelphia
Myrtle Beach: 125 mi (201 km) from Columbia, flight 1h 48m
Greensboro to Philadelphia
Greensboro: 160 mi (257 km) from Columbia, flight 1h 35m
from $177
Raleigh to Philadelphia
Raleigh: 183 mi (295 km) from Columbia, flight 1h 33m
from $100
Atlanta to Philadelphia
Atlanta: 193 mi (311 km) from Columbia, flight 2h 6m
from $107
Knoxville to Philadelphia
Knoxville: 212 mi (341 km) from Columbia, flight 1h 57m
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Columbia to Philadelphia?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Washington.
What is the fastest way to fly from Columbia to Philadelphia?
Via Washington: 1h 39m to the connection, 1h 11m after it, about 5h 50m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Columbia to Philadelphia with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Washington from $184. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Columbia and Philadelphia?
Washington (5h 50m total), Atlanta (6h 21m total) and New York (14h 13m total).
How far is Philadelphia from Columbia?
523 mi (842 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.