How to get from Philadelphia to Columbia: connecting flights, about 5h 55m total

Flights from Philadelphia to Columbia

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Best fares from Philadelphia to Columbia

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Cheapest one-way $356 17 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest nonstop $475 17 November 2026, AA Cheapest in the next 7 days $356 17 November, Tue Cheapest weekend departure $356 Sat, 21 November 2026 Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $356

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Washington: 5h 55m
two tickets, via Atlanta: $393
connection options: 3
straight-line distance: 523 mi (842 km)

fastest

Via Washington

5h 55m

with the connection

Philadelphia to Washington flight 1h 13m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International. Departure to Columbia: Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.

Washington to Columbia flight 1h 42m

two ticketsfrom $472

Via Atlanta

6h 23m

with the connection

Philadelphia to Atlanta flight 2h 22m

Connection of about 3h

Atlanta to Columbia flight 1h 1m

two ticketsfrom $393

Via New York

16h 41m

with the connection

Philadelphia to New York flight 11h 25m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Newark Liberty International. Departure to Columbia: LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International.

New York to Columbia flight 2h 16m

two ticketsfrom $399

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 Philadelphia to cities closest to Columbia

Philadelphia to Charlotte Charlotte: 85 mi (137 km) from Columbia, flight 1h 57m from $90 Philadelphia to Charleston Charleston: 106 mi (170 km) from Columbia, flight 2h 6m from $143 Philadelphia to Myrtle Beach Myrtle Beach: 125 mi (201 km) from Columbia, flight 1h 54m from $222 Philadelphia to Greensboro Greensboro: 160 mi (257 km) from Columbia, flight 1h 43m from $273 Philadelphia to Raleigh Raleigh: 183 mi (295 km) from Columbia, flight 1h 35m from $94 Philadelphia to Atlanta Atlanta: 193 mi (311 km) from Columbia, flight 2h 22m from $74

To Columbia from cities closest to Philadelphia

New York to Columbia New York: 81 mi (130 km) from Philadelphia, flight 2h 16m from $289 Washington to Columbia Washington: 124 mi (199 km) from Philadelphia, flight 1h 42m from $228 Atlanta to Columbia Atlanta: 665 mi (1,071 km) from Philadelphia, flight 1h 1m from $319

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Philadelphia to Columbia?

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 Philadelphia to Columbia?

Via Washington: 1h 13m to the connection, 1h 42m after it, about 5h 55m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Philadelphia to Columbia with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Atlanta from $393. 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 Philadelphia and Columbia?

Washington (5h 55m total), Atlanta (6h 23m total) and New York (16h 41m total).

How far is Columbia from Philadelphia?

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.