Flying from Seattle to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE): What you need to know
Put your plans into motion at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), the main airport in Seattle. Search for flights from Seattle to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) that leave from this terminal.
Columbia is three hours ahead of Seattle. Columbia Metropolitan Airport is located in Columbia, which operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Seattle to CAE. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Located around 23 kilometres from central Seattle, SEA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 55 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Seattle to Columbia Metropolitan Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 81.27% of flights that take off from SEA arrive at their destination on time.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
You can arrive at LKE from the centre of Seattle in approximately 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport will take roughly 25 minutes to travel the 3 kilometres or so.
Got an early start? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your Seattle to CAE flight:
About Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Seattle to Columbia Metropolitan Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near CAE:
Travel at your own speed with a Columbia Metropolitan Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Budget or Enterprise and venture far and wide through Columbia and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle around one week before your Seattle to Columbia Metropolitan Airport flight.
The address for CAE is 125-A Summer Lake.
Getting from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) to central Columbia
Columbia Metropolitan Airport to the centre of Columbia is about 10 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, plan ahead to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 30 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 ر.ق. 547. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 1,268. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from Seattle to CAE, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
Cheap Seattle to Columbia Metropolitan Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
February is the quietest month for flights from Seattle to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE), while August is the most popular. Figure out the best time to go to Columbia based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Seattle to CAE flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Columbia to range from 21ºC to 35ºC.
Look 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 and 16ºC.
More about Columbia
Start your Columbia trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Seattle to Columbia Metropolitan Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
African American History Monument and Martin Luther King Jr. Park are just two of the leading attractions to put on your Columbia must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out 701 Centre for Contmporary Art.
Explore more of the United States
Charlotte is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Columbia. Around 145 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Raleigh is another standout destination in the United States and is around 306 kilometres north-east of Columbia. No trip is complete without a visit to North Carolina Museum of Art, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and Dorothea Dix Park.
