Travelling from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE): what you need to know
Give yourself enough time to make your FLL to CAE flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between FLL and CAE:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport flight is £197. A return plane ticket right now is £251. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from FLL to CAE if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across every month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
FLL's address is 320 Terminal Drive.
73.74% of flights leaving from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is around 5 miles from central Fort Lauderdale. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near FLL. Whether you have an early flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
If you're arriving on a late Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near CAE:
Pick up a Columbia Metropolitan Airport rental car and explore Columbia and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Budget and Enterprise are top outlets to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Columbia Metropolitan Airport around one week before you set off.
Getting from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) to central Columbia
CAE is located at 125-A Summer Lake.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport is roughly 7 miles from central Columbia. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
April is the most popular month for flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Columbia in January.
The warmest month in Columbia is July, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Book your flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from FLL to CAE in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Jacksonville is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Columbia. Around 260 miles away to the south, popular attractions include Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain.
If there's time to check out another major destination in United States, consider Charlotte, about 85 miles north of Columbia. NASCAR Hall of Fame, Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum are among the biggest draws.