Flights
Flights to Columbia, SC
Flying to Columbia for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the airport with scheduled flights near Columbia, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 203 upcoming events in and around Columbia (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Columbia is Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE), 6.4 miles away. For Segra Park, the nearest is CAE at 7.5 miles.
Airports serving Columbia
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Columbia, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) 6.4 mi (10 km) | Smaller, scheduled flights | Nearest to Segra Park, Colonial Life Arena, The Senate at Tin Roof, Township Auditorium, Carolina Volleyball Center, Williams-Brice Stadium, Charlie W. Johnson Stadium and New Brookland Tavern. |
Nearest airport to each Columbia venue
The busiest venues in and around Columbia, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second option |
|---|---|---|
| Segra Park Hotels near Segra Park | CAE, 7.5 mi | — |
| Colonial Life Arena Hotels near Colonial Life Arena | CAE, 6.2 mi | — |
| The Senate at Tin Roof Hotels near The Senate at Tin Roof | CAE, 6.3 mi | — |
| Township Auditorium Hotels near Township Auditorium | CAE, 7.1 mi | — |
| Carolina Volleyball Center Hotels near Carolina Volleyball Center | CAE, 6.2 mi | — |
| Williams-Brice Stadium Hotels near Williams-Brice Stadium | CAE, 6.2 mi | — |
| Charlie W. Johnson Stadium Hotels near Charlie W. Johnson Stadium | CAE, 7.5 mi | — |
| New Brookland Tavern Hotels near New Brookland Tavern | CAE, 5.3 mi | — |
Flying in for a Columbia event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 28 events in and around Columbia; 71% on Fri–Sun; 22 of the 27 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
WWE: NXT Live
Township Auditorium, Columbia, South Carolina
From about $36.00View TicketsCollin Raye
Harbison Theatre At Midlands Tech, Columbia, South Carolina
Becky Robinson
The Senate at Tin Roof, Columbia, South Carolina
From about $62.00View TicketsAkeem Ali
The Senate at Tin Roof, Columbia, South Carolina
From about $41.00View TicketsThe Beths
The Senate at Tin Roof, Columbia, South Carolina
From about $47.00View TicketsWheel Of Fortune Live!
Harbison Theatre At Midlands Tech, Columbia, South Carolina
South Carolina Gamecocks Women's Volleyball vs. Oklahoma Sooners
Carolina Volleyball Center, Columbia, South Carolina
From about $30.00View TicketsCan't Feel My Face: 2010s Dance Party
The Senate at Tin Roof, Columbia, South Carolina
From about $36.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Sep 25: WWE: NXT Live
- Sep 29: Akeem Ali
- Sep 30: The Beths
- Oct 1: Wheel Of Fortune Live!
- Oct 2: South Carolina Gamecocks Women's Volleyball vs.…
- Oct 3: South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Kentucky Wildcats
- Oct 4: South Carolina Gamecocks Women's Volleyball vs.…
Flying in to Columbia: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Segra Park it is CAE, 7.5 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- The closest airport is the smaller one. CAE, a smaller airport with scheduled flights, is 6.4 mi from the centre; the nearest large airport we list, CLT, is 84 mi.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
Which airport is best for Segra Park?
The closest airport to Segra Park is Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 7.5 miles away in a straight line.
How many airports serve Columbia?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Columbia: Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
What is the closest airport to Columbia?
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Columbia, 6.4 miles away in a straight line.
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
Which airport is best for Colonial Life Arena?
The closest airport to Colonial Life Arena is Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 6.2 miles away in a straight line.
How many events are in Columbia in the next 30 days?
28 in and around Columbia in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 71% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 22 of the 27 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
How far is CAE from downtown Columbia?
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is 6.4 miles (10 km) from downtown Columbia in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
