Cheap Flights to Sumter from HK$7,116

Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is the one and only airport near Sumter.

A flight to Sumter means touching down at Columbia Metropolitan Airport or SUM. The first is 72 kilometres away from downtown. The second sits 8 kilometres away.

With 3 airlines flying into Sumter from at least 8 airports around the world, your perfect flight is just a few clicks away.

Flights into Sumter are typically run by American Airlines. The majority of these flights jet off from Charlotte, with American Airlines servicing this route the most often.

Flying to somewhere new is much more fun when there aren’t any lengthy stopovers. If you’re jetting off to Sumter, the good news is that there are around 156 nonstop flights operating every week.

The most popular flights to Sumter take off from Charlotte, Atlanta and Washington airports.

Which city you depart from determines how much of the in-flight entertainment you’ll get to enjoy. From Charlotte to Sumter, the average flight time is 1 hour and 2 minutes. From Atlanta it’s roughly 57 minutes, and from Washington it’s 1 hour and 38 minutes.

If you’d like to save some cash on your Sumter vacation, listen up! As every experienced traveler knows, don’t book at the very last minute. Airfares are usually highest just prior to the departure date. Don’t stop there, though. Do some research and see if there is more than one airport at your destination. Fares often differ depending on which airport you go for. Remember to compare fares across airlines too. Lastly, be ready to lock in your seat quickly if you find a real bargain. It might not be available for long. With a bit of knowledge and some good fortune, the perfect fare will be yours.

If you’re not prepared, air travel can be tough. But don’t hit the panic button just yet. Follow these handy tips and enjoy a pleasant start to your vacation in Sumter.What to pack in your hand luggage:

• Traveling on a plane can be easy if you’ve got all the right things. First of all you’ll need toiletry items, such as toothpaste, a toothbrush and some deodorant, a fresh change of clothes and a good novel. Secondly, find a spot in your hand luggage for your laptop, a charger, your medications and maybe a proper neck pillow too. Lastly, and most importantly, remember to bring your passport, travel papers and some cash.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• Check carefully that you don’t have a Swiss Army knife lurking in your hand luggage. Other banned items include flammable or explosive goods, such as fuel and fireworks, and gels and liquids in containers with a volume of more than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters).

What to wear on a flight:

• Comfort really should be your number one priority when deciding what to wear on board. Consider your footwear choice carefully too, as swelling of the feet and ankles can be a side effect of flying. Roomy, closed-toed shoes work well.
• Unfortunately, a risk of flying long distances is developing DVT (deep vein thrombosis), a blood clotting condition caused by prolonged inactivity. To prevent this, make the most of every opportunity to walk around and give your legs a stretch. Compression socks and tights are another simple way to help reduce this risk.

The secret is to be well organized before you reach airport security. That way, you’ll be stepping onto that plane to Sumter in the blink of an eye. Follow these tips and get your trip off to a fantastic start:

• Be sure to keep your passport and boarding pass close by. They’re the first items you’ll be asked to present to airport security.
• Your jacket, belt, keys and other contents of your pockets, like your earphones, will need to go on a tray through the X-ray machine. Make the whole process faster by removing them as it gets closer to your turn.
• For just a few moments, you’ll need to unplug from the digital world. Your phone, laptop and any other electronics will also need to be sent through the scanner.
• Remove all gels and liquids from your hand luggage. They often need to be sent through the X-ray separately. Each item should be in a container no larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) and everything must fit in a single quart-size (one liter), clear zip-lock bag.
• Slip-on shoes are a great footwear choice as you’re less likely to be required to remove them when passing through security. Big boots and other heavy shoes are usually subjected to additional screening.
• Take all prohibited items out of your carry-on bag. If you have any sharp objects like a pocket knife or tools, pack them in your checked baggage. They won’t be allowed on board and will be confiscated.