Atlanta to Columbia (ATL–CAE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Atlanta to Columbia
2 carriers, 227 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines
227 Flights/wk
191 mi
0h 52m nonstop
40 1-stop hubs
ATL–CAE is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 191 miles in approximately 0h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 40 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop ATL–CAE service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, KL, LA, VS, WS | 55 | 712, 717, CR7, CR9 | 0h52-1h10 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, KL, LA, VS, WS | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ATL to CAE direction.
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227
Outbound / wk
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Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ATL to CAE.
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Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Columbia from Atlanta
Nearby airports with service to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
| Metric | ATL→CAE | PDK→CAE | CHA→CAE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ATL | – | 18 mi | 106 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 227 | – | – |
| Flight time | 0h 52m | 0h 53m | 1h |
| Departure OTP | 74% | – | – |
Atlanta (PDK) to Columbia flights · Chattanooga (CHA) to Columbia flights · Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Columbia flights
Airports within 200 miles of ATL with service to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
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Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Columbia is 0 hours
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ATL: EDT · CAE: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta, it's 6:00 PM in Columbia.
ATL: EDT · CAE: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta, it's 6:00 PM in Columbia.
Distance & Flight Time
191 mi / 307 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 52m to 1h 10m.
Getting to ATL
MARTA Gold Line runs every 12–15 minutes from downtown Five Points station to the airport (16 min, $2.50). The station connects directly to the Domestic terminal via SkyTrain. Ride-shares cost $20–35 from downtown.
Economy parking in the North/South garages fills quickly; off-site lots on Camp Creek Parkway offer cheaper rates with shuttles.
Facts
ATL–CAE Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Atlanta to Columbia route.
Route details
Distance191 mi / 307 km
Flight time0h 52m to 1h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights227 out / 290 return
1-stop connections40 hubs
Origin: ATL
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr108.1M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
Destination: CAE
Full nameColumbia Metropolitan Airport
IATA / ICAOCAE / KCAE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation236 ft / 72 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about ATL to CAE flights.
Nonstop flights from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport take approximately 0h 52m to 1h 10m. The route covers 191 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. Plus 7 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 227 nonstop flights per week from ATL to CAE. The return direction has about 290 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AIK, TYS, CHS, CHA, PIE, MYR, CHO, SUA, SFB, MOB, MCO, RSW, DAL, FWA, TEB, CLE, MDW, AUS, YYZ, HOU, JFK, OMA, MSP, OKC, BGR, DEN, PHX, SAN, SLC, MIA, IAD, CLT, DCA, PHL, PBI, DFW, ORD, LGA, FLL and EWR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CAE to ATL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.
Block time is 50 minutes to 1 hour 5 minutes for the 190-mile route. This is one of the shortest jet routes in the Southeast. Actual air time is around 30 minutes. The aircraft may not reach a typical cruising altitude before beginning descent into CAE.
Delta Air Lines operates 3 to 5 daily nonstops via Delta Connection on regional jets, typically the CRJ-900 or E175. American Airlines runs 1 to 2 daily nonstops through American Eagle. No low-cost carrier serves the route nonstop. Total daily departures are around 5 to 7 in each direction.
The drive on I-20 takes about 3 hours 15 minutes. When you add airport time on both ends, the door-to-door travel time by air is similar. Flying makes sense mostly for passengers connecting through Atlanta to other destinations. For point-to-point travel between the two cities, driving is often more practical unless you are already at the airport.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) serves the South Carolina Midlands, including the state capital, Fort Jackson (one of the largest Army basic training installations), and the University of South Carolina. The airport also draws traffic from Orangeburg, Sumter, and parts of the Piedmont region where no closer commercial airport exists. It sits about 6 miles southwest of downtown Columbia.
Atlanta to Columbia: Delta Hub to South Carolina's Capital
ATL-CAE covers 190 miles in under an hour of flight time. Delta Connection operates 3 to 5 daily nonstops on CRJ-900 or E175 regional jets. American Eagle adds 1 to 2 daily frequencies. The route functions primarily as a hub connector, feeding Columbia passengers into Delta's Atlanta network for onward travel. Point-to-point demand between the two cities is modest since the drive on I-20 takes only 3 hours 15 minutes. The passenger base includes state government officials, military personnel from Fort Jackson, University of South Carolina travelers, and business visitors to Columbia's insurance and banking sector.
Columbia's Air Service Landscape
Columbia Metropolitan Airport is a small facility with limited nonstop service. Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, and Chicago are the primary hub connections. CAE's location between two larger airports creates competition for the Midlands traveler. Charlotte Douglas (CLT) is about 90 miles north, and Charleston (CHS) is 115 miles southeast. Some Columbia-area travelers drive to Charlotte for its larger route network, especially for international flights. Delta's ATL connection counters this by offering a one-stop path to virtually any destination worldwide. Fort Jackson's basic training graduation weekends generate predictable traffic spikes, as families travel in from across the country through ATL to CAE.