Austin to Columbia (AUS–CAE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
AUS–CAE had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,001 miles in 2h 15m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGX SGX | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Columbia from Austin
| Metric | AUS→CAE | HOU→CAE |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from AUS | – | 148 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | – |
| Flight time | 2h 15m | 2h 2m |
| Departure OTP | 76% | – |
Travel Essentials
AUS: CDT · CAE: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 7:00 PM in Columbia.
CapMetro Route 20 (Airport Flyer) runs between downtown Austin (Congress Ave) and AUS in about 30–35 minutes (fare $1.25, or free with MetroAccess). Service runs from roughly 05:00 to midnight; frequency drops evenings and weekends.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis run $30–40. Traffic on SH-71 can be heavy during afternoon rush; allow 30–40 minutes from downtown during 16:00–18:30. Long-term parking from $7/day in remote economy lots.
AUS–CAE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AUS to CAE
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
AUS to CAE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AUS to CAE is about 2 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,001 miles (1,611 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Dallas Fort Worth and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU).