Austin to Columbia (AUS–CAE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Austin to Columbia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,001 mi 1h 16m nonstop +1h ahead 42 1-stop hubs

AUS–CAE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,001 miles in approximately 1h 16m. Beyond nonstop, 42 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AUS–CAE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 – – 68% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AUS to CAE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
42
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
724
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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 Austin

Nearby airports with service to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Metric AUS→CAE HOU→CAE
Distance from AUS – 148 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 0 1
Flight time 1h 16m 2h 2m
Departure OTP 68% –
Houston (HOU) to Columbia flights
Airports within 200 miles of AUS with service to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Columbia is 1 hour ahead of Austin.
AUS: CDT · CAE: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 7:00 PM in Columbia.
Distance & Flight Time
1,001 mi / 1,611 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 16m.
Getting to AUS

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.

Facts

AUS–CAE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Austin to Columbia route.
Route details
Distance1,001 mi / 1,611 km
Flight time1h 16m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections42 hubs
Origin: AUS
Full nameAustin Bergstrom International Airport
IATA / ICAOAUS / KAUS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr21.4M
Elevation542 ft / 165 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 AUS to CAE flights.
Nonstop flights from Austin Bergstrom International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport take approximately 1h 16m. The route covers 1,001 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, PDK, OMA, TYS, CHS, HOU, CHA, PIE, CHO, SUA, PBI, AIK, SFB, RSW, MCO, OKC, MDW, CLE, LGA, FWA, YYZ, TEB, MMU, MSP, DEN, JFK, PHX, SAN, VNY, SLC, MIA, DCA, IAD, CLT, DFW, ATL, FLL, PHL, EWR, ORD, AUO and MOB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Columbia is 1 hour ahead of Austin.
Yes, return flights from CAE to AUS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HOU. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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.

Flights from AUS to CAE

Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines.

AUS to CAE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AUS to CAE ranges from 1 hours 16 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,001 miles (1,611 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

42 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU).