Zaventem to Columbia (BRU–CAE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between BRU and CAE. Nearest airports to BRU with scheduled service: Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) (ANR, 20 mi) · Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL, 30 mi) · Liège Airport (LGG, 46 mi)
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
ORD Chicago 12h 25m ACLXOS → AANZQR Chicago (ORD) to Columbia flights
ATL Atlanta 12h 52m AFDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Columbia flights
IAD Dulles 13h 2m ACLXOS → CMEJASN Dulles (IAD) to Columbia flights
EWR Newark 28h 36m ACLXOS → UA Newark (EWR) to Columbia flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Zaventem to Columbia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-6h behind

While no nonstop service exists between BRU and CAE, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BRU to CAE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
ORD ~12h 25m ATL ~12h 52m IAD ~13h 2m EWR ~28h 36m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
236
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BRU → CAE
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
Return
CAE → BRU
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CAE delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-6h
Columbia is 6 hours behind Zaventem.
BRU: CEST · CAE: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Zaventem, it's 12:00 PM in Columbia.
Visa & Entry

Belgian passport holders travel to the US under the Visa Waiver Program for stays up to 90 days. An approved ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) is required before boarding and costs USD $21. The ESTA is valid for 2 years or until passport expiry. An e-passport with a machine-readable chip is mandatory.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to BRU

The Airport Express train runs every 15–20 minutes from Brussels Central, Midi (South), and Nord stations to BRU in 17–25 minutes (€11.80 one-way, free with Brussels Card). Traffic on the Ring road (R0) is heavily congested during morning rush, making the train the consistent choice for peak departures.

Taxis from central Brussels cost €40–55 and take 25–40 minutes. Ride-shares (Uber) run €30–45. Parking at BRU starts at €10/day in the P-Long facility with free shuttle.

Facts

BRU–CAE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zaventem to Columbia route.
Route details
Time difference-6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BRU
Full nameBrussels Airport
IATA / ICAOBRU / EBBR
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Passengers/yr23.0M
Elevation175 ft / 53 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 BRU to CAE flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Washington Dulles.
Columbia is 6 hours behind Zaventem.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Washington Dulles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.