Columbia to Albany (CAE–ALB) — 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
IAD Dulles 3h 59m CMEJASN → SNUA Dulles (IAD) to Albany flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 4m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Albany flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 24m AMDLKE → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Albany flights
DCA Washington 4h 28m AAAS → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Albany flights
LGA New York 4h 33m AADLWS → DL New York (LGA) to Albany flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 43m AAAS → AA Philadelphia (PHL) to Albany flights
ORD Chicago 5h 30m AAEKNZ → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Albany flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 10h 17m AAJLQF → AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Albany flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 21h 51m G4 → ADB6G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Albany flights
TEB Teterboro ~3h 34m → Teterboro (TEB) to Albany flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Columbia to Albany
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
726 mi 1h 49m nonstop

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CAE to ALB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
TEB ~3h 34m IAD ~3h 59m CLT ~4h 4m ATL ~4h 24m DCA ~4h 28m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
206
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
CAE → ALB
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
91%
Arriving
33%
Return
ALB → CAE
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CAE delays → ALB delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Albany from Columbia

Nearby airports with service to Albany International Airport.
Metric CAE→ALB CLT→ALB GSP→ALB
Distance from CAE – 89 mi 91 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 1
Weekly flights – 21 –
Flight time 1h 49m 1h 50m 1h 43m
Departure OTP 91% – –
Charlotte (CLT) to Albany flights · Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP) to Albany flights · Charleston (CHS) to Albany flights
Airports within 200 miles of CAE with service to Albany International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Albany is 0 hours the same as Columbia.
CAE: EDT · ALB: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbia, it's 6:00 PM in Albany.
Distance & Flight Time
726 mi / 1,168 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 49m gate to gate.
Facts

CAE–ALB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbia to Albany route.
Route details
Distance726 mi / 1,168 km
Flight time1h 49m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CAE
Full nameColumbia Metropolitan Airport
IATA / ICAOCAE / KCAE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation236 ft / 72 m
Destination: ALB
Full nameAlbany International Airport
IATA / ICAOALB / KALB
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr3.0M
Elevation285 ft / 87 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CAE to ALB flights.
Nonstop flights from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Albany International Airport take about 1h 49m gate to gate. The route covers 726 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Washington Dulles, Charlotte Douglas and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Nearby alternatives include CLT, GSP and CHS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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.

Flights from CAE to ALB

Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Albany International Airport (ALB) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CAE to ALB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CAE to ALB is about 1 hours 49 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 726 miles (1,168 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Washington Dulles, Charlotte Douglas and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Charlotte (CLT), Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP) and Charleston (CHS).