Columbia to Atlanta (CAE–ATL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AM3122
AM Aeromexi
717
5:34 AM
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6:45 AM
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1h 11m
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DL3038
DL Delta
717
5:34 AM
EDT TM
6:45 AM
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1h 11m
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AM3112
AM Aeromexi
717
5:35 AM
EDT
6:48 AM
EDT
1h 13m
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AM3135
AM Aeromexi
717
5:38 AM
EDT
6:45 AM
EDT
1h 7m
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DL3061
DL Delta
717
6:40 AM
EDT TM
7:58 AM
EDT
1h 18m
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AM3362
AM Aeromexi
712
6:40 AM
EDT TM
7:58 AM
EDT
1h 18m
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DL1114
DL Delta
717
6:50 AM
EDT TM
8:04 AM
EDT
1h 14m
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DL9968
DL Delta
7:23 AM
EDT
8:01 AM
EDT
0h 38m
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AM4671
AM Aeromexi
CR9
8:45 AM
EDT TM
10:01 AM
EDT
1h 16m
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AM3350
AM Aeromexi
CR7
9:54 AM
EDT
11:06 AM
EDT
1h 12m
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AM3570
AM Aeromexi
CR7
9:58 AM
EDT
11:10 AM
EDT
1h 12m
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DL5025
DL Delta
CR7
9:58 AM
EDT
11:10 AM
EDT
1h 12m
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AF2482
AF Air France
717
12:15 PM
EDT
1:22 PM
EDT
1h 7m
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DL2598
DL Delta
717
12:15 PM
EDT
1:22 PM
EDT
1h 7m
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AF2081
AF Air France
717
12:15 PM
EDT
1:22 PM
EDT
1h 7m
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AM4128
AM Aeromexi
CR9
12:16 PM
EDT
1:24 PM
EDT
1h 8m
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AM3093
AM Aeromexi
CR9
12:16 PM
EDT
1:24 PM
EDT
1h 8m
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DL5302
DL Delta
CR9
1:38 PM
EDT TM
2:46 PM
EDT
1h 8m
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DL2944
DL Delta
717
1:59 PM
EDT
3:09 PM
EDT
1h 10m
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AM3130
AM Aeromexi
717
1:59 PM
EDT
3:09 PM
EDT
1h 10m
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AM3439
AM Aeromexi
CR9
2:07 PM
EDT
3:19 PM
EDT
1h 12m
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DL3032
DL Delta
717
5:07 PM
EDT TM
6:24 PM
EDT
1h 17m
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AM4672
AM Aeromexi
717
5:47 PM
EDT
6:57 PM
EDT
1h 10m
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DL2193
DL Delta
717
7:12 PM
EDT TM
8:29 PM
EDT
1h 17m
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DL5300
DL Delta
CR9
8:05 AM
EDT TS
9:14 AM
EDT
1h 9m
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DL5025
DL Delta
CR7
8:15 AM
EDT TS
9:18 AM
EDT
1h 3m
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DL5302
DL Delta
CR9
10:25 AM
EDT TS
11:33 AM
EDT
1h 8m
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DL1590
DL Delta
717
10:31 AM
EDT TS
11:29 AM
EDT
0h 58m
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AM3086
AM Aeromexi
717
2:17 PM
EDT TS
3:16 PM
EDT
0h 59m
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AM3061
AM Aeromexi
717
2:45 PM
EDT TS
3:43 PM
EDT
0h 58m
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DL3032
DL Delta
712
2:45 PM
EDT TS
3:43 PM
EDT
0h 58m
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AM3071
AM Aeromexi
717
2:45 PM
EDT TS
3:43 PM
EDT
0h 58m
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AM3015
AM Aeromexi
CR9
2:50 PM
EDT TS
3:50 PM
EDT
1h
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AM3078
AM Aeromexi
712
3:25 PM
EDT TS
4:21 PM
EDT
0h 56m
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DL2193
DL Delta
712
5:29 PM
EDT TS
6:27 PM
EDT
0h 58m
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AM3084
AM Aeromexi
717
5:30 PM
EDT TS
6:25 PM
EDT
0h 55m
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AM3218
AM Aeromexi
717
6:59 PM
EDT TS
7:58 PM
EDT
0h 59m
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AF2906
AF Air France
717
6:59 PM
EDT TS
7:58 PM
EDT
0h 59m
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DL2944
DL Delta
712
6:59 PM
EDT TS
7:58 PM
EDT
0h 59m
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AF2254
AF Air France
717
6:59 PM
EDT TS
7:58 PM
EDT
0h 59m
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AM3146
AM Aeromexi
717
6:59 PM
EDT TS
7:58 PM
EDT
0h 59m
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AM3524
AM Aeromexi
712
7:30 PM
EDT TS
8:27 PM
EDT
0h 57m
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AF2817
AF Air France
717
7:30 PM
EDT TS
8:29 PM
EDT
0h 59m
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AM3018
AM Aeromexi
717
8:10 PM
EDT TS
9:11 PM
EDT
1h 1m
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DL1290
DL Delta
712
8:20 PM
EDT TS
9:20 PM
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1h
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AM3056
AM Aeromexi
717
8:20 PM
EDT TS
9:20 PM
EDT
1h
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AF2097
AF Air France
712
8:20 PM
EDT TS
9:20 PM
EDT
1h
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AF2559
AF Air France
CR9
8:50 PM
EDT TS
9:49 PM
EDT
0h 59m
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AF2520
AF Air France
CR9
10:47 PM
EDT TS
11:47 PM
EDT
1h
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DL3029
DL Delta
712
10:48 PM
EDT TS
11:48 PM
EDT
1h
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Columbia to Atlanta
3 carriers, 140 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 140 Flights/wk 191 mi 0h 38m nonstop 26 1-stop hubs

CAE–ATL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Aeromexico, Delta Air Lines and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 191 miles in approximately 0h 38m. Beyond nonstop, 26 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CAE–ATL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AM Aeromexico 72 712, 717, CR7, CR9 1h07-1h18 33% SkyTeam
DL Delta Air Lines 61 717, CR7, CR9 0h38-1h18 33% SkyTeam
AF Air France 7 717 1h07 33% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
712 Boeing 717-200 – AM
717 Boeing 717 – AF, AM, DL
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AM, DL
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AM, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + AM + DL (140 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CAE to ATL direction.
Mon
20
flights
Tue
20
flights
Wed
19
flights
Thu
20
flights
Fri
20
flights
Sat
21
flights
Sun
20
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
24
Nonstop flights
140
Outbound / wk
149
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CAE to ATL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,186
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CAE → ATL
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
33%
Arriving
72%
Return
ATL → CAE
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Arriving
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CAE delays → ATL delays →

Other ways to reach Atlanta from Columbia

Nearby airports with service to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Metric CAE→ATL AGS→ATL CLT→ATL
Distance from CAE 62 mi 89 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 3 8
Weekly flights 140 149 194
Flight time 0h 38m 0h 59m 1h 6m
Departure OTP 33%
Airports within 200 miles of CAE with service to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbia, it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta.
Distance & Flight Time
191 mi / 307 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 38m to 1h 18m.
Getting from ATL

MARTA Gold Line connects the airport to downtown Atlanta (16 min, $2.50) and Buckhead (30 min). Taxis have a flat rate of $30 to downtown, $38 to Buckhead. Ride-shares are typically $20–35.

The SkyTrain people mover links the Domestic and International terminals, rental car center, and Georgia International Convention Center.

Atlanta Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause flight delays June through August. Winters are mild (2–10°C) with rare snowfall. Ice storms can shut down the airport when they hit.

Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most pleasant season for travel.

CAE–ATL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbia to Atlanta route.
Route details
Distance191 mi / 307 km
Flight time0h 38m to 1h 18m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights140 out / 149 return
1-stop connections26 hubs
Origin: CAE
IATA / ICAOCAE / KCAE
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation236 ft / 72 m
Destination: ATL
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr108.1M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CAE to ATL flights.
Nonstop flights from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport take approximately 0h 38m to 1h 18m. The route covers 191 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 140 nonstop flights per week from CAE to ATL. The return direction has about 149 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through USA, TYS, BNA, SDF, MYR, RIC, BWI, IND, PIT, RDU, HOU, ALB, GJT, ASE, SLC, LAX, SJC, EWR, PHL, CLT, DCA, LGA, DFW, ORD, IAD and FLL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ATL to CAE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AGS, CLT and GSP. 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 ATL

Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines. With 140 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CAE to ATL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CAE to ATL ranges from 0 hours 38 minutes to 1 hours 18 minutes. The route covers a distance of 191 miles (307 km). There are approximately 140 weekly flights outbound and 149 return, totaling 289 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

26 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via USA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Augusta (AGS), Charlotte (CLT) and Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP).