Columbia to Charleston (CAE–CHS) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 3h 20m AMDLKE → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Charleston flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 22m AA → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Charleston flights
IAD Dulles 4h 14m CMEJASN → ACCMEJA Dulles (IAD) to Charleston flights
DCA Washington 4h 15m AAAS → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Charleston flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 49m AAAS → AAAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Charleston flights
LGA New York 5h 18m AADLWS → AADLWS New York (LGA) to Charleston flights
ORD Chicago 5h 38m AAEKNZ → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Charleston flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 8h AAJLQF → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Charleston flights
EWR Newark 12h 32m UA → ACEJAUA Newark (EWR) to Charleston flights
MIA Miami 13h 24m AA → AAEJA Miami (MIA) to Charleston flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Columbia to Charleston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
95 mi 1h 37m nonstop

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

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All flights from Charleston (CHS) Charleston to Columbia flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CAE to CHS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
ATL ~3h 20m CLT ~3h 22m MCO ~4h 4m IAD ~4h 14m DCA ~4h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
478
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 → CHS
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
80%
Return
CHS → CAE
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
63%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CAE delays → CHS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Charleston from Columbia

Nearby airports with service to Charleston International Airport.
Metric CAE→CHS AGS→CHS CLT→CHS
Distance from CAE – 62 mi 89 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 10
Weekly flights – – 76
Flight time 1h 37m – 1h 6m
Departure OTP 67% – –
Augusta (AGS) to Charleston flights · Charlotte (CLT) to Charleston flights · Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP) to Charleston flights
Airports within 200 miles of CAE with service to Charleston International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbia, it's 6:00 PM in Charleston.
Distance & Flight Time
95 mi / 154 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 37m gate to gate.
Facts

CAE–CHS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbia to Charleston route.
Route details
Distance95 mi / 154 km
Flight time1h 37m
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: CHS
Full nameCharleston International Airport
IATA / ICAOCHS / KCHS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CAE to CHS flights.
Nonstop flights from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Charleston International Airport take about 1h 37m gate to gate. The route covers 95 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Washington Dulles.
Yes, return flights from CHS 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 CHS

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

CAE to CHS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CAE to CHS is about 1 hours 37 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 95 miles (154 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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