Columbia to Charleston (CAE–CHS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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95 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 9 hubs
ATL Atlanta 3h 9m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Charleston flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 18m AA → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Charleston flights
IAD Dulles 4h 9m CMSNUA → ACCMLJY Dulles (IAD) to Charleston flights
DCA Washington 4h 21m AAAS → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Charleston flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 9m AA → AAASEI Philadelphia (PHL) to Charleston flights
LGA New York 5h 22m AADLWS → AADL New York (LGA) to Charleston flights
ORD Chicago 5h 59m AANZUA → AAACNZ Chicago (ORD) to Charleston flights
EWR Newark 6h 42m UA → ACUA Newark (EWR) to Charleston flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 15m AAJLQF → AAASBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Charleston flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Columbia to Charleston
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
95 mi 0h 32m nonstop

CAE–CHS has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also 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
9
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
ATL ~3h 9m CLT ~3h 18m IAD ~4h 9m DCA ~4h 21m PHL ~5h 9m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
353
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
CHS → CAE
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
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 12
Weekly flights – – 118
Flight time 0h 32m – 1h 5m
Departure OTP 100% – –
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 0h 32m gate to gate.
Facts

CAE–CHS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbia to Charleston route.
Route details
Distance95 mi / 154 km
Flight time0h 32m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
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 0h 32m 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.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CHS and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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 0 hours 32 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).