Columbia to Charlotte (CAE–CLT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CAE–CLT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 89 miles in approximately 1h 14m. Beyond nonstop, 26 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 94 | CR9, E145, ER4 | 1h14-1h24 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Charlotte from Columbia
| Metric | CAE→CLT | AGS→CLT | FLO→CLT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CAE | – | 62 mi | 82 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 94 | 113 | 28 |
| Flight time | 1h 14m | 0h 58m | 1h 7m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
CAE: EDT · CLT: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Columbia, it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte.
No rail connects CLT to the city. Uber and Lyft to Uptown Charlotte cost $18–30 (15–20 minutes). Taxis are metered, slightly more expensive.CATS Route 5 bus runs to downtown ($2.20, 45 min). Rental cars are in an on-site facility attached to the terminal. The airport's single main terminal with concourses A–E is connected by an underground people mover; clear security at your concourse, not at the central checkpoint, to save time.
Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Charlotte sits in a region with high storm frequency. Winters are generally mild (1–10°C) but ice storms hit 2–4 times per year and are highly disruptive since Charlotte has limited de-icing infrastructure.
Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most stable season. Snow is rare but the city is poorly equipped to handle it when it arrives.
CAE–CLT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CAE to CLT
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 94 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CAE to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CAE to CLT ranges from 1 hours 14 minutes to 1 hours 24 minutes. The route covers a distance of 89 miles (143 km). There are approximately 94 weekly flights outbound and 101 return, totaling 195 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
26 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TYS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Augusta (AGS), Florence (FLO) and Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP).