Columbia to Denver (CAE–DEN) — 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 9 hubs
ATL Atlanta 5h 10m AFAMDL ACAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Denver flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 43m AAJLQF AAACAV Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Denver flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 55m AA AAF9UA Charlotte (CLT) to Denver flights
ORD Chicago 6h 4m AANZUA AAACBA Chicago (ORD) to Denver flights
IAD Dulles 6h 12m CMSNUA AVAZCM Dulles (IAD) to Denver flights
DCA Washington 6h 25m AAAS ACF9UA Washington (DCA) to Denver flights
PHL Philadelphia 6h 54m AA AAACBA Philadelphia (PHL) to Denver flights
LGA New York 7h 1m AADLWS DLUAWN New York (LGA) to Denver flights
EWR Newark 7h 30m UA SNTPUA Newark (EWR) to Denver flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Columbia to Denver
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2h behind

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CAE to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
911
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 → DEN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
80%
Return
DEN → 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 → DEN delays →

Other ways to reach Denver from Columbia

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric CAE→DEN CLT→DEN GSP→DEN
Distance from CAE 89 mi 91 mi
Nonstop airlines 7 2
Weekly flights 100 7
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of CAE with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Denver is 2 hours behind Columbia.
CAE: EDT · DEN: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbia, it's 4:00 PM in Denver.
Getting from DEN

RTD A Line runs to Denver Union Station (37 min, $10.50) with connections to light rail and bus routes. Taxis have meters; expect $55–65 to downtown.DEN's tent-roof Jeppesen Terminal is a single building; all three concourses connect via the underground automated train. Rental cars are on level 5. For ski resorts, shuttle services depart from Ground Transportation.

Denver Climate

Semi-arid with 300+ days of sunshine. Summers are dry and warm (27–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that produce dramatic but brief delays. Winters bring cold temperatures (−8 to 5°C) and heavy blizzards that can shut down ground operations.

Spring snowstorms can be heavier than midwinter ones. Altitude (5,430 ft) means low humidity year-round; stay hydrated.

CAE–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbia to Denver route.
Route details
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CAE
IATA / ICAOCAE / KCAE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation236 ft / 72 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CAE to DEN flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Dallas Fort Worth and Charlotte Douglas.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DEN 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.
Denver is 2 hours behind Columbia.
Yes, return flights from DEN to CAE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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