Columbia to Dallas-Fort Worth (CAE–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
JL7633+1
JL Japan
E70
6:00 AM
EDT
8:08 AM
CDT
3h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4066
AA American
E75
6:44 AM
EDT
8:40 AM
CDT
2h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4060+2
AA American
E75
7:00 AM
EDT
8:59 AM
CDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4099+1
AA American
E70
12:28 PM
EDT
2:23 PM
CDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5109
AA American
CR9
1:53 PM
EDT
3:45 PM
CDT
2h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2262
QR Qatar
E75
4:15 PM
EDT
6:12 PM
CDT
2h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4134
AA American
E70
4:15 PM
EDT
6:12 PM
CDT
2h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3449
AA American
E75
7:21 PM
EDT
9:14 PM
CDT
2h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF3082
QF Qant
E75
7:21 PM
EDT
9:14 PM
CDT
2h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
RJ7085
RJ Royal Jordanian
E75
7:21 PM
EDT
9:14 PM
CDT
2h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2396cs
QR Qatar
E70
7:44 PM
EDT
9:50 PM
CDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4099+1
AA American
E70
8:28 AM
CDT TB
11:58 AM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5109
AA American
CR9
9:45 AM
CDT
1:23 PM
EDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4134
AA American
E70
12:16 PM
CDT TB
3:45 PM
EDT
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF3082
QF Qant
E75
3:19 PM
CDT
6:51 PM
EDT
2h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3449
AA American
E75
3:19 PM
CDT
6:51 PM
EDT
2h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4064
AA American
E75
8:00 PM
CDT
11:33 PM
EDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2374
QR Qatar
E75
8:05 PM
CDT
11:35 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4137
AA American
E70
8:05 PM
CDT TB
11:35 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Columbia to Dallas-Fort Worth
2 carriers, 74 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 74 Flights/wk 920 mi 2h 52m nonstop -1h behind 49 1-stop hubs

CAE–DFW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Royal Jordanian lead the route. The flight covers 920 miles in approximately 2h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 49 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CAE–DFW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: JL, QF, QR 42 CR9, E70, E75 2h52-2h59 100% Oneworld JL, QF, QR
RJ Royal Jordanian 4 E75 2h53 100% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
E70 Embraer 170 – AA, JL, QR
E75 Embraer E175 – AA, QF, QR, RJ
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + RJ (46 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 DFW direction.
Mon
11
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
11
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
11
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
11
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
74
Outbound / wk
56
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CAE to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
49
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,053
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.

Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Columbia

Nearby airports with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Metric CAE→DFW AGS→DFW CLT→DFW
Distance from CAE 62 mi 89 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 4 17
Weekly flights 74 39 343
Flight time 2h 52m 2h 43m 2h 51m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of CAE with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Dallas-Fort Worth is 1 hour behind Columbia.
CAE: EDT · DFW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbia, it's 5:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
920 mi / 1,480 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 52m to 3h 8m.
Getting from DFW

DART Orange Line runs to downtown Dallas (50 min, $3). TEXRail reaches downtown Fort Worth in 55 minutes ($2.50). Taxis and ride-shares cost $25–45 to either city center.Rental car facilities are at the south end. All terminals connect via the free Skylink train; this is an airside-only connection, so you must clear security first to use it.

Dallas-Fort Worth Climate

Hot continental climate. Summers are intensely hot (35–40°C) with little rain. Winters are mild (3–12°C) but ice storms hit 2–3 times per year, causing major airport disruptions.

Spring (March–May) brings severe thunderstorms and tornado risk that regularly ground flights. Fall is the best travel window with moderate temperatures and low storm frequency.

CAE–DFW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbia to Dallas-Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance920 mi / 1,480 km
Flight time2h 52m to 3h 8m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights74 out / 56 return
1-stop connections49 hubs
Origin: CAE
IATA / ICAOCAE / KCAE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation236 ft / 72 m
Destination: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CAE to DFW flights.
Nonstop flights from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport take approximately 2h 52m to 3h 8m. The route covers 920 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Royal Jordanian. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 74 nonstop flights per week from CAE to DFW. The return direction has about 56 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TYS, SUS, SDF, LEX, IAH, HOU, GSO, SFB, IND, MCO, MYR, APF, RIC, SRQ, TEB, PIE, PIT, RSW, BWI, ORL, CVG, SUA, YYZ, PBI, ELP, AUS, GJT, MMU, ALB, ASE, PHX, SLC, PLS, BOS, JFK, LAS, LAX, SJC, EWR, ATL, MIA, CLT, RDU, DCA, ORD, PHL, IAD, LGA and FLL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dallas-Fort Worth is 1 hour behind Columbia.
Yes, return flights from DFW 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 DFW

Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Royal Jordanian. With 74 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CAE to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CAE to DFW ranges from 2 hours 52 minutes to 3 hours 8 minutes. The route covers a distance of 920 miles (1,480 km). There are approximately 74 weekly flights outbound and 56 return, totaling 130 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

49 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via TYS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Augusta (AGS), Charlotte (CLT) and Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP).