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

CAE Airport Page →
920 mi airlines charter/private 46/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 12 flights Verified 33m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
QR2396cs
QR Qatar
E75
6:44 AM
EDT
8:40 AM
CDT
2h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JL7633+2
JL Japan
E75
6:50 AM
EDT
8:46 AM
CDT
2h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4066+1
AA American
E75
6:50 AM
EDT
8:46 AM
CDT
2h 56m
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
AA3449+2
AA American
E75
7:15 PM
EDT
8:49 PM
CDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
RJ7085cs
RJ Royal Jordanian
E75
7:21 PM
EDT
9:14 PM
CDT
2h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF3082+1
QF Qant
E75
7:21 PM
EDT
9:14 PM
CDT
2h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5109
AA American
CR9
9:45 AM
CDT TE
1:23 PM
EDT
2h 38m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF3082cs
QF Qant
E75
3:19 PM
CDT
6:51 PM
EDT
2h 32m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3449+2
AA American
E75
3:19 PM
CDT
6:51 PM
EDT
2h 32m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
RJ7254cs
RJ Royal Jordanian
E75
8:00 PM
CDT
11:33 PM
EDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4064+1
AA American
E70
8:06 PM
CDT TB
11:39 PM
EDT
2h 33m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 4h 23m AMDLKE AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 19m AA AAASAY Charlotte (CLT) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
ORD Chicago 5h 55m AAEKNZ AAACAV Chicago (ORD) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
ACT Waco 5h 57m AA AAASGF Waco (ACT) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
DCA Washington 6h 3m AAAS AAAYCX Washington (DCA) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
MIA Miami 6h 8m AA AAASAY Miami (MIA) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
IAD Dulles 6h 23m CMEJASN AAASAT Dulles (IAD) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
LGA New York 6h 47m AADLWS AAAMAY New York (LGA) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
PHL Philadelphia 6h 58m AAAS AAAYBA Philadelphia (PHL) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 7h 20m G4 AAASAY Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Columbia to Dallas-Fort Worth
1 carrier, 46 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 920 mi 2h 53m nonstop -1h behind

CAE–DFW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 920 miles in approximately 2h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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, RJ 21 CR9, E75 2h34-2h56 86% Oneworld JL, QF, QR, RJ
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA, JL, QF, QR, RJ
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (21 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
7
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
46
Outbound / wk
32
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CAE to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,128
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 → DFW
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
92%
Return
DFW → CAE
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
73%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CAE delays → DFW delays →

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 1 4 19
Weekly flights 46 21 234
Flight time 2h 53m 2h 47m 2h 39m
Departure OTP 86%
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 53m gate to gate.
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 53m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights46 out / 32 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 2h 53m gate to gate. The route covers 920 miles.
1 airline operates flights from CAE to DFW: American Airlines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Chicago O'Hare.
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. With 46 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CAE to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CAE to DFW is about 2 hours 53 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 920 miles (1,480 km). There are approximately 46 weekly flights outbound and 32 return, totaling 78 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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