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

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QR8660
QR Qatar
E75
6:00 AM
EDT
8:08 AM
MDT
3h 8m
M T W T F S S
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AA3938
AA American
E75
6:00 AM
EDT
8:08 AM
MDT
3h 8m
M T W T F S S
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AA4099
AA American
E75
12:28 PM
EDT
2:23 PM
MDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AA3385
AA American
E70
4:00 PM
EDT
6:06 PM
MDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
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AA5247
AA American
CR9
4:05 PM
EDT
6:12 PM
MDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
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AA4134
AA American
E75
4:15 PM
EDT
6:12 PM
MDT
2h 57m
M T W T F S S
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AA4060
AA American
E70
7:44 PM
EDT
9:50 PM
MDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
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AA5247
AA American
CR9
11:45 AM
MDT TE
3:09 PM
EDT
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
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AA3385
AA American
E75
11:45 AM
MDT
3:11 PM
EDT
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
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AA4134
AA American
E75
12:16 PM
MDT
3:45 PM
EDT
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
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AA4060
AA American
E70
3:50 PM
MDT TB
7:14 PM
EDT
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
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AA4137
AA American
E75
8:05 PM
MDT
11:35 PM+1
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AA4099
AA American
E75
8:20 PM
MDT
11:34 PM
EDT
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Columbia to Dallas-Fort Worth
2 carriers, 42 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 42 Flights/wk 920 mi 2h 55m nonstop -2h behind 27 1-stop hubs

CAE–DFW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Qatar Airways lead the route. The flight covers 920 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 27 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 35 CR9, E70, E75 2h55-3h08 58% Oneworld
QR Qatar Airways 7 E75 3h08 58% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
E70 Embraer 170 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA, QR
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + QR (42 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
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
42
Outbound / wk
34
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CAE to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,044
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
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
Arriving
90%
Return
DFW → CAE
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
33%
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 2 1 11
Weekly flights 42 28 276
Flight time 2h 55m 2h 43m 2h 53m
Departure OTP 58%
Airports within 200 miles of CAE with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Dallas-Fort Worth is 2 hours behind Columbia.
CAE: EDT · DFW: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbia, it's 4:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
920 mi / 1,480 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 55m 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 55m to 3h 8m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights42 out / 34 return
1-stop connections27 hubs
Origin: CAE
IATA / ICAOCAE / KCAE
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation236 ft / 72 m
Destination: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
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 55m to 3h 8m. The route covers 920 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Qatar Airways.
There are approximately 42 nonstop flights per week from CAE to DFW. The return direction has about 34 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUS, BNA, TYS, SDF, HOU, SFB, IND, RIC, MYR, ORL, PIT, BWI, RDU, GJT, ASE, SLC, LAX, SJC, EWR, ATL, DCA, PHL, CLT, ORD, LGA, IAD and FLL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dallas-Fort Worth is 2 hours 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 Qatar Airways. With 42 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 55 minutes to 3 hours 8 minutes. The route covers a distance of 920 miles (1,480 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 34 return, totaling 76 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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