Columbia to Newark (CAE–EWR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA4565
UA United
CR7
9:00 AM
EDT
11:09 AM
EDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4493
UA United
CR7
12:07 PM
EDT TC
2:17 PM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Columbia to Newark
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 603 mi 2h 9m nonstop 24 1-stop hubs

CAE–EWR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 603 miles in approximately 2h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 24 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CAE–EWR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 5 CR7 2h09 51% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (5 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 EWR direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CAE to EWR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
893
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 → EWR
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Arriving
78%
Return
EWR → CAE
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Arriving
25%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CAE delays → EWR delays →

Other ways to reach Newark from Columbia

Nearby airports with service to Newark Liberty International Airport.
Metric CAE→EWR CLT→EWR GSP→EWR
Distance from CAE 89 mi 91 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4 2
Weekly flights 5 124 36
Flight time 2h 9m 1h 7m 1h 51m
Departure OTP 51%
Airports within 200 miles of CAE with service to Newark Liberty International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Newark is 0 hours the same as Columbia.
CAE: EDT · EWR: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbia, it's 6:00 PM in Newark.
Distance & Flight Time
603 mi / 970 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 9m.
Getting from EWR

AirTrain connects terminals to Newark Airport rail station ($5.50 one-way, paid at the station). NJ Transit trains then run to New York Penn Station (25–30 min, $13.50) or Newark Penn Station (5 min). Total to Midtown Manhattan: $19 and about 45 minutes.

Taxis carry a flat $55 rate to Manhattan (plus tolls and tip). Ride-shares are typically $45–75. Shared shuttle vans to Midtown hotels run around $25–30 per person. Car rentals are on-site in the P4 garage.

Newark Climate

Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that generate frequent ground delays June through August. Winters are cold (−4 to 4°C) with snow and ice storms several times per season. Nor'easters can close EWR for hours.

Spring brings variable conditions with frost possible into April. Fall is the most reliable travel season. Fog off Newark Bay occasionally reduces visibility in autumn and winter.

CAE–EWR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbia to Newark route.
Route details
Distance603 mi / 970 km
Flight time2h 9m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connections24 hubs
Origin: CAE
IATA / ICAOCAE / KCAE
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation236 ft / 72 m
Destination: EWR
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CAE to EWR flights.
Nonstop flights from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport take approximately 2h 9m. The route covers 603 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from CAE to EWR. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BWI, RIC, TYS, LGA, PIT, MYR, SDF, BNA, RDU, IND, APF, HOU, SLC, ASE, SJC, LAX, ATL, CLT, DCA, PHL, IAD, ORD, FLL and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from EWR 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.

Flights from CAE to EWR

Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CAE to EWR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CAE to EWR ranges from 2 hours 9 minutes. The route covers a distance of 603 miles (970 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

24 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BWI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Charlotte (CLT), Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP) and Charleston (CHS).