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

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603 mi airlines charter/private 6/wk
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Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 23s ago
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UA United
CR5
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UA4191
UA United
CR5
8:30 AM
EDT TC
10:39 AM
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2h 9m
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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
DCA Washington 3h 50m AAAS → UA Washington (DCA) to Newark flights
IAD Dulles 4h 1m CMEJASN → AVAZET Dulles (IAD) to Newark flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 11m AA → AASNUA Charlotte (CLT) to Newark flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 15m AMDLKE → ACAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Newark flights
ORD Chicago 5h 31m AAEKNZ → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Newark flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 34m AAAS → UA Philadelphia (PHL) to Newark flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 5h 50m G4 → ACADB6 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Newark flights
MIA Miami 6h 2m AA → AAACAV Miami (MIA) to Newark flights
LGA New York 6h 10m AADLWS → UA New York (LGA) to Newark flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 28m AAJLQF → 5XAAF9 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Newark flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Columbia to Newark
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 603 mi 2h 11m nonstop

CAE–EWR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 603 miles in approximately 2h 11m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore CAE Routes EWR Routes CAE Live Flights EWR Live Flights CAE Delays EWR Delays
All flights from Newark (EWR) Newark to Columbia flights
Carriers on this route

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 6 CR5 2h11 100% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (6 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CAE to EWR direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
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
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CAE to EWR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
DCA ~3h 50m GSO ~3h 55m IAD ~4h 1m ALB ~4h 8m CLT ~4h 11m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
954
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CAE → EWR
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
94%
Return
EWR → 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 → EWR delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Newark from Columbia

Nearby airports with service to Newark Liberty International Airport.
Metric CAE→EWR AGS→EWR CLT→EWR
Distance from CAE – 62 mi 89 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 6
Weekly flights 6 – 76
Flight time 2h 11m 1h 57m 1h 44m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Augusta (AGS) to Newark flights · Charlotte (CLT) to Newark flights · Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP) to Newark flights
Airports within 200 miles of CAE with service to Newark Liberty International Airport.
Know before you go

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 11m gate to gate.
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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

CAE–EWR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbia to Newark route.
Route details
Distance603 mi / 970 km
Flight time2h 11m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CAE
Full nameColumbia Metropolitan Airport
IATA / ICAOCAE / KCAE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation236 ft / 72 m
Destination: EWR
Full nameNewark Liberty International Airport
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CAE to EWR flights.
Nonstop flights from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport take about 2h 11m gate to gate. The route covers 603 miles.
1 airline operates flights from CAE to EWR: United Airlines.
This route has limited weekly 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 Ronald Reagan Washington National, Washington Dulles and Charlotte Douglas.
Yes, return flights from EWR 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 EWR

Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CAE to EWR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CAE to EWR is about 2 hours 11 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 603 miles (970 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ronald Reagan Washington National, Washington Dulles and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Augusta (AGS), Charlotte (CLT) and Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP).