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

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UA4565+1
UA United
CR7
9:35 AM
EDT
11:44 AM
EDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4607
UA United
CR5
11:18 AM
EDT
1:29 PM
EDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
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UA4191
UA United
CR5
8:30 AM
EDT TC
10:39 AM
EDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
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UA4493
UA United
CR5
1:28 PM
EDT TC
3:23 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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Columbia to Newark
1 carrier, 11 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 11 Flights/wk 603 mi 2h 9m nonstop 43 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, 43 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 11 CR5, CR7 2h09-2h11 86% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – UA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (11 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
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CAE to EWR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
43
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,015
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 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 11 4 124
Flight time 2h 9m 1h 57m 1h 53m
Departure OTP 86%
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 to 2h 11m.
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 to 2h 11m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights11 out / 11 return
1-stop connections43 hubs
Origin: CAE
IATA / ICAOCAE / KCAE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
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 to 2h 11m. The route covers 603 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 11 nonstop flights per week from CAE to EWR. The return direction has about 11 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BWI, FAY, RIC, ALB, PHL, GSO, TYS, LGA, PIT, MYR, SDF, YYZ, ORL, IND, SUA, BOS, APF, MCO, SRQ, CVG, RSW, PBI, HOU, IAH, PLS, DAL, ASE, AUS, SLC, PHX, LAS, SJC, JFK, LAX, MIA, RDU, DCA, CLT, ATL, 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 AGS, CLT and GSP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 11 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 to 2 hours 11 minutes. The route covers a distance of 603 miles (970 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

43 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 Augusta (AGS), Charlotte (CLT) and Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP).