Columbia to Fort Lauderdale (CAE–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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G42785
G4 Allegiant
319
2:03 PM
EDT
3:54 PM
EDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
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G42790
G4 Allegiant
319
5:50 PM
EDT
7:41 PM
EDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
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G42780
G4 Allegiant
319
6:42 PM
EDT
8:33 PM
EDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
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G41159
G4 Allegiant
319
3:09 PM
EDT T1
4:58 PM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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G42797
G4 Allegiant
319
3:11 PM
EDT T1
5:00 PM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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G42786
G4 Allegiant
319
3:11 PM
EDT T1
5:00 PM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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G41178
G4 Allegiant
319
4:03 PM
EDT T1
5:52 PM
EDT
1h 49m
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 Fort Lauderdale
2 carriers, 4 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 547 mi 1h 51m nonstop 29 1-stop hubs

CAE–FLL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Allegiant Air and SGX lead the route. The flight covers 547 miles in approximately 1h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 29 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CAE–FLL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 4 319 1h51 33%
SGX SGX 0 33%
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – G4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 + SGX (4 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 FLL direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CAE to FLL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
865
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 → FLL
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
33%
Arriving
67%
Return
FLL → CAE
25%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
25%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CAE delays → FLL delays →

Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Columbia

Nearby airports with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Metric CAE→FLL CLT→FLL GSP→FLL
Distance from CAE 89 mi 91 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 9 1
Weekly flights 4 124 15
Flight time 1h 51m 1h 53m 1h 42m
Departure OTP 33%
Airports within 200 miles of CAE with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbia, it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Distance & Flight Time
547 mi / 880 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 51m.
Getting from FLL

Shared shuttle vans to Miami Beach hotels run $20–30 per person. Ride-shares to Fort Lauderdale downtown cost $15–25; to Miami Beach, expect $35–55.Brightline high-speed rail from FLL station (1.5 miles, free airport shuttle) reaches Miami in 30 minutes ($10–17) and West Palm Beach in 40 minutes. Car rental facilities are in the Rental Car Center accessed via shuttle from the terminals. Taxis are metered.

Fort Lauderdale Climate

Tropical climate with year-round warmth (20–32°C). Dry season (November–April) is peak tourism with clear skies and low humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone June through September.

Temperatures rarely drop below 12°C in winter. Humidity is high in summer. Tropical storms can cause multi-day disruptions when they make landfall nearby. August through October carries the highest storm risk.

CAE–FLL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbia to Fort Lauderdale route.
Route details
Distance547 mi / 880 km
Flight time1h 51m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections29 hubs
Origin: CAE
IATA / ICAOCAE / KCAE
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation236 ft / 72 m
Destination: FLL
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CAE to FLL flights.
Nonstop flights from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport take approximately 1h 51m. The route covers 547 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Allegiant Air and SGX.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from CAE to FLL. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through APF, SFB, USA, TYS, MYR, BNA, RIC, SDF, BWI, RDU, PIT, IND, HOU, MMU, ALB, SUS, ASE, SLC, SJC, LAX, ATL, EWR, CLT, PHL, LGA, DCA, DFW, ORD and IAD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from FLL 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 FLL

Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected by nonstop service from Allegiant Air and SGX. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CAE to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CAE to FLL ranges from 1 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 547 miles (880 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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