Columbia to Fort Lauderdale (CAE–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G4 Allegiant Air | 4 | 319 | 1h51 | – | – | |
| SGX SGX | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Columbia
| 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% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
CAE: EDT · FLL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Columbia, it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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).