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

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547 mi airlines charter/private 2/wk
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Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 30m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
G4527
G4 Allegiant
7M8
3:12 PM
EDT
5:07 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G4514
G4 Allegiant
7M8
12:30 PM
EDT T1
2:23 PM
EDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
ATL Atlanta 3h 53m AMDLKE ADAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Fort Lauderdale flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 10m AA AAF9NK Charlotte (CLT) to Fort Lauderdale flights
DCA Washington 5h 13m AAAS AAADB6 Washington (DCA) to Fort Lauderdale flights
IAD Dulles 5h 40m CMEJASN CMF9SN Dulles (IAD) to Fort Lauderdale flights
LGA New York 6h 2m AADLWS AAADB6 New York (LGA) to Fort Lauderdale flights
ORD Chicago 6h 34m AAEKNZ AAACAD Chicago (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale flights
EWR Newark 6h 44m UA ACADB6 Newark (EWR) to Fort Lauderdale flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 1m AAJLQF AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Fort Lauderdale flights
PHL Philadelphia 7h 28m AAAS AAADAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Fort Lauderdale flights
MCO Orlando ~3h 46m B6NKWN Orlando (MCO) to Fort Lauderdale flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Columbia to Fort Lauderdale
2 carriers, 2 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 547 mi 1h 55m nonstop

CAE–FLL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Allegiant Air leads the route. The flight covers 547 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 2 7M8 1h55 75%
SGX SGX 0 75%
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – G4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 + SGX (2 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
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CAE to FLL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
774
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
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
88%
Return
FLL → CAE
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
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 AGS→FLL FLO→FLL
Distance from CAE 62 mi 82 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 4 1
Weekly flights 2
Flight time 1h 55m 1h 15m 2h 4m
Departure OTP 75%
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 55m gate to gate.
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 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CAE
IATA / ICAOCAE / KCAE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation236 ft / 72 m
Destination: FLL
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
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 about 1h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 547 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from CAE to FLL: Allegiant Air, and others.
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 Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Ronald Reagan Washington National.
Yes, return flights from FLL to CAE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AGS, FLO and CLT. 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. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CAE to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CAE to FLL is about 1 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 547 miles (880 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Ronald Reagan Washington National. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Augusta (AGS), Florence (FLO) and Charlotte (CLT).