Columbia to Orlando (CAE–MCO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 3h 31m AMDLKE AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Orlando flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 59m AA AAF9G3 Charlotte (CLT) to Orlando flights
MIA Miami 4h 13m AA AAG3IB Miami (MIA) to Orlando flights
IAD Dulles 4h 54m CMEJASN ADAVAZ Dulles (IAD) to Orlando flights
DCA Washington 5h 10m AAAS AAB6BA Washington (DCA) to Orlando flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 47m AAAS AAASB6 Philadelphia (PHL) to Orlando flights
LGA New York 5h 54m AADLWS AAADB6 New York (LGA) to Orlando flights
ORD Chicago 6h 11m AAEKNZ AAACAD Chicago (ORD) to Orlando flights
EWR Newark 6h 25m UA ACADB6 Newark (EWR) to Orlando flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 30m G4 B6LXJWN Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Orlando flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Columbia to Orlando
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 381 mi 1h 6m nonstop

CAE–MCO had nonstop service, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 381 miles in 1h 6m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop CAE–MCO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SGX SGX 0 75%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SGX (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CAE to MCO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,086
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 → MCO
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
76%
Return
MCO → CAE
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CAE delays → MCO delays →

Other ways to reach Orlando from Columbia

Nearby airports with service to Orlando International Airport.
Metric CAE→MCO AGS→MCO CLT→MCO
Distance from CAE 62 mi 89 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 13
Weekly flights 151
Flight time 1h 6m 0h 48m 1h 27m
Departure OTP 75%
Airports within 200 miles of CAE with service to Orlando International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbia, it's 6:00 PM in Orlando.
Distance & Flight Time
381 mi / 613 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 6m gate to gate.
Getting from MCO

Brightline trains depart from Terminal C to Fort Lauderdale (3h, from $30) and Miami (3.5h, from $30); this is the only intercity rail option from the airport. For Walt Disney World or International Drive, ride-hails cost $25–40 and take 20–30 minutes. Mears Connect shuttle buses serve the major resort areas (from $16 per person).Taxis are metered and available at Ground Transportation. Rental car agencies are in the Terminal B intermodal center; accessible by Automated People Mover from both Terminal A and Terminal C. All five theme park areas offer resort shuttle services but these require pre-booking.

Orlando Climate

Subtropical climate, warm to hot year-round. Summer (June–September) is the most disruptive season: daily afternoon thunderstorms arrive with near-clockwork timing and frequently cause ground stops at MCO, often delaying 3–4pm banks of departures. Heat and humidity can top 35°C with heat index over 40°C. Lightning density in central Florida is among the highest in the United States.

Hurricane season (June–November) brings occasional tropical systems. Orlando sits far enough inland to avoid direct storm surge but tropical downpours cause significant disruption. Winters are mild (10–22°C) with low humidity and minimal rain. January–March is the most flight-stable period.

CAE–MCO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbia to Orlando route.
Route details
Distance381 mi / 613 km
Flight time1h 6m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CAE
IATA / ICAOCAE / KCAE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation236 ft / 72 m
Destination: MCO
IATA / ICAOMCO / KMCO
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.7M
Elevation96 ft / 29 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CAE to MCO flights.
Nonstop flights from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Orlando International Airport take about 1h 6m gate to gate. The route covers 381 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from CAE to MCO. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 6m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Miami.
Yes, return flights from MCO 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 MCO

Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Orlando International Airport (MCO) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

CAE to MCO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CAE to MCO is about 1 hours 6 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 381 miles (613 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Miami. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Augusta (AGS), Charlotte (CLT) and Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP).