Columbia to Philadelphia (CAE–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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523 mi airlines charter/private 32/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 9 flights Verified 56m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation, YanAir.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA5794
AA American
ER4
12:44 PM
EDT
2:40 PM
EDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2916
QR Qatar
ER4
12:45 PM
EDT
2:40 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6115
AA American
ER4
12:45 PM
EDT
2:40 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5862
AA American
ER4
6:36 PM
EDT
8:34 PM
EDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6084
AA American
E145
6:38 PM
EDT
8:36 PM
EDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6094
AA American
ER4
9:55 AM
EDT TF
12:02 PM
EDT
2h 7m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6132
AA American
ER4
10:06 AM
EDT TF
12:09 PM
EDT
2h 3m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6044
AA American
E145
3:30 PM
EDT TF
5:36 PM
EDT
2h 6m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5882
AA American
ER4
3:35 PM
EDT TF
5:39 PM
EDT
2h 4m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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 8 hubs
IAD Dulles 3h 37m CMSNUA ACAVCM Dulles (IAD) to Philadelphia flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 51m AA AAASBA Charlotte (CLT) to Philadelphia flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 5m AMDLKE AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Philadelphia flights
DCA Washington 4h 7m AA AAASBA Washington (DCA) to Philadelphia flights
ORD Chicago 5h 29m AANZUA AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Philadelphia flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 57m AAFJJL AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Philadelphia flights
MIA Miami 9h 41m AA AAASBA Miami (MIA) to Philadelphia flights
ALB Albany ~4h 53m UA AA Albany (ALB) to Philadelphia flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Columbia to Philadelphia
1 carrier, 32 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 523 mi 1h 56m nonstop

CAE–PHL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 523 miles in approximately 1h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CAE–PHL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: AS, QR 28 E145, ER4 1h55-1h58 100% Oneworld AS, QR
Aircraft on this route
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – AA
ER4 Embraer RJ145 – AA, QR
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (28 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 PHL direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
32
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CAE to PHL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
777
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 → PHL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
90%
Return
PHL → CAE
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CAE delays → PHL delays →

Other ways to reach Philadelphia from Columbia

Nearby airports with service to Philadelphia International Airport.
Metric CAE→PHL AGS→PHL CLT→PHL
Distance from CAE 62 mi 89 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4 19
Weekly flights 32 188
Flight time 1h 56m 1h 57m 1h 6m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of CAE with service to Philadelphia International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbia, it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia.
Distance & Flight Time
523 mi / 841 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 56m gate to gate.
Getting from PHL

SEPTA Airport Line from the terminal to Center City takes 25–30 minutes ($8). Trains run every 30 minutes (5am to midnight) to 30th Street, Suburban, and Jefferson stations; all with connections to the subway and regional rail network. Buy tickets at platform machines.Taxis to Center City cost $28–35 (flat rate). Ride-shares to Center City run $22–35. For New York City, the Bolt Bus and Greyhound stop near 30th Street Station, or take NJ Transit to New York Penn Station (connecting from 30th Street). Amtrak also departs 30th Street Station for New York in 65 minutes.

Philadelphia Climate

Humid continental climate on the Delaware River. Winters (December–March) are cold (−2 to 5°C) with snow and ice. Philadelphia sits in the I-95 "snow corridor" and receives significant nor'easter snowfall several times per winter. PHL has solid de-icing capacity, but major storms cause multi-hour and multi-day disruptions.

Summers are hot and humid (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause frequent delays June through August. Spring and fall are transitional with variable conditions. Fog along the Delaware is occasional in fall and early winter mornings.

CAE–PHL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbia to Philadelphia route.
Route details
Distance523 mi / 841 km
Flight time1h 56m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights32 out / 28 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CAE
IATA / ICAOCAE / KCAE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation236 ft / 72 m
Destination: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CAE to PHL flights.
Nonstop flights from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Philadelphia International Airport take about 1h 56m gate to gate. The route covers 523 miles.
1 airline operates flights from CAE to PHL: American Airlines.
This route has daily 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 Washington Dulles, Charlotte Douglas and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Yes, return flights from PHL 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 PHL

Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 32 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CAE to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CAE to PHL is about 1 hours 56 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 523 miles (841 km). There are approximately 32 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 60 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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