Columbia to Peoria (CAE–PIA) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
CLT Charlotte 4h 28m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Peoria flights
ORD Chicago 4h 33m AANZUA → AACMNZ Chicago (ORD) to Peoria flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 45m AAJLQF → AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Peoria flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Columbia to Peoria
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 661 mi 1h 48m nonstop -1h behind

CAE–PIA had nonstop service from GoJet Airlines and United Airlines, last on the schedule in August 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 661 miles in 1h 48m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop CAE–PIA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G7 GoJet Airlines 1 – – 100% – –
UA United Airlines 1 – – 100% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G7 (1 flights/wk, 50%)
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CAE to PIA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
CLT ~4h 28m ORD ~4h 33m DFW ~5h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
58
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CAE → PIA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
PIA → CAE
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
73%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CAE delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Peoria from Columbia

Nearby airports with service to General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport.
Metric CAE→PIA CLT→PIA CHS→PIA
Distance from CAE – 89 mi 95 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – 21 –
Flight time 1h 48m 1h 49m 1h 57m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Charlotte (CLT) to Peoria flights · Charleston (CHS) to Peoria flights · Savannah (SAV) to Peoria flights
Airports within 200 miles of CAE with service to General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Peoria is 1 hour behind Columbia.
CAE: EDT · PIA: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbia, it's 5:00 PM in Peoria.
Distance & Flight Time
661 mi / 1,064 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 48m gate to gate.
Facts

CAE–PIA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbia to Peoria route.
Route details
Distance661 mi / 1,064 km
Flight time1h 48m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CAE
Full nameColumbia Metropolitan Airport
IATA / ICAOCAE / KCAE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation236 ft / 72 m
Destination: PIA
Full nameGeneral Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport
IATA / ICAOPIA / KPIA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.7M
Elevation660 ft / 201 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CAE to PIA flights.
Nonstop flights from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport take about 1h 48m gate to gate. The route covers 661 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from CAE to PIA: GoJet Airlines and United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 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 August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 48m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charlotte Douglas, Chicago O'Hare and Dallas Fort Worth.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to PIA and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Peoria is 1 hour behind Columbia.
Nearby alternatives include CLT, CHS and SAV. 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 PIA

Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA) had nonstop service from GoJet Airlines and United Airlines, last on the schedule in August 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 PIA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CAE to PIA is about 1 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 661 miles (1,064 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas, Chicago O'Hare and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Charlotte (CLT), Charleston (CHS) and Savannah (SAV).