Columbia to Providenciales (CAE–PLS) — 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 10 hubs
MIA Miami 4h 46m AA AAIIQR Miami (MIA) to Providenciales flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 3m AMDLKE DL Atlanta (ATL) to Providenciales flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 14m AA AA Charlotte (CLT) to Providenciales flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 8h 30m AAJLQF AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Providenciales flights
ORD Chicago 9h 38m AAEKNZ UA Chicago (ORD) to Providenciales flights
IAD Dulles 20h 18m CMEJASN UA Dulles (IAD) to Providenciales flights
PHL Philadelphia 22h 7m AAAS AA Philadelphia (PHL) to Providenciales flights
EWR Newark 24h 13m UA UA Newark (EWR) to Providenciales flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton ~4h 12m UD Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Providenciales flights
MCO Orlando ~4h 46m WN Orlando (MCO) to Providenciales flights
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Columbia to Providenciales
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
998 mi 2h 8m nonstop

CAE–PLS has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CAE to PLS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
146
Candidates
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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 → PLS
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Return
PLS → CAE
20%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
20%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CAE delays →

Other ways to reach Providenciales from Columbia

Nearby airports with service to Providenciales International Airport.
Metric CAE→PLS CLT→PLS GSP→PLS
Distance from CAE 89 mi 91 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 15
Flight time 2h 8m 2h 57m 2h 27m
Departure OTP 67%
Airports within 200 miles of CAE with service to Providenciales International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbia, it's 6:00 PM in Providenciales.
Distance & Flight Time
998 mi / 1,607 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 8m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter the Turks and Caicos Islands visa-free for up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Turks and Caicos is a British Overseas Territory. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. A return or onward ticket is required. Complete the online TCI Assured Portal health declaration before arrival. At Providenciales International Airport (PLS), immigration stamps your passport.

The archipelago has 40 islands and cays, 8 of which are inhabited. Providenciales (Provo) is the tourism and population center, with Grace Bay Beach consistently ranked among the world's best beaches. Grand Turk, the capital island, has the Turks and Caicos National Museum and is a cruise ship port. The islands sit on the third-largest barrier reef system in the world. Scuba diving and snorkeling at the wall drop-offs are the signature activities.

Direct flights from Miami (MIA) to Providenciales run about 1 hour 45 minutes on American Airlines. New York JFK to PLS runs about 3 hours 30 minutes on JetBlue and Delta. Atlanta, Charlotte, Fort Lauderdale, Boston, and Philadelphia also have nonstop service. Turks and Caicos uses the US dollar as its official currency, so no exchange is needed. Card payments work at resorts, restaurants, and shops. ATMs are available in Provo and Grand Turk. There is no public bus service. Taxis from PLS airport to Grace Bay cost $28 to $35 (fixed rates). Car rental starts at $50 per day. Driving is on the left (British style). Inter-island flights on interCaribbean and Caicos Express connect Provo to Grand Turk (25 minutes), South Caicos, and Salt Cay.

CAE–PLS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbia to Providenciales route.
Route details
Distance998 mi / 1,607 km
Flight time2h 8m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CAE
IATA / ICAOCAE / KCAE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation236 ft / 72 m
Destination: PLS
IATA / ICAOPLS / MBPV
TimezoneAmerica/Grand_Turk
Passengers/yr1.2M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CAE to PLS flights.
Nonstop flights from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Providenciales International Airport take about 2h 8m gate to gate. The route covers 998 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Miami, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas.
Nearby alternatives include CLT, GSP and CHS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 PLS

Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Providenciales International Airport (PLS) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CAE to PLS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CAE to PLS is about 2 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 998 miles (1,607 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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