Columbia to Richmond (CAE–RIC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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326 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 21 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
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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
CLT Charlotte 3h 21m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Richmond flights
IAD Dulles 3h 30m CMEJASN → ACAVCM Dulles (IAD) to Richmond flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 38m AMDLKE → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Richmond flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 19m AAAS → AABA Philadelphia (PHL) to Richmond flights
LGA New York 4h 31m AADLWS → AADLPD New York (LGA) to Richmond flights
ORD Chicago 5h 40m AAEKNZ → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Richmond flights
EWR Newark 6h 21m UA → ACG7UA Newark (EWR) to Richmond flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 7h 15m G4 → ADB6 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Richmond flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 15m AAJLQF → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Richmond flights
MIA Miami 11h 43m AA → AA Miami (MIA) to Richmond flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Columbia to Richmond
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
326 mi 0h 58m nonstop

While no nonstop service exists between CAE and RIC, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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All flights from Richmond (RIC) Richmond to Columbia flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CAE to RIC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
GSO ~2h 36m CLT ~3h 21m IAD ~3h 30m ATL ~3h 38m DCA ~3h 43m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
316
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 → RIC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
79%
Return
RIC → CAE
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
58%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CAE delays → RIC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Richmond from Columbia

Nearby airports with service to Richmond International Airport.
Metric CAE→RIC CLT→RIC GSP→RIC
Distance from CAE – 89 mi 91 mi
Nonstop airlines – 5 3
Weekly flights – 61 1
Flight time 0h 58m 1h 8m 0h 55m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Charlotte (CLT) to Richmond flights · Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP) to Richmond flights · Charleston (CHS) to Richmond flights
Airports within 200 miles of CAE with service to Richmond International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbia, it's 6:00 PM in Richmond.
Distance & Flight Time
326 mi / 524 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 58m gate to gate.
Facts

CAE–RIC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbia to Richmond route.
Route details
Distance326 mi / 524 km
Flight time0h 58m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CAE
Full nameColumbia Metropolitan Airport
IATA / ICAOCAE / KCAE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation236 ft / 72 m
Destination: RIC
Full nameRichmond International Airport
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CAE to RIC flights.
Nonstop flights from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Richmond International Airport take about 0h 58m gate to gate. The route covers 326 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charlotte Douglas, Washington Dulles and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Yes, return flights from RIC to CAE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLT, GSP and CHS. 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 RIC

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

CAE to RIC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CAE to RIC is about 0 hours 58 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 326 miles (524 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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