Columbia to State College (CAE–SCE) — 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
IAD Dulles 3h 31m CMSNUA → UA Dulles (IAD) to State College flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 59m AAQR → AAAS Philadelphia (PHL) to State College flights
ORD Chicago 5h 44m AANZUA → NZUA Chicago (ORD) to State College flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Columbia to State College
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 510 mi 1h 40m nonstop

CAE–SCE had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in July 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 510 miles in 1h 40m.

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All flights from State College (SCE) State College to Columbia flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop CAE–SCE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 – – 84% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
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 SCE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
IAD ~3h 31m PHL ~4h 59m ORD ~5h 44m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
24
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 → SCE
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Return
SCE → CAE
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CAE delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach State College from Columbia

Nearby airports with service to State College Regional Airport.
Metric CAE→SCE CHS→SCE
Distance from CAE – 95 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 1h 40m 1h 22m
Departure OTP 84% –
Charleston (CHS) to State College flights
Airports within 200 miles of CAE with service to State College Regional Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbia, it's 6:00 PM in State College.
Distance & Flight Time
510 mi / 821 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m gate to gate.
Facts

CAE–SCE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbia to State College route.
Route details
Distance510 mi / 821 km
Flight time1h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CAE
Full nameColumbia Metropolitan Airport
IATA / ICAOCAE / KCAE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation236 ft / 72 m
Destination: SCE
Full nameState College Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOSCE / KUNV
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation1,239 ft / 378 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CAE to SCE flights.
Nonstop flights from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to State College Regional Airport take about 1h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 510 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from CAE to SCE: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 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 July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 40m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Washington Dulles, Philadelphia and Chicago O'Hare.
Nearby alternatives include 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 SCE

Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and State College Regional Airport (SCE) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in July 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 SCE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CAE to SCE is about 1 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 510 miles (821 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Washington Dulles, Philadelphia and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Charleston (CHS).