Columbia to San Jose (CAE–SJC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Columbia to San Jose
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 2,286 mi 5h 4m nonstop -3h behind 19 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between CAE and SJC, connecting options are available through 19 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CAE to SJC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
263
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 → SJC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
87%
Return
SJC → CAE
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CAE delays → SJC delays →

Other ways to reach San Jose from Columbia

Nearby airports with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Metric CAE→SJC AGS→SJC CHS→SJC
Distance from CAE 62 mi 95 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 3 1
Weekly flights 1 1 1
Flight time 5h 4m 4h 44m 5h 1m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of CAE with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
San Jose is 3 hours behind Columbia.
CAE: EDT · SJC: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbia, it's 3:00 PM in San Jose.
Distance & Flight Time
2,286 mi / 3,678 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 4m.

CAE–SJC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbia to San Jose route.
Route details
Distance2,286 mi / 3,678 km
Flight time5h 4m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections19 hubs
Origin: CAE
IATA / ICAOCAE / KCAE
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation236 ft / 72 m
Destination: SJC
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CAE to SJC flights.
Nonstop flights from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport take approximately 5h 4m. The route covers 2,286 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from CAE to SJC.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SDF, IND, ASE, SLC, BNA, LAX, BWI, HOU, SFB, IAD, PIT, FXE, RDU, PHL, LGA, MMU, ATL, ORD and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Jose is 3 hours behind Columbia.
Nearby alternatives include AGS, 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 SJC

Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CAE to SJC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CAE to SJC ranges from 5 hours 4 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,286 miles (3,678 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via SDF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Augusta (AGS), Charleston (CHS) and Savannah (SAV).