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

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2,286 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 8 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 8 hubs
ATL Atlanta 7h 11m AMDLKE → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to San Jose flights
ORD Chicago 8h 26m AAEKNZ → GTWUA Chicago (ORD) to San Jose flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 9h 49m AAJLQF → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San Jose flights
PHX Phoenix ~7h 20m → AAASEJA Phoenix (PHX) to San Jose flights
DAL Dallas ~7h 43m → CPJEJAWN Dallas (DAL) to San Jose flights
IAH Houston ~7h 48m → UA Houston (IAH) to San Jose flights
LAX Los Angeles ~7h 57m → AFAMCI Los Angeles (LAX) to San Jose flights
AUS Austin ~9h 13m → WN Austin (AUS) to San Jose flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Columbia to San Jose
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,286 mi 5h 4m nonstop -3h behind

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

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All flights from San Jose (SJC) San Jose to Columbia flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CAE to SJC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
ATL ~7h 11m PHX ~7h 20m DAL ~7h 43m IAH ~7h 48m LAX ~7h 57m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
242
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 → SJC
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
55%
Return
SJC → CAE
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CAE delays → SJC delays →
Alternatives

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 GSP→SJC
Distance from CAE – 62 mi 91 mi
Nonstop airlines – 4 1
Weekly flights – 1 1
Flight time 5h 4m 4h 57m 4h 42m
Departure OTP 88% – –
Augusta (AGS) to San Jose flights · Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP) to San Jose flights · Charleston (CHS) to San Jose flights
Airports within 200 miles of CAE with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Know before you go

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 gate to gate.
Facts

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)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CAE
Full nameColumbia Metropolitan Airport
IATA / ICAOCAE / KCAE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation236 ft / 72 m
Destination: SJC
Full nameNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
FAQ

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 about 5h 4m gate to gate. The route covers 2,286 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Chicago O'Hare and Dallas Fort Worth.
San Jose is 3 hours behind Columbia.
Nearby alternatives include AGS, 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 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 is about 5 hours 4 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,286 miles (3,678 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Chicago O'Hare and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Augusta (AGS), Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP) and Charleston (CHS).