Columbia to Salt Lake City (CAE–SLC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Columbia to Salt Lake City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,749 mi 4h nonstop -2h behind 24 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between CAE and SLC, connecting options are available through 24 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CAE to SLC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
GJT ~5h 58m ASE ~6h 29m IND ~6h 39m BNA ~6h 47m SUS ~6h 53m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
636
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 → SLC
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Arriving
70%
Return
SLC → CAE
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CAE delays → SLC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Salt Lake City from Columbia

Nearby airports with service to Salt Lake City International Airport.
Metric CAE→SLC CLT→SLC GSP→SLC
Distance from CAE – 89 mi 91 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 3 1
Weekly flights 0 28 1
Flight time 4h 4h 11m 3h 43m
Departure OTP 51% – –
Charlotte (CLT) to Salt Lake City flights · Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP) to Salt Lake City flights · Savannah (SAV) to Salt Lake City flights
Airports within 200 miles of CAE with service to Salt Lake City International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Salt Lake City is 2 hours behind Columbia.
CAE: EDT · SLC: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbia, it's 4:00 PM in Salt Lake City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,749 mi / 2,815 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 0m.
Getting from SLC

TRAX Green Line from the airport station (inside the terminal) to downtown Salt Lake City takes 18 minutes ($2.50). Direct service to Intermodal Hub, Temple Square, and University of Utah. Running 5am to 11pm.Ride-shares to downtown cost $15–25. Taxis are available. For ski resorts, ski resort shuttles and Canyon Transportation offer door-to-door service ($40–60 to Park City). Car rental is on-site. The terminal opened in 2020 and is a single, modern facility; efficient to navigate.

Salt Lake City Climate

Semi-arid continental climate at 1,290m elevation. Winters (November–March) bring regular snow and inversions. Temperature inversions trap cold air and pollution in the Salt Lake Valley, producing dense fog that can close or delay flights for hours. Snow is frequent but usually manageable. Inversions are the real disruption risk.

Summers are hot and dry (32–38°C) with low humidity and good flying weather. Afternoon thunderstorms occur in July and August but are brief. Spring is windy. The Great Salt Lake creates localized weather effects including lake-effect snow on the north side of the Wasatch.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

CAE–SLC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbia to Salt Lake City route.
Route details
Distance1,749 mi / 2,815 km
Flight time4h
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections24 hubs
Origin: CAE
Full nameColumbia Metropolitan Airport
IATA / ICAOCAE / KCAE
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation236 ft / 72 m
Destination: SLC
Full nameSalt Lake City International Airport
IATA / ICAOSLC / KSLC
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr27.1M
Elevation4,227 ft / 1,288 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CAE to SLC flights.
Nonstop flights from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport take approximately 4h. The route covers 1,749 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GJT, ASE, IND, BNA, SUS, HOU, BWI, PIT, ORL, FXE, RDU, MMU, SJC, LAX, DCA, ATL, IAD, PHL, DFW, ORD, CLT, FLL, EWR and LGA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Salt Lake City is 2 hours behind Columbia.
Yes, return flights from SLC to CAE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLT, GSP 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 SLC

Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CAE to SLC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CAE to SLC ranges from 4 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,749 miles (2,815 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

24 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via GJT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Charlotte (CLT), Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP) and Savannah (SAV).