Chattanooga to Columbia (CHA–CAE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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244 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 7 1-stop flights Verified 5mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 7 hubs
ATL Atlanta 2h 43m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Columbia flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 26m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Columbia flights
ORD Chicago 5h 35m AAQRUA → AAG7NZ Chicago (ORD) to Columbia flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 45m AAQFQR → AAQFQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Columbia flights
LGA New York 5h 51m DL → AADL New York (LGA) to Columbia flights
DCA Washington 8h 46m AA → AA Washington (DCA) to Columbia flights
EWR Newark 17h UA → UA Newark (EWR) to Columbia flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chattanooga to Columbia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
244 mi 1h nonstop

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CHA to CAE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
ATL ~2h 43m CLT ~3h 26m ORD ~5h 35m DFW ~5h 45m LGA ~5h 51m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
80
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
CHA → CAE
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
51%
Return
CAE → CHA
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CAE delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Columbia from Chattanooga

Nearby airports with service to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Metric CHA→CAE TYS→CAE HSV→CAE
Distance from CHA – 87 mi 93 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 2
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 1h 0h 34m 0h 49m
Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Columbia flights · Huntsville (HSV) to Columbia flights · Atlanta (PDK) to Columbia flights
Airports within 200 miles of CHA with service to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chattanooga, it's 6:00 PM in Columbia.
Distance & Flight Time
244 mi / 393 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 0m gate to gate.
Facts

CHA–CAE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chattanooga to Columbia route.
Route details
Distance244 mi / 393 km
Flight time1h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CHA
Full nameChattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field)
IATA / ICAOCHA / KCHA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation683 ft / 208 m
Destination: CAE
Full nameColumbia Metropolitan Airport
IATA / ICAOCAE / KCAE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation236 ft / 72 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CHA to CAE flights.
Nonstop flights from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) to Columbia Metropolitan Airport take about 1h gate to gate. The route covers 244 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Chicago O'Hare.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CAE and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from CAE to CHA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TYS, HSV and PDK. 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 CHA to CAE

Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CHA to CAE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CHA to CAE is about 1 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 244 miles (393 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Knoxville/Maryville (TYS), Huntsville (HSV) and Atlanta (PDK).