Charleston to Columbia (CHS–CAE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

CHS Airport Page →
95 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 15 1-stop flights Verified 1w 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 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 3h 9m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Columbia flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 13m AABAXSR AA Charlotte (CLT) to Columbia flights
DCA Washington 4h 10m AA AA Washington (DCA) to Columbia flights
IAD Dulles 4h 11m ACCMEJA CMSNUA Dulles (IAD) to Columbia flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 38m AAASEI AA Philadelphia (PHL) to Columbia flights
LGA New York 5h AADLWS AADL New York (LGA) to Columbia flights
ORD Chicago 5h 32m AAACAS AANZQR Chicago (ORD) to Columbia flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 20m AAASAY AAQFRJ Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Columbia flights
MIA Miami 12h 48m AABAEJA AA Miami (MIA) to Columbia flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 18h 30m ADB6MX G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Columbia flights
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Charleston to Columbia
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
95 mi 0h 30m nonstop

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CHS to CAE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
457
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
CHS → CAE
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
Return
CAE → CHS
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CHS delays → CAE delays →

Other ways to reach Columbia from Charleston

Nearby airports with service to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Metric CHS→CAE MYR→CAE SAV→CAE
Distance from CHS 84 mi 86 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights ~1 5 1
Flight time 0h 30m 1h 2m 0h 44m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of CHS with service to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Charleston, it's 6:00 PM in Columbia.
Distance & Flight Time
95 mi / 154 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 30m gate to gate.

CHS–CAE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Charleston to Columbia route.
Route details
Distance95 mi / 154 km
Flight time0h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CHS
IATA / ICAOCHS / KCHS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: CAE
IATA / ICAOCAE / KCAE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation236 ft / 72 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CHS to CAE flights.
Nonstop flights from Charleston International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport take about 0h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 95 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Ronald Reagan Washington National.
Yes, return flights from CAE to CHS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MYR, SAV and AGS. 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 CHS to CAE

Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CHS to CAE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CHS to CAE is about 0 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 95 miles (154 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Ronald Reagan Washington National. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Myrtle Beach (MYR), Savannah (SAV) and Augusta (AGS).