Cleveland to Columbia (CLE–CAE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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518 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 10 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jul 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CLT Charlotte 3h 27m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Columbia flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 39m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Columbia flights
IAD Dulles 3h 45m ACAVAZ → CMSNUA Dulles (IAD) to Columbia flights
DCA Washington 3h 56m AAAS → AA Washington (DCA) to Columbia flights
ORD Chicago 4h 43m AAASAV → AANZUA Chicago (ORD) to Columbia flights
LGA New York 4h 46m AADLWS → AADL New York (LGA) to Columbia flights
EWR Newark 4h 49m ACOSUA → UA Newark (EWR) to Columbia flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 50m AA → AAQR Philadelphia (PHL) to Columbia flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 23m AACXF9 → AAQFQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Columbia flights
MIA Miami ~7h 6m AAF9G3 → AA Miami (MIA) to Columbia flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Cleveland to Columbia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 518 mi 2h 9m nonstop

CLE–CAE had nonstop service from American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 518 miles in 2h 9m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps CLE Routes CAE Routes CLE Live Flights CAE Live Flights CLE Delays CAE Delays
All flights from Columbia (CAE) Columbia to Cleveland flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop CLE–CAE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 0 – – 91% Oneworld –
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 91% SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CLE to CAE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
CLT ~3h 27m ATL ~3h 39m IAD ~3h 45m DCA ~3h 56m ORD ~4h 43m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
295
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
CLE → CAE
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
91%
Arriving
89%
Return
CAE → CLE
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLE delays → CAE delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Columbia from Cleveland

Nearby airports with service to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Metric CLE→CAE CAK→CAE YQG→CAE
Distance from CLE – 40 mi 82 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – 1 –
Flight time 2h 9m 1h 15m 1h 29m
Departure OTP 91% – –
Akron (CAK) to Columbia flights · Windsor (YQG) to Columbia flights · Pittsburgh (PIT) to Columbia flights
Airports within 200 miles of CLE 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 Cleveland.
CLE: EDT · CAE: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cleveland, it's 6:00 PM in Columbia.
Distance & Flight Time
518 mi / 833 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 9m gate to gate.
Facts

CLE–CAE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cleveland to Columbia route.
Route details
Distance518 mi / 833 km
Flight time2h 9m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CLE
Full nameCleveland Hopkins International Airport
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.9M
Elevation791 ft / 241 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 CLE to CAE flights.
Nonstop flights from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport take about 2h 9m gate to gate. The route covers 518 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from CLE to CAE: American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 9m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charlotte Douglas, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Washington Dulles.
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 CLE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CAK, YQG and PIT. 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 CLE to CAE

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) had nonstop service from American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

CLE to CAE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLE to CAE is about 2 hours 9 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 518 miles (833 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Washington Dulles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Akron (CAK), Windsor (YQG) and Pittsburgh (PIT).