Charlotte to Columbia (CLT–CAE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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89 mi airlines 118/wk
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Flight Schedule 37 flights Verified 1d ago
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AA6048
AA American
ER4
7:10 AM
EDT
8:16 AM
EDT
1h 6m
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AA5964
AA American
ER4
7:29 AM
EDT
8:38 AM
EDT
1h 9m
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AA5140
AA American
CR9
9:05 AM
EDT
10:13 AM
EDT
1h 8m
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AA6042
AA American
ER4
9:35 AM
EDT
10:44 AM
EDT
1h 9m
M T W T F S S
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AA6100
AA American
ER4
10:18 AM
EDT
11:11 AM
EDT
0h 53m
M T W T F S S
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AA5994
AA American
ER4
11:11 AM
EDT
12:20 PM
EDT
1h 9m
M T W T F S S
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AA6101
AA American
E145
12:16 PM
EDT
1:23 PM
EDT
1h 7m
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AA6047
AA American
ER4
1:00 PM
EDT
2:05 PM
EDT
1h 5m
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AA6046
AA American
ER4
2:39 PM
EDT
3:44 PM
EDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AA5965
AA American
ER4
2:40 PM
EDT
3:46 PM
EDT
1h 6m
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AA6069
AA American
E145
3:46 PM
EDT
4:52 PM
EDT
1h 6m
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AA5875
AA American
ER4
5:08 PM
EDT
6:14 PM
EDT
1h 6m
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AA5968
AA American
ER4
6:40 PM
EDT
7:47 PM
EDT
1h 7m
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AA6043
AA American
ER4
6:59 PM
EDT
8:05 PM
EDT
1h 6m
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AA5959
AA American
ER4
7:48 PM
EDT
8:56 PM
EDT
1h 8m
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AA5550
AA American
CR7
9:00 PM
EDT
9:59 PM
EDT
0h 59m
M T W T F S S
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AA6064
AA American
ER4
10:45 PM
EDT
11:50 PM
EDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AA5791
AA American
ER4
10:50 PM
EDT
11:56 PM
EDT
1h 6m
M T W T F S S
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AA5855
AA American
ER4
5:00 AM
EDT
6:12 AM
EDT
1h 12m
M T W T F S S
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AA6061
AA American
E145
5:00 AM
EDT
6:13 AM
EDT
1h 13m
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AA5819
AA American
ER4
7:00 AM
EDT
8:22 AM
EDT
1h 22m
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AA5536
AA American
CR7
7:00 AM
EDT
8:21 AM
EDT
1h 21m
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AA5956
AA American
E145
7:54 AM
EDT
9:15 AM
EDT
1h 21m
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AA6048
AA American
ER4
8:41 AM
EDT
10:03 AM
EDT
1h 22m
M T W T F S S
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AA5964
AA American
E145
9:09 AM
EDT
10:35 AM
EDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
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AA5140
AA American
CR9
10:46 AM
EDT
12:01 PM
EDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AA6042
AA American
ER4
11:10 AM
EDT
12:23 PM
EDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
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AA5998
AA American
ER4
12:31 PM
EDT
1:48 PM
EDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
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AA6100
AA American
ER4
12:48 PM
EDT
2:02 PM
EDT
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
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AA6101
AA American
E145
1:48 PM
EDT
3:04 PM
EDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
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AA6047
AA American
ER4
2:30 PM
EDT
3:49 PM
EDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
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AA6046
AA American
ER4
4:09 PM
EDT
5:30 PM
EDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
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AA5965
AA American
ER4
4:12 PM
EDT
5:29 PM
EDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
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AA6070
AA American
ER4
5:21 PM
EDT
6:38 PM
EDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
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AA6045
AA American
ER4
6:03 PM
EDT
7:24 PM
EDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
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AA5968
AA American
ER4
8:12 PM
EDT
9:29 PM
EDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
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AA6043
AA American
ER4
8:30 PM
EDT
9:49 PM
EDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
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Charlotte to Columbia
1 carrier, 118 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 118 Flights/wk 89 mi 0h 53m nonstop 43 1-stop hubs

CLT–CAE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 89 miles in approximately 0h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 43 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CLT–CAE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 118 CR7, CR9, E145, ER4 0h53-1h09 100% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – AA
ER4 Embraer RJ145 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (118 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CLT to CAE direction.
Mon
18
flights
Tue
15
flights
Wed
17
flights
Thu
18
flights
Fri
17
flights
Sat
17
flights
Sun
16
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
18
Nonstop flights
118
Outbound / wk
119
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLT to CAE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
43
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,038
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.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte, it's 6:00 PM in Columbia.
Distance & Flight Time
89 mi / 143 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 53m to 1h 9m.
Getting to CLT

There is no rail link to CLT. CATS Route 5 bus runs from Charlotte Transportation Center to the airport in 45 minutes ($2.20). The airport is 7 miles from Uptown Charlotte.Ride-shares from Uptown cost $18–30 and take 15–25 minutes. Taxis are available but less common than ride-share in Charlotte. I-85 and Billy Graham Parkway are the primary expressway routes; allow extra time during afternoon rush (4–6:30pm).

CLT–CAE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Charlotte to Columbia route.
Route details
Distance89 mi / 143 km
Flight time0h 53m to 1h 9m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights118 out / 119 return
1-stop connections43 hubs
Origin: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m
Destination: CAE
IATA / ICAOCAE / KCAE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation236 ft / 72 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLT to CAE flights.
Nonstop flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport take approximately 0h 53m to 1h 9m. The route covers 89 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 118 nonstop flights per week from CLT to CAE. The return direction has about 119 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AIK, PDK, CHS, TYS, MYR, CHO, PIE, CHA, SUA, TEB, AUO, MMU, MCO, RSW, MOB, MDW, CLE, FWA, DAL, YYZ, JFK, AUS, HOU, OMA, MSP, BGR, OKC, DEN, PHX, SLC, VNY, SAN, MIA, IAD, ATL, DCA, LGA, PHL, PBI, DFW, EWR, ORD and FLL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CAE to CLT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 CLT to CAE

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 118 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CLT to CAE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLT to CAE ranges from 0 hours 53 minutes to 1 hours 9 minutes. The route covers a distance of 89 miles (143 km). There are approximately 118 weekly flights outbound and 119 return, totaling 237 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

43 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via AIK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.