Charlotte to Columbia (CLT–CAE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
CLT–CAE is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 89 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 109 | E145, ER4 | 1h01-1h09 | Oneworld | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 1 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Columbia from Charlotte
| Metric | CLT→CAE | GSO→CAE | AVL→CAE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CLT | – | 83 mi | 91 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 109 | 2 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 5m | 0h 50m | 0h 26m |
| Departure OTP | 44% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
CLT: EDT · CAE: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte, it's 6:00 PM in Columbia.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CLT to CAE
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines. With 109 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CLT to CAE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CLT to CAE is about 1 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 89 miles (143 km). There are approximately 109 weekly flights outbound and 112 return, totaling 221 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Washington Dulles and Ronald Reagan Washington National. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO), Asheville (AVL) and Raleigh/Durham (RDU).