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

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89 mi airlines 101/wk
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Flight Schedule 29 flights Verified 20h ago
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AA6039
AA American
ER4
1:29 AM
EDT
2:21 AM
EDT
0h 52m
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AA5790
AA American
ER4
7:30 AM
EDT
8:39 AM
EDT
1h 9m
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AA5964
AA American
ER4
8:40 AM
EDT
9:49 AM
EDT
1h 9m
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AA5820
AA American
ER4
9:05 AM
EDT
10:15 AM
EDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AA5140
AA American
CR9
9:10 AM
EDT
10:18 AM
EDT
1h 8m
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AA5965
AA American
E145
9:25 AM
EDT
10:37 AM
EDT
1h 12m
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AA6100
AA American
ER4
10:25 AM
EDT
11:35 AM
EDT
1h 10m
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AA6101
AA American
ER4
12:16 PM
EDT
1:23 PM
EDT
1h 7m
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AA5873
AA American
ER4
1:11 PM
EDT
2:14 PM
EDT
1h 3m
M T W T F S S
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AA5879
AA American
E145
2:39 PM
EDT
3:44 PM
EDT
1h 5m
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AA6069
AA American
ER4
3:46 PM
EDT
4:52 PM
EDT
1h 6m
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AA6120
AA American
E145
4:56 PM
EDT
6:02 PM
EDT
1h 6m
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AA5959
AA American
ER4
5:50 PM
EDT
6:55 PM
EDT
1h 5m
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AA5968
AA American
ER4
5:51 PM
EDT
6:57 PM
EDT
1h 6m
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AA6064
AA American
ER4
9:50 PM
EDT
10:56 PM
EDT
1h 6m
M T W T F S S
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AA5861
AA American
E145
7:01 AM
EDT
8:20 AM
EDT
1h 19m
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AA5790
AA American
E145
9:04 AM
EDT
10:25 AM
EDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
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AA5964
AA American
ER4
10:14 AM
EDT
11:38 AM
EDT
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
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AA5820
AA American
ER4
10:46 AM
EDT
12:10 PM
EDT
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
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AA5140
AA American
CR9
10:49 AM
EDT
12:04 PM
EDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AA5965
AA American
E145
11:03 AM
EDT
12:20 PM
EDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
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AA6100
AA American
ER4
12:01 PM
EDT
1:17 PM
EDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
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AA6101
AA American
ER4
1:48 PM
EDT
3:04 PM
EDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
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AA5873
AA American
ER4
2:39 PM
EDT
3:53 PM
EDT
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
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AA5879
AA American
E145
4:12 PM
EDT
5:28 PM
EDT
1h 16m
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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AA6121
AA American
ER4
6:15 PM
EDT
7:34 PM
EDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
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AA5959
AA American
ER4
7:21 PM
EDT
8:38 PM
EDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
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AA5968
AA American
ER4
7:22 PM
EDT
8:39 PM
EDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
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Charlotte to Columbia
1 carrier, 101 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 101 Flights/wk 89 mi 0h 52m nonstop 20 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 52m. Beyond nonstop, 20 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 101 CR9, E145, ER4 0h52-1h12 88% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – AA
ER4 Embraer RJ145 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (101 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
15
flights
Tue
12
flights
Wed
15
flights
Thu
15
flights
Fri
15
flights
Sat
14
flights
Sun
15
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
15
Nonstop flights
101
Outbound / wk
94
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLT to CAE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,048
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
CLT → CAE
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
86%
Return
CAE → CLT
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLT delays → CAE delays →

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 52m to 1h 12m.
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 52m to 1h 12m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights101 out / 94 return
1-stop connections20 hubs
Origin: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m
Destination: CAE
IATA / ICAOCAE / KCAE
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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 52m to 1h 12m. The route covers 89 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 101 nonstop flights per week from CLT to CAE. The return direction has about 94 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CHS, TYS, MYR, CHO, SUA, MCO, RSW, FWA, BGR, AUS, SLC, ATL, PHL, IAD, DCA, FLL, LGA, EWR, ORD and DFW. 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 101 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 52 minutes to 1 hours 12 minutes. The route covers a distance of 89 miles (143 km). There are approximately 101 weekly flights outbound and 94 return, totaling 195 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CHS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.