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

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AA American
E75
9:28 PM
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10:46 PM
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AA American
E75
7:16 AM
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10:30 AM
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Charlotte to Columbia
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 670 mi 2h 18m nonstop -1h behind 20 1-stop hubs

CLT–COU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 670 miles in approximately 2h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CLT–COU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 7 E75 2h18 65% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CLT to COU direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLT to COU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
458
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Columbia is 1 hour behind Charlotte.
CLT: EDT · COU: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte, it's 5:00 PM in Columbia.
Distance & Flight Time
670 mi / 1,077 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 18m.
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).

Facts

CLT–COU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Charlotte to Columbia route.
Route details
Distance670 mi / 1,077 km
Flight time2h 18m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections20 hubs
Origin: CLT
Full nameCharlotte Douglas International Airport
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m
Destination: COU
Full nameColumbia Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOCOU / KCOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation889 ft / 271 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLT to COU flights.
Nonstop flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport take approximately 2h 18m. The route covers 670 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from CLT to COU. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ATL, SUS, BNA, STL, IND, MCO, MDW, CHS, OKC, MIA, PBI, VNY, PHX, SJU, DFW, ORD, MCI, DEN, DAL and SEZ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Columbia is 1 hour behind Charlotte.
Yes, return flights from COU 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 COU

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CLT to COU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLT to COU ranges from 2 hours 18 minutes. The route covers a distance of 670 miles (1,077 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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