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

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AA3990
AA American
E70
9:28 PM
EDT
10:46 PM
CDT
2h 18m
38%
M T W T F S S
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AA4006
AA American
E70
7:16 AM
CDT
10:30 AM
EDT
2h 14m
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ORD Chicago 4h 37m AAACAS → AANZUA Chicago (ORD) to Columbia flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 33m AAASAY → AAQF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Columbia flights
DEN Denver 7h 48m AAF9UA → UA Denver (DEN) to Columbia flights
VPS Valparaiso 12h 54m AA → G4 Valparaiso (VPS) to Columbia flights
ATL Atlanta ~3h 49m AAAFAM → Atlanta (ATL) to Columbia flights
STL St Louis ~4h 8m AABAWN → St Louis (STL) to Columbia flights
IND Indianapolis ~4h 35m AADL → Indianapolis (IND) to Columbia flights
MKE Milwaukee ~4h 58m AA → Milwaukee (MKE) to Columbia flights
MCI Kansas City ~5h 11m AABA → Kansas City (MCI) to Columbia flights
OKC Oklahoma City ~5h 24m AABA → Oklahoma City (OKC) to Columbia flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Charlotte to Columbia
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 670 mi 2h 18m nonstop -1h behind

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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore CLT Routes COU Routes CLT Live Flights COU Live Flights CLT Delays
All flights from Columbia (COU) Columbia to Charlotte flights
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 E70 2h18 79% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
E70 Embraer 170 – 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
12
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
ATL ~3h 49m STL ~4h 8m IND ~4h 35m ORD ~4h 37m MKE ~4h 58m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
465
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
CLT → COU
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Return
COU → CLT
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLT delays →
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 gate to gate.
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 connectionsAvailable
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 about 2h 18m gate to gate. The route covers 670 miles.
1 airline operates flights from CLT to COU: American Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Dallas Fort Worth and Denver.
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 is about 2 hours 18 minutes gate to gate. 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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Dallas Fort Worth and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.