Daytona Beach to Columbia (DAB–CAE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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329 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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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 4 hubs
ATL Atlanta 3h 21m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Columbia flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 48m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Columbia flights
DCA Washington ~5h 27m → AA Washington (DCA) to Columbia flights
LGA New York ~6h 9m → AADL New York (LGA) to Columbia flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Daytona Beach to Columbia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 329 mi 1h 35m nonstop

DAB–CAE had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 329 miles in 1h 35m.

Also explore DAB Routes CAE Routes DAB Live Flights CAE Live Flights CAE Delays
All flights from Columbia (CAE) Columbia to Daytona Beach flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop DAB–CAE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 1 – – – SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DAB to CAE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
ATL ~3h 21m CLT ~3h 48m DCA ~5h 27m LGA ~6h 9m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
62
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
DAB → CAE
20%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
20%
Return
CAE → DAB
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CAE delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Columbia from Daytona Beach

Nearby airports with service to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Metric DAB→CAE SFB→CAE MCO→CAE
Distance from DAB – 30 mi 54 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 1h 35m 1h 30m 1h 14m
Orlando (SFB) to Columbia flights · Orlando (MCO) to Columbia flights · Pinellas Park (PIE) to Columbia flights
Airports within 200 miles of DAB with service to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Daytona Beach, it's 6:00 PM in Columbia.
Distance & Flight Time
329 mi / 529 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 35m gate to gate.
Facts

DAB–CAE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Daytona Beach to Columbia route.
Route details
Distance329 mi / 529 km
Flight time1h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DAB
Full nameDaytona Beach International Airport
IATA / ICAODAB / KDAB
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.7M
Elevation34 ft / 10 m
Destination: CAE
Full nameColumbia Metropolitan Airport
IATA / ICAOCAE / KCAE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation236 ft / 72 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DAB to CAE flights.
Nonstop flights from Daytona Beach International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport take about 1h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 329 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from DAB to CAE: Delta Air Lines. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 35m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas.
Nearby alternatives include SFB, MCO and PIE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 DAB to CAE

Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

DAB to CAE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DAB to CAE is about 1 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 329 miles (529 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Orlando (SFB), Orlando (MCO) and Pinellas Park (PIE).