Dallas to Columbia (DAL–CAE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DAL Airport Page →
909 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 14 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 4h 1m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Columbia flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 37m EJAJREWN → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Columbia flights
DCA Washington 5h 41m WN → AA Washington (DCA) to Columbia flights
ORD Chicago 6h 15m WN → AANZQR Chicago (ORD) to Columbia flights
LGA New York 6h 20m WN → AADL New York (LGA) to Columbia flights
PHL Philadelphia 9h 31m WN → AA Philadelphia (PHL) to Columbia flights
MIA Miami 13h 41m WN → AA Miami (MIA) to Columbia flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 18h 3m CREWN → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Columbia flights
PIT Pittsburgh 23h 55m WN → DL Pittsburgh (PIT) to Columbia flights
OKC Oklahoma City ~5h 1m WN → Oklahoma City (OKC) to Columbia flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dallas to Columbia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
909 mi 0h 45m nonstop +1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between DAL and CAE, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore DAL Routes CAE Routes DAL Live Flights CAE Live Flights DAL Delays CAE Delays
All flights from Columbia (CAE) Columbia to Dallas flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DAL to CAE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
ATL ~4h 1m OKC ~5h 1m SFB ~5h 15m CLT ~5h 37m MSP ~5h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
578
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
DAL → CAE
46%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
46%
Arriving
63%
Return
CAE → DAL
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
81%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DAL delays → CAE delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Columbia from Dallas

Nearby airports with service to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Metric DAL→CAE DFW→CAE
Distance from DAL – 12 mi
Nonstop airlines – 4
Weekly flights – 32
Flight time 0h 45m 2h 32m
Departure OTP 46% –
Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Columbia flights
Airports within 200 miles of DAL with service to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Columbia is 1 hour ahead of Dallas.
DAL: CDT · CAE: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas, it's 7:00 PM in Columbia.
Distance & Flight Time
909 mi / 1,463 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 45m gate to gate.
Facts

DAL–CAE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas to Columbia route.
Route details
Distance909 mi / 1,463 km
Flight time0h 45m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DAL
Full nameDallas Love Field
IATA / ICAODAL / KDAL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation487 ft / 148 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 DAL to CAE flights.
Nonstop flights from Dallas Love Field to Columbia Metropolitan Airport take about 0h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 909 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Ronald Reagan Washington National.
Columbia is 1 hour ahead of Dallas.
Yes, return flights from CAE to DAL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DFW. 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 DAL to CAE

Dallas Love Field (DAL) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DAL to CAE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DAL to CAE is about 0 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 909 miles (1,463 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Ronald Reagan Washington National. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW).