Dallas-Fort Worth to Columbia (DFW–CAE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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920 mi airlines 56/wk
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Flight Schedule 19 flights Verified 1h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA4099+1
AA American
E75
8:28 AM
CDT TB
11:58 AM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5109
AA American
CR9
9:45 AM
CDT
1:23 PM
EDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4134
AA American
E70
12:16 PM
CDT TB
3:45 PM
EDT
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF3082
QF Qant
E75
3:19 PM
CDT
6:51 PM
EDT
2h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3449
AA American
E75
3:19 PM
CDT
6:51 PM
EDT
2h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4064
AA American
E75
8:00 PM
CDT
11:33 PM
EDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2374
QR Qatar
E75
8:05 PM
CDT
11:35 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4137
AA American
E70
8:05 PM
CDT TB
11:35 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JL7633+1
JL Japan
E70
6:00 AM
EDT
8:08 AM
CDT
3h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4066
AA American
E75
6:44 AM
EDT
8:40 AM
CDT
2h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4060+2
AA American
E70
7:00 AM
EDT
8:59 AM
CDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
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AA4099+1
AA American
E70
12:28 PM
EDT
2:23 PM
CDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5109
AA American
CR9
1:53 PM
EDT
3:45 PM
CDT
2h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2262
QR Qatar
E75
4:15 PM
EDT
6:12 PM
CDT
2h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4134
AA American
E70
4:15 PM
EDT
6:12 PM
CDT
2h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3449
AA American
E75
7:21 PM
EDT
9:14 PM
CDT
2h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF3082
QF Qant
E75
7:21 PM
EDT
9:14 PM
CDT
2h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
RJ7085
RJ Royal Jordanian
E75
7:21 PM
EDT
9:14 PM
CDT
2h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2396cs
QR Qatar
E70
7:44 PM
EDT
9:50 PM
CDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Dallas-Fort Worth to Columbia
1 carrier, 56 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 56 Flights/wk 920 mi 2h 29m nonstop +1h ahead 40 1-stop hubs

DFW–CAE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 920 miles in approximately 2h 29m. Beyond nonstop, 40 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DFW–CAE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: QF, QR 42 CR9, E70, E75 2h29-2h38 100% Oneworld QF, QR
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
E70 Embraer 170 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA, QF, QR
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (42 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, DFW to CAE direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
56
Outbound / wk
74
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DFW to CAE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,160
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.

Other ways to reach Columbia from Dallas-Fort Worth

Nearby airports with service to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Metric DFW→CAE DAL→CAE
Distance from DFW 12 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 56
Flight time 2h 29m 0h 45m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of DFW with service to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 7:00 PM in Columbia.
Distance & Flight Time
920 mi / 1,480 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 29m to 2h 38m.
Getting to DFW

DART Orange Line runs from downtown Dallas to Terminal A (50 min, $3). TEXRail serves Terminal B from Fort Worth ($2.50). No direct rail connects both cities to DFW; choose based on your origin. Ride-shares cost $25–45 from either city center.DFW's five terminals span 17,000 acres. The free Skylink people mover connects all terminals airside.

DFW–CAE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas-Fort Worth to Columbia route.
Route details
Distance920 mi / 1,480 km
Flight time2h 29m to 2h 38m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights56 out / 74 return
1-stop connections40 hubs
Origin: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m
Destination: CAE
IATA / ICAOCAE / KCAE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation236 ft / 72 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DFW to CAE flights.
Nonstop flights from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport take approximately 2h 29m to 2h 38m. The route covers 920 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 56 nonstop flights per week from DFW to CAE. The return direction has about 74 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PIE, AUS, PDK, SFB, TYS, MOB, CHS, CHA, HOU, SUA, OKC, MYR, FWA, OMA, MCO, RSW, MDW, PBI, TEB, CLE, MSP, YYZ, DEN, JFK, PHX, IFP, SAN, SLC, VNY, MIA, ATL, DCA, CLT, PVG, IAD, ORD, PHL, FLL, EWR and LGA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Columbia is 1 hour ahead of Dallas-Fort Worth.
Yes, return flights from CAE to DFW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DAL. 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 DFW to CAE

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 56 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DFW to CAE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DFW to CAE ranges from 2 hours 29 minutes to 2 hours 38 minutes. The route covers a distance of 920 miles (1,480 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 74 return, totaling 130 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

40 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PIE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas (DAL).