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

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AA5247
AA American
CR9
11:45 AM
MDT
3:09 PM
EDT
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
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AA3385
AA American
E75
11:45 AM
MDT
3:11 PM
EDT
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
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AA4134
AA American
E75
12:16 PM
MDT
3:45 PM
EDT
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
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AA4060
AA American
E70
3:50 PM
MDT TB
7:14 PM
EDT
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4137
AA American
E75
8:05 PM
MDT
11:35 PM+1
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4099
AA American
E75
8:20 PM
MDT
11:34 PM
EDT
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
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QR8660
QR Qatar
E75
6:00 AM
EDT
8:08 AM
MDT
3h 8m
M T W T F S S
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AA3938
AA American
E70
6:00 AM
EDT
8:08 AM
MDT
3h 8m
M T W T F S S
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AA4099
AA American
E75
12:28 PM
EDT
2:23 PM
MDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3385
AA American
E70
4:00 PM
EDT
6:06 PM
MDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
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AA5247
AA American
CR9
4:05 PM
EDT
6:12 PM
MDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
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AA4134
AA American
E75
4:15 PM
EDT
6:12 PM
MDT
2h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4060
AA American
E70
7:44 PM
EDT
9:50 PM
MDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Dallas-Fort Worth to Columbia
1 carrier, 34 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 34 Flights/wk 920 mi 1h 14m nonstop +2h ahead 19 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 1h 14m. Beyond nonstop, 19 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 34 CR9, E70, E75 1h14-2h30 52% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
E70 Embraer 170 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (34 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
5
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
34
Outbound / wk
42
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DFW to CAE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,055
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DFW → CAE
52%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
52%
Arriving
100%
Return
CAE → DFW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DFW delays → CAE delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Columbia is 2 hours ahead of Dallas-Fort Worth.
DFW: MDT · CAE: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 8:00 PM in Columbia.
Distance & Flight Time
920 mi / 1,480 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 14m to 2h 30m.
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 time1h 14m to 2h 30m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights34 out / 42 return
1-stop connections19 hubs
Origin: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m
Destination: CAE
IATA / ICAOCAE / KCAE
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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 1h 14m to 2h 30m. The route covers 920 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 34 nonstop flights per week from DFW to CAE. The return direction has about 42 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AUS, SFB, TYS, CHS, MYR, MCO, FWA, RSW, SLC, PHL, DCA, ATL, CLT, FLL, PVG, ORD, IAD, EWR and LGA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Columbia is 2 hours 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.
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 34 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DFW to CAE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DFW to CAE ranges from 1 hours 14 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 920 miles (1,480 km). There are approximately 34 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 76 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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