Newark to Columbia (EWR–CAE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA4191
UA United
CR5
8:30 AM
EDT TC
10:39 AM
EDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4493
UA United
CR5
1:28 PM
EDT TC
3:23 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4565+1
UA United
CR7
9:35 AM
EDT
11:44 AM
EDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4607
UA United
CR5
11:18 AM
EDT
1:29 PM
EDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Newark to Columbia
1 carrier, 11 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 11 Flights/wk 603 mi 1h 55m nonstop 36 1-stop hubs

EWR–CAE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 603 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 36 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop EWR–CAE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 11 CR5 1h55-2h09 85% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (11 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, EWR to CAE direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for EWR to CAE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
987
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 Newark

Nearby airports with service to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Metric EWR→CAE TEB→CAE LGA→CAE
Distance from EWR 13 mi 17 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 11 1 40
Flight time 1h 55m 1h 28m 2h 10m
Departure OTP 85%
Airports within 200 miles of EWR with service to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Newark, it's 6:00 PM in Columbia.
Distance & Flight Time
603 mi / 970 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 55m to 2h 9m.
Getting to EWR

NJ Transit train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport station takes 25–30 minutes ($13.50); an AirTrain connection ($5.50 more) links to the terminals. From Midtown Manhattan, the journey costs around $19 total.Ride-shares from Manhattan run $45–80 depending on traffic; add the $17.50 Lincoln Tunnel toll. Taxis from Manhattan carry a flat $55 rate plus tolls and tip. Allow 60–90 minutes from Midtown during peak hours.

EWR–CAE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Newark to Columbia route.
Route details
Distance603 mi / 970 km
Flight time1h 55m to 2h 9m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights11 out / 11 return
1-stop connections36 hubs
Origin: EWR
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m
Destination: CAE
IATA / ICAOCAE / KCAE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation236 ft / 72 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about EWR to CAE flights.
Nonstop flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport take approximately 1h 55m to 2h 9m. The route covers 603 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 11 nonstop flights per week from EWR to CAE. The return direction has about 11 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CHO, AIK, TYS, CHS, PDK, MYR, CHA, YYZ, MDW, SUA, CLE, BGR, DAL, JFK, MCO, LGA, RSW, MSP, OMA, AUS, HOU, OKC, DEN, PHX, SLC, SAN, IAD, DCA, MIA, CLT, ATL, ORD, PHL, FLL, DFW and PBI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CAE to EWR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TEB, LGA and JFK. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 EWR to CAE

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

EWR to CAE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from EWR to CAE ranges from 1 hours 55 minutes to 2 hours 9 minutes. The route covers a distance of 603 miles (970 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CHO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB), New York (LGA) and New York (JFK).