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

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603 mi airlines charter/private 7/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 3 flights Verified 59m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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UA4191
UA United
CR7
8:59 AM
EDT TC
11:11 AM
EDT
2h 12m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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UA4607
Starts Sep 24
UA United
CR5
12:02 PM
EDT
2:14 PM
EDT
2h 12m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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UA4549
UA United
CR7
1:48 PM
EDT
4:00 PM
EDT
2h 12m
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M T W T F S S
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No flights match your filters.

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 7 hubs
IAD Dulles 3h 48m AVAZEJA → CMSNUA Dulles (IAD) to Columbia flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 54m AASNUA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Columbia flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 11m ACAFAM → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Columbia flights
DCA Washington 4h 16m TPUA → AA Washington (DCA) to Columbia flights
ORD Chicago 5h 43m AAACAS → AANZUA Chicago (ORD) to Columbia flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 6m AAF9QF → AAQFQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Columbia flights
MIA Miami ~7h 23m AAACAV → AA Miami (MIA) to Columbia flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Newark to Columbia
3 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 603 mi 2h 12m nonstop

EWR–CAE is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and GoJet Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 603 miles in approximately 2h 12m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps EWR Routes CAE Routes EWR Live Flights CAE Live Flights EWR Delays CAE Delays
All flights from Columbia (CAE) Columbia to Newark flights
Carriers on this route

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 7 CR7 2h12 100% Star Alliance –
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 100% SkyTeam –
G7 GoJet Airlines 0 – – 100% – –
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Unaffiliated: G7 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, EWR to CAE direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for EWR to CAE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
IAD ~3h 48m CLT ~3h 54m ATL ~4h 11m DCA ~4h 16m ORD ~5h 43m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
787
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
EWR → CAE
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
Return
CAE → EWR
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. EWR delays → CAE delays →
Alternatives

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 3 4 2
Weekly flights 7 – 28
Flight time 2h 12m 1h 40m 2h 7m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Teterboro (TEB) to Columbia flights · New York (LGA) to Columbia flights · New York (JFK) to Columbia flights
Airports within 200 miles of EWR 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 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 2h 12m gate to gate.
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.

Facts

EWR–CAE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Newark to Columbia route.
Route details
Distance603 mi / 970 km
Flight time2h 12m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights7 out / 13 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: EWR
Full nameNewark Liberty International Airport
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 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 EWR to CAE flights.
Nonstop flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport take about 2h 12m gate to gate. The route covers 603 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from EWR to CAE: United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and GoJet Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Washington Dulles, Charlotte Douglas and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CAE and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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.
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 EWR to CAE

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and GoJet Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

EWR to CAE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from EWR to CAE is about 2 hours 12 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 603 miles (970 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 20 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Washington Dulles, Charlotte Douglas and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB), New York (LGA) and New York (JFK).