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

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Newark to Columbia
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 603 mi 2h 10m nonstop 17 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 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore EWR Routes CAE Routes EWR Live Flights CAE Live Flights EWR Delays CAE Delays
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 5 CR7 2h10 74% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (5 flights/wk, 100%)
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
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for EWR to CAE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
CHO ~3h 10m TYS ~4h 0m CHS ~4h 14m MYR ~4h 37m BGR ~5h 32m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
904
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
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Arriving
25%
Return
CAE → EWR
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Arriving
78%
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 LGA→CAE PHL→CAE
Distance from EWR – 17 mi 80 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 5
Weekly flights 5 32 36
Flight time 2h 10m 2h 9m 1h 45m
Departure OTP 74% – –
New York (LGA) to Columbia flights · Philadelphia (PHL) 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 10m.
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 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connections17 hubs
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/Kentucky/Monticello
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 approximately 2h 10m. The route covers 603 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from EWR to CAE. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CHO, TYS, CHS, MYR, BGR, MCO, RSW, LGA, AUS, SLC, IAD, ATL, CLT, DCA, ORD, FLL and DFW. 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 LGA and PHL. 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. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

EWR to CAE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from EWR to CAE ranges from 2 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 603 miles (970 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

17 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 New York (LGA) and Philadelphia (PHL).