Fort Lauderdale to Columbia (FLL–CAE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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547 mi airlines 4/wk
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Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 14m ago
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G41159
G4 Allegiant
319
3:09 PM
EDT T1
4:58 PM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G42797
G4 Allegiant
319
3:11 PM
EDT T1
5:00 PM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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G42786
G4 Allegiant
319
3:11 PM
EDT T1
5:00 PM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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G41178
G4 Allegiant
319
4:03 PM
EDT T1
5:52 PM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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G42785
G4 Allegiant
319
2:03 PM
EDT
3:54 PM
EDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
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G42790
G4 Allegiant
319
5:50 PM
EDT
7:41 PM
EDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
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G42780
G4 Allegiant
319
6:42 PM
EDT
8:33 PM
EDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Fort Lauderdale to Columbia
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 547 mi 1h 49m nonstop 22 1-stop hubs

FLL–CAE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Allegiant Air leads the route. The flight covers 547 miles in approximately 1h 49m. Beyond nonstop, 22 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FLL–CAE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 4 319 1h49 25%
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – G4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (4 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, FLL to CAE direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FLL to CAE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
854
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
FLL → CAE
25%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
25%
Arriving
100%
Return
CAE → FLL
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
33%
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FLL delays → CAE delays →

Other ways to reach Columbia from Fort Lauderdale

Nearby airports with service to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Metric FLL→CAE RSW→CAE
Distance from FLL 104 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 4
Flight time 1h 49m 1h 19m
Departure OTP 25%
Airports within 200 miles of FLL with service to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, it's 6:00 PM in Columbia.
Distance & Flight Time
547 mi / 880 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 49m.
Getting to FLL

Broward County Transit Route 1 runs from downtown Fort Lauderdale to the airport (30–40 min, $2), but it is slow with many stops. The airport has no direct rail link; Brightline's FLL station is 1.5 miles away with a shuttle connection.Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Fort Lauderdale and $35–55 from Miami Beach. Taxis are metered. I-595 and I-95 access can be congested during Miami rush hour (7–9am and 4–7pm).

FLL–CAE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Lauderdale to Columbia route.
Route details
Distance547 mi / 880 km
Flight time1h 49m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections22 hubs
Origin: FLL
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: CAE
IATA / ICAOCAE / KCAE
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation236 ft / 72 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FLL to CAE flights.
Nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport take approximately 1h 49m. The route covers 547 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Allegiant Air.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from FLL to CAE. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RSW, SUA, CHS, MCO, SFB, CHO, TYS, MYR, FWA, AUS, BGR, IAD, VNY, SLC, ATL, DCA, PHL, CLT, DFW, LGA, EWR and ORD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CAE to FLL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include RSW. 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 FLL to CAE

Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) are connected by nonstop service from Allegiant Air. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

FLL to CAE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FLL to CAE ranges from 1 hours 49 minutes. The route covers a distance of 547 miles (880 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via RSW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Myers (RSW).