Gaithersburg to Columbia (GAI–CAE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No nonstop service between GAI and CAE. Nearest airports to GAI with scheduled service: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD, 22 mi) · Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA, 23 mi) · Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI, 27 mi)
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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 1 hub
JFK New York ~5h 12m TJ → AA New York (JFK) to Columbia flights
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Gaithersburg to Columbia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

While no nonstop service exists between GAI and CAE, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for GAI to CAE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
JFK ~5h 12m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
GAI → CAE
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
76%
Return
CAE → GAI
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CAE delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Columbia from Gaithersburg

Nearby airports with service to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Metric GAI→CAE IAD→CAE DCA→CAE
Distance from GAI – 22 mi 23 mi
Nonstop airlines – 7 2
Weekly flights – 45 38
Dulles (IAD) to Columbia flights · Washington (DCA) to Columbia flights · Lancaster (LNS) to Columbia flights
Airports within 200 miles of GAI 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 Gaithersburg.
GAI: EDT · CAE: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Gaithersburg, it's 6:00 PM in Columbia.
Facts

GAI–CAE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Gaithersburg to Columbia route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: GAI
Full nameMontgomery County Airpark
IATA / ICAOGAI / KGAI
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation539 ft / 164 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 GAI to CAE flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Yes, return flights from CAE to GAI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAD, DCA and LNS. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD), Washington (DCA) and Lancaster (LNS).