Orlando to Columbia (MCO–CAE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MCO Airport Page →
381 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights Verified 6mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Feb 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 9 hubs
ATL Atlanta 3h 27m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Columbia flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 39m AAF9G3 → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Columbia flights
IAD Dulles 4h 39m AVAZCM → CMSNUA Dulles (IAD) to Columbia flights
DCA Washington 4h 41m AAASB6 → AA Washington (DCA) to Columbia flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 32m AAASBA → AAQR Philadelphia (PHL) to Columbia flights
LGA New York 6h 6m AAADB6 → AADL New York (LGA) to Columbia flights
ORD Chicago 6h 7m AAACAS → AANZUA Chicago (ORD) to Columbia flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 19m AAASAY → AAQFQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Columbia flights
EWR Newark 12h 51m ACADB6 → UA Newark (EWR) to Columbia flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Orlando to Columbia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
381 mi 1h 14m nonstop

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

Also explore Browse available seat maps MCO Routes CAE Routes MCO Live Flights CAE Live Flights MCO Delays CAE Delays
All flights from Columbia (CAE) Columbia to Orlando flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MCO to CAE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
ATL ~3h 27m CLT ~3h 39m IAD ~4h 39m DCA ~4h 41m PHL ~5h 32m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
867
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
MCO → CAE
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
100%
Return
CAE → MCO
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCO delays → CAE delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Columbia from Orlando

Nearby airports with service to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Metric MCO→CAE SFB→CAE DAB→CAE
Distance from MCO – 24 mi 54 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 2
Weekly flights – – 1
Flight time 1h 14m 1h 30m 0h 54m
Departure OTP 50% – –
Orlando (SFB) to Columbia flights · Daytona Beach (DAB) to Columbia flights · Tampa (TPA) to Columbia flights
Airports within 200 miles of MCO 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 Orlando.
MCO: EDT · CAE: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 6:00 PM in Columbia.
Distance & Flight Time
381 mi / 613 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 14m gate to gate.
Getting to MCO

SunRail commuter rail connects downtown Orlando to the Sand Lake Road station (not at the airport). A shuttle or ride-hail covers the remaining 4 miles; the full trip takes 50–70 minutes and costs around $8–15 total. Brightline high-speed rail (launched 2023) runs from Miami and Fort Lauderdale to MCO's Terminal C, with one-way fares from $30–80.Ride-hails (Uber/Lyft) from International Drive cost $18–30; from Walt Disney World resort area $25–40. Taxis are metered. Park-and-ride options are limited; most long-term parking is in the airport's own garages ($15–25/day).

Facts

MCO–CAE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Orlando to Columbia route.
Route details
Distance381 mi / 613 km
Flight time1h 14m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MCO
Full nameOrlando International Airport
IATA / ICAOMCO / KMCO
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.7M
Elevation96 ft / 29 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 MCO to CAE flights.
Nonstop flights from Orlando International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport take about 1h 14m gate to gate. The route covers 381 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Washington Dulles.
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 MCO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SFB, DAB and TPA. 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 MCO to CAE

Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MCO to CAE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCO to CAE is about 1 hours 14 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 381 miles (613 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Washington Dulles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Orlando (SFB), Daytona Beach (DAB) and Tampa (TPA).