Philadelphia to Columbia (PHL–CAE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PHL–CAE is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, GoJet Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 523 miles in approximately 2h 2m. Beyond nonstop, 43 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AS | 35 | E145, ER4 | 2h02-2h08 | Oneworld | AS | |
| G7 GoJet Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Columbia from Philadelphia
| Metric | PHL→CAE | EWR→CAE | TEB→CAE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHL | – | 80 mi | 92 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 42 | 11 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 2m | 2h 9m | 1h 28m |
| Departure OTP | 71% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
PHL: EDT · CAE: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 6:00 PM in Columbia.
SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.
Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.
PHL–CAE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PHL to CAE
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, GoJet Airlines and United Airlines. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PHL to CAE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PHL to CAE ranges from 2 hours 2 minutes to 2 hours 8 minutes. The route covers a distance of 523 miles (841 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 50 return, totaling 92 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
43 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via CHO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newark (EWR) and Teterboro (TEB).