Philadelphia to Columbia (PHL–CAE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

PHL Airport Page →
523 mi airlines charter/private 14/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 5 flights Verified 22m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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AA6094
AA American
ER4
9:55 AM
EDT TF
12:02 PM
EDT
2h 7m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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AA6044
AA American
E145
4:40 PM
EDT TF
6:19 PM
EDT
1h 39m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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AS4455
AS Alaska
ER4
12:45 PM
EDT
2:40 PM
EDT
1h 55m
—
M T W T F S S
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✓
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AA6115
AA American
E145
1:18 PM
EDT
3:07 PM
EDT
1h 49m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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AA6084
AA American
ER4
6:39 PM
EDT
8:35 PM
EDT
1h 56m
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M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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 10 hubs
IAD Dulles 3h 49m ACAVCM → CMSNUA Dulles (IAD) to Columbia flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 51m AABAEI → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Columbia flights
DCA Washington 4h 1m AABA → AA Washington (DCA) to Columbia flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 4m AAAFAM → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Columbia flights
ORD Chicago 5h 29m AAACAS → AANZQR Chicago (ORD) to Columbia flights
LGA New York 5h 57m UA → AADL New York (LGA) to Columbia flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 5h 58m AAADAS → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Columbia flights
MIA Miami 6h 18m AAASAT → AA Miami (MIA) to Columbia flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 12m AAAYBA → AAQFRJ Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Columbia flights
PIT Pittsburgh 15h 28m AAAS → DL Pittsburgh (PIT) to Columbia flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Philadelphia to Columbia
3 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 523 mi 1h 53m nonstop

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 1h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore PHL Routes CAE Routes PHL Live Flights CAE Live Flights PHL Delays CAE Delays
All flights from Columbia (CAE) Columbia to Philadelphia flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PHL–CAE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: AS 14 E145, ER4 1h39-2h07 56% Oneworld AS
G7 GoJet Airlines 0 – – 56% – –
UA United Airlines 0 – – 56% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – AA
ER4 Embraer RJ145 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (14 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: G7 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PHL to CAE direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to CAE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
RIC ~3h 49m IAD ~3h 49m CLT ~3h 51m DCA ~4h 1m ATL ~4h 4m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
933
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
PHL → CAE
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Arriving
60%
Return
CAE → PHL
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
71%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays → CAE delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Columbia from Philadelphia

Nearby airports with service to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Metric PHL→CAE EWR→CAE TEB→CAE
Distance from PHL – 80 mi 92 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2 1
Weekly flights 14 6 –
Flight time 1h 53m 2h 9m 1h 28m
Departure OTP 56% – –
Newark (EWR) to Columbia flights · Teterboro (TEB) to Columbia flights
Airports within 200 miles of PHL 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 Philadelphia.
PHL: EDT · CAE: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 6:00 PM in Columbia.
Distance & Flight Time
523 mi / 841 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 53m gate to gate.
Getting to PHL

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.

Facts

PHL–CAE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to Columbia route.
Route details
Distance523 mi / 841 km
Flight time1h 53m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights14 out / 21 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PHL
Full namePhiladelphia International Airport
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 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 PHL to CAE flights.
Nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport take about 1h 53m gate to gate. The route covers 523 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from PHL to CAE: American Airlines, GoJet Airlines and United Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Washington Dulles, Charlotte Douglas and Ronald Reagan Washington National.
Yes, return flights from CAE to PHL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include EWR and TEB. 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 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 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

PHL to CAE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to CAE is about 1 hours 53 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 523 miles (841 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Washington Dulles, Charlotte Douglas and Ronald Reagan Washington National. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newark (EWR) and Teterboro (TEB).