Philadelphia to Columbia (PHL–CAE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
PHL–CAE is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Qatar Airways and GoJet Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 523 miles in approximately 2h 7m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AS | 21 | E145, ER4 | 2h03-2h09 | Oneworld | AS | |
| QR Qatar Airways | 7 | ER4 | 2h07 | Oneworld | – | |
| G7 GoJet Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Columbia from Philadelphia
| Metric | PHL→CAE | ACY→CAE | ABE→CAE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHL | – | 46 mi | 55 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 28 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 7m | 1h 30m | 1h 30m |
| Departure OTP | 69% | – | – |
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, Qatar Airways, GoJet Airlines and United Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PHL to CAE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PHL to CAE is about 2 hours 7 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 523 miles (841 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 30 return, totaling 58 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas, Washington Dulles and Ronald Reagan Washington National. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Atlantic City (ACY), Allentown/Bethlehem (ABE) and Lancaster (LNS).