Phoenix to Columbia (PHX–CAE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Phoenix to Columbia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 1,769 mi 3h 19m nonstop +3h ahead 33 1-stop hubs

PHX–CAE is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Avelo Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,769 miles in approximately 3h 19m. Beyond nonstop, 33 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PHX–CAE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 0 76% SkyTeam
XP Avelo Airlines 0 76%
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Unaffiliated: XP (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHX to CAE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
800
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Columbia is 3 hours ahead of Phoenix.
PHX: MST · CAE: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix, it's 9:00 PM in Columbia.
Distance & Flight Time
1,769 mi / 2,847 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 19m.
Getting to PHX

Valley Metro Rail runs to the PHX Sky Train station at 44th Street/Washington (free Sky Train connects to T3 and T4 in 5 minutes). Fare from downtown Phoenix is $2 (20–25 min). The light rail network reaches Tempe, Mesa, and Glendale. The Sky Train runs 24 hours, but light rail does not; check schedules for early morning or late night travel.Taxis from downtown Phoenix cost $20–30; from Scottsdale $30–45. Ride-shares are widely available and comparable to taxis. Terminal 2 is closed; all commercial flights operate from T3 and T4. On-site parking is expensive ($36+/day); off-airport lots are cheaper with shuttles.

PHX–CAE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Phoenix to Columbia route.
Route details
Distance1,769 mi / 2,847 km
Flight time3h 19m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connections33 hubs
Origin: PHX
IATA / ICAOPHX / KPHX
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr51.2M
Elevation1,135 ft / 346 m
Destination: CAE
IATA / ICAOCAE / KCAE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation236 ft / 72 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHX to CAE flights.
Nonstop flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport take approximately 3h 19m. The route covers 1,769 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and Avelo Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, AUS, PDK, TYS, FWA, HOU, PIE, OMA, OKC, SUA, PBI, VNY, MDW, DEN, SAN, MSP, MCO, TEB, RSW, CLE, YYZ, SLC, JFK, DCA, CLT, IAD, MIA, DFW, ATL, PHL, ORD, EWR and FLL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Columbia is 3 hours ahead of Phoenix.
Yes, return flights from CAE to PHX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 PHX to CAE

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Avelo Airlines.

PHX to CAE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHX to CAE ranges from 3 hours 19 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,769 miles (2,847 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

33 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.