Phoenix to Columbia (PHX–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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 5h 34m AAAFAM AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Columbia flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 10m AA AA Charlotte (CLT) to Columbia flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 11m AAAYBA AAQFRJ Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Columbia flights
ORD Chicago 6h 37m AAACAY AANZQR Chicago (ORD) to Columbia flights
DCA Washington 6h 45m AA AA Washington (DCA) to Columbia flights
IAD Dulles 7h 12m AVOSSN CMSNUA Dulles (IAD) to Columbia flights
MIA Miami 7h 47m AAASAT AA Miami (MIA) to Columbia flights
PHL Philadelphia 8h 13m AABADL AA Philadelphia (PHL) to Columbia flights
EWR Newark 9h 26m AALHUA UA Newark (EWR) to Columbia flights
PIT Pittsburgh 19h AAWN DL Pittsburgh (PIT) to Columbia flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Phoenix to Columbia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 1,769 mi 3h 19m nonstop +3h ahead

PHX–CAE had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Avelo Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,769 miles in 3h 19m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop PHX–CAE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 0 51% SkyTeam
XP Avelo Airlines 0 51%
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

1-stop and 2-stop options for PHX to CAE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
717
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PHX → CAE
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Arriving
20%
Return
CAE → PHX
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
74%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHX delays → CAE delays →

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 gate to gate.
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 connectionsAvailable
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 about 3h 19m gate to gate. The route covers 1,769 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from PHX to CAE: Delta Air Lines and Avelo Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 19m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Dallas Fort Worth.
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) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Avelo Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

PHX to CAE Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.