Phoenix to Columbia (PHX–COU) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
DEN Denver 4h 55m AAACAS UA Denver (DEN) to Columbia flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 7m AAAYBA AAQF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Columbia flights
ORD Chicago 6h 3m AAACAY AANZQR Chicago (ORD) to Columbia flights
CLT Charlotte 7h 33m AA AA Charlotte (CLT) to Columbia flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Phoenix to Columbia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,162 mi 2h 48m nonstop +2h ahead

PHX–COU had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in July 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 1,162 miles in 2h 48m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop PHX–COU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 1 85% Oneworld
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PHX to COU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
420
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 → COU
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Return
COU → PHX
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
71%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHX delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Columbia is 2 hours ahead of Phoenix.
PHX: MST · COU: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix, it's 8:00 PM in Columbia.
Distance & Flight Time
1,162 mi / 1,871 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 48m 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–COU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Phoenix to Columbia route.
Route details
Distance1,162 mi / 1,871 km
Flight time2h 48m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PHX
IATA / ICAOPHX / KPHX
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr51.2M
Elevation1,135 ft / 346 m
Destination: COU
IATA / ICAOCOU / KCOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation889 ft / 271 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHX to COU flights.
Nonstop flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport take about 2h 48m gate to gate. The route covers 1,162 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from PHX to COU: American Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 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 July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 48m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Dallas Fort Worth and Chicago O'Hare.
Columbia is 2 hours ahead of Phoenix.
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 COU

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU) had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in July 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 COU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHX to COU is about 2 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,162 miles (1,871 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Dallas Fort Worth and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.