Peoria to Columbia (PIA–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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
CLT Charlotte 4h 13m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Columbia flights
ORD Chicago 4h 15m AACMJL → AAG7NZ Chicago (ORD) to Columbia flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 36m AAQFQR → AAQFQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Columbia flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Peoria to Columbia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between PIA and CAE, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PIA to CAE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
CLT ~4h 13m ORD ~4h 15m DFW ~5h 36m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
58
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
PIA → CAE
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
72%
Return
CAE → PIA
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CAE delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Columbia from Peoria

Nearby airports with service to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Metric PIA→CAE MDW→CAE ORD→CAE
Distance from PIA – 127 mi 130 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 8
Weekly flights – – 83
Chicago (MDW) to Columbia flights · Chicago (ORD) to Columbia flights
Airports within 200 miles of PIA with service to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Columbia is 1 hour ahead of Peoria.
PIA: CDT · CAE: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Peoria, it's 7:00 PM in Columbia.
Facts

PIA–CAE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Peoria to Columbia route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PIA
Full nameGeneral Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport
IATA / ICAOPIA / KPIA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.7M
Elevation660 ft / 201 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 PIA to CAE flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charlotte Douglas, Chicago O'Hare and Dallas Fort Worth.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CAE and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Columbia is 1 hour ahead of Peoria.
Yes, return flights from CAE to PIA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MDW and ORD. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas, Chicago O'Hare and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW) and Chicago (ORD).