Richmond to Columbia (RIC–CAE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

RIC Airport Page →
326 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights Verified 6d ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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 9 hubs
CLT Charlotte 3h 7m AABA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Columbia flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 29m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Columbia flights
IAD Dulles 3h 34m ACAVCM → CMSNUA Dulles (IAD) to Columbia flights
LGA New York 4h 27m AADLPD → AADL New York (LGA) to Columbia flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 31m AABAQR → AAQR Philadelphia (PHL) to Columbia flights
EWR Newark 5h 10m ACUA → UA Newark (EWR) to Columbia flights
ORD Chicago 5h 25m AAACAS → AANZUA Chicago (ORD) to Columbia flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 50m AAASG3 → AAQFQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Columbia flights
MIA Miami ~6h 36m AAG3QR → AA Miami (MIA) to Columbia flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Richmond to Columbia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 326 mi 0h 50m nonstop

RIC–CAE had nonstop service, last on the schedule in September 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 326 miles in 0h 50m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps RIC Routes CAE Routes RIC Live Flights CAE Live Flights RIC Delays CAE Delays
All flights from Columbia (CAE) Columbia to Richmond flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop RIC–CAE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SGX SGX 0 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SGX (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RIC to CAE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
CLT ~3h 7m ATL ~3h 29m IAD ~3h 34m LGA ~4h 27m PHL ~4h 31m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
282
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
RIC → CAE
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
CAE → RIC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RIC delays → CAE delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Columbia from Richmond

Nearby airports with service to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Metric RIC→CAE CHO→CAE DCA→CAE
Distance from RIC – 76 mi 94 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 2
Weekly flights – – 40
Flight time 0h 50m 0h 50m 1h 37m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Charlottesville (CHO) to Columbia flights · Washington (DCA) to Columbia flights · Dulles (IAD) to Columbia flights
Airports within 200 miles of RIC with service to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Columbia is 0 hours the same as Richmond.
RIC: EDT · CAE: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Richmond, it's 6:00 PM in Columbia.
Distance & Flight Time
326 mi / 524 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 50m gate to gate.
Facts

RIC–CAE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Richmond to Columbia route.
Route details
Distance326 mi / 524 km
Flight time0h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RIC
Full nameRichmond International Airport
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 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 RIC to CAE flights.
Nonstop flights from Richmond International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport take about 0h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 326 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from RIC to CAE. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 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 September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 50m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charlotte Douglas, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Washington Dulles.
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.
Yes, return flights from CAE to RIC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CHO, DCA and IAD. 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.

Flights from RIC to CAE

Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in September 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.

RIC to CAE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RIC to CAE is about 0 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 326 miles (524 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Washington Dulles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Charlottesville (CHO), Washington (DCA) and Dulles (IAD).