Fort Myers to Columbia (RSW–CAE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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513 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 15 1-stop flights Verified 3mos 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Feb 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 3h 43m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Columbia flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 6m AABA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Columbia flights
ORD Chicago 6h 25m AAACAS → AANZQR Chicago (ORD) to Columbia flights
IAD Dulles 7h 3m UA → CMSNUA Dulles (IAD) to Columbia flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 13m AAASAY → AAQFRJ Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Columbia flights
DCA Washington 8h 8m AA → AA Washington (DCA) to Columbia flights
LGA New York 9h 50m DL → AADL New York (LGA) to Columbia flights
PHL Philadelphia 11h 35m AABAF9 → AA Philadelphia (PHL) to Columbia flights
EWR Newark 16h 7m ACUA → UA Newark (EWR) to Columbia flights
PIT Pittsburgh 25h 40m MXWN → DL Pittsburgh (PIT) to Columbia flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Fort Myers to Columbia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
513 mi 1h 19m nonstop

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RSW to CAE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
ATL ~3h 43m CLT ~4h 6m RIC ~4h 47m MIA ~5h 10m CLE ~5h 37m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
438
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
RSW → CAE
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
Return
CAE → RSW
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RSW delays → CAE delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Columbia from Fort Myers

Nearby airports with service to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Metric RSW→CAE SRQ→CAE PBI→CAE
Distance from RSW – 77 mi 103 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 3
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 1h 19m 1h 7m 1h 23m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Columbia flights · West Palm Beach (PBI) to Columbia flights · Miami (MIA) to Columbia flights
Airports within 200 miles of RSW 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 Fort Myers.
RSW: EDT · CAE: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Myers, it's 6:00 PM in Columbia.
Distance & Flight Time
513 mi / 825 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 19m gate to gate.
Facts

RSW–CAE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Myers to Columbia route.
Route details
Distance513 mi / 825 km
Flight time1h 19m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RSW
Full nameSouthwest Florida International Airport
IATA / ICAORSW / KRSW
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation30 ft / 9 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 RSW to CAE flights.
Nonstop flights from Southwest Florida International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport take about 1h 19m gate to gate. The route covers 513 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Chicago O'Hare.
Yes, return flights from CAE to RSW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SRQ, PBI and MIA. 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 RSW to CAE

Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RSW to CAE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RSW to CAE is about 1 hours 19 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 513 miles (825 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ), West Palm Beach (PBI) and Miami (MIA).