San Diego to Columbia (SAN–CAE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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San Diego to Columbia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 2,073 mi 3h 47m nonstop +3h ahead 29 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SAN and CAE, connecting options are available through 29 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to CAE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
559
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Columbia is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
SAN: PDT · CAE: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 9:00 PM in Columbia.
Distance & Flight Time
2,073 mi / 3,336 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 47m.
Facts

SAN–CAE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Columbia route.
Route details
Distance2,073 mi / 3,336 km
Flight time3h 47m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections29 hubs
Origin: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 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 SAN to CAE flights.
Nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport take approximately 3h 47m. The route covers 2,073 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SAN to CAE.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, AUS, VNY, CHS, PDK, PHX, HOU, OMA, MDW, PBI, DEN, MSP, OKC, TEB, MCO, SUA, SLC, YYZ, JFK, MIA, PHL, ATL, CLT, FLL, DFW, IAD, ORD, EWR and DCA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Columbia is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
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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 SAN to CAE

San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SAN to CAE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to CAE ranges from 3 hours 47 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,073 miles (3,336 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

29 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.