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

SAN Airport Page →
2,073 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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
ATL Atlanta 6h 23m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Columbia flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 37m AAASAY → AAQFRJ Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Columbia flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 43m AAAS → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Columbia flights
ORD Chicago 7h 23m AAACAS → AANZQR Chicago (ORD) to Columbia flights
IAD Dulles 8h 2m ASETOS → CMEJASN Dulles (IAD) to Columbia flights
PHL Philadelphia 8h 16m AABAIB → AA Philadelphia (PHL) to Columbia flights
MIA Miami 8h 19m AAASG3 → AA Miami (MIA) to Columbia flights
EWR Newark 9h 12m ASTFFTP → UA Newark (EWR) to Columbia flights
DCA Washington 18h 26m AS → AA Washington (DCA) to Columbia flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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San Diego to Columbia
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,073 mi 3h 47m nonstop +3h ahead

SAN–CAE has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Columbia (CAE) Columbia to San Diego flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to CAE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
ATL ~6h 23m DFW ~6h 37m CLT ~6h 43m ORD ~7h 23m IAD ~8h 2m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
537
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
SAN → CAE
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
91%
Arriving
100%
Return
CAE → SAN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays → CAE delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Columbia from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Metric SAN→CAE LAX→CAE
Distance from SAN – 109 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2
Weekly flights – 1
Flight time 3h 47m 4h 29m
Departure OTP 91% –
Los Angeles (LAX) to Columbia flights
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
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 gate to gate.
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)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 3h 47m gate to gate. The route covers 2,073 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Dallas Fort Worth and Charlotte Douglas.
Columbia is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
Nearby alternatives include LAX. 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 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 is about 3 hours 47 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,073 miles (3,336 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Dallas Fort Worth and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX).