Salt Lake City to Columbia (SLC–CAE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Salt Lake City to Columbia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,749 mi 4h 20m nonstop +2h ahead 38 1-stop hubs

SLC–CAE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 1,749 miles in approximately 4h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 38 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SLC–CAE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 84% SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SLC to CAE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
626
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
+2h
Columbia is 2 hours ahead of Salt Lake City.
SLC: MDT · CAE: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Salt Lake City, it's 8:00 PM in Columbia.
Distance & Flight Time
1,749 mi / 2,815 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 20m.
Getting to SLC

TRAX light rail Green Line runs from downtown Salt Lake City (Intermodal Hub / Temple Square) to the airport in 18 minutes ($2.50). Trains run every 15 minutes from 5am to 11pm daily. The airport station is inside the terminal building.Ride-shares from downtown cost $15–25 and take 10–20 minutes. I-80 connects directly to the airport from the east. The airport opened a new terminal in 2020; it is one facility now, replacing the old dual-terminal setup. Ski resort shuttles depart from Ground Transportation for Park City, Deer Valley, and Alta/Snowbird (60–90 min).

Facts

SLC–CAE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Salt Lake City to Columbia route.
Route details
Distance1,749 mi / 2,815 km
Flight time4h 20m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections38 hubs
Origin: SLC
Full nameSalt Lake City International Airport
IATA / ICAOSLC / KSLC
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr27.1M
Elevation4,227 ft / 1,288 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 SLC to CAE flights.
Nonstop flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport take approximately 4h 20m. The route covers 1,749 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AUO, DAL, TYS, PDK, AUS, CHS, OMA, MSP, MDW, DEN, PIE, PBI, OKC, CLE, PHX, SFB, HOU, TEB, IFP, MMU, VNY, SUA, YYZ, MCO, RSW, SAN, LGA, JFK, DCA, PHL, IAD, DFW, EWR, CLT, ATL, ORD, MIA and FLL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Columbia is 2 hours ahead of Salt Lake City.
Yes, return flights from CAE to SLC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 SLC to CAE

Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines.

SLC to CAE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SLC to CAE ranges from 4 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,749 miles (2,815 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

38 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via AUO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.