Halifax to Columbia (YHZ–CAE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

YHZ Airport Page →
1,202 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
No nonstop service between YHZ and CAE. Nearest airports to YHZ with scheduled service: Charlottetown Airport (YYG, 99 mi) · Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport (YQM, 102 mi) · Saint John Airport (YSJ, 120 mi)
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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: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
DCA Washington 5h 31m AA → AA Washington (DCA) to Columbia flights
LGA New York 7h 10m AADLWS → AADL New York (LGA) to Columbia flights
IAD Dulles 7h 22m UA → CMEJASN Dulles (IAD) to Columbia flights
ORD Chicago 7h 36m AAACQR → AANZQR Chicago (ORD) to Columbia flights
EWR Newark 20h 51m ACPBUA → UA Newark (EWR) to Columbia flights
PHL Philadelphia 22h 32m AAQR → AA Philadelphia (PHL) to Columbia flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Halifax to Columbia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,202 mi 2h 58m nonstop -1h behind

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

Also explore YHZ Routes CAE Routes YHZ Live Flights CAE Live Flights YHZ Delays CAE Delays
All flights from Columbia (CAE) Columbia to Halifax flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YHZ to CAE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
DCA ~5h 31m LGA ~7h 10m IAD ~7h 22m ORD ~7h 36m EWR ~20h 51m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
200
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
YHZ → CAE
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Arriving
44%
Return
CAE → YHZ
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YHZ delays → CAE delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Columbia is 1 hour behind Halifax.
YHZ: ADT · CAE: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Halifax, it's 5:00 PM in Columbia.
Distance & Flight Time
1,202 mi / 1,934 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 58m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Canadian citizens do not need a visa or ESTA to enter the United States for tourism or business stays up to 6 months. A valid Canadian passport is required for air travel. Land and sea crossings also accept a NEXUS card, enhanced driver's license, or FAST card. At the border, officers determine the length of stay and may ask for proof of ties to Canada and a return plan.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

YHZ–CAE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Halifax to Columbia route.
Route details
Distance1,202 mi / 1,934 km
Flight time2h 58m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YHZ
Full nameHalifax / Stanfield International Airport
IATA / ICAOYHZ / CYHZ
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation477 ft / 145 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 YHZ to CAE flights.
Nonstop flights from Halifax / Stanfield International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport take about 2h 58m gate to gate. The route covers 1,202 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Ronald Reagan Washington National, LaGuardia and Washington Dulles.
Columbia is 1 hour behind Halifax.
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 YHZ to CAE

Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

YHZ to CAE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YHZ to CAE is about 2 hours 58 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,202 miles (1,934 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ronald Reagan Washington National, LaGuardia and Washington Dulles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.