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Flights from Austin to Columbia
There are no direct flights from Austin to Columbia. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Dallas, about 3h 47m door to door (132 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 3h 47m
Austin to Columbia at a glance
Fastest journey3h 47mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Dallas
Best ways to fly from Austin to Columbia
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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AUS Atlanta (ATL) CAE
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon08:15 AUS11:21 ATL0h 54m connection12:15 ATL13:02 CAEDelta Air Lines
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AUS Dallas (DFW) CAE
Leg 1: American Airlines, Envoy Air, SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines
Mon17:45 AUS18:45 DFW0h 45m connection19:30 DFW22:38 CAEAmerican Airlines
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AUS Charlotte (CLT) CAE
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
Sat08:45 AUS12:15 CLT2h 15m connection14:30 CLT14:57 CAEAmerican Airlines + Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 1,625 km1,009 miles
- Journey time
- 3h 47mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +1hColumbia vs Austin
- Currency in Columbia
- USD
- Airports
- AUS → CAE
Flights from Austin to Columbia: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Austin to Columbia?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, Dallas and Charlotte. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Austin to Columbia?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 47m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,625 km.
Where do you change planes between Austin and Columbia?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Dallas (DFW) and Charlotte (CLT). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Austin and Columbia?
Austin: Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). Columbia: Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
What is the time difference between Austin and Columbia?
Columbia is 1 hour ahead of Austin.





