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Flights from Chattanooga to Columbia

There are no direct flights from Chattanooga to Columbia. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Charlotte, about 2h 17m door to door (55 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 2h 17m
CHACAEATL

Chattanooga to Columbia at a glance

Fastest journey2h 17mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Charlotte

Best ways to fly from Chattanooga 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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CHA Atlanta (ATL) CAE
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon14:45 CHA15:23 ATL0h 52m connection16:15 ATL17:02 CAEDelta Air Lines
52 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 2h 17m
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CHA Charlotte (CLT) CAE
Leg 1: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989) · Leg 2: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
Sat15:00 CHA15:59 CLT2h 01m connection18:00 CLT18:27 CAEPiedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 27m
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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
408 km253 miles
Journey time
2h 17mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneColumbia vs Chattanooga
Currency in Columbia
USD
Airports
CHA → CAE

Flights from Chattanooga to Columbia: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Chattanooga to Columbia?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta 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 Chattanooga to Columbia?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 17m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 408 km.
Where do you change planes between Chattanooga and Columbia?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL) and Charlotte (CLT). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chattanooga and Columbia?
Chattanooga: Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA). Columbia: Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

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