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Flights from Cleveland to Columbia
There are no direct flights from Cleveland to Columbia. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Charlotte, about 3h 17m door to door (105 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 3h 17m
Cleveland to Columbia at a glance
Fastest journey3h 17mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Charlotte
Best ways to fly from Cleveland 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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CLE Atlanta (ATL) CAE
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon16:30 CLE18:01 ATL0h 59m connection19:00 ATL19:47 CAEDelta Air Lines
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CLE Charlotte (CLT) CAE
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
Sat06:15 CLE07:33 CLT2h 12m connection09:45 CLT10:12 CAEAmerican Airlines + Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
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CLE Chicago (ORD) CAE
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Envoy Air
Sat10:30 CLE10:44 ORD2h 31m connection13:15 ORD15:53 CAESkyWest + Envoy Air
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CLE Philadelphia (PHL) CAE
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
Sat06:00 CLE07:08 PHL3h 07m connection10:15 PHL11:38 CAEAmerican Airlines + Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
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CLE Washington (IAD) CAE
Leg 1: United Airlines, GoJet Airlines, Mesa Airlines · Leg 2: CommutAir
Sun06:00 CLE07:03 IAD5h 57m connection13:00 IAD14:20 CAEUnited Airlines + CommutAir
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CLE New York (LGA) CAE
Leg 1: Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Republic Airlines
Sun13:00 CLE14:18 LGA7h 12m connection21:30 LGA23:21 CAERepublic Airlines
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
- 836 km519 miles
- Journey time
- 3h 17mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneColumbia vs Cleveland
- Currency in Columbia
- USD
- Airports
- CLE → CAE
Flights from Cleveland to Columbia: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Cleveland to Columbia?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, Charlotte and Chicago. 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 Cleveland to Columbia?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 17m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 836 km.
Where do you change planes between Cleveland and Columbia?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Charlotte (CLT), Chicago (ORD) and Philadelphia (PHL). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cleveland and Columbia?
Cleveland: Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE). Columbia: Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).





