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Flights from Columbia to Madison
There are no direct flights from Columbia to Madison. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Charlotte, about 3h 50m door to door (63 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 4 connection options From 3h 50m
Columbia to Madison at a glance
Fastest journey3h 50mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Charlotte
Best ways to fly from Columbia to Madison
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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CAE Atlanta (ATL) MSN
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Fri20:15 CAE21:00 ATL1h 15m connection22:15 ATL23:05 MSNDelta Air Lines
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CAE Charlotte (CLT) MSN
Leg 1: American Airlines, Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989) · Leg 2: American Airlines
Fri20:15 CAE20:51 CLT1h 39m connection22:30 CLT23:16 MSNAmerican Airlines
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CAE Chicago (ORD) MSN
Leg 1: SkyWest, Envoy Air · Leg 2: United Airlines, Republic Airlines, SkyWest
Mon17:00 CAE17:47 ORD2h 13m connection20:00 ORD20:39 MSNEnvoy Air + United 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
- 1,242 km771 miles
- Journey time
- 3h 50mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -1hMadison vs Columbia
- Currency in Madison
- USD
- Airports
- CAE → MSN
Flights from Columbia to Madison: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Columbia to Madison?
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 Columbia to Madison?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 50m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,242 km.
Where do you change planes between Columbia and Madison?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Charlotte (CLT), Chicago (ORD) and New York (LGA). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Columbia and Madison?
Columbia: Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE). Madison: Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN).
What is the time difference between Columbia and Madison?
Madison is 1 hour behind Columbia.





