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Flights from Columbus to Columbia

There are no direct flights from Columbus to Columbia. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Charlotte, about 2h 47m door to door (73 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 2h 47m
CMHCAEATL

Columbus to Columbia at a glance

Fastest journey2h 47mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Charlotte

Best ways to fly from Columbus 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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CMH Atlanta (ATL) CAE
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon10:15 CMH11:29 ATL0h 46m connection12:15 ATL13:02 CAEDelta Air Lines
66 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 2h 47m
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CMH Charlotte (CLT) CAE
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
Sat06:15 CMH07:17 CLT2h 28m connection09:45 CLT10:12 CAEAmerican Airlines + Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 3h 57m
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CMH Washington (IAD) CAE
Leg 1: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: CommutAir
Sun06:15 CMH07:18 IAD5h 42m connection13:00 IAD14:20 CAERepublic Airlines + CommutAir
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 8h 05m
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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
685 km425 miles
Journey time
2h 47mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneColumbia vs Columbus
Currency in Columbia
USD
Airports
CMH, LCK → CAE

Flights from Columbus to Columbia: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Columbus to Columbia?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, Charlotte and Washington. 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 Columbus to Columbia?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 47m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 685 km.
Where do you change planes between Columbus and Columbia?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Charlotte (CLT) and Washington (IAD). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Columbus and Columbia?
Columbus: John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK). Columbia: Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

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