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Flights from Madison to Columbia

There are no direct flights from Madison to Columbia. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Chicago, about 3h 47m door to door (27 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 3h 47m
MSNCAEATL

Madison to Columbia at a glance

Fastest journey3h 47mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Chicago

Best ways to fly from Madison 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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MSN Atlanta (ATL) CAE
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon06:00 MSN08:45 ATL1h 15m connection10:00 ATL10:47 CAEDelta Air Lines
19 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 47m
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MSN Chicago (ORD) CAE
Leg 1: United Airlines, Republic Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Envoy Air
Sat10:00 MSN10:42 ORD2h 33m connection13:15 ORD15:53 CAERepublic Airlines + Envoy Air
3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 53m
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MSN New York (LGA) CAE
Leg 1: Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Republic Airlines
Sun08:15 MSN11:07 LGA1h 23m connection12:30 LGA14:21 CAERepublic Airlines
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 06m
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MSN Charlotte (CLT) CAE
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
Sat14:30 MSN17:12 CLT3h 18m connection20:30 CLT20:57 CAEAmerican Airlines + Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 5h 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
1,242 km771 miles
Journey time
3h 47mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hColumbia vs Madison
Currency in Columbia
USD
Airports
MSN → CAE

Flights from Madison to Columbia: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Madison to Columbia?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, Chicago and New York. 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 Madison to Columbia?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 47m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,242 km.
Where do you change planes between Madison and Columbia?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Chicago (ORD), New York (LGA) and Charlotte (CLT). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Madison and Columbia?
Madison: Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN). Columbia: Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
What is the time difference between Madison and Columbia?
Columbia is 1 hour ahead of Madison.

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