Columbia (CAE) to Philadelphia (PHL) flights
Piedmont Airlines flies nonstop from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, with about 13 flights a week in July 2026. The 523-mile flight takes about 1h 46m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 523 mi · 842 km
- Flight time
- 1h 46m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 80%
Airlines flying CAE to PHL
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Airlines | 13 | Embraer ERJ-145 | 26,485 | 1h 46m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
CAE to PHL flight schedule
4 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 12:44pm and the last at 6:38pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 5794American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 12:44pm | 2:40pm | 27 | 70% |
| AA 6115American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 12:45pm | 2:40pm | 4 | 79% |
| AA 5862American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 6:36pm | 8:34pm | 27 | 72% |
| AA 6084American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 6:38pm | 8:36pm | 4 | 68% |
Is CAE to PHL on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 83% of 707 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2.1% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (97%), those around 5pm the least (77%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (55%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 707 | 83% | 17 min | 2.1% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 38 | 95% | |
| 7am to 8am | 60 | 97% | |
| 10am to 11am | 37 | 81% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 96 | 85% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 104 | 77% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 44 | 86% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 37 | 77% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 285 | 79% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 28 | 1,238 | |
| September 2025 | 26 | 1,219 | |
| October 2025 | 52 | 2,212 | |
| November 2025 | 57 | 2,427 | |
| December 2025 | 47 | 1,978 | |
| January 2026 | 53 | 1,763 | |
| February 2026 | 51 | 1,976 | |
| March 2026 | 62 | 2,486 | |
| April 2026 | 84 | 3,283 | |
| May 2026 | 83 | 3,300 | |
| June 2026 | 58 | 2,216 | |
| July 2026 | 59 | 2,387 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.