Charlotte (CLT) to Columbia (CAE) flights
Piedmont Airlines flies nonstop from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport, with about 55 flights a week in July 2026. The 88-mile flight takes about 58m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 88 mi · 142 km
- Flight time
- 58m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 84%
Airlines flying CLT to CAE
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Airlines | 55 | Embraer ERJ-145 | 108,616 | 59m |
| Envoy AirSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 1,241 | 50m |
| PSA AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Bombardier CRJ900, Bombardier CRJ700 | 12,272 | 51m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
CLT to CAE flight schedule
14 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 8 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:15am and the last at 10:55pm. 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 6048American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 7:15am | 8:21am | 4 | 95% |
| AA 5955American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 7:16am | 8:21am | 4 | n/a |
| AA 5956American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 8:30am | 9:34am | 27 | 94% |
| AA 6042American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 9:35am | 10:44am | 4 | 85% |
| AA 5957American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 11:15am | 12:19pm | 25 | 76% |
| AA 6047American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 12:22pm | 1:24pm | 29 | 81% |
| AA 5958American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 2:30pm | 3:31pm | 26 | 84% |
| AA 6046American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 2:40pm | 3:45pm | 4 | 75% |
| AA 5872American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 4:14pm | 5:18pm | 27 | 56% |
| AA 5959American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 6:12pm | 7:17pm | 27 | 81% |
| AA 6043American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 6:59pm | 8:05pm | 4 | 49% |
| AA 5856American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 7:50pm | 8:56pm | 27 | 48% |
| AA 5871American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 9:54pm | 10:59pm | 27 | 52% |
| AA 5791American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 10:55pm | 11:58pm | 4 | 69% |
Is CLT to CAE on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 84% of 2,836 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.8% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (95%), those around 6pm the least (66%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (60%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 2,836 | 84% | 14 min | 1.8% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 227 | 95% | |
| 8am to 9am | 135 | 92% | |
| 9am to 10am | 230 | 87% | |
| 10am to 11am | 88 | 93% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 166 | 90% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 135 | 90% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 185 | 89% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 249 | 84% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 254 | 81% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 170 | 88% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 247 | 66% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 99 | 81% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 191 | 84% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 159 | 73% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 240 | 75% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 246 | 11,218 | |
| September 2025 | 205 | 9,932 | |
| October 2025 | 247 | 11,557 | |
| November 2025 | 213 | 9,420 | |
| December 2025 | 233 | 9,978 | |
| January 2026 | 201 | 8,642 | |
| February 2026 | 200 | 8,859 | |
| March 2026 | 238 | 10,074 | |
| April 2026 | 260 | 11,014 | |
| May 2026 | 266 | 11,156 | |
| June 2026 | 235 | 9,998 | |
| July 2026 | 247 | 10,544 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.