Chicago (ORD) to Columbia (CAE) flights
GoJet Airlines, Envoy Air fly nonstop from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport, with about 34 flights a week in July 2026. The 666-mile flight takes about 2h 7m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 666 mi · 1,072 km
- Flight time
- 2h 7m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 83%
Airlines flying ORD to CAE
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GoJet Airlines | 20 | Bombardier CRJ550 | 28,519 | 2h 5m |
| Envoy Air | 14 | Embraer E170, Embraer E175 | 7,414 | 1h 59m |
| SkyWest AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175, Bombardier CRJ200, Bombardier CRJ550 | 18,469 | 2h 14m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
ORD to CAE flight schedule
8 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 5 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:29am and the last at 8:45pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 5330United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 6:29am | 9:43am | 21 | 90% |
| UA 4528United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 7:10am | 10:28am | 10 | 83% |
| AA 4112American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 1:28pm | 4:35pm | 23 | 61% |
| AA 4183American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 1:34pm | 4:43pm | 4 | 81% |
| UA 4523United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 1:55pm | 5:03pm | 31 | 73% |
| UA 4478United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 5:55pm | 9:16pm | 10 | 65% |
| UA 4615United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 6:09pm | 9:28pm | 21 | 57% |
| AA 4275American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 8:45pm | 11:55pm | 31 | 73% |
Is ORD to CAE on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 70% of 1,301 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 3.2% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (84%), those around 5pm the least (55%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (51%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,099 | 69% | 26 min | 3% |
| American Airlines | 202 | 75% | 19 min | 4% |
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 | 60 | 81% | |
| 7am to 8am | 122 | 84% | |
| 10am to 11am | 190 | 69% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 77 | 73% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 378 | 75% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 151 | 55% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 195 | 57% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 38 | 79% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 65 | 70% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 60 | 2,726 | |
| September 2025 | 84 | 3,908 | |
| October 2025 | 114 | 5,271 | |
| November 2025 | 83 | 4,590 | |
| December 2025 | 77 | 3,950 | |
| January 2026 | 73 | 3,733 | |
| February 2026 | 62 | 3,131 | |
| March 2026 | 82 | 3,530 | |
| April 2026 | 112 | 4,647 | |
| May 2026 | 134 | 5,520 | |
| June 2026 | 141 | 6,616 | |
| July 2026 | 149 | 6,937 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.