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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Charlotte to Columbia:

• Earliest: departs at 7:18 am and lands at 8:21 am
• Latest: departs at 10:55 pm and lands at 11:58 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 03m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Charlotte to Columbia.

A nonstop flight from Charlotte to Columbia takes 1h 03m, covering 89 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $230 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $456 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$55 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer ERJ-145 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Charlotte to Columbia flights, with 29% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, evening flights for 28%, and night flights for 14%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $431 to $1,503. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Charlotte to Columbia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $312, which is 15% below the typical average for this route.

Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $27 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Avis

Flights from Charlotte to Columbia usually depart from Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and arrive at Columbia Metropolitan (CAE).

Most connecting flights from Charlotte to Columbia pass through Fort Lauderdale (FLL), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 49% on flights from Charlotte to Columbia. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $234 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $456, a difference of $222.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only American Airlines operates flights between Charlotte and Columbia.

Among airlines operating Charlotte to Columbia flights:

• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.