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

• Earliest: departs at 9:53 am and lands at 12:18 pm
• Latest: departs at 8:43 pm and lands at 11:08 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 25m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Dallas to Columbia:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Dallas to Columbia takes 2h 25m, covering 907 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.

Round-trip flights from Dallas to Columbia range from $538 to $675, with an average of $583 over the past 12 months. Anything below $538 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $185 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $584 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Dallas to Columbia flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Dallas to Columbia route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

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 Dallas to Columbia may depart from several airports in Dallas area, including Dallas Addison (ADS), Dallas Love Field (DAL) and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW). Flights usually arrive at Columbia Metropolitan (CAE).

One-stop flights from Dallas to Columbia most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 83% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 4% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 4% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 42% on flights from Dallas to Columbia. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $535 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $907, a difference of $372.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only American Airlines operates flights between Dallas and Columbia.

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 31m, compared with 5h 28m via Orlando (MCO) and 5h 40m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

Columbia is 1 hour ahead of Dallas (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Dallas 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.