Travelling from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport is 1 hour 10 minutes.
Columbia and Atlanta are both in the UTC-5 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Flights from CAE to ATL start from 05:40 — the first with Delta Air Lines. The latest departure is at 19:59 with Delta Air Lines. In total, there are 51 weekly Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your CAE to ATL flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as October, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Flying into Atlanta (and then seeing more of the United States!) is a breeze with Delta. This popular carrier has direct flights from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Delta on this route.
Delta is the most punctual carrier offering CAE to ATL flights. A dependable 85.23% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CAE and ATL:
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Washington Ronald Reagan Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
Handy information about Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
CAE's address is 125-A Summer Lake.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart CAE reach their destination without delay.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Columbia. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near CAE? If you're boarding an early flight from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL)
Consider booking a hotel near ATL if you're taking a late Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Europcar to explore Atlanta and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport about three weeks in advance.
Getting from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) to central Atlanta
The street address for ATL is 6000 N Terminal Parkway.
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from the centre of Atlanta. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Atlanta. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Atlanta, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CAE to ATL in January. Temperatures average between -3ºC (27ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Jacksonville is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Atlanta. Around 467 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in the United States, consider Charlotte, roughly 370 kilometres north-east of Atlanta. Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame are among its highlights.
