Flying from Dallas to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE): What you need to know
Kick off your travels at one of Dallas's main airports, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) or Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL). Check out your options for booking a flight from Dallas to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) departing from either of these.
2 hours 20 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Dallas to Columbia Metropolitan Airport flight.
Columbia is one hour ahead of Dallas. Columbia Metropolitan Airport is located in Columbia, which is in the UTC-4 timezone.
The most popular route is from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE), with 15 direct weekly services. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from DFW to CAE is the 7:05am American Airlines service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 8:50pm with American Airlines.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Dallas to CAE. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, plan to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you stay ahead of the crowds.
Airports in Dallas
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
You can take a direct flight from Dallas to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) departing from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
American Airlines is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Dallas to Columbia Metropolitan Airport jetting out of DFW.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with American Airlines from DFW to CAE.
With 70.59% of services arriving as scheduled, American Airlines is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
The journey from central Dallas to DFW takes about 1 hour by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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When it comes to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 73.22% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find DFW at 2400 Aviation Dr.
Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL)
With public transport, you can travel from central Dallas to DAL in around 50 minutes. The airport is roughly 16 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before your Dallas to CAE flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Dallas Love Field Airport:
76.03% of flights out of Dallas Love Field Airport meet their expected arrival time.
The address for DAL is 8008 Cedar Springs Road.
About Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Dallas to Columbia Metropolitan Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CAE instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Columbia Metropolitan Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Budget or Enterprise and explore beyond Columbia's main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride around one week ahead of your Dallas to Columbia Metropolitan Airport flight.
The street address for CAE is 125-A Summer Lake.
Getting from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) to central Columbia
Columbia Metropolitan Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from central Columbia. How long it'll take to get to the centre by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
It typically takes 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dallas to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
R 1,580 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Dallas to Columbia Metropolitan Airport. Return flights start at R 2,719. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Dallas to CAE. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
Affordable Dallas to Columbia Metropolitan Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on plane tickets from Dallas to CAE.
Find an affordable flight from Dallas to Columbia Metropolitan Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Dallas to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
Picture the kind of break you want when planning the timing of your trip. February is the quietest month to go to Columbia. August is when most people book flights from Dallas to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE), which may be ideal if you're after more excitement.
When booking your Dallas to CAE plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Columbia, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
January has temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Dallas to Columbia Metropolitan Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Columbia
Start your Columbia trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Dallas to Columbia Metropolitan Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
African American History Monument and Martin Luther King Jr. Park are a couple of big attractions to add to your Columbia itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out 701 Centre for Contmporary Art.
Explore more of the United States
Charlotte is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced Columbia. Around 145 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Raleigh is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 306 kilometres north-east of Columbia. No journey is complete without visiting North Carolina Museum of Art, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and Dorothea Dix Park.
