Travelling from Dallas to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE): What you need to know
Dallas's main airport is Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Check out your departure options from this base when searching for flights from Dallas to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
Around 2 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Dallas to Columbia Metropolitan Airport flight.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport is located in Columbia. The city follows the UTC-5 timezone and is one hour ahead of Dallas.
With 21 direct flights a week between the two airports, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is the most popular route. American Airlines operates the earliest flight at 7:05am. If you prefer to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight from DFW to CAE is with American Airlines at 8:50pm.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Dallas to CAE. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like July or holiday periods such as spring break and Thanksgiving will mean longer waits at check-in and security. Be on the safe side and get to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of international flights is wise.
Airports in Dallas
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Dallas to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) take off from this terminal.
American Airlines is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Dallas to Columbia Metropolitan Airport leaving from DFW.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between DFW and CAE is American Airlines.
American Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 75.2% of its services arriving on schedule.
DFW is around 32 kilometres from central Dallas. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Dallas to Columbia Metropolitan Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels have you covered:
Of the departures from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, 72% land on schedule at their destination.
The address for DFW is 2400 Aviation Dr.
Dallas Love Field (DAL)
You can arrive at DAL from the centre of Dallas in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes to travel the 13 kilometres or so.
Flying off with the first light? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Dallas Love Field the day before your Dallas to CAE flight:
74% of flights out of Dallas Love Field make it to their destination as expected.
The street address for DAL is 8008 Cedar Springs Road.
About Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Dallas to Columbia Metropolitan Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near CAE:
Booking your vehicle around one week in advance of your Dallas to Columbia Metropolitan Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
CAE is located at 125-A Summer Lake.
Getting from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) to central Columbia
From Columbia Metropolitan Airport, central Columbia is around 19 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dallas to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dallas to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is R 4,806. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 9,581. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Dallas to CAE if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Dallas to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Dallas to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE). October is when most people visit Columbia. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in January.
Lock in a Dallas to CAE plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Columbia to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Dallas to Columbia Metropolitan Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).
More about Columbia
Start your Columbia trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Dallas to Columbia Metropolitan Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. South Carolina African American History Monument, 701 Centre for Contmporary Art and South Carolina State Museum are leading attractions which should feature on any good Columbia itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Columbia, now it's time to discover other corners of the United States. Travel around 145 kilometres north to Charlotte to check off its leading attractions. From Bechtler Museum of Modern Art to Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 306 kilometres northeast of Columbia, Raleigh is another essential stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at North Carolina Museum of Art, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and Dorothea Dix Park.
