Travelling from Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.
Leave plenty of time to catch your FLL to CAE flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Flying into Columbia (and then exploring more of the United States!) is easy with Allegiant Air. This popular carrier has direct flights from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with Allegiant Air on this route.
Allegiant Air is the most punctual carrier that offers FLL to CAE flights. An impressive 83.33% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between FLL and CAE:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
Handy information about Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL)
The address for FLL is 320 Terminal Drive.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Fort Lauderdale International Airport, 75% of flights complete their journey on time.
Fort Lauderdale International Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Fort Lauderdale. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to FLL? If you're catching an early flight from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CAE instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Columbia Metropolitan Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Budget or Enterprise and experience the lesser-explored corners of Columbia and beyond.
Booking your ride from Columbia Metropolitan Airport about one week in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) to central Columbia
The street address for CAE is 125-A Summer Lake.
From Columbia Metropolitan Airport, Columbia is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
October is the most popular month for flights from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Columbia in March.
Book your flight from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport for July if you want to visit Columbia during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from FLL to CAE in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Columbia, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Travel about 418 kilometres south to Jacksonville to tick off its popular sights. From St. John's Cathedral to Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Charlotte is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 137 kilometres north of Columbia. No trip is complete without dropping by Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
