Philadelphia (PHL) to Columbia (CAE) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Philadelphia (PHL) to Columbia (CAE): American Airlines. The two airports are 523 miles (842 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 6 ways to fly it with one stop, through Washington, Dulles and Charlotte and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from PHL to CAE
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
Book PHL to CAE with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
PHL to CAE with one stop
6 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Washington (DCA)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Birmingham (BHM)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
PHL to CAE: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from PHL to CAE?
American Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Philadelphia (PHL) to Columbia (CAE).
How far is Philadelphia from Columbia by plane?
Philadelphia (PHL) and Columbia (CAE) are 523 miles (842 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book PHL to CAE award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does PHL to CAE cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for PHL to CAE with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Philadelphia and Columbia?
The most direct connections are through Washington (DCA), Dulles (IAD), Charlotte (CLT), Atlanta (ATL) and Birmingham (BHM). On 6 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Washington.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.