Columbia, South Carolina

Private charter · CLT → CUB

Charlotte to Columbia

86 miles, about 30 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Charlotte to Columbia, door to door faster.

Trade about 2 hours on the road for about 30 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Charlotte Douglas International Airport in Charlotte to Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport in Columbia, 86 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
86 mi
Flight
30 min
Driving
2 hours
Passengers
Up to 5
CLTCharlotteCUBColumbia
CLT → CUB86 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers30 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers15 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing Charlotte

Airports in Charlotte

  • CLT

    Major airport

    Charlotte Douglas International Airport

    Charlotte · KCLT

    From downtown
    6 mi
    Longest runway
    10,000 ft

  • USA

    Commercial airport

    Concord-Padgett Regional Airport

    Concord · KJQF

    From downtown
    13 mi
    Longest runway
    7,402 ft

  • KAKH

    Regional airport

    Gastonia Municipal Airport

    Gastonia

    From downtown
    17 mi
    Longest runway
    3,769 ft

  • KEQY

    Regional airport

    Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport

    Monroe

    From downtown
    19 mi
    Longest runway
    7,001 ft

  • RKH

    Regional airport

    Rock Hill - York County Airport

    Rock Hill · KUZA

    From downtown
    20 mi
    Longest runway
    5,500 ft

  • KIPJ

    Regional airport

    Lincolnton Lincoln County Regional Airport

    Lincolnton

    From downtown
    25 mi
    Longest runway
    5,700 ft

Arriving Columbia

Airports in Columbia

  • CUB

    Commercial airport

    Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport

    Columbia · KCUB

    From downtown
    3 mi
    Longest runway
    5,011 ft

  • CAE

    Commercial airport

    Columbia Metropolitan Airport

    Columbia · KCAE

    From downtown
    7 mi
    Longest runway
    8,601 ft

  • MMT

    Commercial airport

    Mc Entire Joint National Guard Base

    Eastover · KMMT

    From downtown
    14 mi
    Longest runway
    9,012 ft

  • KFDW

    Regional airport

    Fairfield County Airport

    Winnsboro

    From downtown
    22 mi
    Longest runway
    5,243 ft

  • K6J0

    Regional airport

    Lexington County Airport

    Pelion

    From downtown
    19 mi
    Longest runway
    4,335 ft

When you land

Things to do in Columbia

Columbia is South Carolina’s capital and its center of government, so legislators, lobbyists, attorneys and state agencies keep the city busy year-round. The University of South Carolina’s main campus fills downtown with students and research, and Fort Jackson, the Army’s largest basic training installation, brings families from across the country for graduations. The economy also includes healthcare, insurance, financial services and manufacturing, and the city sits at the confluence of the Saluda and Broad rivers, which form the Congaree.

  1. 01

    South Carolina State House

    The Greek Revival capitol still bears bronze stars marking where Union cannonballs struck it in 1865, and free guided tours explore its chambers and grounds.

  2. 02

    Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

    On the banks of the Saluda River, this zoo is home to animals from around the world, while a botanical garden across the river is reached by a footbridge.

  3. 03

    Congaree National Park

    Southeast of the city, the park protects one of the largest remaining old-growth bottomland hardwood forests in the country, with a boardwalk loop and paddling trails.

  4. 04

    Lake Murray

    West of Columbia, this large reservoir offers boating, fishing and swimming, and in summer, huge flocks of purple martins roost on Lunch Island at dusk.

  5. 05

    Soda City Market

    Every Saturday morning, Main Street becomes a market with farmers, food vendors, artists and craftspeople, making it one of the city’s favorite weekend gatherings.

  6. 06

    South Carolina State Museum

    Housed in a historic textile mill along the Congaree River, the museum covers the state’s history, natural history and science, with a planetarium and observatory.

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Questions

Charlotte to Columbia flights

How long is a private flight from Charlotte to Columbia?

About 30 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 86 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 2 hours.

Which airports do flights from Charlotte to Columbia use?

You can depart from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA), or Gastonia Municipal Airport (KAKH) and arrive at Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport (CUB), Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE), or Mc Entire Joint National Guard Base (MMT). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Charlotte to Columbia cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between Charlotte and Columbia?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Columbia back to Charlotte are priced the same way.

Return flight

Columbia to Charlotte

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