Flights from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Columbia Airport Airport (CAE)
Flying from Philadelphia International to Metropolitan Airport is relatively easy as there are 3 who offer direct flights. These airliners include American Airlines, American Eagle and Qatar Airways. The official airport code for Philadelphia International is PHL and for Metropolitan Airport it is CAE.
The price of the flight is dependent on the time of the day you fly and the day of the week with weekends being normally a higher price. If you know the dates you wish to travel then book you flights as soon as you can. The earlier you book your lights the cheaper they will be. You can get saving of up to 50% of you book 2 or 3 months in advance! The ticket prices for most airliners will increase the closer you get the departure date, so as soon as you know the date you will travel you should book your flights.
Travellers planning to fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Metropolitan Airport (CAE) can pre-book short or long term car parking at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
If you are renting a car at Metropolitan Airport (CAE) it is recommended to fill up the fuel tank before returning the vehicle at the nearest fuel station to Metropolitan Airport (CAE) in order to avoid incurring additional costs. *Please check your rental agreement to understand the fuel policy for your vehicle.
Below are some options if you require transport to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL):
- Private Transfers to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
- Buses to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
- Taxis to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
- Train Services to/near Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Ensure your arrival at Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is as stress-free as possible by pre-booking your onward transport - booking early may also save you money:
- Compare car rental at Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
- Private transfers at Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
- Buses from Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
- Taxis from Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
- Train services at or near Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
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For a full summary of all the airliners that fly from Philadelphia International to Metropolitan Airport, please see the table below.

Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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Qatar Airways | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:20 | 17:35 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
American Eagle | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:20 | 17:35 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
American Airlines | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:40 | 15:40 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
The most direct flights are offered by Qatar Airways but they only offer 1 flight per week. This flight departs 15:20 and goes by the flight number QR8623, QR8647 and QR9527
If you would like to find out more information on availably, flight times or if you would like to book your flight, you can visit Qatar Airways direct at qatarairways.com.
The flight time for the selected route vary based on the month you will travel, but below we has summarised the most common times they will fly. We recommend you only take these times as guidance and check with appropriate airline for the exact times for the date you depart.

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Monday | 15:48
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Tuesday | 15:48
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Wednesday | 15:20
17:15
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Thursday | 15:35
17:30
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Friday | 15:35
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Saturday | 15:35
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Sunday | 15:40
17:35
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If you are flexible on the airport you depart from, then there are other airports that offer direct flights to Metropolitan Airport. You can see full details of these below.

Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
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Baltimore Washington Thurgood Marshall to Columbia Metropolitan | 0 | 1 Hour 38 Minutes | |
Washington Ronald Reagan Washington National to Columbia Metropolitan | 0 | 1 Hour 35 Minutes | |
Newark to Columbia Metropolitan | 0 | 1 Hour 57 Minutes | |
Dulles to Columbia Metropolitan | 0 | 1 Hour 34 Minutes | |
New York La Guardia to Columbia Metropolitan | 0 | 1 Hour 59 Minutes | |
Teterboro to Columbia Metropolitan | 0 | 1 Hour 58 Minutes |
Whilst you will find a bureau de change at Metropolitan Airport, we recommend you change some money before you depart if you don’t have the local currency. The exchange rates within any airport are not very favorable, so exchanging money before hand is a good idea.
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