Flying from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX): what you need to know
Phoenix is two hours behind Columbia and is in the UTC-7 timezone.
Your CAE to PHX flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak time such as October? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between CAE and PHX include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Handy information about Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
You'll find CAE at 125-A Summer Lake.
81% of flights leaving Columbia Metropolitan Airport land at their destination on schedule. Given its dependable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of CAE.
To get to Columbia Metropolitan Airport from central Columbia, it takes around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 kms (12 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near CAE. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX)
Consider staying in a hotel near PHX if you're catching a late Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport rental car and discover Phoenix and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Dollar and Thrifty are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport about one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX) to central Phoenix
The street address for PHX is 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
From Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport, Phoenix is approximately 5 kms (3 miles) away. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX)
April is the most popular month for flights from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Phoenix in March.
The warmest month in Phoenix is July, with temperatures ranging between 27ºC and 45ºC. Book your flights from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CAE to PHX in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC and 21ºC then.
Explore more of the United States
San Diego is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Phoenix. Around 483 kms (300 miles) away to the west, popular attractions include San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
Around 418 kms (260 miles) north-west of Phoenix, Las Vegas is another essential stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Ciudad del Pecado o Las Vegas, Las Vegas Strip and Fountains of Bellagio.
