Which airline is most reliable for ATL (Atlanta) to CAE (Columbia)?

The most reliable airline on the ATL to CAE route is Endeavor Air, with an on-time arrival rate of 86%.

How often are flights delayed from ATL to CAE?

About 17% of flights from ATL to CAE experience delays. 83% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on ATL to CAE flights?

When flights from ATL to CAE are delayed, the average delay is approximately 65 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a ATL to CAE flight?

With 83% of ATL to CAE flights arriving on time and an average delay of 65 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at CAE is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

ATL → CAE

ATL (Atlanta) to CAE (Columbia)

ATL (Atlanta) to CAE (Columbia) flights arrive on time 83% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Endeavor Air at 86%. The average delay is 65 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated August 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 83% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Accurate?

Airlines are roughly equal on this route — Endeavor Air leads slightly at 86% vs Delta Air Lines at 83%.

Airline Comparison

Endeavor Air leads at 86% on time; Delta Air Lines trails at 83%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from ATL

80% on time

Expect ~17 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. ATL has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~12 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at CAE

79% on time

When flights into CAE are late, the average delay is 78 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at CAE: TSA is ~19 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

CAE has a 2.8% cancellation rate — keep the airline app handy for rebooking.

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Data last updated August 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.