Columbia to Los Angeles (CAE–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Columbia to Los Angeles
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,125 mi 4h 42m nonstop -3h behind 43 1-stop hubs

CAE–LAX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. GXA leads the route. The flight covers 2,125 miles in approximately 4h 42m. Beyond nonstop, 43 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CAE–LAX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
GXA GXA 0 75%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: GXA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CAE to LAX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
43
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
835
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Columbia

Nearby airports with service to Los Angeles International Airport.
Metric CAE→LAX AGS→LAX CLT→LAX
Distance from CAE 62 mi 89 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 7
Weekly flights 0 1 118
Flight time 4h 42m 4h 50m 4h 40m
Departure OTP 75%
Airports within 200 miles of CAE with service to Los Angeles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Columbia.
CAE: EDT · LAX: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbia, it's 3:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Distance & Flight Time
2,125 mi / 3,420 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 42m.
Getting from LAX

LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.

Los Angeles Climate

Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.

Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.

CAE–LAX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbia to Los Angeles route.
Route details
Distance2,125 mi / 3,420 km
Flight time4h 42m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections43 hubs
Origin: CAE
IATA / ICAOCAE / KCAE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation236 ft / 72 m
Destination: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CAE to LAX flights.
Nonstop flights from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Los Angeles International Airport take approximately 4h 42m. The route covers 2,125 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: GXA.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUA, TYS, GSO, GJT, LAS, PHX, ELP, SDF, HOU, IAH, SLC, IND, PIE, ASE, FXE, SJC, RIC, APF, BWI, MCO, PIT, TEB, YYZ, DAL, CVG, RSW, MMU, AUS, PBI, BOS, JFK, PLS, ATL, EWR, DCA, RDU, CLT, MIA, ORD, DFW, PHL, IAD and FLL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Columbia.
Nearby alternatives include AGS, CLT and GSP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CAE to LAX

Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from GXA.

CAE to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CAE to LAX ranges from 4 hours 42 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,125 miles (3,420 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

43 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SUA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Augusta (AGS), Charlotte (CLT) and Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP).