Columbia to Los Angeles (CAE–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GXA GXA | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Columbia
| 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% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
CAE: EDT · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Columbia, it's 3:00 PM in Los Angeles.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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).