New York to Columbia (JFK–CAE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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New York to Columbia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 614 mi 1h 25m nonstop 35 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between JFK and CAE, connecting options are available through 35 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to CAE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,080
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Columbia from New York

Nearby airports with service to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Metric JFK→CAE LGA→CAE TEB→CAE
Distance from JFK – 11 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2 1
Weekly flights 1 40 1
Flight time 1h 25m 2h 10m 1h 28m
Departure OTP 100% – –
New York (LGA) to Columbia flights · Teterboro (TEB) to Columbia flights · Newark (EWR) to Columbia flights
Airports within 200 miles of JFK with service to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Columbia is 0 hours the same as New York.
JFK: EDT · CAE: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 PM in Columbia.
Distance & Flight Time
614 mi / 988 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m.
Getting to JFK

The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.

Facts

JFK–CAE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Columbia route.
Route details
Distance614 mi / 988 km
Flight time1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections35 hubs
Origin: JFK
Full nameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr63.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: CAE
Full nameColumbia Metropolitan Airport
IATA / ICAOCAE / KCAE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation236 ft / 72 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JFK to CAE flights.
Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport take approximately 1h 25m. The route covers 614 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from JFK to CAE.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CHO, TEB, MMU, TYS, PDK, CHS, PHL, YYZ, SUA, CLE, BGR, MCO, PBI, RSW, OMA, DAL, MSP, AUS, OKC, DEN, PHX, VNY, SLC, EWR, SAN, MIA, LGA, CLT, DCA, PVG, FLL, ATL, IAD, ORD and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CAE to JFK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LGA, TEB and EWR. 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 JFK to CAE

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

JFK to CAE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to CAE ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 614 miles (988 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CHO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).