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

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614 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 7 1-stop flights Verified 4w ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 7 hubs
CLT Charlotte 4h 1m AAAFAT → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Columbia flights
IAD Dulles 4h 9m AMCIDL → CMEJASN Dulles (IAD) to Columbia flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 30m AFAMB6 → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Columbia flights
ORD Chicago 5h 53m AAAFAS → AANZQR Chicago (ORD) to Columbia flights
MIA Miami 6h 16m AAARAT → AA Miami (MIA) to Columbia flights
DCA Washington 7h 14m AAAFAM → AA Washington (DCA) to Columbia flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 22m AAAMAT → AAQFRJ Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Columbia flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New York to Columbia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 614 mi 2h nonstop

JFK–CAE had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 614 miles in 2h.

Also explore JFK Routes CAE Routes JFK Live Flights CAE Live Flights JFK Delays CAE Delays
All flights from Columbia (CAE) Columbia to New York flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop JFK–CAE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 1 – – 64% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to CAE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
CLT ~4h 1m IAD ~4h 9m ATL ~4h 30m ORD ~5h 53m MIA ~6h 16m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
970
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
JFK → CAE
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Arriving
75%
Return
CAE → JFK
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays → CAE delays →
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 – 2 3
Weekly flights – 40 1
Flight time 2h 2h 2m 1h 31m
Departure OTP 64% – –
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 2h 0m gate to gate.
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 time2h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: JFK
Full nameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
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 about 2h gate to gate. The route covers 614 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from JFK to CAE: American Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charlotte Douglas, Washington Dulles and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
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.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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) had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

JFK to CAE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to CAE is about 2 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 614 miles (988 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas, Washington Dulles and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).