West Lafayette to Columbia (LAF–CAE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

LAF Airport Page →
550 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 3w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 1 hub
ORD Chicago 4h 46m UA → AANZUA Chicago (ORD) to Columbia flights
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West Lafayette to Columbia
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
550 mi 2h 9m nonstop

LAF–CAE has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LAF to CAE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
ORD ~4h 46m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
8
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
LAF → CAE
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
CAE → LAF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CAE delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Columbia from West Lafayette

Nearby airports with service to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Metric LAF→CAE IND→CAE SBN→CAE
Distance from LAF – 59 mi 95 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights ~1 1 1
Flight time 2h 9m 1h 10m 1h 20m
Indianapolis (IND) to Columbia flights · South Bend (SBN) to Columbia flights · Fort Wayne (FWA) to Columbia flights
Airports within 200 miles of LAF 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 West Lafayette.
LAF: EDT · CAE: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in West Lafayette, it's 6:00 PM in Columbia.
Distance & Flight Time
550 mi / 885 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 9m gate to gate.
Facts

LAF–CAE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the West Lafayette to Columbia route.
Route details
Distance550 mi / 885 km
Flight time2h 9m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LAF
Full namePurdue University Airport
IATA / ICAOLAF / KLAF
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation606 ft / 185 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 LAF to CAE flights.
Nonstop flights from Purdue University Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport take about 2h 9m gate to gate. The route covers 550 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CAE and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Nearby alternatives include IND, SBN and FWA. 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 LAF to CAE

Purdue University Airport (LAF) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LAF to CAE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAF to CAE is about 2 hours 9 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 550 miles (885 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Indianapolis (IND), South Bend (SBN) and Fort Wayne (FWA).