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

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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 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 6h 18m AAAFAM → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Columbia flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 29m 5YAAAM → AAQFRJ Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Columbia flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 52m AACZQF → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Columbia flights
ORD Chicago 7h 17m AAACAY → AANZQR Chicago (ORD) to Columbia flights
IAD Dulles 7h 33m AAAZCA → CMSNUA Dulles (IAD) to Columbia flights
DCA Washington 7h 39m AAASDL → AA Washington (DCA) to Columbia flights
PHL Philadelphia 7h 57m AADLEI → AA Philadelphia (PHL) to Columbia flights
MIA Miami 8h 22m AAATAY → AA Miami (MIA) to Columbia flights
EWR Newark 8h 42m ASB6CA → UA Newark (EWR) to Columbia flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 11h 47m ADB6DL → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Columbia flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Los Angeles to Columbia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines +3h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between LAX and CAE, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore LAX Routes CAE Routes LAX Live Flights CAE Live Flights LAX Delays CAE Delays
All flights from Columbia (CAE) Columbia to Los Angeles flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop LAX–CAE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Mexicana 0 – – 87% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to CAE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
ATL ~6h 18m PHX ~6h 21m DFW ~6h 29m CLT ~6h 52m OKC ~7h 2m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
911
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
LAX → CAE
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Arriving
60%
Return
CAE → LAX
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays → CAE delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Columbia from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Metric LAX→CAE SAN→CAE
Distance from LAX – 109 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Departure OTP 87% –
San Diego (SAN) to Columbia flights
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 9:00 PM in Columbia.
Getting to LAX

FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.

Facts

LAX–CAE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Columbia route.
Route details
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 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 LAX to CAE flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Dallas Fort Worth and Charlotte Douglas.
Columbia is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from CAE to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SAN. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Dallas Fort Worth and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Diego (SAN).