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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA4697
AA American
E75
12:30 PM
EDT TB
2:40 PM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AA4791
AA American
E75
12:30 PM
EDT TB
2:40 PM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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DL5089+2
DL Delta
CR9
1:20 PM
EDT TC
3:31 PM
EDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4387
AA American
E70
2:20 PM
EDT TB
4:41 PM
EDT
2h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4749
AA American
E70
5:59 PM
EDT TB
8:21 PM
EDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
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DL5057+1
DL Delta
CR9
8:30 PM
EDT TC
10:47 PM
EDT
2h 17m
M T W T F S S
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AA4667
AA American
E70
9:00 PM
EDT TB
11:10 PM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AA4670
AA American
E70
6:00 AM
EDT
8:00 AM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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DL5131+1
DL Delta
CR9
7:03 AM
EDT TM
8:59 AM
EDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
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WS6780cs
WS WestJet
CR9
7:05 AM
EDT TM
9:00 AM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AA4773
AA American
E70
7:41 AM
EDT
9:43 AM
EDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
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AA4697
AA American
E75
3:25 PM
EDT
5:29 PM
EDT
2h 4m
M T W T F S S
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AA4791
AA American
E75
3:26 PM
EDT
5:30 PM
EDT
2h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5089+2
DL Delta
CR9
4:30 PM
EDT TM
6:27 PM
EDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS5590cs
WS WestJet
CR9
5:03 PM
EDT TM
6:59 PM
EDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4387
AA American
E70
5:21 PM
EDT
7:27 PM
EDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
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New York to Columbia
2 carriers, 40 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 40 Flights/wk 617 mi 2h 10m nonstop 35 1-stop hubs

LGA–CAE is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 617 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LGA–CAE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 27 E70, E75 2h10-2h22 84% Oneworld
DL Delta Air Lines 13 CR9 2h11-2h17 84% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL
E70 Embraer 170 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (27 flights/wk, 68%)
SkyTeam: DL (13 flights/wk, 33%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LGA to CAE direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
40
Outbound / wk
53
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LGA to CAE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
674
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.

Other ways to reach Columbia from New York

Nearby airports with service to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Metric LGA→CAE JFK→CAE TEB→CAE
Distance from LGA 11 mi 11 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 1
Weekly flights 40 1 1
Flight time 2h 10m 1h 25m 1h 28m
Departure OTP 84%
Airports within 200 miles of LGA with service to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 PM in Columbia.
Distance & Flight Time
617 mi / 994 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 10m to 2h 22m.
Getting to LGA
Until then, the M60 Select Bus Service runs from 106th Street/Broadway in Manhattan to LGA for $2.90 (MetroCard); the trip takes 45–70 minutes. Transfers from the subway at Astoria-Ditmars Blvd (N/W trains) also work via the Q70 Select Bus.Taxis from Midtown cost $30–45 plus tolls and tip. Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) run $35–55. Traffic on the Grand Central Parkway and Van Wyck can double travel times during rush hours; allow 90 minutes from Midtown during peaks.

LGA–CAE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Columbia route.
Route details
Distance617 mi / 994 km
Flight time2h 10m to 2h 22m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights40 out / 53 return
1-stop connections35 hubs
Origin: LGA
IATA / ICAOLGA / KLGA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr33.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: CAE
IATA / ICAOCAE / KCAE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation236 ft / 72 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LGA to CAE flights.
Nonstop flights from LaGuardia Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport take approximately 2h 10m to 2h 22m. The route covers 617 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 40 nonstop flights per week from LGA to CAE. The return direction has about 53 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MMU, CHO, JFK, PHL, EWR, CHS, TYS, MYR, YYZ, CHA, SUA, CLE, BGR, MDW, MCO, PBI, RSW, DAL, MSP, OMA, AUS, HOU, OKC, DEN, PHX, VNY, SLC, IAD, MIA, DCA, CLT, ATL, ORD, DFW and FLL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CAE to LGA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JFK, 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 LGA to CAE

LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 40 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

LGA to CAE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LGA to CAE ranges from 2 hours 10 minutes to 2 hours 22 minutes. The route covers a distance of 617 miles (994 km). There are approximately 40 weekly flights outbound and 53 return, totaling 93 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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