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

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CR9
2:17 PM
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4:26 PM
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AA4387
AA American
E70
2:30 PM
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4:51 PM
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AA4425
AA American
E70
6:15 PM
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DL5057
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CR9
7:15 PM
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AA4603
AA American
E70
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AA American
E70
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DL5131
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CR9
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AA American
E75S
2:48 PM
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CR9
5:10 PM
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New York to Columbia
2 carriers, 32 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 32 Flights/wk 617 mi 2h 9m nonstop 18 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 9m. Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore LGA Routes CAE Routes LGA Live Flights CAE Live Flights LGA Delays CAE Delays
Carriers on this route

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 19 E70, E75S 2h14-2h21 100% Oneworld –
DL Delta Air Lines 13 CR9 2h09 100% SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL
E70 Embraer 170 – AA
E75S Embraer E175 STD – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (19 flights/wk, 59%)
SkyTeam: DL (13 flights/wk, 41%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LGA to CAE direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
32
Outbound / wk
38
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LGA to CAE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
CHO ~3h 55m CHS ~4h 16m EWR ~4h 17m TYS ~4h 19m MYR ~4h 34m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
634
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
LGA → CAE
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
CAE → LGA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LGA delays → CAE delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Columbia from New York

Nearby airports with service to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Metric LGA→CAE EWR→CAE PHL→CAE
Distance from LGA – 17 mi 95 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 5
Weekly flights 32 5 36
Flight time 2h 9m 2h 10m 1h 45m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Newark (EWR) to Columbia flights · Philadelphia (PHL) to Columbia flights
Airports within 200 miles of LGA 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.
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 9m to 2h 21m.
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.

Facts

LGA–CAE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Columbia route.
Route details
Distance617 mi / 994 km
Flight time2h 9m to 2h 21m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights32 out / 38 return
1-stop connections18 hubs
Origin: LGA
Full nameLaGuardia Airport
IATA / ICAOLGA / KLGA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr33.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: CAE
Full nameColumbia Metropolitan Airport
IATA / ICAOCAE / KCAE
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation236 ft / 72 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LGA to CAE flights.
Nonstop flights from LaGuardia Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport take approximately 2h 9m to 2h 21m. The route covers 617 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 32 nonstop flights per week from LGA to CAE. The return direction has about 38 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CHO, CHS, EWR, TYS, MYR, BGR, MCO, RSW, AUS, VNY, SLC, IAD, ATL, DCA, CLT, 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 EWR and PHL. 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 32 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 9 minutes to 2 hours 21 minutes. The route covers a distance of 617 miles (994 km). There are approximately 32 weekly flights outbound and 38 return, totaling 70 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

18 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 Newark (EWR) and Philadelphia (PHL).