New York to Columbus (LGA–CMH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

LGA Airport Page →
478 mi airlines charter/private 79/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 28 flights Verified 5m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: Midwest Airlines.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA4398
AA American
E75S
6:45 AM
EDT TB
8:39 AM
EDT
1h 54m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5686
DL Delta
E75S
7:25 AM
EDT TC
9:19 AM
EDT
1h 54m
51%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4807
AA American
E75
9:03 AM
EDT TB
11:03 AM
EDT
2h
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4649
DL Delta
CR9
1:33 PM
EDT TC
3:16 PM
EDT
1h 43m
51%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5675+1
DL Delta
E70
2:24 PM
EDT TC
4:26 PM
EDT
2h 2m
51%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6566
WS WestJet
E75
5:29 PM
EDT TC
7:34 PM
EDT
2h 5m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6500
WS WestJet
E75
5:30 PM
EDT TC
7:41 PM
EDT
2h 11m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6573
WS WestJet
E75
5:30 PM
EDT TC
7:42 PM
EDT
2h 12m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6549
WS WestJet
E75
5:30 PM
EDT TC
7:41 PM
EDT
2h 11m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5671+4
DL Delta
E75
5:30 PM
EDT TC
7:41 PM
EDT
2h 11m
51%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6488cs
WS WestJet
E75
5:30 PM
EDT TC
7:41 PM
EDT
2h 11m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4394
AA American
E75
6:03 PM
EDT TB
9:06 PM
EDT
3h 3m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4462
AA American
E75
6:29 PM
EDT TB
8:34 PM
EDT
2h 5m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4680
AA American
E75L
7:56 PM
EDT TB
9:57 PM
EDT
2h 1m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5681
DL Delta
E70
7:57 PM
EDT TC
10:00 PM
EDT
2h 3m
51%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5700
DL Delta
E75S
6:00 AM
EDT TM
7:45 AM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4799
AA American
E75S
6:38 AM
EDT
8:30 AM
EDT
1h 52m
65%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5691+1
DL Delta
E70
8:00 AM
EDT TM
9:51 AM
EDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4604
AA American
E75
8:05 AM
EDT
9:57 AM
EDT
1h 52m
65%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4777
AA American
E75
12:44 PM
EDT
2:37 PM
EDT
1h 53m
65%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5686
DL Delta
E75S
12:48 PM
EDT TM
2:25 PM
EDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5669+1
DL Delta
E70
2:25 PM
EDT TM
4:20 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS5581
WS WestJet
CR9
2:25 PM
EDT
4:14 PM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS7139
WS WestJet
CR9
2:25 PM
EDT
4:14 PM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4649
DL Delta
CR9
2:25 PM
EDT TM
4:14 PM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4394
AA American
E75
3:35 PM
EDT
5:29 PM
EDT
1h 54m
65%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5675+1
DL Delta
E70
5:33 PM
EDT TM
7:30 PM
EDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4617
AA American
E75
7:35 PM
EDT
9:26 PM
EDT
1h 51m
65%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
IAD Dulles 3h 43m AVNHUA ACAVCM Dulles (IAD) to Columbus flights
DCA Washington 3h 49m AADLWS AAWN Washington (DCA) to Columbus flights
YYZ Toronto 3h 53m AAACDL ACHRTTP Toronto (YYZ) to Columbus flights
DTW Detroit 4h AAAFAM AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Columbus flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 4h 14m AAAFAM MX Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Columbus flights
GSP Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg 4h 27m AADLPD MX Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP) to Columbus flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 29m AABADL AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Columbus flights
BOS Boston 4h 33m AAAFAM AAAFDL Boston (BOS) to Columbus flights
MDW Chicago 4h 50m WN EJAWN Chicago (MDW) to Columbus flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 51m AAAFAM AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Columbus flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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New York to Columbus
2 carriers, 79 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 478 mi 2h 5m nonstop

LGA–CMH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 478 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LGA–CMH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: WS 33 CR9, E70, E75, E75S 1h43-2h11 70% SkyTeam WS
AA American Airlines 27 E75, E75L, E75S 1h54-3h03 70% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL
E70 Embraer 170 – DL
E75 Embraer E175 – AA, DL, WS
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – AA
E75S Embraer E175 STD – AA, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (33 flights/wk, 55%)
Oneworld: AA (27 flights/wk, 45%)
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 CMH direction.
Mon
11
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
14
flights
Thu
11
flights
Fri
15
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
13
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
15
Nonstop flights
79
Outbound / wk
76
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LGA to CMH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
48
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,118
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LGA → CMH
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
100%
Return
CMH → LGA
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
51%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LGA delays → CMH delays →

Other ways to reach Columbus from New York

Nearby airports with service to John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
Metric LGA→CMH JFK→CMH TEB→CMH
Distance from LGA 11 mi 11 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 15 10
Weekly flights 79 88 4
Flight time 2h 5m 1h 59m 1h 5m
Departure OTP 70%
Airports within 200 miles of LGA with service to John Glenn Columbus International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 PM in Columbus.
Distance & Flight Time
478 mi / 768 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 5m gate to gate.
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–CMH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Columbus route.
Route details
Distance478 mi / 768 km
Flight time2h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights79 out / 76 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LGA
IATA / ICAOLGA / KLGA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr33.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: CMH
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation815 ft / 248 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LGA to CMH flights.
Nonstop flights from LaGuardia Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport take about 2h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 478 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from LGA to CMH: Delta Air Lines and American Airlines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Washington Dulles, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Toronto Pearson.
Yes, return flights from CMH 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 CMH

LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and American Airlines. With 79 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

LGA to CMH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LGA to CMH is about 2 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 478 miles (768 km). There are approximately 79 weekly flights outbound and 76 return, totaling 155 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Washington Dulles, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Toronto Pearson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (JFK), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).