Lancaster to Columbia (LNS–CAE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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503 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 1mo 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 6h 20m UA → AANZQR Chicago (ORD) to Columbia flights
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Lancaster to Columbia
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
503 mi 1h 59m nonstop

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

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All flights from Columbia (CAE) Columbia to Lancaster flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LNS to CAE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
ORD ~6h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
21
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
LNS → CAE
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
63%
Return
CAE → LNS
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
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 Lancaster

Nearby airports with service to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Metric LNS→CAE PHL→CAE
Distance from LNS – 58 mi
Nonstop airlines – 6
Weekly flights – 28
Flight time 1h 59m 2h 3m
Philadelphia (PHL) to Columbia flights
Airports within 200 miles of LNS 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 Lancaster.
LNS: EDT · CAE: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Lancaster, it's 6:00 PM in Columbia.
Distance & Flight Time
503 mi / 810 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 59m gate to gate.
Facts

LNS–CAE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lancaster to Columbia route.
Route details
Distance503 mi / 810 km
Flight time1h 59m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LNS
Full nameLancaster Airport
IATA / ICAOLNS / KLNS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation403 ft / 123 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 LNS to CAE flights.
Nonstop flights from Lancaster Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport take about 1h 59m gate to gate. The route covers 503 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare.
Nearby alternatives include 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 LNS to CAE

Lancaster Airport (LNS) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LNS to CAE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LNS to CAE is about 1 hours 59 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 503 miles (810 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 Philadelphia (PHL).