What to know about flights from New York to Columbia?

The approximate distance between New York and Columbia is 983.31 km. Average flight time from New York to Columbia is around 2 hours 12 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand hits its peak in January.

Cheapest one-way
US$207
Delta Air Lines Delta Air Lines NYC-CAE 2h 14m · Nonstop Wed, Dec 9
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Cheapest round-trip
US$283
Delta Air Lines Delta Air Lines NYC-CAE 4h 53m · 2 stops Fri, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 23
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When to fly
September
Cheapest
January
Peak season
Route details
983.31 km
Flight distance
2h 12m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from New York to Columbia over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from US$207 and round-trip from US$283. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Displayed flight fares from New York to Columbia are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

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Flights from New York to Columbia operate an average of 6 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 26.2% on-time departure rate and a 88.1% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for New York to Columbia flights?

You can pick from 2 carriers that fly from New York to Columbia including American Airlines, United Airlines, , with Delta Air Lines serving cheapest direct ticket on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from New York to Columbia according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to Columbia (NYC-CAE)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Delta Air Lines offers one-way fares as low as US$207 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. LGA to CAE on Wed, Dec 9), while Delta Air Lines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$283 departing on Fri, Nov 20 and returning on Mon, Nov 23.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from New York to Columbia with the following airlines, including: United Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 2 hours 12 minutes to fly from New York to Columbia.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from New York to Columbia is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 28 flight per week flying from New York to Columbia. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: American Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AA4506 (12:56) United Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/-/S -- UA4191 (09:33)
  • To find best deals on flights from New York to Columbia, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Dec 9, with one-way flights priced at just US$207.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Delta Air Lines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Columbia travel is around January.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from New York to Columbia is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from New York to Columbia on October 20, 2026 with American Airlines, with prices starting at US$201.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Columbia: Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE). Flying from Newark Liberty International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (EWR-CAE) is by far the most common option on this route.
  • The time difference between Columbia and New York is 0m.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from New York to Columbia is US$345. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from New York to Columbia is US$582. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter New York and Columbia, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from New York to Columbia

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from New York to Columbia?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from New York to Columbia on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Delta Air Lines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from New York to Columbia, with fares starting at US$330.

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US$342
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US$343
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Which airline operates the most flights from New York to Columbia?

Total flights from New York to Columbia across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, American Airlines operates the most frequent flights from New York to Columbia, with 15 flights per week.

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14
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WestJet
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United Airlines
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How many flights fly from New York to Columbia daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from New York to Columbia within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from New York to Columbia is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Saturday.

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28
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28
Tue
28
Wed
28
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35
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18
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31
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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.