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$153+ Cheap flights from LaGuardia, NY (LGA) to Columbia (CAE)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGA — CAE
Aug 27 — Sep 31
Thu 8/27
Thu 9/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York LaGuardia to Columbia Metropolitan are usually found in January or March, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from LaGuardia to Columbia

Cheapest flights from LaGuardia to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from LaGuardia to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 28, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/224:05 pm
LGA
-
CAE
Nonstop2h 13m
American Airlines
Mon 8/246:00 am
CAE
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/27$305
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2712:29 pm
LGA
-
CAE
Nonstop2h 13m
American Airlines
Mon 8/313:30 pm
CAE
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/28$306
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/16:57 am
LGA
-
CAE
1 stop5h 22m
American Airlines
Wed 9/96:00 am
CAE
-
LGA
Nonstop1h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/25$317
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/98:00 pm
LGA
-
CAE
Nonstop2h 13m
Delta
Sat 9/128:15 am
CAE
-
LGA
Nonstop1h 53m
Delta
Deal found 7/25$318
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/96:00 am
LGA
-
CAE
1 stop3h 45m
American Airlines
Sat 9/123:34 pm
CAE
-
LGA
1 stop4h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/26$328
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/259:29 pm
LGA
-
CAE
Nonstop2h 09m
American Airlines
Fri 8/286:00 am
CAE
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/26$337
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/293:05 pm
LGA
-
CAE
Nonstop2h 16m
Delta
Fri 9/44:05 pm
CAE
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 01m
Delta
Deal found 7/25$338
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/224:05 pm
LGA
-
CAE
Nonstop2h 13m
American Airlines
Sat 8/296:00 am
CAE
-
LGA
Nonstop1h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/25$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/39:29 pm
LGA
-
CAE
Nonstop2h 13m
American Airlines
Tue 9/86:01 am
CAE
-
LGA
Nonstop1h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/28$340

Find flight deals from LaGuardia to Columbia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from LaGuardia (LGA) to Columbia (CAE). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$305
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$153
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$443

Good round-trip deal

$401 or less

Good one-way deal

$291 or less
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From New York LaGuardia to Columbia Metropolitan
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One-way flight from New York LaGuardia to Columbia Metropolitan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($90 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York LaGuardia to Columbia Metropolitan.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York LaGuardia to Columbia Metropolitan.
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from LaGuardia to Columbia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Columbia that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkColumbia

LGA - CAE

LGACAE

New York LaGuardia

Sat 8/22

10:00 am-4:53 pm

1 stop6h 53m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 8/24

6:50 am-12:42 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$357
Quickest round-trip

New YorkColumbia

LGA - CAE

LGACAE

New York LaGuardia

Thu 8/27

8:50 pm-11:17 pm

Nonstop2h 27m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 8/31

4:05 pm-6:06 pm

Nonstop2h 01m

$367

New YorkColumbia

LGA - CAE

LGACAE

New York LaGuardia

Thu 8/27

10:20 am-2:21 pm

1 stop4h 01m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 8/31

5:38 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$387

New YorkColumbia

LGA - CAE

LGACAE

New York LaGuardia

Mon 8/24

1:15 pm-3:22 pm

Nonstop2h 07m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 8/31

10:04 am-4:50 pm

1 stop6h 46m

$415

New YorkColumbia

LGA - CAE

LGACAE

New York LaGuardia

Fri 9/18

7:00 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop4h 49m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 9/20

5:40 am-12:34 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$468

New YorkColumbia

LGA - CAE

LGACAE

New York LaGuardia

Fri 11/6

7:00 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop4h 47m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 11/8

5:40 am-12:41 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$469

New YorkColumbia

LGA - CAE

LGACAE

New York LaGuardia

Thu 9/17

1:59 pm-9:11 pm

1 stop7h 12m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 9/20

5:40 am-9:35 am

1 stop3h 55m

$469

New YorkColumbia

LGA - CAE

LGACAE

New York LaGuardia

Fri 8/28

6:59 am-11:09 am

1 stop4h 10m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 8/31

6:11 am-10:41 am

1 stop4h 30m

$469

New YorkColumbia

LGA - CAE

LGACAE

New York LaGuardia

Fri 8/28

8:59 am-1:14 pm

1 stop4h 15m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 9/18

7:00 am-1:34 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$469
Cheapest one-way

New YorkColumbia

LGA - CAE

LGACAE

New York LaGuardia

Mon 10/26

6:00 am-9:59 am

1 stop3h 59m

$284

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Deals found on 7/24

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Compare providers for flights from LaGuardia to Columbia

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from LaGuardia to Columbia in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on New York LaGuardia Airport-Columbia flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New York LaGuardia Airport-Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York LaGuardia Airport-Columbia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York LaGuardia Airport-Columbia flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for New York LaGuardia Airport-Columbia flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from LaGuardia to Columbia

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Columbia

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Columbia?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Columbia, you should look to book at least 28 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Columbia?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Columbia (average of $284). Flying from New York LaGuardia Airport to Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $508). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LGA to CAE?

Find hourly flight availability from LaGuardia to Columbia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 28, 2026.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 9% on flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Columbia by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York LaGuardia Airport to Columbia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from LaGuardia to Columbia. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York LaGuardia Airport to Columbia flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York LaGuardia Airport to Columbia?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

New York LaGuardia Airport to Columbia flights typically cost between $274 and $433 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $305 on American Airlines (Aug 22-Aug 24).

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Columbia. Reviews last updated July 28, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta and American Airlines from New York LaGuardia Airport to Columbia have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,490 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Moishe,Oct 2024

LGA - DEN

The plane had a mechanical error that delayed us by almost an hour. On the positive side the captain kept us all in the know
Delta
7.8
Good
8,490 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,490 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Moishe,Oct 2024

LGA - DEN

The plane had a mechanical error that delayed us by almost an hour. On the positive side the captain kept us all in the know
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,845 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,490 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Moishe,Oct 2024

LGA - DEN

The plane had a mechanical error that delayed us by almost an hour. On the positive side the captain kept us all in the know

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from LaGuardia to Columbia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Columbia from New York LaGuardia?

    For a flight from New York LaGuardia to Columbia, you will be flying into Metropolitan. Columbia Metropolitan (CAE) is just 6.5 mi from the center of the city. Metropolitan is the only Columbia airport and it handles 4 inbound flights from New York LaGuardia per day. 2 airlines have flights to Columbia Metropolitan from New York LaGuardia on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Columbia?

    Delta and United Airlines can get you from New York LaGuardia Airport to Columbia in just under 4h 01m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 52m. The distance between New York LaGuardia Airport and Columbia is about 617 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York LaGuardia Airport to Columbia round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $209, was found to be the cheapest airline from New York LaGuardia Airport to Columbia. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Delta. Users have found that American Airlines is 46% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York LaGuardia Airport to Columbia?

    Consider American Airlines (87%), Republic Airways (87%) or Delta (59%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from New York LaGuardia Airport to Columbia.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Columbia?

    On average you can expect to pay $408 for a flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Columbia. The cheapest flight overall is $117 while the most popular route, (New York LaGuardia - Columbia Metropolitan) is currently priced at $318.

  • Can I find deals for flights from LaGuardia to Columbia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on LaGuardia to Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from LaGuardia to Columbia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from LaGuardia to Columbia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from LaGuardia to Columbia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from LaGuardia to Columbia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Columbia?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Columbia (average of $284). Flying from New York LaGuardia Airport to Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $508). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from LaGuardia to Columbia

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from LaGuardia to Columbia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$209Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$209Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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