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$181+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) 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 8/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — CAE
Aug 22 — Aug 291
Sat 8/22
Sat 8/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Columbia Metropolitan are usually found in January or February, booked 65 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from New York to Columbia
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This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/188:59 am
EWR
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CAE
Nonstop2h 12m
United Airlines
Tue 8/251:48 pm
CAE
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/198:59 am
EWR
-
CAE
Nonstop2h 12m
United Airlines
Wed 8/261:48 pm
CAE
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22$279
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/229:30 am
EWR
-
CAE
Nonstop2h 12m
United Airlines
Wed 12/211:18 am
CAE
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22$296
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Tue 9/1512:45 pm
LGA
-
CAE
Nonstop2h 07m
Delta
Sat 9/198:15 am
CAE
-
LGA
Nonstop1h 53m
Delta
Deal found 7/20$298
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Thu 12/32:30 pm
EWR
-
CAE
1 stop6h 35m
Delta
Sun 12/66:50 pm
CAE
-
EWR
1 stop6h 08m
Delta
Deal found 7/22$299
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Tue 9/151:59 pm
LGA
-
CAE
1 stop6h 09m
Delta
Tue 9/224:10 pm
CAE
-
LGA
Nonstop1h 54m
Delta
Deal found 7/20$308
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Thu 8/66:00 am
EWR
-
CAE
1 stop5h 09m
Delta
Mon 8/107:47 pm
CAE
-
EWR
1 stop5h 11m
Delta
Deal found 7/20$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/38:59 am
EWR
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CAE
Nonstop2h 12m
United Airlines
Mon 9/77:54 pm
CAE
-
EWR
1 stop4h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$315
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/136:00 am
EWR
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CAE
1 stop3h 47m
United Airlines
Wed 8/191:48 pm
CAE
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$317
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Tue 8/186:00 am
LGA
-
CAE
1 stop5h 09m
Delta
Sat 8/225:49 pm
CAE
-
LGA
1 stop5h 35m
Delta
Deal found 7/19$318
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 9/58:35 am
JFK
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CAE
1 stop4h 39m
Delta
Tue 9/81:59 pm
CAE
-
JFK
1 stop6h 09m
Delta
Deal found 7/18$318
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Thu 8/67:05 am
EWR
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CAE
1 stop4h 04m
Delta
Fri 8/146:08 pm
CAE
-
EWR
1 stop4h 21m
Delta
Deal found 7/22$319

Find flight deals from New York to Columbia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) 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 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$269
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$181
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$381

Good round-trip deal

$417 or less

Good one-way deal

$272 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York (NYC)-Columbia Metropolitan flight deals.
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One-way flight from New York (NYC) to Columbia Metropolitan
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High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 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 (NYC) to Columbia Metropolitan.
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from New York 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 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Columbia that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

NewarkColumbia

EWR - CAE

EWRCAE

Newark

Tue 8/18

8:30 am-2:53 pm

1 stop6h 23m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 8/22

6:11 am-12:18 pm

1 stop6h 07m

$289

NewarkColumbia

EWR - CAE

EWRCAE

Newark

Thu 8/20

10:00 am-2:21 pm

1 stop4h 21m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 8/24

7:54 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 05m

$299

New YorkColumbia

LGA - CAE

LGACAE

New York LaGuardia

Sat 9/5

3:05 pm-5:21 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 9/8

10:05 am-3:38 pm

1 stop5h 33m

$308
Quickest round-trip

New YorkColumbia

LGA - CAE

LGACAE

New York LaGuardia

Sat 8/15

3:05 pm-5:21 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 8/22

7:00 am-8:57 am

Nonstop1h 57m

$329

New YorkColumbia

LGA - CAE

LGACAE

New York LaGuardia

Tue 8/18

10:00 am-2:53 pm

1 stop4h 53m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 8/31

4:05 pm-6:06 pm

Nonstop2h 01m

$338

New YorkColumbia

JFK - CAE

JFKCAE

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/29

11:40 am-4:53 pm

1 stop5h 13m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 8/31

7:49 am-11:59 am

1 stop4h 10m

$347

NewarkColumbia

EWR - CAE

EWRCAE

Newark

Wed 8/19

6:00 am-9:47 am

1 stop3h 47m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 8/26

1:48 pm-4:00 pm

Nonstop2h 12m

$359

NewarkColumbia

EWR - CAE

EWRCAE

Newark

Fri 9/18

6:59 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop4h 50m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 9/20

7:19 pm-1:12 am

1 stop5h 53m

$364

New YorkColumbia

LGA - CAE

LGACAE

New York LaGuardia

Fri 8/21

8:50 pm-11:17 pm

Nonstop2h 27m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 8/24

7:00 am-8:57 am

Nonstop1h 57m

$367

NewarkColumbia

EWR - CAE

EWRCAE

Newark

Thu 8/27

8:59 am-11:11 am

Nonstop2h 12m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 8/31

1:48 pm-4:00 pm

Nonstop2h 12m

$369

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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 New York 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-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-Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York-Columbia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York-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-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 New York to Columbia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Columbia from New York with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Columbia (average of $317). Flying from New York to Columbia in May is currently the most expensive (average of $439). 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 NYC to CAE?

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 23, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from New York to Columbia is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 33% on airfare.

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

What’s the top layover airport for flights from New York to Columbia?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from New York to Columbia chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Charlotte (CLT) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from New York to Columbia on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from New York to Columbia?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from New York to Columbia, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Washington, D.C. (IAD) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $463.

What’s the fastest layover option from New York to Columbia?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from New York to Columbia, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Washington, D.C. (IAD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 3h 56m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from New York to Columbia?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from New York to Columbia, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Washington, D.C. (IAD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 58m.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York to Columbia, you should look to book at least 89 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 day to fly from New York to Columbia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Columbia. Price data was last updated on July 18, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Columbia flight should consider departing on Friday at noon 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.

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 23, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York to Columbia, such as Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,476 reviews

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
Delta
7.8
Good
8,476 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,476 reviews

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,020 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,476 reviews

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,834 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,476 reviews

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York 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?

    Columbia Metropolitan (CAE) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from New York to Columbia. You should not have trouble finding flights to Metropolitan from New York; the airport handles an average of 5 inbound flights from New York per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights to the Columbia airport from New York. It is only a 6.5 mi journey from Metropolitan (CAE) to Columbia’s city center.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from New York to Columbia in 4h 21m. Fly via Delta or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from New York to Columbia is about 602 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Delta, at $196, was found to be the cheapest airline from New York to Columbia.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and United Airlines. You may be able to fly from New York to Columbia for 46% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to Columbia one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from New York to Columbia are American Airlines ($173), Delta ($178), and United Airlines ($198).

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Columbia?

    Most travelers choose Newark - Columbia Metropolitan, New York John F Kennedy Intl - Columbia Metropolitan or New York LaGuardia - Columbia Metropolitan when deciding on the best route from New York to Columbia.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Columbia?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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 to Columbia?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Columbia (average of $317). Flying from New York to Columbia in May is currently the most expensive (average of $439). 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 3 airlines flying from New York to Columbia

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from New York 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 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$196Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$209Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$256Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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