United States · 617 miles (993 km)

New York (LGA) to Columbia (CAE) flights

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4,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Alaska Atmos Rewards

An economy award from New York (LGA) to Columbia (CAE) starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from New York (LGA) to Columbia (CAE): American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. The two airports are 617 miles (993 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 6 ways to fly it with one stop, through Washington, Dulles and Charlotte and more.

How many miles LGA to CAE costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines4,500$25.60
American AAdvantageOn American Airlines5,500$5.60
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines6,000$5.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines9,500$5.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines10,000$5.60
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines11,000$5.60
British Airways ClubOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
Etihad GuestOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines13,800$5.60
SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines15,000$56–112
Finnair PlusOn American Airlines16,500$5.60

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from LGA to CAE

Book LGA to CAE with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

LGA to CAE with one stop

6 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Washington (DCA)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Birmingham (BHM)Delta Air Lines, then American Airlines
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  • Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
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LGA to CAE: common questions

How many miles does LGA to CAE cost?

In economy it starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. Next cheapest: American AAdvantage (5,500), Iberia Club (6,000) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (9,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from LGA to CAE?

American Airlines (oneworld) and Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) fly nonstop from New York (LGA) to Columbia (CAE).

How far is New York from Columbia by plane?

New York (LGA) and Columbia (CAE) are 617 miles (993 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book LGA to CAE award flights?

17 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 9 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between New York and Columbia?

The most direct connections are through Washington (DCA), Dulles (IAD), Charlotte (CLT), Atlanta (ATL) and Birmingham (BHM). On 5 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Washington.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.