Travelling from Los Angeles to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE): What you need to know
Begin your travels at one of Los Angeles's main airports, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY). Check out your options for booking a flight from Los Angeles to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) leaving from either of these.
The timezone in Columbia is UTC-4, which is three hours ahead of Los Angeles. Columbia Metropolitan Airport is located in Columbia.
To ensure you catch your flight from Los Angeles to CAE, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Heading away during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Travelling from central Los Angeles to LAX takes around 55 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Los Angeles International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Los Angeles to Columbia Metropolitan Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Los Angeles International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that depart LAX arrive at their destination without delay.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
You can reach VNY from central Los Angeles in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 32 kilometres or so.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Van Nuys Airport the day before your Los Angeles to CAE flight:
About Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Los Angeles to Columbia Metropolitan Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near CAE:
Hit the road running by picking up a Columbia Metropolitan Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Budget or Enterprise and explore beyond Columbia's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride around one week ahead of your Los Angeles to Columbia Metropolitan Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
CAE is located at 125-A Summer Lake.
Getting from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) to central Columbia
Columbia Metropolitan Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Columbia. How long it takes to get there by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
Right now, RM546 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Columbia Metropolitan Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM1,160. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Los Angeles to CAE, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Los Angeles to Columbia Metropolitan Airport tickets across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
February is the quietest month for flights from Los Angeles to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE), while August is the most popular. Figure out the ideal time to go to Columbia based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your Los Angeles to CAE plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Columbia, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Los Angeles to Columbia Metropolitan Airport in January when temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).
More about Columbia
After booking your flight from Los Angeles to Columbia Metropolitan Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Columbia:
There are loads of fantastic things to do in Columbia when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick off your exploring at African American History Monument followed by Martin Luther King Jr. Park and 701 Centre for Contmporary Art.
Explore more of the United States
Columbia is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 145 kilometres north of Columbia, a trip to Charlotte will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Around 306 kilometres north-east of Columbia, Raleigh is another favourite stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out North Carolina Museum of Art, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and Dorothea Dix Park.
