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Flights from Columbia to Lafayette
There are no direct flights from Columbia to Lafayette. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago, about 6h 47m door to door (2 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 1 connection option From 6h 47m
Columbia to Lafayette at a glance
Fastest journey6h 47mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago
Best ways to fly from Columbia to Lafayette
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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CAE Chicago (ORD) LAF
Leg 1: SkyWest, Envoy Air · Leg 2: SkyWest
Sat17:00 CAE17:47 ORD4h 28m connection22:15 ORD23:47 LAFEnvoy Air + SkyWest
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 883 km548 miles
- Journey time
- 6h 47mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneLafayette vs Columbia
- Currency in Lafayette
- USD
- Airports
- CAE → LAF
Flights from Columbia to Lafayette: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Columbia to Lafayette?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Columbia to Lafayette?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 47m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 883 km.
Where do you change planes between Columbia and Lafayette?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD). SkyWest flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Columbia and Lafayette?
Columbia: Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE). Lafayette: Purdue University Airport (LAF).





