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Cheapest round-trip
$335
Typical prices: $239-$406
American Airlines
Wed 12/5Fri 12/7
CMH - LGA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$339
Typical prices: $240-$410
American Airlines
Mon 12/3Fri 12/7
CMH - LGA • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Delta and American Airlines. Average duration is 1h 53m
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Most punctual • 87% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 23 weeks in advance save around 27% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 29% price drop
Most popular
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Cheapest • Avg $131 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 41m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Columbus to LaGuardia (CMH-LGA)

 

Cheap flights from Columbus to LaGuardia with top airlines, updated regularly. Compare round-trip, one-way, direct and last-minute deals.

Sat, Dec 5 - Mon, Dec 7
American Airlines Logo
5:43 am - 11:20 amCMH  Columbus-LGA New York LaGuardia
5h 37m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 10:05 pmLGA  New York LaGuardia-CMH Columbus
2h 15mnonstop
$335American Airlines
Thu, Nov 26 - Tue, Dec 1
American Airlines Logo
8:11 am - 2:24 pmCMH  Columbus-LGA New York LaGuardia
6h 13m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
8:03 pm - 10:05 pmLGA  New York LaGuardia-CMH Columbus
2h 02mnonstop
$335American Airlines
Fri, Feb 26 - Mon, Mar 1
Frontier Logo
8:41 pm - 11:15 pmCMH  Columbus-LGA New York LaGuardia
26h 34m1 stop Orlando
Frontier Logo
6:30 am - 10:03 amLGA  New York LaGuardia-CMH Columbus
27h 33m1 stop Orlando
$336Frontier
Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 15
Frontier Logo
7:44 pm - 8:34 amCMH  Columbus-LGA New York LaGuardia
12h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Frontier Logo
9:29 am - 6:37 pmLGA  New York LaGuardia-CMH Columbus
9h 08m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$336Frontier
Wed, Nov 11 - Fri, Nov 13
Southwest Logo
11:50 am - 5:25 pmCMH  Columbus-LGA New York LaGuardia
5h 35m1 stop Nashville Intl
Southwest Logo
3:05 pm - 9:05 pmLGA  New York LaGuardia-CMH Columbus
6h 00m1 stop Chicago Midway
$337Southwest
Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 7
Southwest Logo
8:40 am - 3:35 pmCMH  Columbus-LGA New York LaGuardia
6h 55m1 stop Chicago Midway
Southwest Logo
11:30 am - 6:25 pmLGA  New York LaGuardia-CMH Columbus
6h 55m1 stop Nashville Intl
$337Southwest
Fri, Nov 20 - Wed, Dec 2
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 7:47 amCMH  Columbus-LGA New York LaGuardia
1h 47mnonstop
Delta Logo
3:00 pm - 12:33 amLGA  New York LaGuardia-CMH Columbus
9h 33m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$343Delta
Mon, Nov 16 - Thu, Dec 3
Delta Logo
8:05 am - 4:39 pmCMH  Columbus-LGA New York LaGuardia
8h 34m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
8:04 pm - 10:08 pmLGA  New York LaGuardia-CMH Columbus
2h 04mnonstop
$343Delta
Sat, Dec 5 - Sun, Dec 6
United Airlines Logo
8:03 pm - 11:44 pmCMH  Columbus-LGA New York LaGuardia
3h 41m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
United Airlines Logo
8:21 am - 3:02 pmLGA  New York LaGuardia-CMH Columbus
6h 41m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$345United Airlines
Sat, Nov 14 - Sat, Nov 21
United Airlines Logo
7:56 pm - 11:34 pmCMH  Columbus-LGA New York LaGuardia
3h 38m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
United Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 1:10 pmLGA  New York LaGuardia-CMH Columbus
5h 55m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$351United Airlines

Price, demand and travel trends for Columbus Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Columbus Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport?

Round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport typically range from $239 to $406. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $335, on American Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Columbus Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Columbus Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport. It’s 11% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 15% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Columbus Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Columbus Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport at $219 round-trip.
•August ($382) and September ($369) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 74% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Columbus Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Columbus Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport are cheapest 23 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 27% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice for your flight from Columbus to LaGuardia

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Delta

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Key details for Columbus Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$273
Beat the crowds with an average 29% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 57% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Columbus Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport

When to book flights from Columbus to LaGuardia

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Your Columbus Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Columbus Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Columbus Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport:

    • Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:53 am
    • Latest: departs at 7:45 pm and lands at 9:38 pm.

    The flight takes about 1h 53m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Columbus Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Columbus Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Columbus Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    A nonstop flight from Columbus Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport takes 1h 53m, covering 477 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Columbus Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Columbus Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport range from $239 to $406, with an average of $309 over the past 12 months. Anything below $239 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Columbus Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 14% above the $309 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Columbus Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $131 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $312 for nonstop.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Columbus Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    Delta is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while American Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Columbus Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport flights are:

    • Delta: 87% on time
    • American Airlines: 84% on time
    • United Airlines: 71% on time

    Overall, flights on this route are punctual 86% of the time on average.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Columbus Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Columbus Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    The Embraer 175 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines and Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 170 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Columbus Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Columbus Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Columbus Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $336 to $1,244. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Columbus Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport flights?

    Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Columbus Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport flights:

    • American Airlines
    • Delta
    • JetBlue

    Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

  • How are flight prices from Columbus Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Columbus Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $280, which is 22% above the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)?

    New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $16 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Ace
    • Budget
    • Hertz
    • Avis
    • Dollar

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Columbus Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    Flights from Columbus Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport usually depart from Columbus (CMH) and arrive at New York LaGuardia (LGA).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Columbus Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Columbus Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Columbus Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 07m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Columbus Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from Columbus Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Chicago Midway (MDW) - 44% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 18% of one-stop connections
    • Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 9% of one-stop connections
    • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 7% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Columbus Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Columbus Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $277 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $356, a difference of $79.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What airlines fly from Columbus Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    2 airlines operate flights between Columbus Airport and New York LaGuardia Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

    • Delta
    • American Airlines

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Columbus Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 41m, compared with 4h 12m via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and 4h 39m via Boston Logan Intl (BOS).

  • What popular places can I visit in New York LaGuardia Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in New York LaGuardia Airport are Times Square, New York City Center and Madison Square Garden. These are among the most viewed places in New York LaGuardia Airport on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Columbus Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport flights?

    Among airlines operating Columbus Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport flights:

    • American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Columbus Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Columbus Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $277, about $79 less than Sunday fares (22% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 23 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 27% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Columbus Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport trip for January. Fares historically average $219 round-trip in that month - typically $163 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with Delta. Over the past three months, 87% of Delta flights from Columbus Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 85%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 2h 07m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $131 round-trip on this route - about $181 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Columbus to New York LaGuardia Airport?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Columbus Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Columbus to New York LaGuardia

Monday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Tuesday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Wednesday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Thursday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Friday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Saturday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Sunday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

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Direct returns

New York LaGuardia to Columbus

Monday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Tuesday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Wednesday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Thursday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Friday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Saturday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Sunday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

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