Travelling from New York to Columbia Regional Airport (COU): what you need to know
Begin your travels at one of New York's main airports, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) or John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Check out your options for booking a flight from New York to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) departing from either of these.
Columbia Regional Airport is located in Columbia. The city operates in the UTC-5 timezone and is 1 hour behind New York.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from New York to COU. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak months like August or high seasons such as summer and spring break will mean bigger queues at check-in and security. Travelling then? Play it safe and head to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is a smart move.
Airports in New York
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
EWR is roughly 24 kilometres from central New York. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy travel app will give you the fastest route and your public transport options.
Catching an early flight from New York to Columbia Regional Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to Newark Liberty International Airport:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Using public transport, you can travel from central New York to JFK in about 1 hour and 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 48 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your flight from New York to COU? Check in to a hotel near John F. Kennedy International Airport before your vacation officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
Getting from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to central Columbia
Columbia Regional Airport to central Columbia is about 20 minutes in a car. It's approximately 21 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing services.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)
Book a one-way ticket from New York to Columbia Regional Airport from C$380 or travel return from just C$399. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
To score flight tickets from New York to COU, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare the prices of tickets from New York to Columbia Regional Airport across each month. The lowest fares are highlighted in green, so you can easily choose a flight within your budget.
Create a Price Alert for flight tickets from New York to COU. There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped. We'll tell you when the price changes.
Customize your trip by applying filters. Adjust the duration, number of stops, and departure and arrival times to find the right flight from New York to Columbia Regional Airport. You can also sort the results to see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' options first.
The best time to fly from New York to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)
March is the quietest time to travel to Columbia. Alternatively, join the crowds and go in July. This is the most popular month for flights from New York to Columbia Regional Airport, but the best time to go is your call.
Before locking in your flight from New York to COU, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Columbia, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC to 34ºC.
Look for cheap flights from New York to Columbia Regional Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC and 7ºC on average.
More about Columbia
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Columbia right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from New York to Columbia Regional Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Again St. Shelter, Darwin and Axie Hindman Discovery Garden and Orthopedic Foundation-Animals are leading attractions which should be on any good Columbia itinerary.
Complete your Columbia trip with a car rental
We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from New York to Columbia Regional Airport to track down your perfect ride. Check out our car rentals in Columbia and compare your options in one place. Plus you'll find all the info you need to know, from the most popular rental company to the best time to book.
