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Cheapest round-trip
$249
Typical prices: $397-$338
United Airlines
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CAE - IAD • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$249
Typical prices: $343-$249
American Airlines
Tue 7/7Mon 7/13
CAE - DCA • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Columbia to Washington, D.C. (CAE-WAS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Columbia to Washington, D.C. that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Columbia to Washington, D.C.

Thu, Jul 23 - Wed, Jul 29
United Airlines Logo
2:51 pm - 4:27 pm
CAE
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IAD
1h 36mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
8:15 am - 9:56 am
IAD
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CAE
1h 41mnonstop
$249United Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28
American Airlines Logo
10:49 am - 12:22 pm
CAE
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DCA
1h 33mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
4:40 pm - 6:17 pm
DCA
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CAE
1h 37mnonstop
$249American Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28
American Airlines Logo
6:47 pm - 8:31 pm
CAE
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DCA
1h 44mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 9:45 am
DCA
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CAE
4h 45m
1 stop
$259American Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Tue, Aug 25
United Airlines Logo
7:54 pm - 9:30 pm
CAE
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IAD
1h 36mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 2:21 pm
IAD
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CAE
1h 36mnonstop
$263United Airlines
Fri, Jul 3 - Sun, Jul 5
American Airlines Logo
7:38 pm - 9:20 pm
CAE
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DCA
1h 42mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 10:09 am
DCA
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CAE
1h 39mnonstop
$264American Airlines
Thu, Jul 2 - Mon, Jul 6
United Airlines Logo
10:31 am - 12:09 pm
CAE
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IAD
1h 38mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
8:15 am - 9:56 am
IAD
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CAE
1h 41mnonstop
$264United Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28
Delta Logo
5:59 pm - 12:32 am
CAE
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IAD
6h 33m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:30 pm - 9:11 pm
IAD
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CAE
3h 41m
1 stop
$269Delta
Fri, Jul 17 - Tue, Jul 21
Delta Logo
3:51 pm - 9:49 pm
CAE
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DCA
5h 58m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:30 pm - 11:43 pm
DCA
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CAE
5h 13m
1 stop
$269Delta
Fri, Jul 3 - Sun, Jul 5
American Airlines Logo
6:03 pm - 12:01 am
CAE
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DCA
5h 58m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:00 pm - 10:39 pm
DCA
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CAE
1h 39mnonstop
$274American Airlines
Wed, Jul 15 - Tue, Jul 21
Delta Logo
11:54 am - 3:53 pm
CAE
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BWI
3h 59m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:20 pm - 11:43 pm
BWI
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CAE
5h 23m
1 stop
$297Delta
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Columbia to Washington, D.C. flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Columbia to Washington, D.C. to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Columbia to Washington, D.C.?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Columbia to Washington, D.C. departing in July.

What is the cheapest Columbia to Washington, D.C. flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Columbia to Washington, D.C. costs $249 on the route between Columbia (CAE) and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 5% cheaper than other Columbia-Washington, D.C. routes. It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Columbia to Washington, D.C.?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Columbia to Washington, D.C. clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Columbia to Washington, D.C., you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Columbia, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Columbia to Washington, D.C.?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Columbia to Washington, D.C., removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Columbia to Washington, D.C. is October, where tickets cost $126 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $234 and $194 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Columbia to Washington, D.C.?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $326, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Columbia to Washington, D.C.

 
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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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Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$139
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 22% increase in price.
Flight from Columbia to Reagan Washington National Airport

When to book flights from Columbia to Washington, D.C.

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Columbia to Washington, D.C. based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Columbia to Washington, D.C.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Columbia to Washington, D.C.?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Columbia to Washington, D.C. was $139 for a one-way ticket and $249 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Columbia and Washington, D.C.?

    A passport is not required to fly from Columbia to Washington, D.C..

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Columbia to Washington, D.C.?

    On your way to Washington, D.C., you’ll fly out from Columbia Metropolitan. You’ll be landing in one of Washington, D.C.’s 2 airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Columbia to Washington, D.C.?

    American Airlines, JetBlue, Delta, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Columbia to Washington, D.C. flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Columbia to Washington, D.C.?

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Columbia to Washington, D.C. flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Columbia to Washington, D.C.?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Columbia and Washington, D.C., with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Columbia to Washington, D.C.?

    There are nonstop flights from Columbia to Washington, D.C. on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Columbia to Washington, D.C., United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Columbia to Washington, D.C. are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $315 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $292 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Columbia to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Columbia to Washington, D.C..

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Columbia to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington, D.C. from Columbia is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Columbia to Washington, D.C.?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Washington, D.C. with an airline and back to Columbia with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Columbia to Washington, D.C.?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Washington, D.C. from Columbia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Columbia to Washington, D.C.

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $271 or less one-way and $344 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Columbia to Washington, D.C.?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Columbia Metropolitan to Washington, D.C..
Find which airlines fly direct from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Washington, D.C., which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Columbia Metropolitan to Washington, D.C.

Monday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Friday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Direct returns

Washington, D.C. to Columbia Metropolitan

Monday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Friday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Columbia to Washington, D.C.

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Columbia to Washington, D.C.. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Columbia to Washington, D.C.? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9842 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.7Boarding
7.1Entertainment
8.1Crew
6.6Food
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Our flight was delayed 2.5 hours from Lisbon to DC so we missed our connection to Seattle that would have arrived at about 9 PM. The agent initially said we had to stay overnight in DC and there were no other options to put us on to get us to Seattle. While on board I discovered a flight via American he could have put us in but by the time we arrived in DC that was sold out. We were then put on a flight to San Francisco that was also delayed then arrived in San Francisco and our flight to Seattle was also delayed so we ended up not arriving until 2:15 am. Our son could not pick us up so we ended up having to pay over $100 to Uber home. This is the second trip with United that the flight has been delayed causing us to miss an evening in Las Vegas and we were given nothing.

2.0 MediocreLinda, Jun 2026
LIS - IAD
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Our flight was delayed 2.5 hours from Lisbon to DC so we missed our connection to Seattle that would have arrived at about 9 PM. The agent initially said we had to stay overnight in DC and there were no other options to put us on to get us to Seattle. While on board I discovered a flight via American he could have put us in but by the time we arrived in DC that was sold out. We were then put on a flight to San Francisco that was also delayed then arrived in San Francisco and our flight to Seattle was also delayed so we ended up not arriving until 2:15 am. Our son could not pick us up so we ended up having to pay over $100 to Uber home. This is the second trip with United that the flight has been delayed causing us to miss an evening in Las Vegas and we were given nothing.

MY FAMILY'S LUGGAGE WAS LOST FROM ROME TO BARI. I WAS THE ONLY ONE THAT RECEIVED MY LUGGAGE FROM ROME TO BARI. AFTER DEPLANING IN BARI, WE WASTED A LOT OF TIME AT BAG CLAIMS LOST AND FOUND REPORTING THE CLAIM AND PLEADING FOR THE BAGS TO BE DELIVERED THE NEXT DAY. WE WERE TOLD THAT IT TAKES 3 DAYS MINIMUM TO DELIVER. MY DAUGHTER AND MY GIRLFRIEND NEEDED THEIR PERSONAL THINGS AND WE WERE STAYING 3 HOURS AWAY FROM THE BARI AIRPORT. WE HAD TO DRIVE 3 HOURS TO THE AIRPORT TO COLLECT OUR LOST LUGGAGE THE NEXT DAY. WE ARE NOT HAPPY WITH THE EXPERIENCE

There were no facilities in the middle of the aircraft and premium economy was not allowed to use the business class facilities, and had to share the only two toilets at the back with economy. The upgrade to Premium was definitely not worth it

Our flight to Rome, Italy was cancelled the day of and we were never informed. We only found out because I was trying to get into my husbands account and called to get his account number. Had to pay more for worse seating on another airline.

The economy seat was much less comfortable for an international flight in terms of recline and moving space when food tray is expanded. Per entertainment, it would be amazing if I could connect my Bluetooth headset or ear phones to the entertainment screen. Or provide in-flight wifi to connect directly from my own device.

We were a little disappointed to not be able to complete check in online without uploading pics of passports. Also we have KTN's and they weren't on our boarding passes when we got to security. Had to trek back to counter to have them fix.

Excellent service in Polaris class IAD to ZRH. Arrived rested and well fed after the overnight flight.

It's a short hop. My carryon was checked at the gate, I didn't have to drag it all over the airport. Excellent wheelchair assist.

Was great in general, try to respect time and excuses when slight changes have been made, appreciated!

Terrific in every way. On time, professional staff, multiple movie options to select, great food and drink.

The airplane was an old model, the overhead didn’t have enough room for people’s items and made boarding and boarding disappointing and stressful. Crew allowed passengers to bring more than the permitted baggage sizes.

It was great. Smooth flight, comfortable, left on time and landed on time.

Horrible experience upon landing. Probably more due to DCA utter incompetence than AA.

Easy boarding. Rows are smaller but that may be an older and bigger me now :)

Flight has been delayed every time I've ever taken it. Seats uncomfortable. Children behind me yelling the entire flight. Some of this is out of their control but overall just consistently not a great experience.

Poor communication ahead of time about flight delays and old planes/other equipment.

Never going to fly your airline again if it can be avoided.

Not to have gotten delayed by 2+ hours for the fourth straight American flight. They're the worst.

Other than nearly three hour delay for maintenance issues, everything went smooth

Snow delayed boarding several times, which I understand happens. Issue I had was that after we did board, pilot told us we were going to roll out to be de-iced, then on our way. We were de-iced once, taxied to the tarmac and then stopped. Sat for another 30 minutes or so, the another de-icing. Then we rolled out to a parking spot, only to sit for another hour due to a traffic stop in DCA, which I'm confident they knew would happen before we boarded. Pilot gave no updates other than we had to hold, attendants did speak to the crew, but when asked, said the pilot would be updating us. We on the ground in the plane waiting for over 2 hours. They did communicate that bathrooms would be open, but no other news until we left. Would have been better to be up front about status.

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