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Find cheap flights from Columbia to Washington, D.C. from $115

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Columbia to Washington, D.C. departing on 5/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals 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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10:27 am - 11:58 amCAE-DCA
1h 31mnonstop
10:17 pm - 11:50 pmDCA-CAE
1h 33mnonstop
$229American Airlines
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Tue, May 21 - Tue, May 28
10:00 am - 11:36 amCAE-IAD
1h 36mnonstop
12:40 pm - 2:14 pmIAD-CAE
1h 34mnonstop
$233United Airlines
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Thu, May 23 - Thu, May 30
6:10 am - 7:40 amCAE-DCA
1h 30mnonstop
10:06 am - 4:34 pmDCA-CAE
6h 28m1 stop
$233American Airlines
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Wed, May 22 - Wed, May 22
7:39 pm - 11:59 pmCAE-BWI
4h 20m1 stop
5:00 am - 8:42 amBWI-CAE
3h 42m1 stop
$235American Airlines
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Tue, May 14 - Thu, May 30
7:39 pm - 10:50 pmCAE-DCA
3h 11m1 stop
6:00 pm - 7:33 pmDCA-CAE
1h 33mnonstop
$237American Airlines
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Tue, May 21 - Sat, May 25
1:28 pm - 5:43 pmCAE-BWI
4h 15m1 stop
6:50 pm - 11:57 pmBWI-CAE
5h 07m1 stop
$238Delta
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Tue, May 21 - Tue, May 28
6:21 am - 11:46 amCAE-IAD
5h 25m1 stop
5:50 pm - 7:31 pmIAD-CAE
1h 41mnonstop
$238United Airlines
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Tue, May 21 - Tue, May 28
6:30 am - 11:52 amCAE-IAD
5h 22m1 stop
5:55 pm - 7:36 pmIAD-CAE
1h 41mnonstop
$242United Airlines
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Sat, Jun 29 - Tue, Jul 2
6:43 pm - 11:55 pmCAE-IAD
5h 12m1 stop
5:20 pm - 11:57 pmIAD-CAE
6h 37m1 stop
$248Delta
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Tue, May 21 - Tue, May 28
6:43 pm - 11:57 pmCAE-DCA
5h 14m1 stop
10:00 am - 2:18 pmDCA-CAE
4h 18m1 stop
$248Delta
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Tue, May 14 - Wed, May 15

Flights from Columbia to Washington, D.C. - Travel Insights & Trends

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.

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

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Columbia to Washington, D.C..
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Columbia to Washington, D.C. cost $114 and was between Columbia and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $182.

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

The average price of all flights from Columbia to Washington, D.C. clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Washington, D.C. on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Columbia to Washington, D.C.. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

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 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 August, where tickets cost $198 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and December, where the average cost of tickets is $374 and $294 respectively.

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

The average 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 $237, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Columbia to Washington, D.C.?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Columbia to Washington, D.C., removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Columbia to Washington, D.C., you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 77 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Columbia to Washington, D.C.?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Columbia to Washington, D.C. found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $229 on American Airlines, followed by United Airlines ($233). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $115 on American Airlines and from $115 on United Airlines.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Columbia and Washington, D.C.?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Columbia to Washington, D.C..
There are 2 airlines that fly nonstop from Columbia to Washington, D.C.. They are American Airlines and United Airlines. The cheapest airline for this route is United Airlines, with the best one-way deal found costing $148. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at United Airlines.

How many flights are there between Columbia and Washington, D.C. per day?

Each day, there are between 4 and 5 nonstop flights that take off from Columbia and land in Washington, D.C., with an average flight time of 1h 32m. The most common departure time is 9:00 am and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport. Each week, there are 32 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Columbia and Washington, D.C.?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Columbia to Washington, D.C. take?

The duration of a nonstop flight to Washington, D.C. from Columbia is typically 1h 30m. The journey crosses a distance of 411 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Columbia to Washington, D.C.?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Columbia at 6:10 am and will be landing in Washington, D.C. at 7:40 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Columbia to Washington, D.C.?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Columbia to Washington, D.C. jets off at 7:49 pm and lands at 9:20 pm.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

March

Cheapest flight

$115
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.
Flight from Columbia to Washington Dulles 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Columbia to Washington, D.C. was $115 for a one-way ticket and $229 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, Delta, Lufthansa, Alaska Airlines, and United 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.?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Columbia and Washington, D.C., with Star Alliance 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 $212 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 $244 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • 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.

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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 $183 or less one-way and $263 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Columbia to Washington, D.C.?

Find which airlines fly direct from Metropolitan to Washington, D.C., which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Columbia Metropolitan to Washington, D.C.

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Brussels Airlines, +3 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Brussels Airlines, +3 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Brussels Airlines, +3 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Brussels Airlines, +3 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Brussels Airlines, +3 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Brussels Airlines, +3 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Brussels Airlines, +3 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

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Nonstop returns

Washington, D.C. to Columbia Metropolitan

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Brussels Airlines, +3 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Brussels Airlines, +3 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Brussels Airlines, +3 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Brussels Airlines, +3 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Brussels Airlines, +3 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Brussels Airlines, +3 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Brussels Airlines, +3 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

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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 11272 reviews
6.7food
7.2comfort
7.7boarding
8.1crew
7.1entertainment
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It got me where I needed it to; not much more. It had no competition so that was why I chose it.

8.0 ExcellentAlex, Apr 2024PHX - IAD
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It got me where I needed it to; not much more. It had no competition so that was why I chose it.

Plane didn’t even make it off the ground. We all had to get off and walk to a different terminal (lots of confusion) to get on a different plane. Landed fairly late, connections missed.

Crowded flight, but upbeat and kind crew. Pilot greeted us at door, flight attendant thanked a number of “special” passengers for their business, another addressed an eight-year old boy as “young man.” United obviously trying to up their game, but though all of that is nice and notable, flying still feels like moving along a human assembly line, being herded into one small space after another (boarding areas with too few seats, planes with limited personal space, shuttles (IAD) packed too full.

It was ok until we got to DC and I wanted to use my United Club pass and the snobbish receptionist said that they don’t take one pass. It took me everything itch of patience not to tell her off

Food choice was poor and we had to buy on board snacks.

We were offer chocolate cookies , not everyone eat chocolate. Thank you

Lost luggage again. Our second trip to Mykonos, and 2nd time no luggage.

Flight was well orchestrated, made up time despite circling a bit all good on United. Travelers can just be so into themselves that common courtesy has gone out window for some, but that’s not on United.

Loading was quick and efficient. The bate and switch with discount tickets were you are forced to pay for bag.

Good flight, comfortable seats and very quick passage through Heathrow. Boarding in Washington was cramped and not well organized, but the rest was perfect.

The Flight attendant had an attitude and didn't allow anyone any time to prepare for landing despite being absent throughout the entire trip

The flight was great until towards the end when the flight attendant read an excessively long commercial for purchasing an american airlines credit card. The worst part is that we are doing a lot of traveling this year so i was actually interested in getting the credit card, but I was so annoyed with the long commercial that I completely dismissed the flight attendant bringing around the information. Next time, keep the sales pitch to 10 seconds and then pass around the brochures!!

Nice aircraft. Plane was PACKED full and distance between seats was tight. Had it been more than a two hour flight it would not have been tolerable. I had much more knee space on the JetBlue flight I went out on.

New ridiculous policy by american destroyed my allegiance to american. As a million miler with american, I expected it would be easy to get on an earlier flight when I got to airport earlier than expected, and save a five hour layover. WRONG. The online app would not let me switch flights, So I called, and was promised a call back in 90 minutes. HAH! The customer service desk at DCA said “we no longer have access to changing a flight on our screens. If the app couldn’t do it, I should send a letter to American, but there’s nothing else possible!”

I am tired of being nickel and dimed for seat location, checked luggage and carry on bags. That is why i rarely fly anymore.

It was right on time and crew were very courteous

Great flight. Boarding was efficient and quick. On time departure and smooth flight. Flight arrived early at destination. Good experience.

Literally the worst experience ever and I had my service dog with me. Flight was supposed to leave at 1:51 PM but the plane arrived late. They boarded us around 3 PM and kept us on the plane for an hour saying that due to weather conditions in Miami, we could not takeoff yet. After waiting for an hour, they deplaned. And then they will not give us our bags back that we could just leave and schedule for another flight. Every hour they kept updating saying we have to wait another hour without any explanation as to what was going on. Eventually, I went to customer service to change my ticket, but by the time I made it to the front of the line, they started boarding my flight again. And then when we got onto the flight, they said there were two flight attendants That were past their shift. They kept us on the plane for about another 40 minutes until they told us they had no other flight attendance and had to deplane again. Then I gave us hotel vouchers and told us we would be on a flight at 6 AM the next day. At this point it is about 9 PM. I get to the hotel with my dog, who hasn’t been able to go potty for about eight hours. When I arrived at the hotel, I got a text alert saying my flight has been canceled at 6 AM and they moved past to 5 AM, however the hotel shuttle doesn’t leave early enough to make it to the airport for 5 AM flight. So me and some other passengers got a cab after about three hours of sleep to get back to the airport. This was the worst experience ever.

Their computers were down upon arrival to the airport. They were unable to figure out how to board us. We were delayed over an hour and a half.

Delay. Flight was delayed in Washington.knew that connection was impossible as not enough time to switch terminals. The steward would not let me stay the night. So forced to Dallas.late night, after 10pm.hotel checkin was one hour. Passengers lined up only one girl to checkin at comfort inn. No food availability at that time. Had to leave early at 6:30 am to catch a flight at 8:45. Stressfull.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Columbia to Washington, D.C. found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/21Tue
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 35mCAE-IAD
$115
5/21Tue
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 31mCAE-DCA
$115
7/30Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
3h 50mCAE-BWI
$118
5/21Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
4h 22mCAE-IAD
$123
5/21Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
3h 11mCAE-DCA
$123
7/30Tue
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 35mCAE-DCA
$125
5/20Mon
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 35mCAE-IAD
$145
7/12Fri
1 stopDelta
4h 55mCAE-IAD
$154
7/12Fri
1 stopDelta
6h 44mCAE-BWI
$183
4/30Tue
1 stopDelta
5h 34mCAE-IAD
$284

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Last minute flights from Columbia to Washington, D.C.

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Columbia to Washington, D.C. that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/28Sun
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 35mCAE-IAD
5/1Wed
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 39mIAD-CAE
$505
4/28Sun
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 32mCAE-DCA
5/1Wed
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 34mDCA-CAE
$505
4/28Sun
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 32mCAE-DCA
5/1Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
3h 48mDCA-CAE
$513
4/27Sat
multi-stopDelta
6h 03mCAE-BWI
5/10Fri
multi-stopDelta
6h 45mBWI-CAE
$514
4/28Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
6h 23mCAE-IAD
5/1Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 09mIAD-CAE
$521
4/28Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
3h 53mCAE-DCA
5/1Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
3h 48mDCA-CAE
$521
4/28Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
6h 16mCAE-DCA
5/1Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
3h 46mDCA-CAE
$526
4/29Mon
multi-stopDelta
4h 12mCAE-DCA
5/7Tue
multi-stopDelta
4h 38mDCA-CAE
$543
4/28Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
5h 22mCAE-IAD
5/1Wed
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 39mIAD-CAE
$543
4/28Sun
multi-stopDelta
5h 34mCAE-IAD
5/9Thu
multi-stopDelta
4h 03mIAD-CAE
$623

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Columbia - Washington, D.C. Flights

Departure:

Columbia (CAE)United States

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Washington, D.C. - Columbia

Cabin classes:

$407
$836
$1,697
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Flights$4701h 30m
Trains$21010h 55m
Buses$20010h 15m