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Among airlines operating Columbia to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights:

• United Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

Only United Airlines operates flights between Columbia and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport.

Flights from Columbia to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport usually depart from Columbia Metropolitan (CAE) and arrive at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

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

• United Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Columbia to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $314 round-trip, compared to $375 via a layover through Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer ERJ-135 / ERJ-140 / ERJ-145 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 variants.

Connecting flights from Columbia to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport most commonly pass through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 77% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 23% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 47% on the Columbia to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $249 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $464, a difference of $215. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Columbia to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport are Walter E. Washington Convention Center, National Mall and Capital One Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Columbia to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 10:00 am and lands at 11:34 am
• Latest: departs at 7:54 pm and lands at 9:28 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 34m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 26% above the route average of $321. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Columbia to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport takes 1h 34m, covering 401 miles.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $279 to $1,131. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Columbia to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $260, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 04m, compared with 4h 16m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Budget
• Hertz
• Sixt
• Thrifty

Round-trip flights from Columbia to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport range from $256 to $421, with an average of $321 over the past 12 months. Anything below $256 counts as a good deal.