CAE - IAD

$161 Find Cheap Flights from Columbia to Washington Dulles Airport

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 Dulles Intl departing on 2/8. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Columbia to Washington, D.C., as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$189
Overall average: $393
United Airlines
Fri 2/27Sat 2/28
CAE - IAD • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$189
Typical prices: $339-$485
United Airlines
Wed 2/25Wed 3/4
CAE - IAD • Non-stop
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United Airlines
Cheapest • from $189 (round-trip)
Delta
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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When to book
2 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 29% compared to booking last minute.
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October
Cheapest • 21% price drop
April
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Cheap Flights from Columbia to Dulles Intl (CAE-IAD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Columbia to Dulles Intl 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Columbia to Dulles Intl

Fri, Feb 27 - Sat, Feb 28
United Airlines Logo
7:36 pm - 9:20 pm
CAE
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IAD
1h 44mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
10:05 pm - 11:44 pm
IAD
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CAE
1h 39mnonstop
$189United Airlines
Thu, Feb 19 - Sun, Feb 22
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:48 pm - 7:20 am
CAE
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IAD
15h 32m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:07 pm - 6:15 pm
IAD
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CAE
21h 08m
2 stops
$195Multiple Airlines
Tue, Feb 24 - Mon, Mar 2
United Airlines Logo
7:36 pm - 9:20 pm
CAE
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IAD
1h 44mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
10:05 pm - 11:44 pm
IAD
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CAE
1h 39mnonstop
$202United Airlines
Tue, Feb 24 - Mon, Mar 2
Delta Logo
5:35 am - 9:13 am
CAE
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IAD
3h 38m
1 stop
Delta Logo
12:35 pm - 6:05 pm
IAD
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CAE
5h 30m
1 stop
$209Delta
Fri, Feb 13 - Sun, Feb 15
United Airlines Logo
7:36 pm - 9:20 pm
CAE
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IAD
1h 44mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
5:10 pm - 6:58 pm
IAD
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CAE
1h 48mnonstop
$213United Airlines
Mon, Feb 9 - Mon, Feb 16
United Airlines Logo
7:30 pm - 9:08 pm
CAE
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IAD
1h 38mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
10:05 pm - 11:44 pm
IAD
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CAE
1h 39mnonstop
$217United Airlines
Mon, Feb 9 - Fri, Feb 20
Delta Logo
6:59 pm - 12:24 am
CAE
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IAD
5h 25m
1 stop
Delta Logo
7:35 pm - 11:47 pm
IAD
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CAE
4h 12m
1 stop
$224Delta
Sat, Jun 13 - Sat, Jun 20
United Airlines Logo
7:35 pm - 9:11 pm
CAE
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IAD
1h 36mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
5:10 pm - 6:44 pm
IAD
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CAE
1h 34mnonstop
$227United Airlines
Wed, Mar 18 - Sun, Mar 22
United Airlines Logo
7:39 pm - 9:18 pm
CAE
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IAD
1h 39mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
5:16 pm - 7:01 pm
IAD
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CAE
1h 45mnonstop
$233United Airlines
Thu, Feb 26 - Sun, Mar 1
Delta Logo
6:50 pm - 12:21 am
CAE
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IAD
5h 31m
1 stop
Delta Logo
10:08 am - 4:21 pm
IAD
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CAE
6h 13m
1 stop
$234Delta
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Columbia to Dulles Intl flights

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Columbia to Washington Dulles Airport?

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

When flying from Columbia to Washington Dulles Airport, you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Columbia, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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

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. Dulles Intl Airport, 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. Dulles Intl Airport is October, where tickets cost $266 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $499 and $425 respectively.

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

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 $279, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Columbia to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Columbia to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 29% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$161
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 48% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 15% lower on average.
Flight from Columbia to Washington Dulles Airport

When to book flights from Columbia to Dulles Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Columbia to Dulles Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Columbia to Washington Dulles Airport flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Columbia to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport was $161 for a one-way ticket and $189 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Columbia and Washington Dulles Airport?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Columbia to Washington Dulles Airport. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Columbia to Washington Dulles Airport?

    American Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Columbia to Washington Dulles Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Columbia to Washington Dulles Airport?

    The Embraer ERJ-135 / ERJ-140 / ERJ-145 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Columbia to Washington Dulles Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Columbia to Washington Dulles Airport?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Columbia to Washington Dulles Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from Columbia to Washington Dulles Airport on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Columbia to Washington, D.C. are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $393 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $298 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Columbia to Washington Dulles Airport?

    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 Dulles Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington Dulles Airport 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 Dulles Airport?

    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 Dulles Airport with an airline and back to Columbia with another airline. Booking your flights between Columbia and IAD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 Dulles Airport 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. Dulles Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $324 or less one-way and $435 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Columbia to Washington Dulles Airport?

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

Direct departures

Columbia Metropolitan to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Monday

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Tuesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Wednesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Thursday

United Airlines

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Friday

United Airlines

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Saturday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Sunday

United Airlines

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Direct returns

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Columbia Metropolitan

Monday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Tuesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Wednesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Thursday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Friday

United Airlines

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Saturday

United Airlines

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Sunday

United Airlines

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Columbia to Dulles Intl

 
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 Dulles Intl? 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.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8112 reviews
7.8Entertainment
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.9Comfort
7.2Food
Airline reviews

Excellent flight and got us around tough weather. Only issue was seat TV did not work and crew tried to reboot.

10.0 ExcellentSteven, Jan 2026
FLL - CVG
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Excellent flight and got us around tough weather. Only issue was seat TV did not work and crew tried to reboot.

Very large passenger too space from my own seat. Arm board couldn’t be lowered because of his size. It wads very uncomfortable trip, as the flight was full couldn’t move anywhere having back pain because of the position in which I was the entire flight.

was sitting in the jet bridge for 10 minutes in -20 degree weather waiting for my bag

Outdated equipment in disrepair, wifi inoperable. Broken seats, taped air vents, generally poor condition, the 717 showed its age and lack of upkeep.

My flight out of Baton Rouge to Atlanta was delayed by a half hour. This got us into Atlanta airport 30 minutes late. I ran through the airport to get to my connecting flight. As I approached the boarding gate, I saw the boarding door was still open and a passenger was being checked in. But when I got to the gate, the boarding agent told me they had already given away my seat and there were no empty seats on that flight. So I had to take a later flight. That has never happened to me before. Very frustrating.

Connection through Atlanta was difficult. Mechanical issue on plane caused a two hour delay. New gate was a mile away.

No WiFi. Comfort plus should have alcohol provided, crew only offered water or tea. Who the heck wants tea?

The flight was delayed and oversold. I volunteered to give up my seat for compensation. Thinking I could get a good night's sleep instead of arriving home at 2 am. It took over an hour to get the new reservation confirmed, three different gate attendants, and two red coats. It took even longer to confirm the overnight hotel, and when I arrived, the line was 45 minutes long, with two people checking in, and at least 15 people slowly, very slowly—no food except frozen convenience food, no coupon for food from airlines. Slept, headed back to the airport, and that flight had an equipment change and a gate change just as they were about to board. It took an additional hour to board as they cleaned the plane from storage.

There was no wifi available on this flight. And there were no screens, no onboard entertainment, no entertainment options at all. It was like travelling in the 1990s again, except without even a main screen for options. Seats, as usual, were tight and uncomfortable.

Good seat comfort ORF to ATL. Bad seat ATL to SEA (terrible lumbar support, hard, ouch)..

Unfortunately weather delayed our flight waiting for our plane to arrive and due to a little snow time was needed to deice the plane so departure was very delayed and I missed the connecting flight

It was great. There were some issues prior to takeoff. The weather was poor so we had to go through deicing, and we were delayed a bit by the pilots' concern about one of the engines, but that's aviation. The pilots handled everything with aplomb, and kept us apprised

The seats were comfortable and we had leg room. Great entertainment.

The flight crew where really good. Better then the crew from BNE to SFO

Safe made to destination. Late to start at GVA for icy reasons but we fought our next fly.

Miserable. They moved my seat, but canceled the next leg of my flight. I resolved the issue at my transfer, but that resulted in lost luggage that has taken days off my schedule with no resolution. Worse, they fail to interface effectively with Lufthansa, forcing me to bounce between two equally useless help desks. The apps are unable to handle the situation, the bag dropped off the tracker, and while the call centers are polite, they do not provide written information to assist with cross-airline communication.

l really enjoy very much the flight was very pleasant

The flight was delayed for 1:30 hours for maintenance issues. They should give more information about connecting flights. For a Business Cabin the Crew was mediocre.

The food is terrible. The same pasta or chicken with bad taste and presentation

It was probably one of the worst flights I’ve been on. The restrooms were never cleaned or stocked. The food was very subpar, and i usually enjoy airline food, so I was disappointed. It was just all around a bad experience. The only saving grace was the flight attendants.

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