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$87 Find Cheap Flights from Columbia to Washington, D.C.

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 4/17. 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
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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Cheapest round-trip
$156
Overall average: $483
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Fri 4/17Sun 4/19
CAE - BWI • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$228
Typical prices: $249-$430
American Airlines
Thu 4/9Mon 4/13
CAE - DCA • Non-stop
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American's Basic Economy is carry-on only for budget travel.
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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.

Fri, Apr 17 - Sun, Apr 19
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6:42 pm - 8:43 am
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BWI
14h 01m
1 stop
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8:52 pm - 5:52 pm
BWI
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CAE
21h 00m
1 stop
$156Multiple Airlines
Fri, Apr 17 - Sun, Apr 19
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6:42 pm - 8:43 am
CAE
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BWI
14h 01m
1 stop
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8:52 pm - 5:52 pm
BWI
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CAE
21h 00m
1 stop
$164Multiple Airlines
Fri, May 1 - Mon, May 4
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6:42 pm - 8:43 am
CAE
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BWI
14h 01m
1 stop
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10:10 am - 5:52 pm
BWI
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CAE
7h 42m
1 stop
$203Multiple Airlines
Mon, Apr 27 - Thu, Apr 30
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6:42 pm - 9:15 am
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BWI
14h 33m
1 stop
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9:21 pm - 5:52 pm
BWI
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CAE
20h 31m
1 stop
$219Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 9 - Mon, Apr 13
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6:00 am - 7:37 am
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DCA
1h 37mnonstop
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7:59 pm - 9:45 pm
DCA
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CAE
1h 46mnonstop
$228American Airlines
Fri, May 1 - Mon, May 11
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7:35 pm - 9:19 pm
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DCA
1h 44mnonstop
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8:20 am - 10:06 am
DCA
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CAE
1h 46mnonstop
$229American Airlines
Fri, Apr 17 - Sun, Apr 19
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7:38 pm - 9:18 pm
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IAD
1h 40mnonstop
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10:20 pm - 11:59 pm
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CAE
1h 39mnonstop
$229United Airlines
Thu, May 7 - Thu, May 14
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10:34 am - 12:12 pm
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IAD
1h 38mnonstop
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8:15 am - 9:59 am
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CAE
1h 44mnonstop
$244United Airlines
Fri, May 1 - Mon, May 11
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7:12 pm - 11:41 pm
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DCA
4h 29m
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5:50 pm - 10:47 pm
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4h 57m
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$249Delta
Tue, Apr 28 - Sat, May 2
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1:59 pm - 6:19 pm
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4h 20m
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6:00 am - 11:29 am
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5h 29m
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$269Delta
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.

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 $189 on the route between Columbia (CAE) and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 17% 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 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.?

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 August, where tickets cost $242 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $337 and $314 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 $337, 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 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., 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., you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 31% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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

 
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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$87
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
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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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Columbia to Washington, D.C. was $87 for a one-way ticket and $156 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, and JetBlue 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 900 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 $285 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 $284 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 $238 or less one-way and $329 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

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Friday

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Saturday

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Sunday

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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

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Friday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Sunday

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 9431 reviews
6.6Food
7.3Comfort
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
7.1Entertainment
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It was okay, the food was good, but after the landing there was not enough time for luggage and security to catch a connection. It was crowded on board.

6.0 GoodOlga, Mar 2026
FRA - IAD
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It was okay, the food was good, but after the landing there was not enough time for luggage and security to catch a connection. It was crowded on board.

When I went to check in at the United counter in Barcelona, Spain I had 2 different menat 2 different times in United uniforms (standing around with a couple other employees) ask me if I was traveling alone. The one man asked me 3 different ways if I was traveling alone. I am, 68 yeaers old and have all my faculties. I thought it was weird and it made me feel very uncomfortable. What difference does it make if I was traveling alone or with someone? What if I was a recent widow? That would have been horrible. They never gave me a reason why they needed to know who I was traveling with. I was hesitant to question them because I needed to be on that flight.

We were delayed for about an hour from taking off due to traffic control procedures at the destination airport. But once in the air, the flight went well. The crew members were great and provided cabin service despite moderate turbulence during much of the flight.

Crew was great. 2 1/2 hour delay was due to staff needing "rest" was avoidable and self inflicted as United not willing to hire enough crew to keep flight on time.. Ridiculous. The crew and the passengers both suffered due to this.

Fine not above and beyond as I had a connection that was delayed due to maintenance

Bad food, bad service, cold cabin with no additional blankets when asked for (they told me they don’t provide additional blankets). I’m a frequent traveler and this is one of the worst companies I traveled with (by the way I thought that I booked my ticket with Lufthansa but I didn’t see that the flights were handled by United).

Great other than a couple very drunk guys that for a while kept bumping my seat from behind. The staff did their best to control them. Even refused serving them alcohol and allowed the gal sitting next to them to move.

Good crew. Boarding delays. Almost two hours wait for the bags in DC.

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

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.

Flight was delayed. Not much information on when the flight would take off. Eventually we were told it was maintenance. App was not giving updates.

Flight was on time and there was an empty seat next to me. That makes for a good flight!

Maintenance took a very long time and then we were in a holding pattern. While a one-off maintenance issue is standard, there were delays on both of my flights for this trip based on maintenance issues with the planes, which delayed both flights over 45 minutes. Thankfully, I didn't have any connections but it wasn't an experience that would make me pick AA if I have other options.

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Transportation modeAverage priceAverage duration
Flights$9511h 37m
Trains$25210h 55m