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$144 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 12/18. 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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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$161
Overall average: $332
Multiple Airlines
Thu 1/8Thu 1/15
CAE - BWI • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$203
Typical prices: $313-$499
United Airlines
Fri 1/2Sun 1/4
CAE - IAD • Non-stop
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American's Basic Economy is carry-on only for budget travel.
United's Economy Plus gives 6 inches more legroom.
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Cheapest • from $203 (round-trip)
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CAE-DCA
Cheapest • 8% average savings
CAE-IAD
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When to book
2 weeks
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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, Jan 8 - Thu, Jan 15
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12:20 pm - 10:21 am
CAE
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BWI
22h 01m1 stop
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6:05 am - 5:38 pm
BWI
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CAE
11h 33m2 stops
$161Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jan 11 - Wed, Jan 14
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6:28 pm - 8:31 am
CAE
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BWI
14h 03m1 stop
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1:00 pm - 5:38 pm
BWI
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CAE
28h 38m1 stop
$162Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jan 11 - Thu, Jan 15
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6:28 pm - 8:31 am
CAE
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BWI
14h 03m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 5:38 pm
BWI
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CAE
11h 33m2 stops
$176Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jan 8 - Sun, Jan 11
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12:20 pm - 10:21 am
CAE
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BWI
22h 01m1 stop
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9:26 am - 5:38 pm
BWI
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CAE
8h 12m1 stop
$181Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jan 2 - Sun, Jan 4
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7:37 pm - 9:17 pm
CAE
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IAD
1h 40mnonstop
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8:20 am - 10:05 am
IAD
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CAE
1h 45mnonstop
$203United Airlines
Sat, Jan 17 - Mon, Jan 19
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2:49 pm - 4:27 pm
CAE
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IAD
1h 38mnonstop
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5:10 pm - 6:55 pm
IAD
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CAE
1h 45mnonstop
$204United Airlines
Sat, Jan 10 - Tue, Jan 13
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12:45 pm - 7:24 pm
CAE
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IAD
6h 39m1 stop
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9:00 am - 2:17 pm
IAD
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CAE
5h 17m1 stop
$209Delta
Sat, Jan 10 - Tue, Jan 13
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7:00 am - 12:57 pm
CAE
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DCA
5h 57m1 stop
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6:59 am - 11:58 am
DCA
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CAE
4h 59m1 stop
$209Delta
Sat, Jan 10 - Tue, Jan 13
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1:51 pm - 7:36 pm
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DCA
5h 45m1 stop
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9:03 am - 10:54 am
DCA
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CAE
1h 51mnonstop
$227American Airlines
Fri, Jan 2 - Sun, Jan 4
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6:09 am - 7:44 am
CAE
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DCA
1h 35mnonstop
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8:23 am - 10:08 am
DCA
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CAE
1h 45mnonstop
$234American Airlines
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, 8% cheaper than other Columbia-Washington, D.C. routes. The most popular route is between Columbia (CAE) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD).

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 January and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $487 and $369 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 $279, 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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 30% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

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

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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American Airlines

Basic Economy offers carry-on only travel, ideal for short flights and tight budgets.


Main Cabin Extra provides early boarding and complimentary drinks, enhancing short-haul travel comfort.

United Airlines

Economy Plus offers 6 inches more legroom, perfect for added comfort on short flights.


Priority Boarding ensures Zone 2 boarding, reducing overhead bin space worries.

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Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$142
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 54% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% 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.
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 $142 for a one-way ticket and $161 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, and Delta 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 Embraer ERJ-135 / ERJ-140 / ERJ-145 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 $312 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 $301 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • 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 $266 or less one-way and $286 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 9095 reviews
6.6Food
8.1Crew
7.1Entertainment
7.7Boarding
7.3Comfort
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The food is terrible. The same pasta or chicken with bad taste and presentation

6.0 GoodClaudia, Dec 2025
GUA - IAD
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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.

The only downside was my cell phone charger wouldn’t work in the charging port but everyone else’s would work in them all. My cell phone cable works fine in my hotel room in Frankfurt.

Very thoughtful flight attendant offered me water immediately since I had run to make my connection.

Great crew, excellent landing, good food. Over all great experience. Thank you!

One bag is incorrect and not acceptable for an international flight. The food was not just good. I won't fly with them again.

Not pleasant trip cross country when the entertainment and WiFi system not working. No entertainment for entirety of route. Staff was rather nonchalant in that they dismissed the problem due to age of plane. It would have been nice to know this up front so I could have come prepared to read or download movies before boarding Coincidentally or not, there was a similar issue with the entertainment system on my previous flight I took on my fist leg of the trip. There are no seat TVs, so you must rely on the app when it works. United can do better. Also, what use it it to pay for boarding group 2 when half of the passengers are in the same line as you?

Crew was dismissive. Snacks and refills not offered. Poor business class experience. Bed not comfortable compared to Emirates or BA.

Flight was delayed for 5 hours because crew didn’t have enough time to rest - this seems like it could have been avoided with better scheduling. Food was not good.

IAD with the archaic people movers is just a place to be avoided.

I got sick nothing contagious but distressing enough and the care I received on the flight was astounding.

Horrible. Both legs of my flight were delayed more than 6 hours. No compensation, no screens on the plane, and the plane was not clean.

After we'd boarded , they canceled the flight. The crew didn't even know , we just all received text messages. Then after they deplaned us , AA was just like "too bad, go F your self, we sure ain't gonna help you"

Initial flight was cancelled at the time of arrival to the airport, flight alternative requires switching from direct to flight with a layover, and the plane felt like it would split apart, it was so rattle-y.

Weather delay for 2.5 hours followed by half hour crew delay, did not have ginger ale, uncomfortable seats

It was nobody’s fault - but the plane came 4-hrs late and we were updated randomly in 20-30 mins increments which left us hostage to sit and wait expectantly. It was very long and got very late. Our plane didn’t land until nearly 1 am! Also the toilet wasn’t working. The hosts were nice enough but were clearly “about to pass out” as one told me. Lastly, there was no snack or even time for it. Just a bad experience overall.

Would have thought that they would gas up plane before everyone got on board

The boarding crew was incredibly helpful getting me on an earlier flight

Great experience. Flight boarded easily. Departed early. Smooth flight. Great arrival in DC--almost no taxing! Almost direct to gate from runway. Crew was terrific. Same cookies and beverages in main cabin. I did not use the entertainment system on this flight.

Flight delayed on both ends - have a gate ready at DCA, don't make us sit for 30min after being late to take off as well.

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