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$78 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 3/5. 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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Cheapest round-trip
$183
Typical prices: $305-$419
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/20Mon 2/23
CAE - BWI • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$189
Typical prices: $227-$334
American Airlines
Thu 2/26Thu 3/5
CAE - DCA • 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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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, Feb 20 - Mon, Feb 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:05 pm - 9:06 am
CAE
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BWI
14h 01m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:06 am - 6:15 pm
BWI
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CAE
8h 09m
1 stop
$183Multiple Airlines
Fri, Apr 10 - Wed, Apr 15
United Airlines Logo
7:38 pm - 9:18 pm
CAE
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IAD
1h 40mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 10:14 am
IAD
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CAE
1h 44mnonstop
$189United Airlines
Thu, Feb 26 - Sun, Mar 1
American Airlines Logo
11:25 am - 12:59 pm
CAE
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DCA
1h 34mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
10:15 pm - 11:52 pm
DCA
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CAE
1h 37mnonstop
$189American Airlines
Fri, Feb 20 - Mon, Feb 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:05 pm - 12:31 am
CAE
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BWI
29h 26m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:06 am - 6:15 pm
BWI
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CAE
8h 09m
1 stop
$194Multiple Airlines
Fri, Feb 20 - Sun, Feb 22
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:05 pm - 9:06 am
CAE
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BWI
14h 01m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:04 pm - 6:15 pm
BWI
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CAE
21h 11m
1 stop
$196Multiple Airlines
Fri, Mar 6 - Sun, Mar 15
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7:17 pm - 8:26 am
CAE
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BWI
13h 09m
1 stop
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9:43 pm - 5:00 pm
BWI
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CAE
19h 17m
1 stop
$201Multiple Airlines
Thu, Feb 19 - Sun, Feb 22
American Airlines Logo
6:48 am - 8:26 am
CAE
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DCA
1h 38mnonstop
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7:50 am - 9:31 am
DCA
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CAE
1h 41mnonstop
$204American Airlines
Sat, Apr 18 - Sun, Apr 19
United Airlines Logo
10:50 am - 12:28 pm
CAE
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IAD
1h 38mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 10:14 am
IAD
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CAE
1h 44mnonstop
$204United Airlines
Wed, May 13 - Sun, May 17
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11:53 am - 4:32 pm
CAE
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IAD
4h 39m
1 stop
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6:08 am - 11:08 am
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CAE
5h 00m
1 stop
$209Delta
Thu, Feb 19 - Mon, Feb 23
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7:00 am - 12:54 pm
CAE
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DCA
5h 54m
1 stop
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1:45 pm - 8:17 pm
DCA
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CAE
6h 32m
1 stop
$209Delta
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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Columbia to Washington, D.C.?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Columbia to Washington, D.C. departing in February.

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, 9% 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 January and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $432 and $323 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 $276, 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 29% 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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Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$78
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 20% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
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 $78 for a one-way ticket and $183 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, JetBlue, and Alaska 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 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 $291 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 $287 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 $298 or less one-way and $308 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 9219 reviews
7.7Boarding
7.3Comfort
7.1Entertainment
8.1Crew
6.6Food
Airline reviews

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

6.0 GoodMichael, Jan 2026
GVA - IAD
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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

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 flight was on time. I generally don’t drink or eat on short flights and the seats were good and the flight attendants were friendly. That’s all I expect

Concern Regarding Significant Gate Delay and Jet Bridge Issue Dear Customer Relations Team, I am writing to express my disappointment with the experience I had on my recent flight AA 2414 on Sunday January 18, 2026. What should have been a routine departure turned into a frustrating and avoidable delay due to an issue with the jet bridge at the gate. As a result, the flight was delayed by approximately 90 minutes while multiple gate changes were attempted. The lack of clear communication during this period made the situation even more challenging. Passengers were left uncertain about the cause of the delay, the expected timeline, and the next steps. This not only disrupted travel plans but also created unnecessary stress for everyone on board. I understand that operational issues can arise, but a malfunctioning jet bridge and the resulting extended delay suggest an area where procedures or equipment maintenance may need attention. I hope you will review this incident to prevent similar disruptions in the future. I would appreciate acknowledgment of this concern and consideration of appropriate compensation for the inconvenience and lost time caused by this delay. Thank you for taking the time to review my experience. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Dion Dillard

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.

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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