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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Columbia:

• Earliest: departs at 7:40 am and lands at 9:26 am
• Latest: departs at 10:16 pm and lands at 12:02 am.

The flight takes about 1h 46m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Columbia:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Columbia takes 1h 46m, covering 408 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.

Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Columbia range from $279 to $450, with an average of $348 over the past 12 months. Anything below $279 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 29% above the $348 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $346 round-trip, compared to $422 via a layover through Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

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

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $299 to $1,355. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Columbia route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Columbia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $192, which is 45% below the typical average for this route.

Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $27 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Avis

Flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Columbia usually depart from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and arrive at Columbia Metropolitan (CAE).

Connecting flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Columbia most commonly pass through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 50% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 44% on flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Columbia. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $332 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $587, a difference of $255.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only American Airlines operates flights between Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport and Columbia.

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 55m, compared with 4h via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Among airlines operating Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Columbia flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

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

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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