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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.

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

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).

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $336 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.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 67% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 33% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

On the Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Columbia route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 45%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $285 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $513: a $228 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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%.

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 9:24 am
• Latest: departs at 10:16 pm and lands at 12:00 am.

The flight takes about 1h 44m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 19% above the route average of $337. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Columbia takes 1h 44m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $278 to $1,162. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Columbia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $229, which is 34% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 45m, compared with 3h 55m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

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

Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Columbia range from $277 to $427, with an average of $337 over the past 12 months. Anything below $277 counts as a good deal.

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.