Which airports can I use when flying from Washington, D.C. to Columbia?

Flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbia may depart from several airports in Washington, D.C. area, including Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD). Flights usually arrive at Columbia Regional (COU).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbia?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbia.

Which airports do connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbia pass through?

Connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbia most commonly pass through: • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 98% of one-stop connections • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 2% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbia?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 43% on flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbia. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $339 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $592, a difference of $253. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

How long is a flight from Washington, D.C. to Columbia?

There are currently no nonstop flights available from Washington, D.C. to Columbia. Flights with 1 layover take between 5h 21m and 5h 50m in total, depending on the connection.

Do I need a passport to fly from Washington, D.C. to Columbia?

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.

Have flight prices from Washington, D.C. to Columbia changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $270 to $1,912. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Washington, D.C. to Columbia looking right now?

One-way fares from Washington, D.C. to Columbia are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $354, which is 20% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Washington, D.C. to Columbia?

Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 21m, compared with 5h 50m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

What is the time difference between Washington, D.C. and Columbia?

Columbia is 1 hour behind Washington, D.C. (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

How much should I expect to pay for a Washington, D.C. to Columbia flight?

Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbia range from $346 to $557, with an average of $450 over the past 12 months. Anything below $346 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbia typically range from $346 to $557. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $270, on United Airlines.

What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Columbia flight route?

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) to Columbia (COU) is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Columbia route, averaging $403 round-trip. Other Washington, D.C. to Columbia routes average $473, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to Columbia?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to Columbia. It’s 25% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 31% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Columbia?

•May is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Columbia at $309 round-trip. •August ($863) and October ($841) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 179% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Washington, D.C. to Columbia?

United Airlines ($270) and American Airlines ($281) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Columbia according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Washington, D.C. to Columbia?

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) is the most popular layover for the Washington, D.C. to Columbia route. 98% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ORD.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Washington, D.C. to Columbia?

Flights via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $489. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Washington, D.C. to Columbia which airport offers the shortest layover?

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) had the shortest average connection time for Washington, D.C. to Columbia layovers at 3h 22m over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Columbia

Wed, Feb 17 - Wed, Feb 24

3:33 pm - 9:30 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-COU Columbia Regional

6h 57m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:00 am - 1:33 pmCOU Columbia Regional-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

4h 33m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$270United Airlines

Wed, Feb 17 - Wed, Feb 24

12:46 pm - 9:22 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-COU Columbia Regional

9h 36m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:43 am - 5:04 pmCOU Columbia Regional-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

9h 21m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Charlotte Douglas

$281American Airlines

Wed, Feb 17 - Wed, Feb 24

5:37 pm - 9:50 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-COU Columbia Regional

5h 13m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

6:43 am - 5:04 pmCOU Columbia Regional-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

9h 21m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Charlotte Douglas

$350American Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Tue, Nov 17

6:00 am - 9:48 amDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-COU Columbia Regional

4h 48m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:24 am - 6:04 pmCOU Columbia Regional-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

6h 40m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$358American Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 14

12:53 pm - 5:52 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-COU Columbia Regional

5h 59m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:27 am - 3:59 pmCOU Columbia Regional-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

7h 32m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$358American Airlines

Wed, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 9

8:40 am - 2:37 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-COU Columbia Regional

6h 57m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:45 am - 2:05 pmCOU Columbia Regional-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

5h 20m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$370United Airlines

Tue, Nov 24 - Fri, Nov 27

6:00 am - 10:04 amDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-COU Columbia Regional

5h 04m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:36 am - 6:04 pmCOU Columbia Regional-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

6h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$373American Airlines

Thu, Nov 26 - Fri, Nov 27

8:25 am - 2:35 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-COU Columbia Regional

7h 10m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

10:36 am - 3:59 pmCOU Columbia Regional-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

4h 23m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$373American Airlines

Sun, Nov 22 - Fri, Nov 27

2:50 pm - 9:29 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-COU Columbia Regional

7h 39m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:36 am - 6:04 pmCOU Columbia Regional-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

6h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$373American Airlines

Mon, Nov 23 - Fri, Nov 27

4:55 pm - 9:29 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-COU Columbia Regional

5h 34m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:36 am - 3:59 pmCOU Columbia Regional-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

4h 23m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$373American Airlines

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Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

6:00 am - 9:48 amDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-COU Columbia Regional

4h 48m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:15 am - 11:49 amCOU Columbia Regional-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

4h 34m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$362American Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

6:00 am - 9:48 amDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-COU Columbia Regional

4h 48m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:15 am - 11:49 amCOU Columbia Regional-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

4h 34m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$366American Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 10

6:00 am - 9:48 amDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-COU Columbia Regional

4h 48m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:12 am - 3:59 pmCOU Columbia Regional-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

6h 47m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$462American Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 10

6:00 am - 9:48 amDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-COU Columbia Regional

4h 48m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:15 am - 5:14 pmCOU Columbia Regional-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

9h 59m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl New York LaGuardia

$468American Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

6:00 am - 9:48 amDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-COU Columbia Regional

4h 48m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:24 am - 9:23 pmCOU Columbia Regional-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

9h 59m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl New York LaGuardia

$538American Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8

6:00 am - 9:48 amDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-COU Columbia Regional

4h 48m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:15 am - 11:49 amCOU Columbia Regional-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

4h 34m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$586American Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Thu, Nov 19

8:23 am - 2:18 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-COU Columbia Regional

6h 55m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:00 am - 1:35 pmCOU Columbia Regional-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

4h 35m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$587United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 11

5:44 pm - 10:42 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-COU Columbia Regional

5h 58m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

6:15 am - 6:47 pmCOU Columbia Regional-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

11h 32m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Charlotte Douglas

$646American Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Thu, Nov 19

5:29 pm - 10:58 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-COU Columbia Regional

6h 29m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:00 am - 7:35 amCOU Columbia Regional-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

22h 35m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

$651United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 10

5:44 pm - 10:42 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-COU Columbia Regional

5h 58m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

8:12 am - 3:21 pmCOU Columbia Regional-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6h 09m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$674American Airlines

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How much is a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Columbia? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Columbia departing in february.
What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Columbia flight route? KAYAK tracks online flight deals over the last 12 months and analyzes pricing trends to identify the best available fares.: Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) to Columbia (COU) is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Columbia route, averaging $403 round-trip. Other Washington, D.C. to Columbia routes average $473, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to Columbia?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to Columbia. It’s 25% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 31% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Columbia? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •May is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Columbia at $309 round-trip.
•August ($863) and October ($841) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 179% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbia?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbia.
How long is a flight from Washington, D.C. to Columbia?
There are currently no nonstop flights available from Washington, D.C. to Columbia. Flights with 1 layover take between 5h 21m and 5h 50m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from Washington, D.C. to Columbia?
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.
How much should I expect to pay for a Washington, D.C. to Columbia flight?
Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbia range from $346 to $557, with an average of $450 over the past 12 months. Anything below $346 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Washington, D.C. to Columbia changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $270 to $1,912. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Washington, D.C. to Columbia looking right now?
One-way fares from Washington, D.C. to Columbia are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $354, which is 20% above the typical average for this route.
Which airports can I use when flying from Washington, D.C. to Columbia?
Flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbia may depart from several airports in Washington, D.C. area, including Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD). Flights usually arrive at Columbia Regional (COU).
Which airports do connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbia pass through?
Connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbia most commonly pass through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 98% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 2% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbia?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 43% on flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbia. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $339 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $592, a difference of $253.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Washington, D.C. to Columbia?
Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 21m, compared with 5h 50m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).
What is the time difference between Washington, D.C. and Columbia?
Columbia is 1 hour behind Washington, D.C. (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Saturday flights average $339, about $253 less than Friday fares (43% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Washington, D.C. to Columbia trip for May. Fares historically average $309 round-trip in that month - typically $554 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).

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