Which is the best airline for flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbia, United Airlines or American Airlines?

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbia are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $483 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 $469 and an overall rating of 7.1.

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

Flying between Columbia and Washington, D.C. will take minimum 3h 48m and will require at least one stop.

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

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Columbia was $127 for a one-way ticket and $308 for a round-trip.

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

Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

Which airports will I be using when flying from Washington, D.C. to Columbia?

When flying out of Washington, D.C. you will be using one of these airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. You will be landing at Columbia Regional.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington, D.C. to Columbia?

We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

Which airline alliances offer flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbia?

Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Washington, D.C. and Columbia.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbia?

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 Washington, D.C. to Columbia.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Washington, D.C. to Columbia?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Columbia from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Columbia?

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 Columbia with an airline and back to Washington, D.C. with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Columbia?

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 Columbia from Washington, D.C. up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Sun, Aug 30 - Sun, Sep 6

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4h 37m

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6:10 am - 10:39 am

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5h 09m

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4h 46m

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7h 08m

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5h 09m

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6:15 am - 12:08 pm

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DCA

4h 53m

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$308United Airlines

Sun, Aug 30 - Sun, Sep 6

6:10 pm - 10:55 pm

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COU

5h 45m

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3:12 pm - 9:09 pm

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4h 57m

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$308United Airlines

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7:03 am - 12:13 pm

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5h 23m

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$328American Airlines

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6:30 am - 10:39 am

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COU

5h 09m

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6:15 am - 1:04 pm

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DCA

5h 49m

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$328United Airlines

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5h 17m

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12:43 pm - 6:03 pm

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4h 20m

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$330American Airlines

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Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbia?

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Washington, D.C. to Columbia were found on United Airlines ($308) and American Airlines ($328).

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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

What is the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. to Columbia?
In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Columbia was $127 for a one-way ticket and $308 for a round-trip.
Do I need a passport to fly between Washington, D.C. and Columbia?
Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.
Which airports will I be using when flying from Washington, D.C. to Columbia?
When flying out of Washington, D.C. you will be using one of these airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. You will be landing at Columbia Regional.
Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington, D.C. to Columbia?
We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.
Which airline alliances offer flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbia?
Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Washington, D.C. and Columbia.
Which is the best airline for flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbia, United Airlines or American Airlines?
The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbia are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $483 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 $469 and an overall rating of 7.1.
How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbia?
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 Washington, D.C. to Columbia.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Washington, D.C. to Columbia?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Columbia from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Columbia?
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 Columbia with an airline and back to Washington, D.C. with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Columbia?
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 Columbia from Washington, D.C. up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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