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Cheapest round-trip
$328
Typical prices: $353-$536
American Airlines
Wed 10/10Sat 10/13
DCA - COU • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$169
Typical prices: $268-$316
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/15
IAD - COU • 1 stop
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IAD - COU
Cheapest • 8% average savings
DCA - COU
Most popular
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September
Cheapest • 47% price drop
February
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Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbia (WAS-COU)

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

Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15
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6:27 pm - 10:15 pmBWI  Baltimore/Washington-COU Columbia Regional
4h 48m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:26 pm - 11:55 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-BWI Baltimore/Washington
4h 29m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$328American Airlines
Fri, Nov 13 - Wed, Nov 18
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6:00 am - 9:48 amDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-COU Columbia Regional
4h 48m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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8:12 am - 3:59 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
6h 47m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$328American Airlines
Wed, Oct 21 - Sat, Oct 24
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10:30 am - 3:08 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-COU Columbia Regional
5h 38m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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11:19 am - 5:03 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
4h 44m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$328United Airlines
Sat, Oct 10 - Tue, Oct 13
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5:20 pm - 10:55 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-COU Columbia Regional
6h 35m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:15 am - 11:55 amCOU  Columbia Regional-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
4h 40m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$328United Airlines
Wed, Oct 21 - Sat, Oct 24
United Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 10:39 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-COU Columbia Regional
5h 29m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
11:19 am - 7:25 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
7h 06m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$328United Airlines
Sat, Oct 10 - Tue, Oct 13
American Airlines Logo
1:06 pm - 5:54 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-COU Columbia Regional
5h 48m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:46 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
5h 46m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$328American Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21
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6:00 am - 10:01 amDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-COU Columbia Regional
5h 01m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
10:40 am - 4:27 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
4h 47m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$328American Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15
American Airlines Logo
5:26 pm - 10:42 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-COU Columbia Regional
6h 16m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
6:13 am - 1:59 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
6h 46m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$328American Airlines
Thu, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 12
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6:25 pm - 2:21 pmBWI  Baltimore/Washington-COU Columbia Regional
20h 56m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Orlando
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12:29 pm - 8:20 amCOU  Columbia Regional-BWI Baltimore/Washington
18h 51m1 stop Orlando Sanford Intl
$336Multiple Airlines
Fri, Sep 25 - Tue, Sep 29
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 9:56 amBWI  Baltimore/Washington-COU Columbia Regional
4h 56m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
5:44 am - 1:05 pmCOU  Columbia Regional-BWI Baltimore/Washington
6h 21m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$338American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Washington, D.C. to Columbia flights

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

Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbia start at $328. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $353 to $536. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $328 on American 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 $469, 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?

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to Columbia, it is 25% cheaper than the average day. Wednesday is the most expensive day with flight prices 23% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

  • September is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Columbia at $238 round-trip.
  • October ($841) and November ($536) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 253% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Washington, D.C. to Columbia flights

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

$169
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 87% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
Flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbia

When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbia

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Washington, D.C. to Columbia based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Washington, D.C. to Columbia flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • 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?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbia:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

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

    Most connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbia pass through Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

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

    On the Washington, D.C. to Columbia route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 40%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $339 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $557: a $218 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • 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 $328 to $1,474. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x 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 lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $247, which is 16% below the typical average for this route.

  • 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 $353 to $536, with an average of $450 over the past 12 months. Anything below $353 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Washington, D.C. to Columbia flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Wednesday. On this route, Saturday flights average $339 - about $218 less than Wednesday (39% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Washington, D.C. to Columbia trip for September. Fares historically average $238 round-trip in that month - typically $603 less than the most expensive month, which is October (based on the last 12 months).

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