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$119+ Cheap flights from Virginia to Columbia (CAE)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — CAE
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Virginia to Columbia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Virginia to Columbia flight deals. Data was last updated September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$184
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$119
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

December
From Virginia to Columbia Metropolitan
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One-way flight from Virginia to Columbia Metropolitan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($43 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Virginia to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Virginia to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/27:00 amRIC - CAE
1 stop11h 16mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/52:59 pmCAE - RIC
1 stop28h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$184
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/108:20 amDCA - CAE
Nonstop1h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/126:00 amCAE - DCA
Nonstop1h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$219
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/278:20 amDCA - CAE
Nonstop1h 46mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/2910:42 amCAE - DCA
Nonstop1h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$224
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/146:10 amDCA - CAE
1 stop4h 14mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/216:00 amCAE - DCA
Nonstop1h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$227
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/138:19 amDCA - CAE
Nonstop1h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/168:00 pmCAE - DCA
1 stop3h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$229
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/45:30 amRIC - CAE
1 stop4h 23mDelta
Tue 10/75:45 amCAE - RIC
1 stop3h 13mDelta
Deal found 9/13$229
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/612:35 pmIAD - CAE
Nonstop1h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/107:35 pmCAE - IAD
Nonstop1h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$233
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/35:00 amDCA - CAE
1 stop4h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/56:00 amCAE - DCA
Nonstop1h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$234
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/146:00 amIAD - CAE
1 stop4h 16mDelta
Tue 10/215:45 amCAE - IAD
1 stop5h 46mDelta
Deal found 9/14$234
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/2712:40 pmIAD - CAE
Nonstop1h 38mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/2910:24 amCAE - IAD
Nonstop1h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$237
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/2410:05 pmDCA - CAE
Nonstop1h 41mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/277:29 pmCAE - DCA
Nonstop1h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$243
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/308:20 amDCA - CAE
Nonstop1h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/27:00 amCAE - DCA
Nonstop1h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$249

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Virginia to Columbia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Virginia to Columbia that are best for you.

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Virginia

Fly to

Columbia

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Return

Price

RichmondColumbia

RIC - CAE

RICCAE

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 10/2

7:00 am-6:16 pm

1 stop11h 16m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 10/5

2:59 pm-7:31 pm

1 stop28h 32m

$184

Washington, D.C.Columbia

DCA - CAE

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 10/10

10:05 pm-11:46 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 10/14

2:45 pm-4:23 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$219

Washington, D.C.Columbia

DCA - CAE

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 10/3

10:00 pm-11:38 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 10/6

7:30 pm-9:13 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

$219

RichmondColumbia

RIC - CAE

RICCAE

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 10/16

5:22 am-9:21 am

1 stop3h 59m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 10/20

7:55 pm-12:33 am

1 stop4h 38m

$229

RichmondColumbia

RIC - CAE

RICCAE

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 10/4

5:30 am-9:53 am

1 stop4h 23m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 10/7

5:45 am-8:58 am

1 stop3h 13m

$229

Washington, D.C.Columbia

DCA - CAE

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 10/4

5:00 am-9:50 am

1 stop4h 50m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 10/6

7:47 am-9:15 am

Nonstop1h 28m

$229

Washington, D.C.Columbia

DCA - CAE

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 11/13

8:19 am-9:59 am

Nonstop1h 40m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 11/16

5:06 am-9:14 am

1 stop4h 08m

$229

Washington, D.C.Columbia

DCA - CAE

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 12/4

5:00 am-8:35 am

1 stop3h 35m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 12/8

7:16 pm-8:57 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

$229

Washington, D.C.Columbia

DCA - CAE

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 10/9

12:19 pm-5:34 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 10/12

6:00 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$229

Washington, D.C.Columbia

DCA - CAE

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 10/14

7:59 am-2:18 pm

1 stop6h 19m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 10/21

5:45 am-9:10 am

1 stop3h 25m

$234

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Best time to book a flight from Virginia to Columbia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Virginia to Columbia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Virginia to Columbia?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Virginia to Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $389). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from VA to CAE?

Find hourly flight availability from Virginia to Columbia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

When flying from Virginia to Columbia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Columbia from Virginia?

    If you book a flight to Columbia from Virginia, you will be flying to Metropolitan, which is the city’s only airport. Columbia Metropolitan (CAE) is located 6.5 mi from the center of Columbia.

  • How long is the flight from Virginia to Columbia?

    Airlines like American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Virginia to Columbia in about 1h 34m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 25m. There are 401 mi between Virginia and Columbia. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Virginia to Columbia one-way?

    $119 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $124 and $129, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Virginia to Columbia?

    When deciding which route to take from Virginia to Columbia consider Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Columbia Metropolitan, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Columbia Metropolitan or Richmond Byrd Intl - Columbia Metropolitan as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Virginia to Columbia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Virginia to Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Virginia to Columbia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Virginia to Columbia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Virginia to Columbia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Virginia to Columbia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Virginia to Columbia?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Virginia to Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $389). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Virginia to Columbia

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Virginia to Columbia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$208Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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