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$100+ 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 5/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — CAE
Apr 16 — Apr 231
Thu 4/16
Thu 4/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Virginia to Columbia

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 March 17, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Wed 4/19:06 am
DCA
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CAE
Nonstop1h 49m
American Airlines
Sun 4/56:00 am
CAE
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/12$244
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 4/237:59 pm
DCA
-
CAE
Nonstop1h 46m
American Airlines
Fri 5/86:00 am
CAE
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/16$247
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 4/237:59 pm
DCA
-
CAE
Nonstop1h 46m
American Airlines
Sat 4/2510:36 am
CAE
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/16$249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 4/1610:20 pm
IAD
-
CAE
Nonstop1h 39m
United Airlines
Sun 4/1910:50 am
CAE
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/16$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 4/35:00 am
DCA
-
CAE
1 stop3h 39m
American Airlines
Sun 4/56:00 am
CAE
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/13$251
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Wed 4/295:24 pm
DCA
-
CAE
Nonstop1h 41m
American Airlines
Wed 5/68:12 pm
CAE
-
DCA
1 stop3h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/14$252
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 5/299:24 pm
DCA
-
CAE
Nonstop1h 42m
American Airlines
Sat 5/306:03 pm
CAE
-
DCA
1 stop3h 51m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/13$254
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Sat 3/285:59 pm
DCA
-
CAE
Nonstop1h 50m
American Airlines
Sun 3/296:00 am
CAE
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/13$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Wed 4/18:30 am
IAD
-
CAE
Nonstop1h 44m
United Airlines
Sun 4/510:50 am
CAE
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/12$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 6/68:15 am
IAD
-
CAE
Nonstop1h 41m
United Airlines
Tue 6/92:51 pm
CAE
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/17$260
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 4/48:29 am
DCA
-
CAE
Nonstop1h 41m
American Airlines
Fri 4/107:35 pm
CAE
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/16$264
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Fri 4/108:40 am
RIC
-
CAE
1 stop9h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/136:42 pm
CAE
-
RIC
1 stop16h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/16$266

Find flight deals from Virginia to Columbia

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Round-trip from

$244
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One-way from

$100
(Kiwi.com)

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February

Average price

$268
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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 March 17, 2026.
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Cheapest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/29

7:38 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop4h 04m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 5/30

5:40 am-9:48 am

1 stop4h 08m

$249
Quickest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 6/6

8:15 am-9:56 am

Nonstop1h 41m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 6/9

2:51 pm-4:27 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$264

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/2

5:15 pm-7:01 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 4/4

10:50 am-12:28 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$274

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/16

10:20 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 4/20

7:38 pm-9:18 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$289

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 4/25

8:30 am-10:14 am

Nonstop1h 44m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 4/29

10:50 am-12:28 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$289

Washington, D.C.Columbia

DCA - CAE

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/20

6:00 am-11:11 am

1 stop5h 11m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 5/24

6:34 am-12:48 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$299

Washington, D.C.Columbia

DCA - CAE

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 5/28

10:19 am-3:07 pm

1 stop4h 48m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 6/2

4:35 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop4h 24m

$299

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/23

10:20 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 4/26

10:50 am-12:28 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$313

Washington, D.C.Columbia

DCA - CAE

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 5/29

6:00 am-11:11 am

1 stop5h 11m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 5/31

7:17 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop4h 27m

$314

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 4/10

8:30 am-10:14 am

Nonstop1h 44m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 4/18

3:25 pm-9:04 pm

1 stop5h 39m

$317

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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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to Columbia (average of $51). Flying from Virginia to Columbia in February is currently the most expensive (average of $166). 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Virginia to Columbia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Virginia to Columbia in about 1h 41m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 23m. 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 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to Columbia (average of $51). Flying from Virginia to Columbia in February is currently the most expensive (average of $166). 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 March 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$166Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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