Columbia

$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 3/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — CAE
Mar 5 — Mar 121
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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 February 3, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Sun 3/13:08 pm
RDU
-
CAE
1 stop27h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/83:46 pm
CAE
-
RDU
1 stop17h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$183
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 5/298:34 pm
DCA
-
CAE
Nonstop1h 43m
American Airlines
Sat 5/306:00 am
CAE
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/3$189
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/410:05 pm
IAD
-
CAE
Nonstop1h 39m
United Airlines
Wed 3/117:39 pm
CAE
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2$189
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 2/215:59 pm
DCA
-
CAE
Nonstop1h 50m
American Airlines
Mon 2/237:26 pm
CAE
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/31$204
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 2/1910:05 pm
IAD
-
CAE
Nonstop1h 39m
United Airlines
Wed 2/257:36 pm
CAE
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3$204
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Thu 3/58:55 am
DCA
-
CAE
1 stop6h 45m
Delta
Mon 3/97:13 pm
CAE
-
DCA
1 stop4h 26m
Delta
Deal found 2/2$209
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Thu 3/57:15 am
IAD
-
CAE
1 stop4h 43m
Delta
Sun 3/85:34 am
CAE
-
IAD
1 stop3h 36m
Delta
Deal found 2/2$209
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 2/1910:15 pm
DCA
-
CAE
Nonstop1h 37m
American Airlines
Sat 2/217:00 am
CAE
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/1$219
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/1910:05 pm
IAD
-
CAE
Nonstop1h 39m
United Airlines
Sat 2/212:39 pm
CAE
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2$219
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Thu 2/1910:08 am
IAD
-
CAE
1 stop6h 13m
Delta
Wed 2/2510:15 am
CAE
-
IAD
1 stop4h 30m
Delta
Deal found 2/1$224
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/1810:05 pm
IAD
-
CAE
Nonstop1h 39m
United Airlines
Tue 3/247:39 pm
CAE
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2$227
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 2/2710:15 pm
DCA
-
CAE
Nonstop1h 37m
American Airlines
Sun 3/16:00 am
CAE
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/2$233

Find flight deals from Virginia to Columbia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Virginia to Columbia flight deals. Data was last updated February 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$183
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$119
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$196
Provider with most accurate pricing for Norfolk-Columbia Metropolitan flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Norfolk-Columbia Metropolitan flights.
From Virginia to Columbia Metropolitan
One-way flight from Virginia to Columbia Metropolitan
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($55 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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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 February 3, 2026.
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

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RaleighColumbia

RDU - CAE

RDUCAE

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 3/1

3:08 pm-6:14 pm

1 stop27h 06m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 3/8

3:46 pm-9:43 am

1 stop17h 57m

$183

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 3/21

5:16 pm-7:01 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 3/24

7:39 pm-9:18 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$189

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/4

10:05 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 3/11

7:39 pm-9:18 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$189

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/4

10:05 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 3/10

7:39 pm-9:18 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$189

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 3/21

5:16 pm-7:01 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 3/25

7:39 pm-9:18 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$189

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/4

10:05 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 3/9

7:39 pm-9:18 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$189

Washington, D.C.Columbia

DCA - CAE

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 2/21

5:59 pm-7:49 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 2/23

7:26 pm-9:14 pm

Nonstop1h 48m

$204

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/14

8:15 am-9:59 am

Nonstop1h 44m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 5/18

7:38 pm-9:18 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$204

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/21

10:05 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 2/23

7:36 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

$204

Washington, D.C.Columbia

DCA - CAE

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/4

8:55 am-3:40 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 3/10

5:34 am-9:10 am

1 stop3h 36m

$209

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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 November is currently the most expensive (average of $114). 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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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 United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Virginia to Columbia in about 1h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h. 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?

  • 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 November is currently the most expensive (average of $114). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$166Average$263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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