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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 1/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — CAE
Jan 4 — Jan 111
Sun 1/4
Sun 1/11
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 December 5, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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.
Mon 12/298:23 amDCA - CAE
Nonstop1h 45mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/26:09 amCAE - DCA
Nonstop1h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/4$189
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Wed 12/318:20 amIAD - CAE
Nonstop1h 45mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/27:37 pmCAE - IAD
Nonstop1h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/3$198
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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.
Wed 12/179:00 amIAD - CAE
2 stops22h 48mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/183:57 pmCAE - IAD
1 stop23h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4$217
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Thu 12/1812:39 pmDCA - CAE
Nonstop1h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/2110:39 amCAE - DCA
Nonstop1h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/3$219
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/188:20 amIAD - CAE
Nonstop1h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/2210:40 amCAE - IAD
Nonstop1h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/3$219
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Wed 12/3110:15 amDCA - CAE
1 stop3h 55mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/26:09 amCAE - DCA
Nonstop1h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/3$244
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/1210:05 pmDCA - CAE
Nonstop1h 41mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/176:49 amCAE - DCA
Nonstop1h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/3$249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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.
Mon 12/298:20 amIAD - CAE
Nonstop1h 45mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/27:37 pmCAE - IAD
Nonstop1h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/4$252
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Mon 12/228:20 amIAD - CAE
Nonstop1h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/307:37 pmCAE - IAD
Nonstop1h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Wed 12/178:19 amDCA - CAE
Nonstop1h 42mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/110:39 amCAE - DCA
Nonstop1h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/3$264
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Wed 12/1712:35 pmIAD - CAE
Nonstop1h 40mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/3110:40 amCAE - IAD
Nonstop1h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/3$264
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Wed 12/319:12 amIAD - CAE
1 stop6h 27mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/78:17 amCAE - IAD
1 stop4h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$265

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 December 5, 2025.

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$189
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$119
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$253
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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 December 5, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Virginia to Columbia that are best for you.

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Return

Price

Washington, D.C.Columbia

DCA - CAE

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 1/8

3:59 pm-5:39 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 1/10

5:49 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 46m

$189

Washington, D.C.Columbia

DCA - CAE

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:26 pm-2:04 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 1/2

6:09 am-7:44 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$189

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

8:20 am-10:05 am

Nonstop1h 45m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 1/7

2:49 pm-4:27 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$198

Washington, D.C.Columbia

DCA - CAE

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/14

7:59 am-2:17 pm

1 stop6h 18m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 1/17

4:30 pm-8:32 pm

1 stop4h 02m

$209

Washington, D.C.Columbia

DCA - CAE

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 2/6

5:10 pm-9:31 pm

1 stop4h 21m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 2/8

3:11 pm-8:32 pm

1 stop5h 21m

$209

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/14

9:00 am-2:17 pm

1 stop5h 17m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 1/17

5:35 am-11:36 am

1 stop6h 01m

$209

Washington, D.C.Columbia

DCA - CAE

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 5/29

10:00 pm-11:31 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 5/30

6:33 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop5h 24m

$227

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/11

10:05 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 2/16

7:36 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

$228

RichmondColumbia

RIC - CAE

RICCAE

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 1/8

9:35 am-2:14 pm

1 stop4h 39m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 1/10

2:49 pm-6:14 pm

1 stop3h 25m

$229

Washington, D.C.Columbia

DCA - CAE

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 3/12

12:09 pm-3:43 pm

1 stop3h 34m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 3/14

5:10 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop4h 31m

$229

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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 $51). Flying from Virginia to Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $113). 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 December 5, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Virginia to Columbia in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 28% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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 American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Virginia to Columbia in about 1h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 38m. There are 408 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to Columbia (average of $51). Flying from Virginia to Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $113). 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 airline flying from Virginia to Columbia

Discover the top airline 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 December 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$233Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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