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$90+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 6/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — CAE
May 17 — May 241
Sat 5/17
Sat 5/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Columbia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Columbia (CAE). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$187
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$90
(Mytrip)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$367

Good round-trip deal

$217 or less

Good one-way deal

$213 or less
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 12, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/108:26 amBWI - CAE
1 stop6h 02mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/171:18 pmCAE - BWI
1 stop26h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/11$187
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/256:41 amBWI - CAE
1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/293:31 pmCAE - BWI
1 stop27h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$209
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Fri 7/118:24 amDCA - CAE
Nonstop1h 47mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/147:45 pmCAE - DCA
Nonstop1h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/12$219
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/266:00 amIAD - CAE
1 stop3h 23mDelta
Sun 6/15:44 amCAE - IAD
1 stop3h 30mDelta
Deal found 5/12$219
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 5/2711:00 amDCA - CAE
1 stop5h 18mDelta
Sat 5/315:55 pmCAE - DCA
1 stop5h 48mDelta
Deal found 5/11$239
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Fri 7/118:15 amIAD - CAE
Nonstop1h 39mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/142:57 pmCAE - IAD
Nonstop1h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 5/175:02 amIAD - CAE
1 stop3h 32mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/258:45 pmCAE - IAD
1 stop3h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/11$287
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/285:40 amBWI - CAE
1 stop5h 04mDelta
Wed 5/283:43 pmCAE - BWI
1 stop5h 00mDelta
Deal found 5/12$337
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 6/245:00 amBWI - CAE
1 stop3h 25mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/268:43 pmCAE - BWI
1 stop3h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/11$360
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Fri 10/243:30 pmDCA - CAE
1 stop25h 21mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/266:04 amCAE - DCA
1 stop6h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/11$503
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Mon 5/266:40 amBWI - CAE
1 stop14h 50mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/295:35 pmCAE - BWI
1 stop16h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12$840

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 May 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbia that are best for you.

Fly from

Washington, D.C.

Fly to

Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreColumbia

BWI - CAE

BWICAE

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 6/10

8:26 am-2:28 pm

1 stop6h 02m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 6/17

1:18 pm-4:08 pm

1 stop26h 50m

$187

BaltimoreColumbia

BWI - CAE

BWICAE

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 5/25

6:41 am-2:41 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 5/29

3:31 pm-6:52 pm

1 stop27h 21m

$209

Washington, D.C.Columbia

DCA - CAE

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 7/11

8:24 am-10:11 am

Nonstop1h 47m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 7/14

7:45 pm-9:19 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

$219

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/26

6:00 am-9:23 am

1 stop3h 23m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 6/1

5:44 am-9:14 am

1 stop3h 30m

$219

Washington, D.C.Columbia

DCA - CAE

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/27

11:00 am-4:18 pm

1 stop5h 18m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 5/31

5:55 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop5h 48m

$239

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 7/11

8:15 am-9:54 am

Nonstop1h 39m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 7/14

2:57 pm-4:30 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

$249

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/17

5:02 am-8:34 am

1 stop3h 32m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 5/25

8:45 pm-12:02 am

1 stop3h 17m

$287

BaltimoreColumbia

BWI - CAE

BWICAE

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 5/28

5:40 am-10:44 am

1 stop5h 04m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 5/28

3:43 pm-8:43 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$337

BaltimoreColumbia

BWI - CAE

BWICAE

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 6/24

5:00 am-10:45 am

1 stop5h 45m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 6/26

11:11 am-4:47 pm

1 stop5h 36m

$360

Washington, D.C.Columbia

DCA - CAE

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 10/24

3:30 pm-4:51 pm

1 stop25h 21m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 10/26

6:04 am-12:42 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$503

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Columbia in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Columbia flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Columbia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Columbia flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Washington, D.C.-Columbia flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Columbia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Columbia from Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Columbia

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Columbia?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Columbia. Price data was last updated on May 9, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Columbia, you should look to book at least 84 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Columbia?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $404). 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 WAS to CAE?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 May 12, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Washington, D.C. to Columbia in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 6% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Columbia. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Columbia flight should consider departing on Sunday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Columbia

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Columbia. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated May 12, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to CAE are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Rainfall in Columbia by month

Plan your trip to Columbia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbia ranges from 2.6 - 5.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.5 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Columbia when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Columbia by month

Plan your trip to Columbia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 44.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Columbia. Reviews last updated May 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines from Washington, D.C. to Columbia. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,724 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
7,984 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?

    Columbia Metropolitan (CAE) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Columbia. You should not have trouble finding flights to Metropolitan from Washington, D.C.; the airport handles an average of 10 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights to the Columbia airport from Washington, D.C.. It is only a 6.5 mi journey from Metropolitan (CAE) to Columbia’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Columbia round-trip?

    Currently priced at $187, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Washington, D.C. to Columbia and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $219 and $234, respectively. Spirit Airlines is 42% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Columbia one-way?

    $90 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $123 and $214, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Columbia?

    Most travelers choose Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Columbia Metropolitan, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Columbia Metropolitan or Baltimore/Washington - Columbia Metropolitan when deciding on the best route from Washington, D.C. to Columbia.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to Columbia?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Washington, D.C. to Columbia consider choosing Copa Airlines (85%), CommutAir (84%) or United Airlines (84%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbia?

    The cheapest flight price from Washington, D.C. to Columbia is $199. On average you can expect to pay $333. The most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Columbia Metropolitan), can usually be booked for $189.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbia that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbia?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Columbia?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $404). 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 3 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Columbia

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 May 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$192Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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