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$269+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Columbia, MO (COU)

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 11/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — COU
Aug 25 — Sep 11
Mon 8/25
Mon 9/1
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 (COU). 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 August 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$308
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$269
(United Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$491
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Columbia Regional
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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 August 20, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 11/105:00 pmDCA - COU
1 stop5h 19mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/208:00 amCOU - DCA
1 stop5h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/18$308
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 11/1010:35 pmIAD - COU
1 stop16h 51mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/208:00 amCOU - IAD
1 stop6h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/18$402
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/26:59 amDCA - COU
1 stop5h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/66:24 amCOU - DCA
1 stop6h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/18$436
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 10/46:29 amBWI - COU
1 stop15h 58mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/78:00 amCOU - BWI
1 stop8h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/18$437
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
Sun 11/239:05 amDCA - COU
2 stops13h 14mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/288:00 amCOU - DCA
1 stop5h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/19$457
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/611:04 amBWI - COU
2 stops8h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/135:16 pmCOU - BWI
1 stop4h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/18$458
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/266:29 amBWI - COU
1 stop15h 58mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/288:00 amCOU - BWI
1 stop24h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/18$475
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 10/411:23 amBWI - COU
1 stop6h 21mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/76:01 amCOU - BWI
2 stops6h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/18$498
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/2610:00 amBWI - COU
2 stops11h 21mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/285:16 pmCOU - BWI
1 stop5h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/18$504
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/199:59 amDCA - COU
1 stop11h 22mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/217:49 pmCOU - DCA
1 stop12h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/18$526
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/26:00 amBWI - COU
1 stop6h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/61:39 pmCOU - BWI
1 stop7h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/18$534
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 11/106:00 amBWI - COU
1 stop8h 20mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/206:47 amCOU - BWI
1 stop10h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/18$551

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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 August 20, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbia that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.

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Columbia

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Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.Columbia

DCA - COU

DCACOU

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 11/10

5:00 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop5h 19m

Columbia Regional

Thu 11/20

8:00 am-2:10 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$308

Washington, D.C.Columbia

DCA - COU

DCACOU

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 11/23

5:00 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop5h 19m

Columbia Regional

Fri 11/28

8:00 am-2:10 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$308

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - COU

IADCOU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/10

10:35 pm-2:26 pm

1 stop16h 51m

Columbia Regional

Thu 11/20

8:00 am-3:55 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$402

Washington, D.C.Columbia

DCA - COU

DCACOU

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/2

6:59 am-11:09 am

1 stop5h 10m

Columbia Regional

Sat 9/6

6:24 am-2:21 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$436

BaltimoreColumbia

BWI - COU

BWICOU

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 10/4

6:29 am-2:17 pm

1 stop8h 48m

Columbia Regional

Tue 10/7

8:00 am-9:55 am

1 stop24h 55m

$437

BaltimoreColumbia

BWI - COU

BWICOU

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 9/6

11:04 am-6:44 pm

2 stops8h 40m

Columbia Regional

Sat 9/13

5:16 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$458

BaltimoreColumbia

BWI - COU

BWICOU

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 9/26

6:29 am-9:27 pm

1 stop15h 58m

Columbia Regional

Sun 9/28

8:00 am-9:55 am

1 stop24h 55m

$475

BaltimoreColumbia

BWI - COU

BWICOU

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 10/4

6:14 am-1:06 pm

2 stops7h 52m

Columbia Regional

Tue 10/7

11:37 am-5:33 pm

1 stop4h 56m

$498

Washington, D.C.Columbia

DCA - COU

DCACOU

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 9/19

9:59 am-8:21 pm

1 stop11h 22m

Columbia Regional

Sun 9/21

7:49 pm-9:00 am

1 stop12h 11m

$526

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - COU

IADCOU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 9/26

7:21 pm-1:06 pm

2 stops18h 45m

Columbia Regional

Sun 9/28

7:49 pm-12:18 pm

2 stops15h 29m

$551

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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 August 20, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbia, such as American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.0

Food

6.5

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BNA - ORD

My flight was 8 hours delayed, so I missed my connecting flight to Dublin. I understand it’s not the staff’s fault but the lack of sympathy and apology was appalling. I had been sat in the airport since 4am until 3pm and they did not seem understanding. Not good. Need better customer service.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.0

Food

6.5

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BNA - ORD

My flight was 8 hours delayed, so I missed my connecting flight to Dublin. I understand it’s not the staff’s fault but the lack of sympathy and apology was appalling. I had been sat in the airport since 4am until 3pm and they did not seem understanding. Not good. Need better customer service.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Columbia from Washington, D.C.?

    Columbia Regional (COU), located 11.1 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbia. 1 airline have flights to Columbia Regional from Washington, D.C. on a regular basis. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbia Regional should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Columbia, Missouri?

    Departing from Washington, D.C. to Columbia, Missouri will take you 5h 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 816 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Washington, D.C. to Columbia, Missouri round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($422), offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. to Columbia, Missouri. American Airlines is 18% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Washington, D.C. to Columbia, Missouri consider Baltimore/Washington - Columbia Regional, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Columbia Regional or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Columbia Regional as they are the most popular.

  • 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, Missouri?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Columbia, Missouri (average of $362). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Columbia, Missouri in March is currently the most expensive (average of $569). 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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