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$205+ Cheap flights from Reagan-National (DCA) to Columbia (CAE)

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DCA — CAE
Aug 2 — Aug 91
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Columbia Metropolitan are usually found in September or June, booked 35 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

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Round-trip from

$209
(Delta)

One-way from

$205
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$311

Good round-trip deal

$219 or less

Good one-way deal

$232 or less
From Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Columbia Metropolitan
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Columbia Metropolitan
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($50 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Columbia Metropolitan.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Columbia Metropolitan.

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Cheapest flights from Reagan-National to Columbia
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This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/216:00 amDCA - CAE
1 stop6h 19mDelta
Sun 8/245:40 amCAE - DCA
1 stop3h 31mDelta
Deal found 7/28$209
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 9/1210:00 pmDCA - CAE
Nonstop1h 38mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/146:00 amCAE - DCA
Nonstop1h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/27$219
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 11/143:30 pmDCA - CAE
1 stop6h 00mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/155:24 pmCAE - DCA
1 stop5h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/27$274

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Columbia that are best for you.

Fly from

Reagan-National

Fly to

Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.Columbia

DCA - CAE

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 8/21

6:00 am-12:19 pm

1 stop6h 19m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 8/24

5:40 am-9:11 am

1 stop3h 31m

$209

Washington, D.C.Columbia

DCA - CAE

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 9/12

10:00 pm-11:38 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 9/14

6:00 am-7:38 am

Nonstop1h 38m

$219

Washington, D.C.Columbia

DCA - CAE

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 11/14

3:30 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 11/15

5:24 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$274

Washington, D.C.Columbia

DCA - CAE

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/30

7:55 am-7:13 pm

2 stops11h 18m

$205

Washington, D.C.Columbia

DCA - CAE

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 9/11

8:22 am-10:08 am

Nonstop1h 46m

$214

Washington, D.C.Columbia

DCA - CAE

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 11/25

3:30 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$252

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Deals found on 7/28

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Reagan-National to Columbia. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

Booking 35 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Columbia. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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 DCA to CAE?

Find hourly flight availability from Reagan-National 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 July 28, 2025.

When flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Columbia, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 16% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Columbia

Explore weekly flight availability from Reagan-National 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 July 28, 2025.

The most flights from DCA to CAE are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 July 28, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Columbia have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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!
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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!
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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!
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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!

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

    For a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Columbia, you will be flying into Metropolitan. Columbia Metropolitan (CAE) is just 6.5 mi from the center of the city. Metropolitan is the only Columbia airport and it handles 3 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National per day. 1 airline has flights to Columbia Metropolitan from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National on a regular basis.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Columbia is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $209 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $219 and $274 round-trip. Delta is 32% 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. Reagan-National Airport to Columbia one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $205 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $214 and United Airlines from $252 one-way.

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

    Consider Envoy Air (79%), PSA Airlines (56%) or American Airlines (55%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Columbia.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Columbia?

    On average you can expect to pay $294 for a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Columbia. The cheapest flight overall is $189 while the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Columbia Metropolitan) is currently priced at $209.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Reagan-National to Columbia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Reagan-National to Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Reagan-National to Columbia?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Reagan-National to Columbia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Reagan-National 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. Reagan-National Airport to Columbia?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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 Reagan-National to Columbia

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American AirlinesCheapest$189Average$295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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