Cheap flights from Reagan-National (DCA) to Columbia (CAE) from $78

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 10/2. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
DCA — CAE
Oct 8 — Oct 151

How to find the cheapest flight from Reagan-National (DCA) to Columbia (CAE)

All the information you need to plan the best DCA to CAE flight in 2023: compare Reagan-National to Columbia flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Columbia.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Round-trip from

$363

One-way from

$274
High demand for flights, 25% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 30% potential price drop
From Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Columbia Metropolitan
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Columbia Metropolitan

DCA - CAE

Price

$363 - $556

CAE

Temperature

44.6 - 82.4 °F

CAE

Rainfall

2.6 - 5.5 inches

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 35 days in advance, which can save you up to 44% on flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Columbia compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 35 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $330. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $440.

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

Flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Columbia lean towards being more expensive in May. Prices are generally better when you fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Columbia in February, with the cheapest ticket starting at $172.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Columbia (DCA - CAE)?

When flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Columbia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap Delta flights from Reagan-National to Columbia

Consider these cheap Delta flights we've found departing from Washington, D.C. to Columbia. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria

Cheap American Airlines flights from Reagan-National to Columbia

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Cheap Reagan-National to Columbia flights in October & November 2023

The best prices found for DCA to CAE flights for October, November
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Reagan-National to Columbia 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to Columbia from Reagan-National found for this year
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Non-stop flights to Columbia from Reagan-National

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Reagan-National to Columbia flights leaving soon

Late deals on return flights to Columbia from Reagan-National, departing today and this week
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One-way flights to Columbia from Reagan-National

The cheapest one-way flights from Reagan-National to Columbia
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Price

Washington, D.C. Reagan-NationalColumbia Metropolitan

DCA - CAE

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 10/24

Nonstop1h 36m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 10/24

Nonstop1h 32m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-NationalColumbia Metropolitan

DCA - CAE

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 10/24

Nonstop1h 36m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 10/24

1 stop5h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-NationalColumbia Metropolitan

DCA - CAE

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 10/26

1 stop4h 12m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 10/30

Nonstop1h 32m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-NationalColumbia Metropolitan

DCA - CAE

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 10/24

1 stop3h 30m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 10/24

1 stop3h 17m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-NationalColumbia Metropolitan

DCA - CAE

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 10/27

1 stop4h 12m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 10/30

1 stop5h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-NationalColumbia Metropolitan

DCA - CAE

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 10/26

1 stop5h 39m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 10/30

1 stop6h 48m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-NationalColumbia Metropolitan

DCA - CAE

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 11/10

1 stop3h 38m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 11/12

1 stop3h 39m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-NationalColumbia Metropolitan

DCA - CAE

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 2/1

1 stop4h 39m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 2/4

1 stop6h 26m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-NationalColumbia Metropolitan

DCA - CAE

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 11/2

1 stop7h 20m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 11/6

2 stops19h 48m

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Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

To help decide which airline to fly from Washington, D.C. to Columbia, see what other customers have to say about Delta, American Airlines and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Horrible experience. Delayed bags, missing items, delayed flights. Complete disaster

Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Horrible experience. Delayed bags, missing items, delayed flights. Complete disaster

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Horrible experience. Delayed bags, missing items, delayed flights. Complete disaster

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Horrible experience. Delayed bags, missing items, delayed flights. Complete disaster

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Reagan-National to Columbia flights.

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 2 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National per day. 3 airlines have flights to Columbia Metropolitan from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National on a regular basis.

Can I find flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Columbia for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Columbia for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $156, but on average you can expect to pay $181.

Are there nonstop flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Columbia for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Columbia under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Columbia is less than $245.

Are there last-minute flights available from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Columbia for under $400?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Columbia within the next 7 days for less than $400.

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 American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $156 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Delta, starting at $175. American Airlines is 54% 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 $78 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $104 and Delta from $234 one-way.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Columbia?

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

Consider Republic Airways (90%), American Airlines (84%) or PSA Airlines (79%) 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 $190 for a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Columbia. The cheapest flight overall is $79 while the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Columbia Metropolitan) is currently priced at $175.

What does DCA to CAE mean?

DCA stands for Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, while CAE stands for Columbia Metropolitan Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

Alternative routes for Reagan-National to Columbia

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Top 3 airlines flying from Reagan-National to Columbia

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Reagan-National to Columbia choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$149Average$272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$152Average$205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$177Average$233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hourly flight availability from Reagan-National to Columbia

See what time of day planes typically take off from Reagan-National to Columbia
1%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
21%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
52%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
26%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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Weekly flight availability from Reagan-National to Columbia

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Reagan-National to Columbia
Sunday2daily flights
Monday3daily flights
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