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$133+ 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 8/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — CAE
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Virginia to Columbia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Virginia to Columbia flight deals. Data was last updated July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$204
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$133
(Mytrip)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$283
From Virginia to Columbia Metropolitan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($51 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 July 30, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Fri 9/196:56 pmRIC - CAE
1 stop15h 57mSpirit Airlines
Sun 9/217:17 pmCAE - RIC
2 stops22h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/29$204
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 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 amIAD - CAE
1 stop4h 24mDelta
Sun 8/245:40 amCAE - IAD
1 stop3h 32mDelta
Deal found 7/28$209
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Thu 8/287:56 pmRDU - CAE
1 stop14h 48mSpirit Airlines
Thu 9/45:47 pmCAE - RDU
1 stop14h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/29$210
This American Airlines 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 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 7/28$219
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 9/275:21 pmIAD - CAE
Nonstop1h 40mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/287:48 pmCAE - IAD
Nonstop1h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$219
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/410:06 amRIC - CAE
1 stop4h 20mDelta
Tue 10/75:45 amCAE - RIC
1 stop3h 13mDelta
Deal found 7/27$229
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/196:00 amRDU - CAE
1 stop3h 40mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/197:34 pmCAE - RDU
1 stop3h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$251
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Fri 9/264:43 pmIAD - CAE
2 stops18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/285:01 pmCAE - IAD
2 stops16h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$253
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 9/411:18 amIAD - CAE
1 stop5h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/66:15 amCAE - IAD
1 stop3h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$267
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.
Sat 8/2310:50 amRDU - CAE
1 stop3h 36mDelta
Tue 8/265:15 pmCAE - RDU
1 stop4h 24mDelta
Deal found 7/28$273
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 7/29$274

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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 July 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Virginia to Columbia that are best for you.

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Virginia

Fly to

Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RichmondColumbia

RIC - CAE

RICCAE

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 9/19

6:56 pm-10:53 am

1 stop15h 57m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 9/21

7:17 pm-5:51 pm

2 stops22h 34m

$204

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

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/21

6:00 am-10:24 am

1 stop4h 24m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 8/24

5:40 am-9:12 am

1 stop3h 32m

$209

RaleighColumbia

RDU - CAE

RDUCAE

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 8/28

7:56 pm-10:44 am

1 stop14h 48m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 9/4

5:47 pm-8:28 am

1 stop14h 41m

$210

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

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/27

5:21 pm-7:01 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 9/28

7:48 pm-9:24 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$219

RichmondColumbia

RIC - CAE

RICCAE

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 10/4

5:30 am-9:53 am

1 stop4h 23m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 10/7

5:45 am-8:58 am

1 stop3h 13m

$229

RichmondColumbia

RIC - CAE

RICCAE

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 8/27

1:22 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop3h 53m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 9/3

6:15 am-1:10 pm

2 stops6h 55m

$234

RaleighColumbia

RDU - CAE

RDUCAE

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 8/19

6:00 am-9:40 am

1 stop3h 40m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 8/19

7:34 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop3h 34m

$251

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 9/26

4:43 pm-10:53 am

2 stops18h 10m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 9/28

5:01 pm-9:59 am

2 stops16h 58m

$253

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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 $323). Flying from Virginia 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 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 July 30, 2025.

When flying from Virginia 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.

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 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Virginia to Columbia by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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
7,980 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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
8,896 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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
7,980 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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
8,048 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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 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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Virginia to Columbia one-way?

    $142 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 United Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $169 and $205, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Virginia to Columbia?

    When deciding which route to take from Virginia to Columbia consider Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Columbia Metropolitan, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - 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 $323). Flying from Virginia 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 2 airlines flying from Virginia to Columbia

Discover the top 2 airlines 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 July 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$213Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$218Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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