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$93+ 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 9/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — CAE
Aug 25 — Sep 11
Mon 8/25
Mon 9/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Columbia Metropolitan are usually found in January or December, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

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 August 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$177
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$93
(FlightHub)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$385

Good round-trip deal

$219 or less

Good one-way deal

$233 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 August 20, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/104:24 pmBWI - CAE
1 stop23h 47mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/147:11 pmCAE - BWI
1 stop20h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/20$160
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1110:23 amBWI - CAE
1 stop7h 53mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/147:11 pmCAE - BWI
1 stop20h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/20$180
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 10/96:45 amBWI - CAE
1 stop7h 33mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/122:59 pmCAE - BWI
1 stop8h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$184
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/2510:23 amBWI - CAE
1 stop7h 53mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/285:01 pmCAE - BWI
1 stop22h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/20$196
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/1410:13 amBWI - CAE
1 stop8h 03mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/185:01 pmCAE - BWI
1 stop22h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/19$197
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 10/26:50 amBWI - CAE
1 stop7h 19mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/93:08 pmCAE - BWI
1 stop6h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$198
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/307:54 pmBWI - CAE
1 stop18h 34mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/47:11 pmCAE - BWI
1 stop20h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$201
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Wed 10/229:00 pmBWI - CAE
1 stop14h 58mSpirit Airlines
Fri 10/2411:40 amCAE - BWI
1 stop11h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/20$202
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/69:39 pmBWI - CAE
1 stop20h 37mSpirit Airlines
Thu 9/117:11 pmCAE - BWI
1 stop20h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/20$203
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/155:50 pmBWI - CAE
1 stop20h 19mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/192:59 pmCAE - BWI
1 stop20h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/19$204
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/104:24 pmBWI - CAE
1 stop23h 47mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/1511:31 amCAE - BWI
1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/20$205
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1110:23 amBWI - CAE
1 stop7h 53mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/1511:31 amCAE - BWI
1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/20$206

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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.

Fly from

Washington, D.C.

Fly to

Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreColumbia

BWI - CAE

BWICAE

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 9/10

4:24 pm-4:11 pm

1 stop23h 47m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 9/14

7:11 pm-3:17 pm

1 stop20h 06m

$160

BaltimoreColumbia

BWI - CAE

BWICAE

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 9/11

10:23 am-6:16 pm

1 stop7h 53m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 9/14

7:11 pm-3:17 pm

1 stop20h 06m

$180

BaltimoreColumbia

BWI - CAE

BWICAE

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 10/9

6:45 am-2:18 pm

1 stop7h 33m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 10/12

2:59 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$184

BaltimoreColumbia

BWI - CAE

BWICAE

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 9/25

10:23 am-6:16 pm

1 stop7h 53m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 9/28

5:01 pm-3:32 pm

1 stop22h 31m

$196

BaltimoreColumbia

BWI - CAE

BWICAE

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 9/14

10:13 am-6:16 pm

1 stop8h 03m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 9/18

5:01 pm-3:17 pm

1 stop22h 16m

$197

BaltimoreColumbia

BWI - CAE

BWICAE

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 11/8

9:37 pm-10:47 am

1 stop13h 10m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 11/9

3:05 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$197

BaltimoreColumbia

BWI - CAE

BWICAE

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 10/2

6:50 am-2:09 pm

1 stop7h 19m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 10/5

2:59 pm-11:01 am

1 stop20h 02m

$197

BaltimoreColumbia

BWI - CAE

BWICAE

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 10/2

6:50 am-2:09 pm

1 stop7h 19m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 10/9

3:08 pm-9:18 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$198

BaltimoreColumbia

BWI - CAE

BWICAE

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 8/30

7:54 pm-2:28 pm

1 stop18h 34m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 9/4

7:11 pm-3:32 pm

1 stop20h 21m

$201

BaltimoreColumbia

BWI - CAE

BWICAE

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 10/22

9:00 pm-11:58 am

1 stop14h 58m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 10/24

11:40 am-11:27 pm

1 stop11h 47m

$202

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

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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 August 8, 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 48 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 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 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 August 20, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Washington, D.C. to Columbia at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 14% 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 Saturday 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 August 20, 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 (7 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Columbia?

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 United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,928 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,928 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,928 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,928 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

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.

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

    American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines can get you from Washington, D.C. to Columbia in just under 1h 34m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 07m. The distance between Washington, D.C. and Columbia is about 408 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at $189, American Airlines will fly you from Washington, D.C. to Columbia and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on United Airlines for as low as $229. American Airlines is 40% 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?

    Most travelers choose Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Columbia Metropolitan, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - 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 CommutAir (60%), Copa Airlines (54%) or Brussels Airlines (53%) 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 $346. The most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Columbia Metropolitan), can usually be booked for $209.

  • 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 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 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 August 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$189Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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