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$85+ 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 2/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — CAE
Feb 5 — Feb 121
Thu 2/5
Thu 2/12
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 (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 January 6, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$189
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$85
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$234

Good round-trip deal

$234 or less

Good one-way deal

$293 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 January 6, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 2/269:06 amDCA - CAE
Nonstop1h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/17:26 pmCAE - DCA
Nonstop1h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/5$189
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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.
Wed 2/410:05 pmIAD - CAE
Nonstop1h 39mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/87:30 pmCAE - IAD
Nonstop1h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/4$189
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 1/299:03 amDCA - CAE
Nonstop1h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sun 2/17:20 amCAE - DCA
Nonstop1h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/5$190
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 1/229:03 amDCA - CAE
Nonstop1h 51mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/266:21 pmCAE - DCA
Nonstop1h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/4$204
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 1/245:10 pmIAD - CAE
Nonstop1h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/17:30 pmCAE - IAD
Nonstop1h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/6$204
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 2/41:00 pmBWI - CAE
1 stop23h 49mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/81:39 pmCAE - BWI
1 stop18h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4$206
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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.
Wed 2/412:20 pmDCA - CAE
1 stop3h 58mDelta
Mon 2/95:06 pmCAE - DCA
1 stop5h 27mDelta
Deal found 1/3$209
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 3/147:18 amIAD - CAE
1 stop6h 08mDelta
Sat 3/216:50 amCAE - IAD
1 stop5h 05mDelta
Deal found 1/6$209
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 2/1410:05 pmIAD - CAE
Nonstop1h 39mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/167:36 pmCAE - IAD
Nonstop1h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/6$213
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Wed 1/219:03 amDCA - CAE
Nonstop1h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/257:20 amCAE - DCA
Nonstop1h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/6$219
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
Tue 1/208:30 amIAD - CAE
Nonstop1h 47mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/242:49 pmCAE - IAD
Nonstop1h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/5$219
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 2/78:30 amIAD - CAE
Nonstop1h 47mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/102:49 pmCAE - IAD
Nonstop1h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/4$221

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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 January 6, 2026.
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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Washington, D.C.Columbia

DCA - CAE

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/4

9:03 am-10:54 am

Nonstop1h 51m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 2/9

6:00 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$189

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/4

10:05 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 2/8

7:30 pm-9:08 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$189

Washington, D.C.Columbia

DCA - CAE

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 1/30

8:47 pm-10:32 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 2/2

11:24 am-12:59 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$189

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/11

5:16 pm-7:01 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 3/18

2:52 pm-4:30 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$189

Washington, D.C.Columbia

DCA - CAE

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 1/30

9:03 am-10:54 am

Nonstop1h 51m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 2/1

7:20 am-8:55 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$189

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/11

5:10 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 2/14

2:39 pm-4:19 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$189

Washington, D.C.Columbia

DCA - CAE

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 2/2

3:59 pm-5:39 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 2/9

6:00 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$189

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 3/14

10:05 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 3/21

2:52 pm-4:30 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$189

Washington, D.C.Columbia

DCA - CAE

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 2/6

8:47 pm-10:31 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 2/9

6:00 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$189

Washington, D.C.Columbia

DCA - CAE

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/11

9:03 am-10:54 am

Nonstop1h 51m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 2/14

7:00 am-8:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$189

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Columbia in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Columbia flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Columbia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Columbia flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Washington, D.C.-Columbia flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Columbia from Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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 January 2, 2026.

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Columbia (average of $63). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Columbia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $186). 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 January 6, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Washington, D.C. to Columbia at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 26% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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 January 6, 2026.
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
9,132 reviews

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,132 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,132 reviews

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,084 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,132 reviews

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.

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 6 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 and United Airlines can get you from Washington, D.C. to Columbia in just under 1h 39m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. The distance between Washington, D.C. and Columbia is about 401 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

    Currently priced at $194, 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 $224. American Airlines is 39% 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. to Columbia one-way?

    $129 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $152 and $223, respectively.

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

    Most travelers choose Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Columbia Metropolitan, Baltimore/Washington - Columbia Metropolitan or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - 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 Brussels Airlines (82%), Lufthansa (82%) or Copa Airlines (79%) 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 $189. On average you can expect to pay $366. The most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Columbia Metropolitan), can usually be booked for $189.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Columbia (average of $63). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Columbia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $186). 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 January 6, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$194Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$219Average$317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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