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$93+ Cheap flights from Dulles Intl (IAD) to Columbia (CAE)

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IAD — CAE
oct. 17 — oct. 241
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Cheap flight deals from Dulles Intl to Columbia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dulles Intl (IAD) 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 septiembre 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$219
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$93
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$422

Good round-trip deal

$249 or less

Good one-way deal

$144 or less
From Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Columbia Metropolitan
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Columbia Metropolitan
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($22 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Columbia Metropolitan.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Columbia Metropolitan.

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Cheapest flights from Dulles Intl to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dulles Intl to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on septiembre 17, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 10/26:00 amIAD - CAE
1 stop6h 37mDelta
mar. 10/75:45 amCAE - IAD
1 stop3h 31mDelta
Deal found 9/17$219
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
jue. 11/612:35 pmIAD - CAE
Nonstop1h 40mUnited Airlines
lun. 11/107:35 pmCAE - IAD
Nonstop1h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$233
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
mar. 10/146:00 amIAD - CAE
1 stop4h 16mDelta
mar. 10/215:45 amCAE - IAD
1 stop5h 46mDelta
Deal found 9/14$234
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
sáb. 10/186:00 amIAD - CAE
1 stop6h 30mDelta
lun. 10/207:55 pmCAE - IAD
1 stop4h 17mDelta
Deal found 9/15$237
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
vie. 10/108:15 amIAD - CAE
Nonstop1h 34mUnited Airlines
dom. 10/127:48 pmCAE - IAD
Nonstop1h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$238
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
sáb. 9/278:15 amIAD - CAE
Nonstop1h 34mUnited Airlines
lun. 9/2910:24 amCAE - IAD
Nonstop1h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$240
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
jue. 10/168:15 amIAD - CAE
Nonstop1h 34mUnited Airlines
lun. 10/207:48 pmCAE - IAD
Nonstop1h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$243
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
vie. 10/108:15 amIAD - CAE
Nonstop1h 34mUnited Airlines
mar. 10/142:53 pmCAE - IAD
Nonstop1h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$250
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
jue. 10/98:15 amIAD - CAE
Nonstop1h 34mUnited Airlines
dom. 10/1210:24 amCAE - IAD
Nonstop1h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$251
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
vie. 10/35:21 pmIAD - CAE
Nonstop1h 40mUnited Airlines
lun. 10/67:48 pmCAE - IAD
Nonstop1h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$254

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

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Dulles Intl

Fly to

Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

jue. 11/6

12:35 pm-2:15 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Columbia Metropolitan

lun. 11/10

7:35 pm-9:12 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$233

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

vie. 10/10

8:15 am-9:49 am

Nonstop1h 34m

Columbia Metropolitan

dom. 10/12

7:48 pm-9:24 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$238

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sáb. 9/27

12:40 pm-2:18 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

Columbia Metropolitan

lun. 9/29

10:24 am-11:55 am

Nonstop1h 31m

$249

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

jue. 10/9

8:15 am-9:49 am

Nonstop1h 34m

Columbia Metropolitan

dom. 10/12

10:24 am-11:55 am

Nonstop1h 31m

$251

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

jue. 11/13

6:00 am-10:10 am

1 stop4h 10m

Columbia Metropolitan

dom. 11/16

5:37 am-9:10 am

1 stop3h 33m

$259

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

vie. 10/3

5:21 pm-7:01 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Columbia Metropolitan

lun. 10/6

10:24 am-11:55 am

Nonstop1h 31m

$259

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sáb. 9/20

8:15 am-9:49 am

Nonstop1h 34m

Columbia Metropolitan

mar. 9/23

10:24 am-11:55 am

Nonstop1h 31m

$267

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

jue. 12/4

12:35 pm-2:15 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Columbia Metropolitan

lun. 12/8

2:53 pm-4:30 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$274

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

jue. 11/20

8:20 am-9:59 am

Nonstop1h 39m

Columbia Metropolitan

dom. 11/23

7:35 pm-9:12 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$274

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sáb. 9/20

6:23 am-9:53 am

1 stop3h 30m

Columbia Metropolitan

mar. 9/23

5:13 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop6h 04m

$287

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbia?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl 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 IAD to CAE?

Find hourly flight availability from Dulles Intl 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 septiembre 17, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbia is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 2% on airfare.

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 septiembre 17, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbia. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julia,Sep 2025

BUF - DEN

The staff were amazing, from check in to boarding and on the flight. The range of entertainment options were really good as well.

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julia,Sep 2025

BUF - DEN

The staff were amazing, from check in to boarding and on the flight. The range of entertainment options were really good as well.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dulles Intl 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. Dulles Intl?

    Located just 6.5 mi from the city center, Columbia Metropolitan is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Columbia from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Metropolitan (CAE) should be relatively easy as there are 5 daily inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl from 1 airline.

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

    United Airlines and Delta can get you from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbia in just under 1h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 30m. There are 401 mi between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and Columbia. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbia round-trip?

    Currently priced at $209, United Airlines will fly you from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbia and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. United Airlines is 40% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbia?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbia consider choosing CommutAir (74%), United Airlines (74%) or Brussels Airlines (73%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbia?

    On average you can expect to pay $251 for a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbia. The cheapest flight overall is $128 while the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Columbia Metropolitan) is currently priced at $189.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dulles Intl to Columbia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Dulles Intl to Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Dulles Intl to Columbia?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dulles Intl to Columbia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dulles Intl 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. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbia?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl 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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United AirlinesCheapest$209Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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