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$129+ Cheap flights from Dulles Intl (IAD) 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 8/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — CAE
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$209
(Delta)

One-way from

$129
(Mytrip)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$373

Good round-trip deal

$267 or less

Good one-way deal

$243 or less
From Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Columbia Metropolitan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($34 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 July 3, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 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
Tue 8/2611:10 amCAE - IAD
1 stop5h 20mDelta
Deal found 6/30$209
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 8/128:15 amIAD - CAE
Nonstop1h 39mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/192:52 pmCAE - IAD
Nonstop1h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$217
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/29:43 pmIAD - CAE
2 stops23h 17mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/94:37 pmCAE - IAD
2 stops18h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$248
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Sat 8/96:34 amIAD - CAE
1 stop4h 13mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/106:00 pmCAE - IAD
1 stop5h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$267

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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.

Fly from

Dulles Intl

Fly to

Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

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

Tue 8/26

11:10 am-4:30 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$209

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/12

8:15 am-9:54 am

Nonstop1h 39m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 8/19

2:52 pm-4:30 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$217

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/2

9:43 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops23h 17m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 8/9

4:37 pm-11:08 am

2 stops18h 31m

$248

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/9

6:34 am-10:47 am

1 stop4h 13m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 8/10

6:00 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$267

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/14

11:04 am-10:44 am

2 stops23h 40m

$129

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 7/24

12:45 pm-2:22 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$214

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 8/1

6:00 am-10:15 am

1 stop4h 15m

$224

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 7/8

6:35 am-10:47 am

1 stop4h 12m

$325

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Deals found on 7/1

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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 July 3, 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 10% 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 July 3, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,970 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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
7,970 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,970 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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
8,845 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,970 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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
7,970 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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

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  • 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 3 daily inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl from 1 airline.

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

    Currently priced at $209, Delta will fly you from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbia and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $217 and $267, respectively. Delta 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. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbia one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $214 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $224 and American Airlines from $244 one-way.

  • 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 (67%), Copa Airlines (66%) or Brussels Airlines (61%) 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 $296 for a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbia. The cheapest flight overall is $189 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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Top airline flying from Dulles Intl to Columbia

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Dulles Intl 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 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$235Average$317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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