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$198+ Cheap flights from Dulles Intl (IAD) to Columbia (CAE)

IAD — CAE
Nov 12 — Nov 191
Thu 11/12
Thu 11/19
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Dulles Intl to Columbia

Cheapest flights from Dulles Intl to Columbia

Fri 10/3012:40 pm -
Nonstop1h 37m
Sun 11/17:54 pm -
Nonstop1h 36m
Deal found 10/8$299
Tue 11/1012:40 pm -
Nonstop1h 37m
Tue 11/177:54 pm -
Nonstop1h 36m
Deal found 10/11$310
Sun 11/18:25 am -
Nonstop1h 34m
Mon 11/97:54 pm -
Nonstop1h 36m
Deal found 10/12$314
Sat 11/78:13 am -
1 stop5h 02m
Mon 11/96:05 pm -
1 stop6h 36m
Deal found 10/12$319
Sat 11/215:25 pm -
Nonstop1h 43m
Mon 11/307:54 pm -
Nonstop1h 36m
Deal found 10/13$328
Thu 10/228:15 am -
Nonstop1h 32m
Sat 10/2410:23 am -
Nonstop1h 32m
Deal found 10/8$329
Sun 10/256:00 am -
1 stop4h 43m
Mon 11/25:40 am -
1 stop4h 30m
Deal found 10/11$334
Mon 11/26:00 am -
1 stop4h 48m
Mon 11/96:05 pm -
1 stop6h 36m
Deal found 10/12$339
Thu 10/228:15 am -
Nonstop1h 32m
Sat 10/317:54 pm -
Nonstop1h 36m
Deal found 10/9$344
Sat 11/215:18 pm -
1 stop6h 35m
Wed 11/251:59 pm -
1 stop23h 55m
Deal found 10/12$348
Sat 10/246:15 am -
1 stop4h 19m
Tue 10/275:00 am -
1 stop5h 03m
Deal found 10/8$349

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$299
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$198
(American Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$407

Good round-trip deal

$334 or less

Good one-way deal

$328 or less
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One-way flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Columbia Metropolitan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($47 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - CAE Columbia Metropolitan

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/2

5:04 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop5h 56m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$267

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - CAE Columbia Metropolitan

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/9

5:40 pm-7:23 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$269

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - CAE Columbia Metropolitan

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 12/11

12:45 pm-2:27 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$269

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - CAE Columbia Metropolitan

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 11/8

5:25 pm-7:08 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$269

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - CAE Columbia Metropolitan

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 12/13

5:40 pm-7:23 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$279

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - CAE Columbia Metropolitan

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/11

5:16 pm-12:45 am

1 stop7h 29m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$279

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - CAE Columbia Metropolitan

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/7

5:25 pm-7:08 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$279

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - CAE Columbia Metropolitan

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/11

5:25 pm-7:08 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$314
Quickest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - CAE Columbia Metropolitan

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/10

12:40 pm-2:17 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$314

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - CAE Columbia Metropolitan

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 10/22

8:15 am-9:47 am

Nonstop1h 32m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 10/24

10:23 am-11:55 am

Nonstop1h 32m

$353

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ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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. Dulles Intl Airport-Columbia flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport-Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport-Columbia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport-Columbia flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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. Dulles Intl Airport-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 Dulles Intl to Columbia

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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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbia (average of $322). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $537). 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?

When flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbia flights typically cost between $317 and $487 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $299 on United Airlines (Oct 30-Nov 1).

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,351 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

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
10,351 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,351 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

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

  • 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.

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

    United Airlines can get you from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbia in just under 1h 32m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. There are 401 mi between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and Columbia. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

    Currently priced at $229, 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 41% 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 (81%), Copa Airlines (74%) or United 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 $434 for a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbia. The cheapest flight overall is $299 while the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Columbia Metropolitan) is currently priced at $299.

  • 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbia (average of $322). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $537). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$229Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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