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$184+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Columbia (CAE)

WAS — CAE
Oct 1 — Oct 81
Thu 10/1
Thu 10/8
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 October, booked 26 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Columbia

Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbia

Tue 10/138:22 am -
Nonstop1h 50m
Tue 10/206:02 am -
Nonstop1h 36m
Deal found 8/29$278
Fri 10/29:22 pm -
Nonstop1h 37m
Sun 10/45:20 am -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 8/27$279
Thu 9/248:15 am -
Nonstop1h 32m
Sun 9/2710:23 am -
Nonstop1h 32m
Deal found 8/28$279
Sun 11/229:25 pm -
Nonstop1h 41m
Fri 11/275:00 am -
1 stop5h 58m
Deal found 8/28$289
Fri 9/259:22 pm -
Nonstop1h 37m
Fri 10/210:49 am -
Nonstop1h 33m
Deal found 8/28$294
Wed 9/1612:45 pm -
Nonstop1h 36m
Sat 9/1910:22 am -
Nonstop1h 32m
Deal found 8/27$294
Tue 10/136:15 am -
1 stop5h 17m
Tue 10/205:28 pm -
1 stop3h 18m
Deal found 8/29$298
Thu 9/248:15 am -
1 stop4h 59m
Sun 9/275:40 am -
1 stop5h 14m
Deal found 8/28$299
Thu 10/156:59 am -
1 stop3h 44m
Mon 10/195:59 pm -
1 stop3h 50m
Deal found 8/30$299
Fri 10/25:12 pm -
1 stop3h 59m
Sun 10/45:40 am -
1 stop3h 29m
Deal found 8/28$299
Sun 10/118:15 am -
Nonstop1h 32m
Mon 10/193:03 pm -
Nonstop1h 32m
Deal found 8/31$300
Fri 9/258:15 am -
Nonstop1h 32m
Fri 10/210:23 am -
Nonstop1h 32m
Deal found 8/28$304

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$278
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$184
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$336

Good round-trip deal

$274 or less

Good one-way deal

$328 or less
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Washington, D.C.Columbia

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

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 10/1

8:15 am-9:47 am

Nonstop1h 32m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 10/5

10:23 am-11:55 am

Nonstop1h 32m

$279

Washington, D.C.Columbia

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - CAE Columbia Metropolitan

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 11/22

9:25 pm-11:06 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 11/27

5:00 am-10:58 am

1 stop5h 58m

$289

BaltimoreColumbia

BWI Baltimore/Washington - CAE Columbia Metropolitan

BWICAE

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 10/16

4:45 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop4h 38m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 10/19

5:59 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$299

BaltimoreColumbia

BWI Baltimore/Washington - CAE Columbia Metropolitan

BWICAE

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 10/10

7:50 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop3h 57m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 10/16

1:59 pm-6:34 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$299

BaltimoreColumbia

BWI Baltimore/Washington - CAE Columbia Metropolitan

BWICAE

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 10/1

12:02 pm-5:11 pm

1 stop5h 09m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 10/5

5:40 am-9:16 am

1 stop3h 36m

$299

BaltimoreColumbia

BWI Baltimore/Washington - CAE Columbia Metropolitan

BWICAE

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 10/1

12:02 pm-5:11 pm

1 stop5h 09m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 10/7

5:59 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop5h 29m

$299

Washington, D.C.Columbia

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - CAE Columbia Metropolitan

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 10/30

7:40 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop4h 07m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 11/1

7:00 am-11:26 am

1 stop4h 26m

$299

Washington, D.C.Columbia

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - CAE Columbia Metropolitan

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 10/16

6:00 am-10:43 am

1 stop4h 43m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 10/19

1:59 pm-7:33 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$299

Washington, D.C.Columbia

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - CAE Columbia Metropolitan

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 10/8

10:10 am-3:08 pm

1 stop4h 58m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 10/13

3:53 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop4h 46m

$299

Washington, D.C.Columbia

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

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 10/1

8:08 am-1:14 pm

1 stop5h 06m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 10/7

7:00 am-11:32 am

1 stop4h 32m

$299

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
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.-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.-Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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.-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

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

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 $287). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $395). 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?

It’s optimal to fly from Washington, D.C. to Columbia in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 20% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Columbia

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 (9 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Washington, D.C. to Columbia flights typically cost between $293 and $385 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $278 on American Airlines (Oct 13-Oct 20).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Columbia?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Columbia, you should look to book at least 28 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

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
10,157 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

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
10,157 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,157 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
12,023 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,157 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

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.?

    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, United Airlines, and Delta can get you from Washington, D.C. to Columbia in just under 1h 32m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 06m. The distance between Washington, D.C. and Columbia is about 401 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 $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 43% 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. Dulles Intl - Columbia Metropolitan, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - 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 GoJet (86%), United Airlines (79%) or CommutAir (76%) 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 $248. On average you can expect to pay $372. The most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Columbia Metropolitan), can usually be booked for $279.

  • 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 $287). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $395). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$194Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$224Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$298Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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