Columbia

$94+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Columbia (CAE)

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WAS — CAE
Jul 8 — Jul 151
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Columbia Metropolitan are usually found in January or December, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$194
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$94
(Mytrip)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$349

Good round-trip deal

$242 or less

Good one-way deal

$213 or less
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Columbia Metropolitan
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Columbia Metropolitan
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($11 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Columbia Metropolitan.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Columbia Metropolitan.

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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 July 3, 2025.

This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/318:00 amBWI - CAE
1 stop6h 04mSpirit Airlines
Thu 8/72:59 pmCAE - BWI
1 stop8h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/1$194
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/245:45 amBWI - CAE
1 stop6h 39mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/264:37 pmCAE - BWI
1 stop6h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$198
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/238:59 amDCA - CAE
1 stop5h 27mDelta
Wed 8/273:08 pmCAE - DCA
1 stop6h 40mDelta
Deal found 7/1$209
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 American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 9/118:22 amDCA - CAE
Nonstop1h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/146:00 amCAE - DCA
Nonstop1h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$219
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
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/91:52 pmBWI - CAE
1 stop5h 12mDelta
Sun 8/105:35 amCAE - BWI
1 stop5h 11mDelta
Deal found 7/3$282
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Thu 11/208:30 amDCA - CAE
1 stop8h 13mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/2310:20 amCAE - DCA
1 stop5h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/3$299

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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 July 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbia that are best for you.

Fly from

Washington, D.C.

Fly to

Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreColumbia

BWI - CAE

BWICAE

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 7/31

8:00 am-2:04 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 8/7

2:59 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$194

BaltimoreColumbia

BWI - CAE

BWICAE

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 7/24

5:45 am-12:24 pm

1 stop6h 39m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 7/26

4:37 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$198

Washington, D.C.Columbia

DCA - CAE

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/23

8:59 am-2:26 pm

1 stop5h 27m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 8/27

3:08 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$209

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

DCA - CAE

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 9/11

8:22 am-10:08 am

Nonstop1h 46m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 9/14

6:00 am-7:38 am

Nonstop1h 38m

$219

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

BaltimoreColumbia

BWI - CAE

BWICAE

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 8/9

1:52 pm-7:04 pm

1 stop5h 12m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 8/10

5:35 am-10:46 am

1 stop5h 11m

$282

BaltimoreColumbia

BWI - CAE

BWICAE

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 7/24

5:45 am-2:04 pm

1 stop8h 19m

$94

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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

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 June 27, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Columbia, you should look to book at least 84 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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 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 July 3, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Washington, D.C. to Columbia at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 10% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Columbia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Columbia. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Columbia flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

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 through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbia, such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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!
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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!
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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!
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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!
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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

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 4 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.

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

    Currently priced at $194, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Washington, D.C. to Columbia and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $209 and $217, respectively. Spirit Airlines is 38% 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?

    $94 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and American Airlines, with prices starting from $129 and $208, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes 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 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. to Columbia?

    The cheapest flight price from Washington, D.C. to Columbia is $189. On average you can expect to pay $296. The most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Columbia Metropolitan), can usually be booked for $209.

  • 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 $323). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$189Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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