What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Columbia to District of Columbia one-way?

The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Columbia to District of Columbia are Allegiant Air ($147), Delta ($205), and United Airlines ($214).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in District of Columbia ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit District of Columbia when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to District of Columbia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

How far in advance should I book a flight from Columbia to District of Columbia?

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 27 days in advance to save up to 30% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 27 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Columbia to District of Columbia 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $285, or $378 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Columbia to District of Columbia?

The best pricing can be found in the month of June. Prices to District of Columbia from Columbia average $317. You can even find prices in June for less than $317, as users have found deals to District of Columbia from as low as $191. The month of November appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to District of Columbia from Columbia. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 26%.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Columbia to District of Columbia?

Columbia Metropolitan (CAE) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Columbia to District of Columbia. It is only a 6.5 mi journey to Metropolitan (CAE) from Columbia’s city center.

How can I find direct flights from Columbia to District of Columbia?

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$147+ Flights from Columbia to District of Columbia

Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Columbia to District of Columbia?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Columbia to District of Columbia flights typically cost between $278 and $366 in October. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $183 on Spirit Airlines (Oct 23-Oct 26).

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Round-trip from	$219 (Delta)
One-way from	$147 (Mytrip)
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Average price	$359
Good round-trip deal	$249 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbia to District of Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

Tue 8/129:56 amCAE - IAD

1 stop6h 34mDelta

Sat 8/166:00 amIAD - CAE

1 stop4h 00mDelta

Deal found 7/28

$219

Fri 8/226:00 amCAE - DCA

Nonstop1h 37mAmerican Airlines

Sat 8/238:19 amDCA - CAE

Nonstop1h 33mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$219

Sun 8/310:29 amCAE - IAD

Nonstop1h 36mUnited Airlines

Sun 8/108:15 amIAD - CAE

Nonstop1h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$224

Mon 8/254:52 pmCAE - DCA

1 stop6h 04mDelta

Mon 9/15:50 pmDCA - CAE

1 stop5h 51mDelta

Deal found 7/28

$244

Fri 10/313:34 pmCAE - IAD

1 stop3h 17mAmerican Airlines

Sun 11/25:44 amIAD - CAE

1 stop3h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$267

Fri 10/312:29 pmCAE - DCA

1 stop8h 13mUnited Airlines

Sun 11/23:30 pmDCA - CAE

1 stop6h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$274

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Tue 8/129:56 amCAE - IAD

1 stop6h 34mDelta

Sat 8/166:00 amIAD - CAE

1 stop4h 00mDelta

Deal found 7/28

$219

Fri 8/226:00 amCAE - DCA

Nonstop1h 37mAmerican Airlines

Sat 8/238:19 amDCA - CAE

Nonstop1h 33mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$219

Sun 8/310:29 amCAE - IAD

Nonstop1h 36mUnited Airlines

Sun 8/108:15 amIAD - CAE

Nonstop1h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$224

Sun 9/215:01 pmCAE - IAD

2 stops16h 58mMultiple Airlines

Wed 9/245:40 pmIAD - CAE

3 stops24h 41mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$296

Mon 8/254:52 pmCAE - DCA

1 stop6h 04mDelta

Mon 9/15:50 pmDCA - CAE

1 stop5h 51mDelta

Deal found 7/28

$244

Fri 8/227:34 pmCAE - IAD

1 stop3h 22mAmerican Airlines

Sun 8/246:34 amIAD - CAE

1 stop4h 13mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$269

Fri 10/312:29 pmCAE - DCA

1 stop8h 13mUnited Airlines

Sun 11/23:30 pmDCA - CAE

1 stop6h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$274

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Sun 8/310:29 amCAE - IAD

Nonstop1h 36mUnited Airlines

Sun 8/108:15 amIAD - CAE

Nonstop1h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$224

Sun 8/36:00 amCAE - DCA

Nonstop1h 36mAmerican Airlines

Sun 8/109:00 amDCA - CAE

Nonstop1h 53mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$224

Sun 8/39:50 pmCAE - IAD

2 stops16h 33mMultiple Airlines

Sun 8/1011:58 amIAD - CAE

3 stops27h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$337

Mon 8/47:11 pmCAE - IAD

1 stop5h 23mDelta

Mon 8/186:00 amIAD - CAE

1 stop4h 24mDelta

Deal found 7/27

$239

Tue 8/55:35 pmCAE - DCA

1 stop5h 07mUnited Airlines

Wed 8/63:30 pmDCA - CAE

1 stop6h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$649

Fri 8/87:34 pmCAE - IAD

1 stop3h 22mAmerican Airlines

Sun 8/106:34 amIAD - CAE

1 stop4h 13mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$363

Tue 8/129:56 amCAE - IAD

1 stop6h 34mDelta

Sat 8/166:00 amIAD - CAE

1 stop4h 00mDelta

Deal found 7/28

$219

Fri 8/226:00 amCAE - DCA

Nonstop1h 37mAmerican Airlines

Sat 8/238:19 amDCA - CAE

Nonstop1h 33mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$219

Fri 8/227:34 pmCAE - IAD

1 stop3h 22mAmerican Airlines

Sun 8/246:34 amIAD - CAE

1 stop4h 13mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$269

Mon 8/254:52 pmCAE - DCA

1 stop6h 04mDelta

Mon 9/15:50 pmDCA - CAE

1 stop5h 51mDelta

Deal found 7/28

$244

Sat 8/305:26 pmCAE - DCA

1 stop5h 17mUnited Airlines

Sat 9/610:30 amDCA - CAE

1 stop6h 21mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$384

One-way flights from Columbia to District of Columbia
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Sun 9/145:01 pmCAE - IAD

2 stops16h 58mAllegiant Air

Deal found 7/28

$147

Sun 8/241:36 pmCAE - IAD

3 stops21h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$174

Sat 8/303:08 pmCAE - DCA

2 stops16h 07mDelta

Deal found 7/29

$205

Sun 8/247:35 pmCAE - IAD

Nonstop1h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$214

Sun 9/146:00 amCAE - DCA

Nonstop1h 38mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$214

Fri 8/227:34 pmCAE - IAD

1 stop3h 22mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$224

Fri 9/1211:02 amCAE - IAD

1 stop5h 25mDelta

Deal found 7/29

$250

Tue 8/1210:10 amCAE - DCA

1 stop5h 38mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$294

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Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 8/12

9:56 am-4:30 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/16

6:00 am-10:00 am

1 stop4h 00m

$219

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

CAE - DCA

CAEDCA

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 8/22

6:00 am-7:37 am

Nonstop1h 37m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/23

8:19 am-9:52 am

Nonstop1h 33m

$219

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

CAE - IAD

CAEIAD

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 8/3

10:29 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 8/10

8:15 am-9:54 am

Nonstop1h 39m

$224

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

CAE - DCA

CAEDCA

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 8/25

4:52 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 9/1

5:50 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop5h 51m

$244

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

CAE - IAD

CAEIAD

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 8/22

7:34 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop3h 22m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 8/24

6:34 am-10:47 am

1 stop4h 13m

$269

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

CAE - DCA

CAEDCA

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 10/31

2:29 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop8h 13m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 11/2

3:30 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$274

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

CAE - IAD

CAEIAD

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 9/21

5:01 pm-9:59 am

2 stops16h 58m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/24

5:40 pm-6:21 pm

3 stops24h 41m

$296

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

CAE - IAD

CAEIAD

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 9/14

5:01 pm-9:59 am

2 stops16h 58m

$147

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

CAE - IAD

CAEIAD

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 8/24

1:36 pm-11:20 am

3 stops21h 44m

$174

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

CAE - DCA

CAEDCA

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 8/30

3:08 pm-7:15 am

2 stops16h 07m

$205

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbia to District of Columbia?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to District of Columbia (average of $241). Flying from Columbia to District of Columbia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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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Reviews of airlines servicing District of Columbia

See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Columbia to District of Columbia have to say. 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

7,979 reviews

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

7,979 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,979 reviews

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

8,896 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,979 reviews

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

7,979 reviews

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!

Allegiant Air

7.2

Good

702 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,979 reviews

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!

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Columbia to District of Columbia?
Columbia Metropolitan (CAE) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Columbia to District of Columbia. It is only a 6.5 mi journey to Metropolitan (CAE) from Columbia’s city center.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Columbia to District of Columbia one-way?
The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Columbia to District of Columbia are Allegiant Air ($147), Delta ($205), and United Airlines ($214).
Can I find deals for flights from Columbia to District of Columbia that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Columbia to District of Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Columbia to District of Columbia?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Columbia to District of Columbia.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbia to District of Columbia?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbia to District of 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 Columbia to District of Columbia?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to District of Columbia (average of $241). Flying from Columbia to District of Columbia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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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American Airlines	Cheapest$189	Average$389	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$198	Average$350	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$199	Average$319	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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