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$172+ Cheap flights from Columbia (CAE) to Reagan-National (DCA)

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 6/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAE — DCA
May 17 — May 241
Sat 5/17
Sat 5/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Columbia Metropolitan to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National are usually found in September or February, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbia (CAE) to Reagan-National (DCA). 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 May 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Priceline
3 stars

Round-trip from

$194
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$185
(Delta)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$333

Good round-trip deal

$264 or less

Good one-way deal

$171 or less
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Cheapest flights from Columbia to Reagan-National
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbia to Reagan-National. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Wed 5/2810:35 amCAE - DCA
Nonstop1h 33mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/19:39 pmDCA - CAE
Nonstop1h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/11$194
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 6/55:55 pmCAE - DCA
1 stop4h 47mDelta
Sat 6/76:59 amDCA - CAE
1 stop5h 59mDelta
Deal found 5/12$209
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Fri 6/1310:15 amCAE - DCA
1 stop7h 47mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/163:30 pmDCA - CAE
1 stop6h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/11$513

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbia to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Columbia

Fly to

Reagan-National

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

CAE - DCA

CAEDCA

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 5/28

10:35 am-12:08 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 6/1

9:39 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

$194

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

CAE - DCA

CAEDCA

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 6/5

5:55 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop4h 47m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 6/7

6:59 am-12:58 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$209

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

CAE - DCA

CAEDCA

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 6/13

10:15 am-6:02 pm

1 stop7h 47m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 6/16

3:30 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$513

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

CAE - DCA

CAEDCA

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 6/9

7:46 pm-9:19 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

$172

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

CAE - DCA

CAEDCA

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 7/4

5:36 pm-9:17 am

2 stops15h 41m

$185

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

CAE - DCA

CAEDCA

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 6/28

5:35 pm-3:21 pm

2 stops21h 46m

$295

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Columbia to Reagan-National in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust 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 Columbia-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Columbia-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbia-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbia-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust Priceline the most. Priceline 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 Columbia-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport 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 Columbia to Reagan-National

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbia to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Columbia to Reagan-National. Price data was last updated on May 9, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Columbia to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, you should look to book at least 82 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 Columbia to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $278). Flying from Columbia to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 CAE to DCA?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbia to Reagan-National. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 12, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Columbia to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 26% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Columbia to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Columbia to Reagan-National. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated May 12, 2025.

The most flights from CAE to DCA are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in Reagan-National by month

Plan your trip to Reagan-National by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Reagan-National by month

Plan your trip to Reagan-National by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Reagan-National

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Reagan-National. 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 Reagan-National. Reviews last updated May 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Columbia to Washington, D.C., see what other customers have to say about Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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
8,724 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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
7,950 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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 from for flights from Columbia to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National?

    Located just 6.5 mi from the city center, Columbia Metropolitan is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National from Columbia. Booking flights from Metropolitan (CAE) to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National should be relatively easy as there are 3 daily outbound flights to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National from 1 airline.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Columbia to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $194 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at $209 and $513 round-trip. Users have found that American Airlines is 36% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Columbia to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Columbia to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport are Delta ($185), American Airlines ($214), and United Airlines ($295).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Columbia to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

    Consider Republic Airways (100%), Alaska Airlines (90%) or American Airlines (67%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Columbia to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Columbia to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Columbia to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport? While on average our users pay $459, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $143. The most popular route (Columbia Metropolitan - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National), is priced around $209.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbia to Reagan-National that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Columbia to Reagan-National flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbia to Reagan-National?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Columbia to Reagan-National.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbia to Reagan-National?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbia to Reagan-National 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $278). Flying from Columbia to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 Columbia to Reagan-National

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$193Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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