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$169+ Cheap flights from Columbia (CAE) to Dulles Intl (IAD)

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 7/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAE — IAD
Jun 8 — Jun 151
Mon 6/8
Mon 6/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbia to Dulles Intl

Cheapest flights from Columbia to Dulles Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbia to Dulles Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 9, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 5/227:45 pm
CAE
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 39m
United Airlines
Tue 5/268:15 am
IAD
-
CAE
Nonstop1h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/5$264
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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.
Wed 6/175:35 am
CAE
-
IAD
1 stop3h 46m
Delta
Tue 6/2310:16 am
IAD
-
CAE
1 stop4h 53m
Delta
Deal found 5/8$269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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.
Thu 8/67:45 pm
CAE
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 39m
United Airlines
Sat 8/88:15 am
IAD
-
CAE
Nonstop1h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/8$278
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 5/227:45 pm
CAE
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 39m
United Airlines
Mon 5/258:15 am
IAD
-
CAE
Nonstop1h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/7$279
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Fri 5/227:17 pm
CAE
-
IAD
1 stop5h 34m
Delta
Tue 5/266:08 am
IAD
-
CAE
1 stop5h 03m
Delta
Deal found 5/5$284
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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.
Mon 6/82:51 pm
CAE
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 36m
United Airlines
Fri 6/198:15 am
IAD
-
CAE
Nonstop1h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/7$285
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 6/57:45 pm
CAE
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 39m
United Airlines
Sun 6/78:15 am
IAD
-
CAE
Nonstop1h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/8$294
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Thu 5/287:45 pm
CAE
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 39m
United Airlines
Tue 6/212:35 pm
IAD
-
CAE
Nonstop1h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/4$295
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 5/205:00 am
CAE
-
IAD
1 stop3h 49m
American Airlines
Sat 5/238:22 pm
IAD
-
CAE
1 stop3h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/5$299
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Sun 5/3110:31 am
CAE
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 38m
United Airlines
Sun 6/148:15 am
IAD
-
CAE
Nonstop1h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/6$303
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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.
Sun 5/315:40 am
CAE
-
IAD
1 stop3h 36m
Delta
Fri 6/126:00 am
IAD
-
CAE
1 stop3h 31m
Delta
Deal found 5/8$304
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 6/136:03 pm
CAE
-
IAD
1 stop6h 10m
American Airlines
Wed 6/178:22 pm
IAD
-
CAE
1 stop3h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/7$307

Find flight deals from Columbia to Dulles Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbia (CAE) to Dulles Intl (IAD). 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 9, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$264
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$169
(United Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$345

Good round-trip deal

$363 or less

Good one-way deal

$299 or less
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One-way flight from Columbia Metropolitan to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($13 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbia to Dulles Intl 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 May 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbia to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

CAE - IAD

CAEIAD

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 6/17

5:35 am-9:21 am

1 stop3h 46m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 6/23

10:16 am-3:09 pm

1 stop4h 53m

$269

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

CAE - IAD

CAEIAD

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 9/16

5:40 am-9:10 am

1 stop3h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/23

7:00 am-12:28 pm

1 stop5h 28m

$269

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

CAE - IAD

CAEIAD

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 7/3

7:45 pm-9:24 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 7/5

8:15 am-9:54 am

Nonstop1h 39m

$285
Quickest round-trip

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

CAE - IAD

CAEIAD

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 8/20

10:18 am-11:55 am

Nonstop1h 37m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 8/23

8:15 am-9:47 am

Nonstop1h 32m

$285

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

CAE - IAD

CAEIAD

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 6/5

7:45 pm-9:24 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 6/7

8:15 am-9:56 am

Nonstop1h 41m

$294

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

CAE - IAD

CAEIAD

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 6/5

5:40 am-11:42 am

1 stop6h 02m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 6/8

3:02 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$294

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

CAE - IAD

CAEIAD

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 5/27

10:31 am-12:09 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/30

8:15 am-9:56 am

Nonstop1h 41m

$319

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

CAE - IAD

CAEIAD

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 5/20

5:38 am-11:39 am

1 stop6h 01m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/24

8:05 am-3:07 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$329

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

CAE - IAD

CAEIAD

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 6/17

6:25 am-11:52 am

1 stop5h 27m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 6/20

8:15 am-9:56 am

Nonstop1h 41m

$333

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

CAE - IAD

CAEIAD

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 5/23

10:31 am-12:09 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/28

12:35 pm-2:16 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

$334

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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 Dulles Intl in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 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. Dulles Intl 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. Dulles Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbia-Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbia-Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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 Columbia-Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbia to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $238). Flying from Columbia to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in February is currently the most expensive (average of $429). 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 IAD?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbia to Dulles Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 9, 2026.

When flying from Columbia to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, 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 Columbia to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

Reviews of airlines servicing Dulles Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dulles Intl. 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 Dulles Intl. Reviews last updated May 9, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Columbia to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, such as Delta and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,457 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Delta
7.9
Good
8,457 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,457 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,692 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,457 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Columbia to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl?

    Most people fly from Columbia Metropolitan (CAE) if they book a flight from Columbia to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. On average, Metropolitan has 7 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl per day from 2 airlines. Columbia Metropolitan is conveniently located just 6.5 mi from Columbia’s city center.

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

    A quick flight from Columbia to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport can take about 1h 39m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $285. Airlines will cover a distance of 401 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at $189, United Airlines will fly you from Columbia to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Delta for as low as $208. Users have found that United Airlines is 43% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Columbia to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Columbia to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport consider choosing GoJet (89%), Lufthansa (89%) or Copa Airlines (87%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Columbia to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Columbia to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport? While on average our users pay $500, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $203. The most popular route (Columbia Metropolitan - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), is priced around $249.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbia to Dulles Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Columbia to Dulles Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbia to Dulles Intl?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbia to Dulles Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbia to Dulles Intl 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. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $238). Flying from Columbia to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in February is currently the most expensive (average of $429). 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 2 airlines flying from Columbia to Dulles Intl

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Columbia to Dulles Intl. 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 May 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$189Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$208Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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