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$90+ Cheap flights from Columbia (CAE) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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 6/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAE — WAS
May 17 — May 241
Sat 5/17
Sat 5/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbia to Washington, D.C.

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbia (CAE) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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

$187
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$90
(Mytrip)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$298

Good round-trip deal

$264 or less

Good one-way deal

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

This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/53:23 pmCAE - BWI
1 stop20h 23mSpirit Airlines
Wed 6/116:43 pmBWI - CAE
1 stop17h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/11$187
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 5/307:49 pmCAE - IAD
Nonstop1h 36mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/112:40 pmIAD - CAE
Nonstop1h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/11$194
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 Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/13:31 pmCAE - BWI
1 stop27h 21mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/305:04 pmBWI - CAE
1 stop19h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$207
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 - IAD
1 stop3h 39mDelta
Thu 6/126:00 amIAD - CAE
1 stop4h 18mDelta
Deal found 5/12$209
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 Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/121:18 pmCAE - IAD
2 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/1511:52 amIAD - CAE
2 stops28h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$264
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.
Sat 5/248:45 pmCAE - IAD
1 stop3h 17mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/275:02 amIAD - CAE
1 stop3h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/11$267
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/89:59 amCAE - BWI
1 stop5h 41mDelta
Sat 7/125:40 amBWI - CAE
1 stop4h 35mDelta
Deal found 5/11$339
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.
Thu 6/266:12 pmCAE - BWI
1 stop6h 03mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/15:00 amBWI - CAE
1 stop3h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/11$342
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
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 6/135:35 pmCAE - BWI
1 stop16h 38mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/156:40 amBWI - CAE
1 stop10h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/11$777

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbia to Washington, D.C. 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 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbia to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Columbia

Fly to

Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbiaBaltimore

CAE - BWI

CAEBWI

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 6/5

3:23 pm-11:46 am

1 stop20h 23m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 6/11

6:43 pm-12:23 pm

1 stop17h 40m

$187

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

CAE - IAD

CAEIAD

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 5/30

7:49 pm-9:25 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 6/1

12:40 pm-2:17 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$194

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

ColumbiaBaltimore

CAE - BWI

CAEBWI

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 6/1

3:31 pm-6:52 pm

1 stop27h 21m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 6/30

5:04 pm-12:23 pm

1 stop19h 19m

$207

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

CAE - IAD

CAEIAD

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 6/5

5:55 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop3h 39m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 6/12

6:00 am-10:18 am

1 stop4h 18m

$209

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 - IAD

CAEIAD

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 6/12

1:18 pm-2:23 pm

2 stops25h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 6/15

11:52 am-4:46 pm

2 stops28h 54m

$264

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

CAE - IAD

CAEIAD

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 5/24

8:45 pm-12:02 am

1 stop3h 17m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/27

5:02 am-8:34 am

1 stop3h 32m

$267

ColumbiaBaltimore

CAE - BWI

CAEBWI

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 7/8

9:59 am-3:40 pm

1 stop5h 41m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 7/12

5:40 am-10:15 am

1 stop4h 35m

$339

ColumbiaBaltimore

CAE - BWI

CAEBWI

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 6/26

6:12 pm-12:15 am

1 stop6h 03m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 7/1

5:00 am-8:25 am

1 stop3h 25m

$342

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Columbia to Washington, D.C. 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. 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. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbia-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbia-Washington, D.C. 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. 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 Washington, D.C.

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Washington, D.C. from Columbia with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

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

The best time to book flights from Columbia to Washington, D.C. is 57 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from Columbia to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $371). 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 WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbia to Washington, D.C.. 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.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Columbia to Washington, D.C. in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 60% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

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

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

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

Explore weekly flight availability from Columbia to Washington, D.C.. 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 WAS 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 (8 on average).

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. 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. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., 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 Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated May 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines from Columbia to Washington, D.C. have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's 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!
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
7,984 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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbia to Washington, D.C.. 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 from for flights from Columbia to Washington, D.C.?

    If you book a flight to Washington, D.C. from Columbia, you will be flying from Metropolitan, which is the city’s only airport. Columbia Metropolitan (CAE) is located 6.5 mi from the center of Columbia. There are 10 flights from Metropolitan to Washington, D.C. per day from 3 different airlines.

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

    Currently priced at $187, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Columbia to Washington, D.C. and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $194 and $194, respectively. Spirit Airlines is priced at 40% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $90 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $133 and United Airlines from $153 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Columbia to Washington, D.C.?

    Most travelers choose Columbia Metropolitan - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, Columbia Metropolitan - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Columbia Metropolitan - Baltimore/Washington when deciding on the best route from Columbia to Washington, D.C..

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Columbia to Washington, D.C. are Copa Airlines (85%), CommutAir (81%) and United Airlines (81%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $201. While the most popular route (Columbia Metropolitan - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) can be booked for $189 on average our data indicates $1,023 when flying from Columbia to Washington, D.C..

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbia to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Columbia to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbia to Washington, D.C.?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbia to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbia to Washington, D.C. 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.?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from Columbia to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $371). 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 Columbia to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Columbia to Washington, D.C.. 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 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$193Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$198Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$200Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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