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$243+ Cheap flights from Columbia, MO (COU) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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COU — WAS
Mar 9 — Mar 161
Mon 3/9
Mon 3/16
1 adult, Economy
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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 February 7, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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.
Fri 2/2711:15 am
COU
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IAD
1 stop5h 15m
United Airlines
Tue 3/38:15 am
IAD
-
COU
1 stop7h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/6$258
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
Thu 2/2611:15 am
COU
-
DCA
1 stop4h 44m
United Airlines
Tue 3/36:30 am
DCA
-
COU
1 stop5h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/5$258
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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.
Thu 2/2611:15 am
COU
-
IAD
1 stop5h 15m
United Airlines
Tue 3/38:15 am
IAD
-
COU
1 stop7h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/6$263
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 4/2311:30 am
COU
-
IAD
1 stop6h 53m
United Airlines
Sun 4/268:20 am
IAD
-
COU
1 stop7h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/4$293
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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.
Wed 3/1111:15 am
COU
-
DCA
1 stop4h 44m
United Airlines
Sun 3/157:30 am
DCA
-
COU
1 stop7h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/4$293
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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.
Fri 2/273:10 pm
COU
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BWI
1 stop5h 07m
United Airlines
Tue 3/310:30 am
BWI
-
COU
1 stop4h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/6$293
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/76:00 am
COU
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DCA
1 stop8h 44m
American Airlines
Sat 3/149:35 am
DCA
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COU
1 stop11h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/6$300
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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.
Sat 3/78:00 am
COU
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BWI
1 stop5h 06m
United Airlines
Sat 3/146:05 am
BWI
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COU
1 stop5h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/6$300
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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.
Sat 3/72:41 pm
COU
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IAD
1 stop4h 56m
United Airlines
Sat 3/145:26 pm
IAD
-
COU
1 stop5h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/6$316
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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.
Fri 3/611:15 am
COU
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IAD
1 stop5h 15m
United Airlines
Fri 3/136:15 am
IAD
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COU
1 stop5h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/4$323
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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.
Fri 3/62:41 pm
COU
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DCA
1 stop5h 18m
United Airlines
Fri 3/136:30 am
DCA
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COU
1 stop5h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/4$328
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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.
Fri 3/62:41 pm
COU
-
BWI
1 stop6h 01m
United Airlines
Fri 3/136:05 am
BWI
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COU
1 stop5h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/4$336

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Columbia

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Washington, D.C.

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Return

Price

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

COU - IAD

COUIAD

Columbia Regional

Fri 2/27

11:15 am-5:30 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/3

8:15 am-2:28 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$258

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

COU - IAD

COUIAD

Columbia Regional

Wed 3/4

11:15 am-5:30 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/11

8:30 am-2:06 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$258

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

COU - DCA

COUDCA

Columbia Regional

Thu 2/26

11:15 am-4:59 pm

1 stop4h 44m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/3

6:30 am-10:33 am

1 stop5h 03m

$258

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

COU - DCA

COUDCA

Columbia Regional

Wed 3/4

3:10 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop6h 42m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/11

3:30 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$258

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

COU - IAD

COUIAD

Columbia Regional

Thu 2/26

11:15 am-5:30 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/3

8:15 am-2:28 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$263

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

COU - DCA

COUDCA

Columbia Regional

Wed 3/11

11:15 am-4:59 pm

1 stop4h 44m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 3/15

7:30 am-2:06 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$293

ColumbiaBaltimore

COU - BWI

COUBWI

Columbia Regional

Fri 2/27

3:10 pm-9:17 pm

1 stop5h 07m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 3/3

10:30 am-2:28 pm

1 stop4h 58m

$293

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

COU - DCA

COUDCA

Columbia Regional

Sat 3/7

6:00 am-3:44 pm

1 stop8h 44m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 3/14

9:35 am-8:19 pm

1 stop11h 44m

$300

ColumbiaBaltimore

COU - BWI

COUBWI

Columbia Regional

Sat 3/7

6:00 am-4:47 pm

1 stop9h 47m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 3/14

6:50 am-6:20 pm

1 stop12h 30m

$300

ColumbiaBaltimore

COU - BWI

COUBWI

Columbia Regional

Sat 3/7

8:00 am-2:06 pm

1 stop5h 06m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 3/14

6:05 am-10:33 am

1 stop5h 28m

$300

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Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

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Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines from Columbia to Washington, D.C.. 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,250 reviews

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,250 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,250 reviews

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

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.?

    Columbia Regional (COU) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Columbia to Washington, D.C.. You should not have trouble finding flights to Washington, D.C. from Columbia Regional; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the Columbia airport to Washington, D.C.. It is only a 11.1 mi journey to Columbia Regional (COU) from Columbia’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Columbia, Missouri to Washington, D.C.?

    Airlines like United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Columbia, Missouri to Washington, D.C. in about 5h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 29m. The distance from Columbia, Missouri to Washington, D.C. is about 793 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Columbia, Missouri to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    Currently priced at $238, United Airlines will fly you from Columbia, Missouri to Washington, D.C. and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip.

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

    While some choose either Columbia Regional - Baltimore/Washington or Columbia Regional - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, Columbia Regional - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National is the most popular route from Columbia, Missouri 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Columbia to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 2 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 February 7, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$412Average$570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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