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$77+ 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 12/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAE — WAS
Nov 22 — Nov 291
Sat 11/22
Sat 11/29
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 October 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$168
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$77
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$329

Good round-trip deal

$256 or less

Good one-way deal

$227 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 October 23, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/63:05 pmCAE - BWI
1 stop8h 44mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/96:20 amBWI - CAE
1 stop7h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/22$168
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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.
Tue 11/1810:34 amCAE - IAD
Nonstop1h 33mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/2312:35 pmIAD - CAE
Nonstop1h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/23$194
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 11/610:34 amCAE - IAD
Nonstop1h 33mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/912:35 pmIAD - CAE
Nonstop1h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/21$199
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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.
Fri 11/77:00 amCAE - DCA
Nonstop1h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/910:15 pmDCA - CAE
Nonstop1h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/23$199
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/239:54 pmCAE - IAD
1 stop9h 51mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/246:46 pmIAD - CAE
2 stops26h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/22$206
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 11/147:50 pmCAE - IAD
1 stop4h 26mDelta
Sun 11/166:00 amIAD - CAE
1 stop4h 10mDelta
Deal found 10/23$209
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 11/147:50 pmCAE - DCA
1 stop3h 51mDelta
Sun 11/166:00 amDCA - CAE
1 stop4h 10mDelta
Deal found 10/22$209
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/71:38 pmCAE - BWI
2 stops42h 51mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/146:30 amBWI - CAE
1 stop6h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/23$210
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 11/2010:34 amCAE - IAD
Nonstop1h 33mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/228:20 amIAD - CAE
Nonstop1h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/22$218
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Sat 11/85:32 pmCAE - IAD
1 stop5h 48mDelta
Mon 11/1010:05 amIAD - CAE
1 stop4h 03mDelta
Deal found 10/22$219
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 11/16:05 amCAE - DCA
Nonstop1h 34mAmerican Airlines
Sun 2/110:10 pmDCA - CAE
Nonstop1h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/21$219
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/203:45 pmCAE - IAD
2 stops16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/238:44 amIAD - CAE
1 stop12h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/22$221

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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 October 23, 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

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Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbiaBaltimore

CAE - BWI

CAEBWI

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 11/6

3:05 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop8h 44m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 11/9

6:20 am-2:15 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$168

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

CAE - IAD

CAEIAD

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 11/18

10:34 am-12:07 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 11/23

12:35 pm-2:15 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$194

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

CAE - IAD

CAEIAD

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 11/22

7:35 pm-9:12 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/29

8:20 am-9:59 am

Nonstop1h 39m

$194

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

CAE - IAD

CAEIAD

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 11/7

10:34 am-12:07 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 11/9

8:20 am-9:59 am

Nonstop1h 39m

$199

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

CAE - IAD

CAEIAD

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 1/10

10:10 am-2:51 pm

1 stop4h 41m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 1/13

12:35 pm-6:58 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$209

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

CAE - IAD

CAEIAD

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 11/14

7:50 pm-12:16 am

1 stop4h 26m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 11/16

6:00 am-10:10 am

1 stop4h 10m

$209

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

CAE - DCA

CAEDCA

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 11/13

7:50 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop3h 51m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 11/16

6:00 am-10:10 am

1 stop4h 10m

$209

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

CAE - DCA

CAEDCA

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 1/10

11:55 am-4:59 pm

1 stop5h 04m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 1/13

6:00 am-11:20 am

1 stop5h 20m

$209

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

CAE - DCA

CAEDCA

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 11/14

7:50 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop3h 51m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 11/16

6:00 am-10:10 am

1 stop4h 10m

$209

ColumbiaBaltimore

CAE - BWI

CAEBWI

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 12/7

1:38 pm-8:29 am

2 stops42h 51m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 12/14

6:30 am-12:48 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$210

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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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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. 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 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. 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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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 October 17, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Columbia to Washington, D.C. is 28 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Washington, D.C. (average of $48). Flying from Columbia to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $179). 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 October 23, 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 33% 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 Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings 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 October 23, 2025.

The most flights from CAE to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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 October 23, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Columbia to Washington, D.C. to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,995 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tim,Sep 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,995 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,995 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tim,Sep 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,032 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,995 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tim,Sep 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.

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  • 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.

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

    For as low as $194, United Airlines can have you in Washington, D.C. from Columbia in 1h 33m. The distance between Columbia and Washington, D.C. is about 401 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at $189, American Airlines will fly you from Columbia to Washington, D.C. and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $194 and $208, respectively. American Airlines is priced at 39% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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 (87%), Lufthansa (87%) and Brussels Airlines (87%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $168. While the most popular route (Columbia Metropolitan - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) can be booked for $189 on average, our data indicates $1,387 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Washington, D.C. (average of $48). Flying from Columbia to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $179). 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 October 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$189Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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DeltaCheapest$208Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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