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$133+ 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 5/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAE — WAS
may. 4 — may. 111
dom. 5/4
dom. 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Columbia Metropolitan to Washington, D.C. are usually found in July or April, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

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 abril 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$194
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$133
(Delta)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$292

Good round-trip deal

$265 or less

Good one-way deal

$197 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 abril 29, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
jue. 5/1510:26 amCAE - IAD
Nonstop1h 36mUnited Airlines
mar. 5/2012:35 pmIAD - CAE
Nonstop1h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$194
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
mar. 5/1310:35 amCAE - DCA
Nonstop1h 33mAmerican Airlines
mié. 5/289:39 pmDCA - CAE
Nonstop1h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$194
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
jue. 5/223:31 pmCAE - BWI
1 stop7h 10mMultiple Airlines
dom. 5/256:41 amBWI - CAE
1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$201
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
mar. 5/205:55 pmCAE - IAD
1 stop5h 40mDelta
lun. 5/266:00 amIAD - CAE
1 stop3h 23mDelta
Deal found 4/28$209
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
sáb. 7/56:00 amCAE - DCA
1 stop6h 40mDelta
jue. 7/1011:00 amDCA - CAE
1 stop5h 01mDelta
Deal found 4/28$209
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
jue. 5/155:10 amCAE - IAD
1 stop3h 28mAmerican Airlines
mar. 5/205:02 amIAD - CAE
1 stop3h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$269
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
lun. 6/235:30 pmCAE - BWI
1 stop26h 03mSpirit Airlines
jue. 6/268:38 pmBWI - CAE
1 stop19h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$282
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
mié. 5/2811:24 amCAE - BWI
1 stop4h 18mDelta
vie. 5/307:00 amBWI - CAE
1 stop3h 44mDelta
Deal found 4/28$287
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
jue. 6/123:49 pmCAE - IAD
2 stops22h 34mMultiple Airlines
dom. 6/1511:52 amIAD - CAE
2 stops28h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$320
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
mié. 6/188:43 pmCAE - BWI
1 stop3h 32mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 6/215:00 amBWI - CAE
1 stop3h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$328
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
mar. 8/510:10 amCAE - DCA
1 stop5h 38mUnited Airlines
vie. 8/88:00 pmDCA - CAE
1 stop25h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$418
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
mar. 5/135:31 pmCAE - BWI
1 stop20h 45mUnited Airlines
sáb. 5/176:45 amBWI - CAE
1 stop10h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$951

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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 abril 29, 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

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

CAE - IAD

CAEIAD

Columbia Metropolitan

jue. 5/15

10:26 am-12:02 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 5/20

12:35 pm-2:12 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$194

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

CAE - DCA

CAEDCA

Columbia Metropolitan

mar. 5/13

10:35 am-12:08 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mié. 5/28

9:39 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

$194

ColumbiaBaltimore

CAE - BWI

CAEBWI

Columbia Metropolitan

jue. 5/22

3:31 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Baltimore/Washington

dom. 5/25

6:41 am-2:41 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$201

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

CAE - IAD

CAEIAD

Columbia Metropolitan

mar. 5/20

5:55 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 5/26

6:00 am-9:23 am

1 stop3h 23m

$209

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

CAE - DCA

CAEDCA

Columbia Metropolitan

sáb. 7/5

1:23 pm-6:34 pm

1 stop5h 11m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mar. 7/15

7:59 am-2:25 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$209

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

CAE - IAD

CAEIAD

Columbia Metropolitan

jue. 5/15

5:10 am-8:38 am

1 stop3h 28m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 5/20

5:02 am-8:34 am

1 stop3h 32m

$269

ColumbiaBaltimore

CAE - BWI

CAEBWI

Columbia Metropolitan

lun. 6/23

5:30 pm-7:33 pm

1 stop26h 03m

Baltimore/Washington

jue. 6/26

8:38 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop19h 57m

$282

ColumbiaBaltimore

CAE - BWI

CAEBWI

Columbia Metropolitan

mié. 5/28

11:24 am-3:42 pm

1 stop4h 18m

Baltimore/Washington

vie. 5/30

7:00 am-10:44 am

1 stop3h 44m

$287

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

CAE - IAD

CAEIAD

Columbia Metropolitan

jue. 6/12

3:49 pm-2:23 pm

2 stops22h 34m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

dom. 6/15

11:52 am-4:35 pm

2 stops28h 43m

$320

ColumbiaBaltimore

CAE - BWI

CAEBWI

Columbia Metropolitan

mié. 6/18

8:43 pm-12:15 am

1 stop3h 32m

Baltimore/Washington

sáb. 6/21

5:00 am-8:25 am

1 stop3h 25m

$328

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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 Washington, D.C. in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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 April 25, 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 $373). 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 abril 29, 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 63% 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.

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 abril 29, 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
7,936 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
7,961 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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 4 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 $194, United Airlines will fly you from Columbia to Washington, D.C. and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $194 and $209, respectively. United Airlines is priced at 38% 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 $133 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $153 and United Airlines from $174 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 (86%), 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 $194. While the most popular route (Columbia Metropolitan - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) can be booked for $189 on average our data indicates $1,020 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 $373). 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 abril 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$195Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$198Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$213Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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