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$160+ Cheap flights from Columbia (CAE) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

CAE — WAS
Dec 5 — Dec 121
Sat 12/5
Sat 12/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbia to Washington, D.C.

Cheapest flights from Columbia to Washington, D.C.

Wed 12/306:02 am -
Nonstop1h 37m
Fri 1/14:54 pm -
Nonstop1h 41m
Deal found 11/3$300
Fri 11/276:30 am -
Nonstop1h 39m
Wed 12/28:08 am -
Nonstop2h 06m
Deal found 10/31$316
Wed 12/237:42 pm -
Nonstop1h 41m
Fri 1/18:20 am -
Nonstop1h 41m
Deal found 11/3$319
Sun 12/136:40 am -
Nonstop1h 39m
Sun 1/1710:00 pm -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 11/2$319
Fri 11/277:54 pm -
Nonstop1h 36m
Wed 12/25:40 pm -
Nonstop1h 43m
Deal found 11/3$323
Fri 11/276:30 am -
Nonstop1h 39m
Tue 12/13:17 pm -
1 stop4h 46m
Deal found 10/31$326
Wed 11/255:00 am -
1 stop4h 50m
Mon 11/309:25 pm -
Nonstop1h 41m
Deal found 11/2$329
Thu 11/197:54 pm -
Nonstop1h 36m
Thu 11/2612:40 pm -
Nonstop1h 37m
Deal found 11/3$334
Wed 11/186:03 am -
Nonstop1h 47m
Sun 11/229:25 pm -
Nonstop1h 41m
Deal found 11/1$334
Sun 12/137:00 am -
1 stop4h 43m
Sun 1/176:00 am -
1 stop4h 07m
Deal found 11/3$339
Thu 12/107:50 pm -
1 stop3h 52m
Sun 1/106:00 am -
1 stop4h 07m
Deal found 11/3$339
Wed 11/186:43 pm -
Nonstop1h 43m
Mon 11/238:25 am -
1 stop5h 42m
Deal found 10/31$344

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$300
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$160
(American Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$304

Good round-trip deal

$338 or less

Good one-way deal

$283 or less
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ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

CAE Columbia Metropolitan - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

CAEIAD

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 11/24

5:00 am-8:59 am

1 stop3h 59m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$170

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

CAE Columbia Metropolitan - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

CAEDCA

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 11/27

6:30 am-8:09 am

Nonstop1h 39m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$199

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

CAE Columbia Metropolitan - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

CAEDCA

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 11/21

2:32 pm-7:43 pm

1 stop5h 11m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$202

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

CAE Columbia Metropolitan - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

CAEIAD

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 11/20

7:54 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$262

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

CAE Columbia Metropolitan - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

CAEIAD

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 12/15

5:35 am-11:43 am

1 stop6h 08m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$289

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

CAE Columbia Metropolitan - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

CAEDCA

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 12/13

6:51 am-11:02 am

1 stop4h 11m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$289

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

CAE Columbia Metropolitan - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

CAEIAD

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 11/23

7:54 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 11/27

12:40 pm-2:17 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$319

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

CAE Columbia Metropolitan - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

CAEIAD

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 12/3

10:00 am-11:36 am

Nonstop1h 36m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 12/6

12:45 pm-2:27 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$319

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

CAE Columbia Metropolitan - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

CAEIAD

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 11/21

7:54 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 11/22

5:25 pm-7:08 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

$319
Quickest round-trip

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

CAE Columbia Metropolitan - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

CAEIAD

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 12/15

3:02 pm-4:35 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$324

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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 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.

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Washington, D.C. (average of $272). Flying from Columbia to Washington, D.C. in October is currently the most expensive (average of $400). 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?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Columbia to Washington, D.C. in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 25% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

The most flights from CAE to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Columbia to Washington, D.C.?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Columbia to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between $272 and $395 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $300 on American Airlines (Dec 30-Jan 1).

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

The best time to book flights from Columbia to Washington, D.C. is 20 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 day to fly from Columbia to Washington, D.C.?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

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
7.3
Good
10,461 reviews

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

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
7.3
Good
10,461 reviews
United Airlines
7.3
Good
10,461 reviews

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

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
American Airlines
7.0
Good
12,231 reviews
United Airlines
7.3
Good
10,461 reviews

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

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

  • 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 9 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 $319, United Airlines can have you in Washington, D.C. from Columbia in 1h 36m. 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 $219 and $253, respectively. American Airlines is priced at 41% 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 CommutAir (84%), Lufthansa (83%) and Copa Airlines (80%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $199. While the most popular route (Columbia Metropolitan - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) can be booked for $319 on average, our data indicates $1,873 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Washington, D.C. (average of $272). Flying from Columbia to Washington, D.C. in October is currently the most expensive (average of $400). 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.

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$189Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$219Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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