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4:24 pm - 4:11 pmBWI-CAE
23h 47m1 stop
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7:11 pm - 3:17 pmCAE-BWI
20h 06m1 stop
mié., sep. 10 - dom., sep. 14
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10:23 am - 6:16 pmBWI-CAE
7h 53m1 stop
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7:11 pm - 3:17 pmCAE-BWI
20h 06m1 stop
jue., sep. 11 - dom., sep. 21
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:17 pm - 6:16 pmBWI-CAE
4h 59m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:53 pm - 8:05 pmCAE-BWI
7h 12m1 stop
$175Spirit Airlines
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jue., oct. 2 - dom., oct. 5
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:00 pm - 11:58 amBWI-CAE
14h 58m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
11:40 am - 11:27 pmCAE-BWI
11h 47m1 stop
$202Spirit Airlines
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mié., oct. 22 - vie., oct. 24
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 10:17 amDCA-CAE
4h 17m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:13 pm - 9:57 pmCAE-DCA
4h 44m1 stop
$214Delta
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mié., sep. 17 - sáb., sep. 20
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 10:08 amIAD-CAE
4h 08m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:40 am - 11:10 amCAE-IAD
5h 30m1 stop
$214Delta
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mar., sep. 9 - sáb., sep. 13
American Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 11:38 pmDCA-CAE
1h 38mnonstop
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7:41 pm - 9:20 pmCAE-DCA
1h 39mnonstop
$219American Airlines
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vie., sep. 19 - mar., sep. 23
American Airlines Logo
5:31 pm - 7:11 pmDCA-CAE
1h 40mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:38 amCAE-DCA
1h 38mnonstop
$224American Airlines
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vie., sep. 5 - dom., sep. 7
United Airlines Logo
12:40 pm - 2:18 pmIAD-CAE
1h 38mnonstop
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7:48 pm - 9:24 pmCAE-IAD
1h 36mnonstop
$239United Airlines
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jue., sep. 25 - dom., sep. 28
United Airlines Logo
12:36 pm - 2:15 pmIAD-CAE
1h 39mnonstop
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7:48 pm - 9:24 pmCAE-IAD
1h 36mnonstop
$249United Airlines
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mié., sep. 24 - lun., sep. 29

United Airlines flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbia

Our best United Airlines deals on Washington, D.C. to Columbia flight tickets
United Airlines
Sep 25
IAD12:40 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
1h 38m
CAE2:18 pmColumbia Metropolitan
Sep 28
CAE7:48 pmColumbia Metropolitan
1h 36m
IAD9:24 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
United Airlines
Sep 24
IAD12:36 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
1h 39m
CAE2:15 pmColumbia Metropolitan
Sep 29
CAE7:48 pmColumbia Metropolitan
1h 36m
IAD9:24 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
United Airlines
Sep 5
IAD8:15 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
1h 34m
CAE9:49 amColumbia Metropolitan
Sep 9
CAE10:24 amColumbia Metropolitan
1h 31m
IAD11:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Delta flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbia

Our best Delta deals on Washington, D.C. to Columbia flight tickets
Delta
Sep 17
DCA6:00 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
4h 17m
1 stop
CAE10:17 amColumbia Metropolitan
Sep 20
CAE5:13 pmColumbia Metropolitan
4h 44m
1 stop
DCA9:57 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Delta
Sep 20
IAD5:25 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
6h 12m
1 stop
CAE11:37 pmColumbia Metropolitan
Sep 21
CAE5:40 amColumbia Metropolitan
3h 34m
1 stop
IAD9:14 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Delta
Sep 25
IAD6:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
4h 17m
1 stop
CAE10:17 amColumbia Metropolitan
Sep 30
CAE11:02 amColumbia Metropolitan
5h 25m
1 stop
IAD4:27 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreColumbia

BWI - CAE

BWICAE

Baltimore/Washington

mié. 9/10

4:24 pm-4:11 pm

1 stop23h 47m

Columbia Metropolitan

dom. 9/14

7:11 pm-3:17 pm

1 stop20h 06m

$160

BaltimoreColumbia

BWI - CAE

BWICAE

Baltimore/Washington

jue. 9/11

10:23 am-6:16 pm

1 stop7h 53m

Columbia Metropolitan

dom. 9/21

7:11 pm-3:17 pm

1 stop20h 06m

$170

BaltimoreColumbia

BWI - CAE

BWICAE

Baltimore/Washington

jue. 10/2

1:17 pm-6:16 pm

1 stop4h 59m

Columbia Metropolitan

dom. 10/5

12:53 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop7h 12m

$175

BaltimoreColumbia

BWI - CAE

BWICAE

Baltimore/Washington

mié. 10/22

9:00 pm-11:58 am

1 stop14h 58m

Columbia Metropolitan

vie. 10/24

11:40 am-11:27 pm

1 stop11h 47m

$202

Washington, D.C.Columbia

DCA - CAE

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mié. 9/17

6:00 am-10:17 am

1 stop4h 17m

Columbia Metropolitan

sáb. 9/20

5:13 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop4h 44m

$214

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 9/9

6:00 am-10:08 am

1 stop4h 08m

Columbia Metropolitan

sáb. 9/13

5:40 am-11:10 am

1 stop5h 30m

$214

Washington, D.C.Columbia

DCA - CAE

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

vie. 9/19

10:00 pm-11:38 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

Columbia Metropolitan

mar. 9/23

7:41 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$219

Washington, D.C.Columbia

DCA - CAE

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

vie. 9/5

5:31 pm-7:11 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Columbia Metropolitan

dom. 9/7

6:00 am-7:38 am

Nonstop1h 38m

$224

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

jue. 9/25

12:40 pm-2:18 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

Columbia Metropolitan

dom. 9/28

7:48 pm-9:24 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$239

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 9/24

12:36 pm-2:15 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

Columbia Metropolitan

lun. 9/29

7:48 pm-9:24 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$249

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Columbia?

The cheapest month to fly to Columbia from Washington, D.C. is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around $273, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you’re not able to fly to Columbia in January, then December is your next best option. Flight prices from Washington, D.C. to Columbia during December average around $278.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Columbia?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Columbia from Washington, D.C. is on a Tuesday. momondo users have found tickets for Tuesday departures for as low as $273. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Columbia on Sunday is $403.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Columbia?

At noon is the cheapest time of day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Columbia when you can find flight prices for as low as $278. Flying to Columbia at noon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $323.

What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Columbia Metropolitan flight route?

Fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Columbia Metropolitan for the best Washington, D.C. - Columbia Metropolitan flight prices

What cabin class options are available on Washington, D.C. to Columbia Metropolitan flights?

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You could potentially save up to 19% on your flight if you consider stops on a Washington, D.C. to Columbia flight.

How have Washington, D.C. to Columbia flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2025, prices for Washington, D.C. to Columbia flights are approximately 196% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Cheap Washington, D.C. to Columbia (WAS to CAE) flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$233

Fastest flight time

1h 29m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Columbia

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Columbia from Washington, D.C. in the past 72 hours is $233. The best round-trip flight deal from Washington, D.C. to Columbia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $219.
The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to Columbia takes 1h 29m
Direct flights go from Washington, D.C. to Columbia every day.
There is 1 airport near Columbia: Columbia Metropolitan (CAE)
  • How far is Washington, D.C. to Columbia Metropolitan by plane?

    There are 404.9 mi between Washington, D.C. and Columbia Metropolitan. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 1h 34m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbia Metropolitan Airport?

    Prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbia Metropolitan Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. to Columbia Metropolitan Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Washington, D.C. to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Columbia Metropolitan Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Columbia Metropolitan Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Columbia Metropolitan Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Best airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Columbia

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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
United AirlinesPriceFrom $179Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,930 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $189Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $256Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,981 reviews
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  • United Airlines Flights From Washington, D.C. to Columbia

    United Airlines is one of the most popular airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Columbia, operating 21 flights/week on average for this route. A good United Airlines flight deal for Washington, D.C. to Columbia starts from $179 round-trip, up to an average price of $319. Our users have rated United Airlines at 7.4/10.

  • American Airlines Flights From Washington, D.C. to Columbia

    Another popular option for Washington, D.C. to Columbia flights is American Airlines (7.2/10, 10,000 ratings). American Airlines flies from Washington, D.C. to Columbia around 16 times per week, with deals starting from $189 round-trip and rising to an average price of around $365.

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