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$162+ Cheap flights from Maryland to Columbia (CAE)

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BWI — CAE
Apr 7 — Apr 141
Mon 4/7
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Round-trip from

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One-way from

$162
(American Airlines)

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January

Average price

$319
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Cheapest flights from Maryland to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Maryland to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 2, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Sun 5/258:15 amDCA - CAE
Nonstop1h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/37:25 amCAE - DCA
Nonstop1h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$249
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/178:15 amIAD - CAE
Nonstop1h 36mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/247:49 pmCAE - IAD
Nonstop1h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/31$249
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Thu 6/56:00 amPHL - CAE
1 stop8h 28mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/82:32 pmCAE - PHL
1 stop19h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$252
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 5/178:59 amDCA - CAE
1 stop6h 01mDelta
Sat 5/241:43 pmCAE - DCA
1 stop6h 53mDelta
Deal found 4/1$268
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Sun 5/256:00 amIAD - CAE
1 stop4h 14mDelta
Mon 6/27:59 pmCAE - IAD
1 stop4h 29mDelta
Deal found 4/1$268
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 5/175:02 amIAD - CAE
1 stop3h 32mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/188:45 pmCAE - IAD
1 stop3h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$269
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/2510:30 amDCA - CAE
1 stop6h 24mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/35:31 pmCAE - DCA
1 stop5h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/1$274
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Wed 5/287:00 amBWI - CAE
1 stop5h 58mDelta
Tue 6/311:24 amCAE - BWI
1 stop5h 48mDelta
Deal found 4/1$277
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Fri 6/275:47 pmBWI - CAE
2 stops22h 48mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/11:18 pmCAE - BWI
1 stop26h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/1$291
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/109:00 amPHL - CAE
1 stop5h 28mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/153:23 pmCAE - PHL
1 stop5h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/1$314
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Wed 5/148:17 pmBWI - CAE
1 stop3h 37mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/188:45 pmCAE - BWI
1 stop3h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$327
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 5/243:35 pmPHL - CAE
Nonstop1h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/315:54 pmCAE - PHL
Nonstop1h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$335

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Maryland to Columbia 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 April 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Maryland to Columbia that are best for you.

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Maryland

Fly to

Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.Columbia

DCA - CAE

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 5/25

8:15 am-10:00 am

Nonstop1h 45m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 6/3

7:25 am-8:56 am

Nonstop1h 31m

$249

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/17

8:15 am-9:51 am

Nonstop1h 36m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 5/24

7:49 pm-9:25 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$249

PhiladelphiaColumbia

PHL - CAE

PHLCAE

Philadelphia

Thu 6/5

6:00 am-2:28 pm

1 stop8h 28m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 6/8

2:32 pm-9:53 am

1 stop19h 21m

$252

Washington, D.C.Columbia

DCA - CAE

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/17

8:59 am-3:00 pm

1 stop6h 01m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 5/25

1:43 pm-8:36 pm

1 stop6h 53m

$268

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/25

6:00 am-10:14 am

1 stop4h 14m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 6/1

7:59 pm-12:28 am

1 stop4h 29m

$268

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/17

5:02 am-8:34 am

1 stop3h 32m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 5/18

8:45 pm-12:02 am

1 stop3h 17m

$269

Washington, D.C.Columbia

DCA - CAE

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 4/25

10:30 am-4:54 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 5/3

5:31 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$274

BaltimoreColumbia

BWI - CAE

BWICAE

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 5/28

7:00 am-12:58 pm

1 stop5h 58m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 6/4

5:44 am-9:10 am

1 stop3h 26m

$277

BaltimoreColumbia

BWI - CAE

BWICAE

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 6/27

5:47 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops22h 48m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 7/1

1:18 pm-3:18 pm

1 stop26h 00m

$291

BaltimoreColumbia

BWI - CAE

BWICAE

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 5/14

8:17 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop3h 37m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 5/18

8:45 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop3h 08m

$327

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Best time to book a flight from Maryland to Columbia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Maryland to Columbia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Maryland to Columbia?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Maryland to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Maryland to Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $404). 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 MD to CAE?

Find hourly flight availability from Maryland to Columbia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 2, 2025.

When flying from Maryland to Columbia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Columbia by month

Plan your trip to Columbia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbia ranges from 2.6 - 5.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.5 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Columbia when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Columbia by month

Plan your trip to Columbia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbia, 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 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 44.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbia. 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 Columbia. Reviews last updated April 2, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines from Maryland to Columbia by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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
7,897 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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
8,616 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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
7,897 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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
7,886 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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 Maryland to Columbia. 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 into for flights to Columbia from Maryland?

    If you book a flight to Columbia from Maryland, you will be flying to Metropolitan, which is the city’s only airport. Columbia Metropolitan (CAE) is located 6.5 mi from the center of Columbia.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Maryland to Columbia one-way?

    $162 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $192 and $199, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Maryland to Columbia?

    Most travelers choose Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Columbia Metropolitan, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Columbia Metropolitan or Philadelphia - Columbia Metropolitan when deciding on the best route from Maryland to Columbia.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Maryland to Columbia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Maryland to Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Maryland to Columbia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Maryland to Columbia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Maryland to Columbia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Maryland to Columbia 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 Maryland to Columbia?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Maryland to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Maryland to Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $404). 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 Maryland to Columbia

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Maryland to Columbia. 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 April 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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