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$100+ Cheap flights from Virginia to Columbia (CAE)

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 3/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — CAE
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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Cheap flight deals from Virginia to Columbia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Virginia (USVA) to Columbia (CAE). 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 January 21, 2025.

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$199
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$100
(United Airlines)
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Cheapest flights from Virginia to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Virginia to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 2/118:13 amDCA - CAE
Nonstop1h 42mAmerican Airlines
Wed 2/1210:25 amCAE - DCA
Nonstop1h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$199
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Tue 4/18:15 amIAD - CAE
Nonstop1h 37mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/97:43 pmCAE - IAD
Nonstop1h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$199
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 2/2512:26 pmDCA - CAE
1 stop3h 53mDelta
Tue 3/412:24 pmCAE - DCA
1 stop4h 56mDelta
Deal found 1/20$219
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 2/116:00 amIAD - CAE
1 stop5h 39mDelta
Tue 2/117:10 pmCAE - IAD
1 stop5h 12mDelta
Deal found 1/20$219
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/215:23 pmRIC - CAE
1 stop5h 20mDelta
Mon 2/245:35 amCAE - RIC
1 stop3h 22mDelta
Deal found 1/20$229
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Mon 3/1710:31 amRIC - CAE
1 stop5h 56mAmerican Airlines
Sat 3/225:31 pmCAE - RIC
1 stop4h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$264
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/118:30 amDCA - CAE
1 stop5h 36mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/126:15 amCAE - DCA
1 stop5h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/166:30 amIAD - CAE
1 stop4h 06mAmerican Airlines
Sun 2/235:10 amCAE - IAD
1 stop3h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$308
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/56:47 pmRDU - CAE
1 stop4h 52mDelta
Wed 3/125:40 amCAE - RDU
1 stop4h 18mDelta
Deal found 1/21$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/195:00 amRDU - CAE
1 stop3h 23mAmerican Airlines
Fri 2/288:03 pmCAE - RDU
1 stop3h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$354
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Fri 2/218:20 pmRIC - CAE
2 stops17h 49mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/242:46 pmCAE - RIC
1 stop4h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$393
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/47:55 pmRDU - CAE
1 stop18h 23mUnited Airlines
Sat 2/89:45 amCAE - RDU
1 stop13h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$487

Find flights from Virginia to Columbia within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Virginia 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 January 21, 2025.

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Washington, D.C.Columbia

DCA - CAE

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 2/11

8:13 am-9:55 am

Nonstop1h 42m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 2/12

10:25 am-11:59 am

Nonstop1h 34m

$199

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/1

8:15 am-9:52 am

Nonstop1h 37m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 4/9

7:43 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$199

Washington, D.C.Columbia

DCA - CAE

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 2/25

12:26 pm-4:19 pm

1 stop3h 53m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 3/4

12:24 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop4h 56m

$219

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/11

6:00 am-11:39 am

1 stop5h 39m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 2/11

7:10 pm-12:22 am

1 stop5h 12m

$219

RichmondColumbia

RIC - CAE

RICCAE

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 2/21

5:23 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 2/24

5:35 am-8:57 am

1 stop3h 22m

$229

RichmondColumbia

RIC - CAE

RICCAE

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 2/6

5:01 am-8:42 am

1 stop3h 41m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 2/8

12:52 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops5h 48m

$244

Washington, D.C.Columbia

DCA - CAE

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 2/11

8:30 am-2:06 pm

1 stop5h 36m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 2/12

6:15 am-11:59 am

1 stop5h 44m

$279

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/15

6:31 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop3h 50m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 2/16

5:10 am-8:42 am

1 stop3h 32m

$279

RaleighColumbia

RDU - CAE

RDUCAE

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/5

6:47 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop4h 52m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 3/12

5:40 am-9:58 am

1 stop4h 18m

$309

RaleighColumbia

RDU - CAE

RDUCAE

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 2/19

5:00 am-8:23 am

1 stop3h 23m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 2/28

8:03 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop3h 52m

$354

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Best time to book a flight from Virginia to Columbia

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Travel insights for flights from Virginia to Columbia

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Virginia to Columbia including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Virginia 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 VA to CAE?

Find hourly flight availability from Virginia 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 January 21, 2025.

When flying from Virginia 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 January 21, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta from Virginia to Columbia have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,984 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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 Virginia 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 Virginia?

    If you book a flight to Columbia from Virginia, 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 Virginia to Columbia one-way?

    $100 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and American Airlines, with prices starting from $109 and $130, respectively.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Virginia to Columbia consider Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Columbia Metropolitan, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Columbia Metropolitan or Richmond Byrd Intl - Columbia Metropolitan as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Virginia 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 2 airlines flying from Virginia to Columbia

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Virginia 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$208Average$304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$218Average$238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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