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$153+ 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 4/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — CAE
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
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Cheap flight deals from Virginia to Columbia

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Round-trip from

$234
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$153
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

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September

Average price

$359
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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 March 28, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Fri 4/185:05 pmRIC - CAE
1 stop4h 28mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/205:10 amCAE - RIC
1 stop3h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$234
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 5/145:30 pmDCA - CAE
Nonstop1h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/187:29 amCAE - DCA
Nonstop1h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$246
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Thu 4/248:15 amIAD - CAE
Nonstop1h 37mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/262:53 pmCAE - IAD
Nonstop1h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/2610:19 amDCA - CAE
1 stop3h 36mDelta
Mon 4/285:00 pmCAE - DCA
1 stop5h 50mDelta
Deal found 3/27$266
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/267:35 amIAD - CAE
1 stop6h 20mDelta
Mon 4/287:18 pmCAE - IAD
1 stop5h 10mDelta
Deal found 3/27$266
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/14:24 pmRIC - CAE
1 stop5h 23mDelta
Tue 4/87:18 pmCAE - RIC
1 stop4h 53mDelta
Deal found 3/27$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Thu 5/85:02 amIAD - CAE
1 stop3h 32mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/108:45 pmCAE - IAD
1 stop3h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$286
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 6/1112:56 pmRDU - CAE
1 stop2h 52mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/186:12 pmCAE - RDU
1 stop5h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$287
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/2910:45 amRIC - CAE
1 stop3h 32mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/27:35 pmCAE - RIC
1 stop18h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$383
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Thu 5/110:35 amRDU - CAE
1 stop23h 16mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/57:35 pmCAE - RDU
1 stop23h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$395
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 5/203:30 pmDCA - CAE
1 stop6h 09mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/275:35 pmCAE - DCA
2 stops21h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$467
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 3/295:09 pmRDU - CAE
1 stop6h 29mDelta
Mon 3/3112:23 pmCAE - RDU
1 stop4h 41mDelta
Deal found 3/27$587

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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 March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Virginia to Columbia that are best for you.

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Virginia

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Columbia

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Depart

Return

Price

RichmondColumbia

RIC - CAE

RICCAE

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 4/18

5:05 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop4h 28m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 4/20

5:10 am-8:27 am

1 stop3h 17m

$234

Washington, D.C.Columbia

DCA - CAE

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/14

5:30 pm-7:09 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 5/18

7:29 am-9:00 am

Nonstop1h 31m

$246

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/24

8:15 am-9:52 am

Nonstop1h 37m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 4/26

2:53 pm-4:30 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$249

Washington, D.C.Columbia

DCA - CAE

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 4/26

10:19 am-1:55 pm

1 stop3h 36m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 4/28

5:00 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$266

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 4/26

7:35 am-1:55 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 4/28

7:18 pm-12:28 am

1 stop5h 10m

$266

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/8

5:02 am-8:34 am

1 stop3h 32m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 5/10

8:45 pm-12:02 am

1 stop3h 17m

$286

RaleighColumbia

RDU - CAE

RDUCAE

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 6/11

12:56 pm-3:48 pm

1 stop2h 52m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 6/18

6:12 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$287

RichmondColumbia

RIC - CAE

RICCAE

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 4/29

10:45 am-2:17 pm

1 stop3h 32m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 5/2

7:35 pm-1:48 pm

1 stop18h 13m

$383

RaleighColumbia

RDU - CAE

RDUCAE

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/1

10:35 am-9:51 am

1 stop23h 16m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 5/5

7:35 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop23h 20m

$395

Washington, D.C.Columbia

DCA - CAE

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/20

3:30 pm-9:39 pm

1 stop6h 09m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 5/27

5:35 pm-2:52 pm

2 stops21h 17m

$467

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Best time to book a flight from Virginia to Columbia

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

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 March 28, 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 March 28, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines 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
7,897 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,603 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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
7,897 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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 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?

    $153 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 Delta and United Airlines, with prices starting from $172 and $192, 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$218Average$238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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