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$129+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 1/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — CAE
Jan 10 — Jan 171
Fri 1/10
Fri 1/17
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Columbia Metropolitan are usually found in February or January, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$257
(Delta)

One-way from

$130
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

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February

Average price

$264
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 5, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 1/2810:20 amBWI - CAE
1 stop5h 59mDelta
Sat 2/18:23 amCAE - BWI
1 stop4h 33mDelta
Deal found 1/4$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 1/308:13 amDCA - CAE
Nonstop1h 42mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/317:37 amCAE - DCA
Nonstop1h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/4$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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.
Mon 2/35:50 pmIAD - CAE
Nonstop1h 44mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/2510:11 amCAE - IAD
Nonstop1h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/3$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 1/259:11 amIAD - CAE
1 stop3h 16mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/268:14 pmCAE - IAD
1 stop3h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/4$278
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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.
Thu 1/307:59 amDCA - CAE
1 stop6h 48mDelta
Thu 1/307:15 pmCAE - DCA
1 stop4h 24mDelta
Deal found 1/3$279
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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.
Thu 1/304:53 pmIAD - CAE
1 stop4h 50mDelta
Fri 1/317:15 pmCAE - IAD
1 stop5h 07mDelta
Deal found 1/4$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 2/218:09 pmBWI - CAE
1 stop3h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sun 2/235:10 amCAE - BWI
1 stop3h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/4$417
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 2/71:00 pmDCA - CAE
1 stop8h 21mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/104:45 pmCAE - DCA
2 stops18h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/4$451
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 2/610:05 amBWI - CAE
1 stop11h 16mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/96:15 amCAE - BWI
2 stops15h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/4$601

Find flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbia within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 5, 2025.

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BaltimoreColumbia

BWI - CAE

BWICAE

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 1/28

10:20 am-4:19 pm

1 stop5h 59m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 2/1

8:23 am-12:56 pm

1 stop4h 33m

$257

Washington, D.C.Columbia

DCA - CAE

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 1/30

8:13 am-9:55 am

Nonstop1h 42m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 1/30

7:44 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$259

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 1/31

12:35 pm-2:18 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 2/1

9:45 am-11:23 am

Nonstop1h 38m

$259

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/25

9:11 am-12:27 pm

1 stop3h 16m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 1/26

8:14 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop3h 44m

$278

Washington, D.C.Columbia

DCA - CAE

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 1/30

6:59 am-11:39 am

1 stop4h 40m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 1/30

5:05 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$279

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/30

4:53 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop4h 50m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 1/31

7:15 pm-12:22 am

1 stop5h 07m

$279

BaltimoreColumbia

BWI - CAE

BWICAE

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 2/15

5:28 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop4h 53m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 2/17

8:03 pm-12:18 am

1 stop4h 15m

$358

Washington, D.C.Columbia

DCA - CAE

DCACAE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 2/7

1:00 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop8h 21m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 2/10

4:45 pm-11:31 am

2 stops18h 46m

$451

BaltimoreColumbia

BWI - CAE

BWICAE

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 2/6

10:05 am-9:21 pm

1 stop11h 16m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 2/9

6:15 am-10:14 pm

2 stops15h 59m

$595

BaltimoreColumbia

BWI - CAE

BWICAE

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 1/25

2:01 pm-8:18 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$129

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Columbia in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 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 Washington, D.C.-Columbia flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Columbia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Columbia 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 Washington, D.C.-Columbia flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbia

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Columbia. Price data was last updated on December 27, 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Columbia, you should look to book at least 55 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 5, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Washington, D.C. to Columbia in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 11% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Columbia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Columbia. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

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 5, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, American Airlines and United Airlines from Washington, D.C. to Columbia. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,526 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,526 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,526 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,963 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,526 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,526 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?

    Columbia Metropolitan (CAE) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Columbia. You should not have trouble finding flights to Metropolitan from Washington, D.C.; the airport handles an average of 5 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights to the Columbia airport from Washington, D.C.. It is only a 6.5 mi journey from Metropolitan (CAE) to Columbia’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Columbia round-trip?

    Currently priced at $257, Delta will fly you from Washington, D.C. to Columbia and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $259 and $259, respectively. Delta is 18% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Columbia one-way?

    $130 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 $130 and $140, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Columbia?

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

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbia that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbia?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Columbia?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Columbia

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$174Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$191Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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