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

Currently priced at $249, United Airlines will fly you from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbia and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $254 and $265, respectively. United Airlines is 29% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbia?

On average you can expect to pay $280 for a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbia. The cheapest flight overall is $214 while the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Columbia Metropolitan) is currently priced at $189.

What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbia?

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbia consider choosing Copa Airlines (78%), CommutAir (76%) or United Airlines (76%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbia?

Flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbia are found to be more expensive on Saturday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Columbia.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbia?

To save up to 123% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 46 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbia from $422 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $422 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbia?

Our data shows that January tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Columbia from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. Users have commonly found prices around $320 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $222. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in September.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Columbia from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl?

Located just 6.5 mi from the city center, Columbia Metropolitan is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Columbia from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Metropolitan (CAE) should be relatively easy as there are 6 daily inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl from 1 airline.

Can I find deals for flights from Dulles Intl to Columbia that include hotel bookings?

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Round-trip from	$249 (United)
One-way from	$182 (American Airlines)
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Cheapest in	December
Average price	$408
Good round-trip deal	$286 or less
Good one-way deal	$215 or less

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dulles Intl to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 11, 2025.

Sat 5/1712:35 pmIAD - CAE

Nonstop1h 37mUnited Airlines

Sat 5/247:49 pmCAE - IAD

Nonstop1h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$249

Sat 5/101:20 pmIAD - CAE

1 stop3h 39mDelta

Sat 5/175:55 pmCAE - IAD

1 stop5h 40mDelta

Deal found 4/10

$254

Sat 5/175:02 amIAD - CAE

1 stop3h 32mAmerican Airlines

Sat 5/248:45 pmCAE - IAD

1 stop3h 17mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$265

Thu 6/511:52 amIAD - CAE

2 stops26h 03mMultiple Airlines

Sun 6/83:49 pmCAE - IAD

2 stops22h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$366

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Sat 5/1712:35 pmIAD - CAE

Nonstop1h 37mUnited Airlines

Sat 5/247:49 pmCAE - IAD

Nonstop1h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$249

Sat 5/101:20 pmIAD - CAE

1 stop3h 39mDelta

Sat 5/175:55 pmCAE - IAD

1 stop5h 40mDelta

Deal found 4/10

$254

Sat 5/175:02 amIAD - CAE

1 stop3h 32mAmerican Airlines

Sat 5/248:45 pmCAE - IAD

1 stop3h 17mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$265

Thu 6/511:52 amIAD - CAE

2 stops26h 03mMultiple Airlines

Sun 6/83:49 pmCAE - IAD

2 stops22h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$366

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Thu 4/178:15 amIAD - CAE

Nonstop1h 37mUnited Airlines

Fri 4/187:43 pmCAE - IAD

Nonstop1h 37mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/9

$343

Thu 4/175:00 amIAD - CAE

1 stop3h 21mAmerican Airlines

Fri 4/188:12 pmCAE - IAD

1 stop3h 44mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/9

$363

Sat 4/197:35 amIAD - CAE

1 stop6h 20mDelta

Wed 4/235:40 amCAE - IAD

1 stop3h 27mDelta

Deal found 4/10

$269

Sat 5/101:20 pmIAD - CAE

1 stop3h 39mDelta

Sat 5/175:55 pmCAE - IAD

1 stop3h 39mDelta

Deal found 4/10

$254

Sat 5/1712:35 pmIAD - CAE

Nonstop1h 37mUnited Airlines

Sat 5/247:49 pmCAE - IAD

Nonstop1h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$249

Sat 5/175:02 amIAD - CAE

1 stop3h 32mAmerican Airlines

Sat 5/248:45 pmCAE - IAD

1 stop3h 17mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$265

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Fri 4/185:00 amIAD - CAE

1 stop3h 21mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$182

Fri 4/1812:40 pmIAD - CAE

Nonstop1h 37mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$202

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IAD - CAE

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/17

12:35 pm-2:12 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 5/24

7:49 pm-9:25 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$249

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - CAE

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/10

1:20 pm-4:59 pm

1 stop3h 39m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 5/17

5:55 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$254

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

Sat 5/24

8:45 pm-12:02 am

1 stop3h 17m

$265

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 6/5

11:52 am-1:55 pm

2 stops26h 03m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 6/8

3:49 pm-2:23 pm

2 stops22h 34m

$366

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 4/18

5:00 am-8:21 am

1 stop3h 21m

$182

Washington, D.C.Columbia

IAD - CAE

IADCAE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 4/18

12:40 pm-2:17 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$202

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust 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.

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Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport-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. Dulles Intl Airport-Columbia flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbia

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

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

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbia is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 8% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbia

The most flights from IAD to CAE are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in Columbia 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

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

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines from Washington, D.C. to Columbia. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,910 reviews

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

7,910 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,910 reviews

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

8,636 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,910 reviews

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

7,910 reviews

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

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Columbia from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl?
Located just 6.5 mi from the city center, Columbia Metropolitan is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Columbia from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Metropolitan (CAE) should be relatively easy as there are 6 daily inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl from 1 airline.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbia round-trip?
Currently priced at $249, United Airlines will fly you from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbia and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $254 and $265, respectively. United Airlines is 29% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbia?
No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbia consider choosing Copa Airlines (78%), CommutAir (76%) or United Airlines (76%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.
What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbia?
On average you can expect to pay $280 for a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbia. The cheapest flight overall is $214 while the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Columbia Metropolitan) is currently priced at $189.
Can I find deals for flights from Dulles Intl to Columbia that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Dulles Intl to Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Dulles Intl to Columbia?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dulles Intl to Columbia.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Dulles Intl to Columbia?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dulles Intl 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. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbia?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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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