Washington, D.C.

$379+ Cheap flights from Columbia, MO (COU) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
COU — WAS
Apr 16 — Apr 231
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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$379
(American Airlines)
Provider with most accurate pricing for Columbia Regional-Washington, D.C. (WAS) flight deals.
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From Columbia Regional to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 5/105:56 amCOU - IAD
2 stops10h 00mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/131:59 pmIAD - COU
2 stops7h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/10$379
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 5/225:56 amCOU - BWI
1 stop10h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/257:26 amBWI - COU
1 stop9h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/10$512
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 4/254:29 pmCOU - DCA
1 stop4h 46mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/299:30 amDCA - COU
1 stop7h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/10$557

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbia to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

Fly from

Columbia

Fly to

Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

COU - IAD

COUIAD

Columbia Regional

Sat 5/10

5:56 am-4:56 pm

2 stops10h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/13

1:59 pm-8:34 pm

2 stops7h 35m

$379

ColumbiaBaltimore

COU - BWI

COUBWI

Columbia Regional

Thu 5/22

5:56 am-5:45 pm

1 stop10h 49m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 5/25

7:26 am-3:42 pm

1 stop9h 16m

$512

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

COU - DCA

COUDCA

Columbia Regional

Fri 4/25

4:29 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop4h 46m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/29

9:30 am-3:59 pm

1 stop7h 29m

$557

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Deals found on 4/10

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Columbia to Washington, D.C. in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
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 Columbia, Missouri-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Columbia, Missouri-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbia, Missouri-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbia, Missouri-Washington, D.C. 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 Columbia, Missouri-Washington, D.C. flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated April 11, 2025.

Food

6.5

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MYR - CLT

This flight was impacted by a nearly 4, yes 4 hour delay. They replaced a 777 with another one and it had to be cleaned and catered before we could depart. Great crew did it without complaint.

Food

6.5

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MYR - CLT

This flight was impacted by a nearly 4, yes 4 hour delay. They replaced a 777 with another one and it had to be cleaned and catered before we could depart. Great crew did it without complaint.

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

    Columbia Regional (COU) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Columbia to Washington, D.C.. You should not have trouble finding flights to Washington, D.C. from Columbia Regional; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights from the Columbia airport to Washington, D.C.. It is only a 11.1 mi journey to Columbia Regional (COU) from Columbia’s city center.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Columbia, Missouri to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    Currently priced at $379, American Airlines will fly you from Columbia, Missouri to Washington, D.C. and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia, Missouri to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Columbia, Missouri to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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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