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$123+ Cheap flights from Columbia (CAE) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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 5/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAE — WAS
mar. 17 — mar. 241
lun. 3/17
lun. 3/24
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Columbia Metropolitan to Washington, D.C. are usually found in July or April, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Columbia to Washington, D.C.

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbia (CAE) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 marzo 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$245
(Delta)

One-way from

$123
(Delta)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$307

Good round-trip deal

$283 or less

Good one-way deal

$176 or less
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Cheapest flights from Columbia to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbia to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on marzo 12, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 7/85:40 amCAE - IAD
1 stop3h 30mDelta
mar. 7/156:00 amIAD - CAE
1 stop3h 26mDelta
Deal found 3/10$245
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
sáb. 5/175:44 amCAE - DCA
1 stop3h 24mDelta
mar. 5/206:59 amDCA - CAE
1 stop6h 01mDelta
Deal found 3/11$245
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
dom. 5/47:26 amCAE - DCA
Nonstop1h 34mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 5/104:59 pmDCA - CAE
Nonstop1h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/11$246
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
jue. 4/107:43 pmCAE - IAD
Nonstop1h 37mUnited Airlines
dom. 4/138:15 amIAD - CAE
Nonstop1h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/11$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
dom. 5/45:10 amCAE - IAD
1 stop3h 28mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 5/105:02 amIAD - CAE
1 stop3h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/11$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
mar. 4/85:40 amCAE - BWI
1 stop3h 33mDelta
mar. 4/156:00 amBWI - CAE
1 stop3h 42mDelta
Deal found 3/11$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
mar. 7/84:19 pmCAE - BWI
1 stop3h 39mAmerican Airlines
vie. 7/115:00 amBWI - CAE
1 stop3h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/11$342
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 7/142:16 pmCAE - BWI
1 stop26h 38mMultiple Airlines
jue. 7/176:30 amBWI - CAE
1 stop7h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$345
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 7/142:16 pmCAE - BWI
2 stops33h 11mSpirit Airlines
jue. 7/1710:46 pmBWI - CAE
2 stops14h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/12$405
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 4/256:15 amCAE - DCA
1 stop6h 42mUnited Airlines
mar. 4/297:00 amDCA - CAE
2 stops14h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/10$468
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 7/142:16 pmCAE - IAD
3 stops21h 10mMultiple Airlines
jue. 7/175:40 pmIAD - CAE
3 stops19h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$530
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
mié. 3/266:11 amCAE - BWI
1 stop10h 32mUnited Airlines
dom. 3/306:45 amBWI - CAE
1 stop10h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/11$929

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

Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbia to Washington, D.C. 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 marzo 12, 2025.

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Columbia

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Washington, D.C.

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Return

Price

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

CAE - IAD

CAEIAD

Columbia Metropolitan

mar. 7/8

5:40 am-9:10 am

1 stop3h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 7/15

6:00 am-9:26 am

1 stop3h 26m

$245

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

CAE - DCA

CAEDCA

Columbia Metropolitan

sáb. 5/17

5:44 am-9:08 am

1 stop3h 24m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mar. 5/20

6:59 am-1:00 pm

1 stop6h 01m

$245

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

CAE - DCA

CAEDCA

Columbia Metropolitan

dom. 5/4

7:26 am-9:00 am

Nonstop1h 34m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

sáb. 5/10

4:59 pm-6:36 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$246

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

CAE - IAD

CAEIAD

Columbia Metropolitan

jue. 4/10

7:43 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

dom. 4/13

8:15 am-9:52 am

Nonstop1h 37m

$249

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

CAE - IAD

CAEIAD

Columbia Metropolitan

dom. 5/4

5:10 am-8:38 am

1 stop3h 28m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

vie. 5/9

5:02 am-8:34 am

1 stop3h 32m

$269

ColumbiaBaltimore

CAE - BWI

CAEBWI

Columbia Metropolitan

mar. 4/8

5:40 am-9:13 am

1 stop3h 33m

Baltimore/Washington

mar. 4/15

6:00 am-9:42 am

1 stop3h 42m

$279

ColumbiaBaltimore

CAE - BWI

CAEBWI

Columbia Metropolitan

mar. 7/8

4:19 pm-7:58 pm

1 stop3h 39m

Baltimore/Washington

vie. 7/11

5:00 am-8:25 am

1 stop3h 25m

$342

ColumbiaBaltimore

CAE - BWI

CAEBWI

Columbia Metropolitan

lun. 7/14

2:16 pm-4:54 pm

1 stop26h 38m

Baltimore/Washington

jue. 7/17

6:30 am-2:18 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$345

ColumbiaBaltimore

CAE - BWI

CAEBWI

Columbia Metropolitan

lun. 7/14

2:16 pm-11:27 pm

2 stops33h 11m

Baltimore/Washington

jue. 7/17

10:46 pm-1:21 pm

2 stops14h 35m

$405

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

CAE - DCA

CAEDCA

Columbia Metropolitan

vie. 4/25

6:15 am-12:57 pm

1 stop6h 42m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mar. 4/29

7:00 am-9:34 pm

2 stops14h 34m

$468

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ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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-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-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbia-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbia-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-Washington, D.C. flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Columbia to Washington, D.C.

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Washington, D.C. from Columbia with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Columbia to Washington, D.C.

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Columbia to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on March 7, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Columbia to Washington, D.C. is 57 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from Columbia to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $388). 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 CAE to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbia to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated marzo 12, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Columbia to Washington, D.C. in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 64% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

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

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

Weekly flight availability from Columbia to Washington, D.C.

Explore weekly flight availability from Columbia to Washington, D.C.. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated marzo 12, 2025.

The most flights from CAE to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

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 marzo 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines from Columbia to Washington, D.C. have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,953 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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
7,953 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,953 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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
8,623 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,953 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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
7,953 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
7,893 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,953 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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

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

    If you book a flight to Washington, D.C. from Columbia, you will be flying from Metropolitan, which is the city’s only airport. Columbia Metropolitan (CAE) is located 6.5 mi from the center of Columbia. There are 10 flights from Metropolitan to Washington, D.C. per day from 3 different airlines.

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

    Currently priced at $245, Delta will fly you from Columbia to Washington, D.C. 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 $246 and $249, respectively. Delta is priced at 22% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $123 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $125 and American Airlines from $125 one-way.

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

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

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Columbia to Washington, D.C.?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Columbia to Washington, D.C. are Copa Airlines (83%), CommutAir (82%) and United Airlines (82%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Columbia to Washington, D.C.?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $99. While the most popular route (Columbia Metropolitan - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) can be booked for $225 on average our data indicates $3,855 when flying from Columbia 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 to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from Columbia to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $388). 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 Columbia to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Columbia to Washington, D.C.. 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 marzo 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
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