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$125+ 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 6/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAE — WAS
abr. 16 — abr. 231
mié. 4/16
mié. 4/23
1 adult, Economy
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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 abril 11, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$200
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$125
(Mytrip)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$288

Good round-trip deal

$282 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 abril 11, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
jue. 5/293:31 pmCAE - BWI
1 stop19h 28mMultiple Airlines
dom. 6/16:41 amBWI - CAE
1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/9$200
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.
mar. 5/138:16 pmCAE - DCA
Nonstop1h 34mAmerican Airlines
mié. 5/2810:21 amDCA - CAE
1 stop3h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/10$227
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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. 7/75:30 pmCAE - BWI
1 stop25h 53mSpirit Airlines
dom. 7/135:49 pmBWI - CAE
1 stop19h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/9$234
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
lun. 5/57:35 pmCAE - IAD
Nonstop1h 37mUnited Airlines
sáb. 5/108:15 amIAD - CAE
Nonstop1h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/9$249
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 5/95:55 pmCAE - DCA
1 stop5h 48mDelta
dom. 5/115:45 pmDCA - CAE
1 stop5h 11mDelta
Deal found 4/10$254
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.
mar. 7/88:27 pmCAE - IAD
1 stop3h 31mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 7/125:39 pmIAD - CAE
1 stop4h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/10$265
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
mié. 4/305:40 amCAE - BWI
1 stop5h 15mDelta
sáb. 5/37:35 amBWI - CAE
1 stop6h 20mDelta
Deal found 4/9$287
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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. 5/65:40 amCAE - IAD
1 stop5h 43mDelta
vie. 5/95:40 pmIAD - CAE
1 stop21h 20mDelta
Deal found 4/9$313
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
sáb. 5/176:02 pmCAE - BWI
1 stop4h 24mAmerican Airlines
lun. 5/196:30 amBWI - CAE
1 stop5h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/9$315
This United 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/135:31 pmCAE - DCA
2 stops19h 05mUnited Airlines
mié. 5/283:30 pmDCA - CAE
1 stop6h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/10$516
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
mar. 7/225:35 pmCAE - BWI
1 stop20h 13mUnited Airlines
mar. 7/2910:59 amBWI - CAE
1 stop10h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/9$682

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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 abril 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbia to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Columbia

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Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbiaBaltimore

CAE - BWI

CAEBWI

Columbia Metropolitan

jue. 5/29

3:31 pm-10:59 am

1 stop19h 28m

Baltimore/Washington

dom. 6/1

6:41 am-2:41 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$200

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

CAE - DCA

CAEDCA

Columbia Metropolitan

mar. 5/13

8:16 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mié. 5/28

10:21 am-2:07 pm

1 stop3h 46m

$227

ColumbiaBaltimore

CAE - BWI

CAEBWI

Columbia Metropolitan

lun. 7/7

5:30 pm-7:23 pm

1 stop25h 53m

Baltimore/Washington

dom. 7/13

5:49 pm-1:21 pm

1 stop19h 32m

$234

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

CAE - IAD

CAEIAD

Columbia Metropolitan

lun. 5/5

7:35 pm-9:12 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

dom. 5/11

12:35 pm-2:12 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$249

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

CAE - DCA

CAEDCA

Columbia Metropolitan

vie. 5/9

5:55 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop5h 48m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

dom. 5/11

5:45 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop5h 11m

$254

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

CAE - IAD

CAEIAD

Columbia Metropolitan

mar. 7/8

8:27 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop3h 31m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sáb. 7/12

5:39 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop4h 28m

$265

ColumbiaBaltimore

CAE - BWI

CAEBWI

Columbia Metropolitan

mié. 4/30

5:40 am-10:55 am

1 stop5h 15m

Baltimore/Washington

sáb. 5/3

7:35 am-1:55 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$287

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

CAE - IAD

CAEIAD

Columbia Metropolitan

mar. 5/6

5:40 am-11:23 am

1 stop5h 43m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

vie. 5/9

5:40 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$313

ColumbiaBaltimore

CAE - BWI

CAEBWI

Columbia Metropolitan

sáb. 5/17

6:02 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop4h 24m

Baltimore/Washington

lun. 5/19

6:30 am-12:26 pm

1 stop5h 56m

$315

ColumbiaWashington, D.C.

CAE - DCA

CAEDCA

Columbia Metropolitan

mar. 5/13

5:31 pm-12:36 pm

2 stops19h 05m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mié. 5/28

3:30 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$516

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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*
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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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbia to Washington, D.C.

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 April 4, 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 $241). Flying from Columbia 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.

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 abril 11, 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 63% 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. Saturday 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 abril 11, 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 (6 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 abril 11, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines and Allegiant Air 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
7,911 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
7,911 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,911 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
7,911 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
734 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,911 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
7,911 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
7,912 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,911 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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 Columbia to Washington, D.C.. 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 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 9 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 $227, American Airlines will fly you from Columbia to Washington, D.C. and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Spirit Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $234 and $239, respectively. American Airlines is priced at 28% 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 $125 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Allegiant Air from $136 and United Airlines from $144 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..

  • 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 $241). Flying from Columbia 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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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 abril 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$194Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$195Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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