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Columbia.$323 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Jul, returning Mon, 21 Jul.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Thu, 17 Jul, arriving in Columbia Metropolitan.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Columbia Metropolitan on Mon, 21 Jul, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $323, select.
Columbia.$323 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Apr, returning Wed, 15 Apr.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Wed, 8 Apr, arriving in Columbia Metropolitan.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Columbia Metropolitan on Wed, 15 Apr, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $323, select.
Columbia.$323 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Jul, returning Sat, 2 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Mon, 28 Jul, arriving in Columbia Metropolitan.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Columbia Metropolitan on Sat, 2 Aug, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $323, select.
Columbia.$324 per passenger.Departing Sat, 11 Oct, returning Tue, 14 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sat, 11 Oct, arriving in Columbia Metropolitan.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Columbia Metropolitan on Tue, 14 Oct, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $324, select.
Columbia.$367 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Dec, returning Wed, 24 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Wed, 17 Dec, arriving in Columbia Metropolitan.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Columbia Metropolitan on Wed, 24 Dec, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $367, select.
Columbia.$443 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Jun, returning Wed, 2 Jul.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Wed, 25 Jun, arriving in Columbia Metropolitan.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Columbia Metropolitan on Wed, 2 Jul, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $443, select.
Columbia.$449 per passenger.Departing Sun, 3 Aug, returning Sun, 10 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sun, 3 Aug, arriving in Columbia Metropolitan.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Columbia Metropolitan on Sun, 10 Aug, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $449, select.
Columbia.$489 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Jun, returning Sun, 29 Jun.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Thu, 26 Jun, arriving in Columbia Metropolitan.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Columbia Metropolitan on Sun, 29 Jun, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $489, select.

The cheapest month to fly from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, to help you find the lowest one in seconds. Check out the Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport flight prices forecast over the next 12 months.
Jun
from $489
Jul
from $323
Aug
from $449
Sep
from $566
Oct
from $324
Nov
from $1,133
Dec
from $367
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Apr
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Cheapest month:July
Most expensive month:November

Direct flights from Washington Ronald Reagan to Columbia Metropolitan

Washington Ronald Reagan to Columbia Metropolitan: Alternative routes

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Washington D.C. to Columbia: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$323
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time1 hr, 41 mins
Most popular airlineAmerican Airlines
Average flights per week62

Finding cheap flights from Washington Ronald Reagan to Columbia Metropolitan: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Washington Ronald Reagan to Columbia Metropolitan is $323. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 41 minutes is the average flight time from Washington Ronald Reagan to Columbia Metropolitan.
American Airlines, PSA Airlines and Alaska Airlines fly direct from Washington Ronald Reagan to Columbia Metropolitan.
As of June 2025, there are 62 flights per week flying from Washington Ronald Reagan to Columbia Metropolitan.
The cheapest month to fly from Washington Ronald Reagan to Columbia Metropolitan is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport on Thursday, 17 July 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 41 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Columbia Metropolitan but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Columbia is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Delta offers the cheapest flight tickets to Columbia Metropolitan.

Flying from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE): what you need to know

  • For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your DCA to CAE flight.

  • Flying during a peak month such as February? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • American Airlines is your gateway to discovering Columbia (and maybe even some other great parts of United States!). Browse the direct flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport offered by this carrier.

  • American Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.

  • The most punctual carrier offering DCA to CAE flights is American Airlines. Its services arrive as scheduled 68.75% of the time.

  • If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport. Here are the top stopovers between DCA and CAE:

    • Charlotte Douglas International Airport

    • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

    • LaGuardia Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

  • $346 is the best price for a one-way Ronald Reagan National Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport flight. A return flight starts from $323. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.

  • Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from DCA to CAE if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.

  • If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.

  • You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from DCA to CAE.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.

Handy information about Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)

  • DCA's address is 1 Aviation Circle.

  • Of the flights that depart from Ronald Reagan National Airport, 76.44% land on schedule at their destination.

  • Central Washington DC to Ronald Reagan National Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.

  • You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.

  • Looking for a handy hotel close to DCA? If you've booked an early flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

Getting from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) to central Columbia

  • CAE is located at 125-A Summer Lake.

  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from central Columbia. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.

  • Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 30 minutes.

When to fly to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

  • It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Columbia. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in January.

  • When reserving your flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Columbia, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DCA to CAE sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of United States

  • Jacksonville is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Columbia. Around 418 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain.

  • Charlotte is another must-experience destination in United States and is around 137 kilometres north of Columbia. No journey is complete without visiting NASCAR Hall of Fame, Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum.

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