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DCACAEFri, 30 Oct
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Lowest fareUS$274Delta Air Lines
Fastest1h 40mgate to gate
Options found89flights on this route
Find your flightDCA → CAE
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Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
AirLine Private
1 Pieces 2 Pieces
$402
Flight DetailsDCA to CAE - 4H :23 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 1 Pieces - Cabin 2 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Delta Air Lines
DL-5772
08:10
2026-10-30
WASHINGTON DC (DCA)Ronald Reagan National
6H :32 M
1 Stop
LGA
· 3h 01m New York (LGA), United States
14:42
2026-10-30
Columbia (CAE)Metropolitan Airport
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
$334
Flight DetailsDCA to CAE - 6H :32 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
AA
American Airlines
AA-4491
09:00
2026-10-30
WASHINGTON DC (DCA)Ronald Reagan National
5H :49 M
1 Stop
LGA
· 2h 06m New York (LGA), United States
14:49
2026-10-30
Columbia (CAE)Metropolitan Airport
Non Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 2 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
0 Pieces 2 Pieces
$334
Flight DetailsDCA to CAE - 5H :49 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 2 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
AirLine Private
1 Pieces 2 Pieces
$402
Flight DetailsDCA to CAE - 5H :49 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 1 Pieces - Cabin 2 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
United Airlines
UA-2774
10:30
2026-10-30
WASHINGTON DC (DCA)Ronald Reagan National
6H :30 M
1 Stop
ORD
· 2h 04m Chicago (ORD), United States
17:00
2026-10-30
Columbia (CAE)Metropolitan Airport
Non Refundable 1 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
$334
Flight DetailsDCA to CAE - 6H :30 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
AirLine Private
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
$600
Flight DetailsDCA to CAE - 6H :30 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
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Airfare Highlights
From flights departing on Fri, 30 Oct 2026.
Lowest fare$274Delta Air Lines06:00
Earliest departure$319American Airlines05:00
Shortest duration$311American Airlines21:39
Night
00:00-05:59
$319American Airlines at 05:00Morning
06:00-11:59
$274Delta Air Lines at 06:00Afternoon
12:00-17:59
$319United Airlines at 13:05Evening
18:00-23:59
$311American Airlines at 21:39
Departure & Arrival Airport Details
Washington Dc (DCA)
Ronald Reagan National
United States
GMT -5
Latitude: 38.8521
Longitude: -77.037697
Columbia (CAE)
Metropolitan Airport
United States
GMT -5
Latitude: 33.93880081176758
Longitude: -81.11949920654297
Distance: Washington Dc (DCA), United States to Columbia (CAE), United States - 657.05 km
Flights shown for 30 Oct 2026. View all flights opens the complete search result.
Fares and hotel rates usually run higher around these dates. Booking earlier or moving your trip by a day or two often costs less.
Busiest periods: Summer travel (15 Jun – 31 Aug), Holiday season (18 Dec – 02 Jan).
12OctColumbus DayMondayPeak
12OctColumbus DayMondayPeak
12OctIndigenous Peoples' DayMondayPeak
11NovVeterans DayWednesdayPeak
26NovThanksgiving DayThursdayPeak
25DecChristmas DayFridayPeak
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How to travel Washington Dc to Columbia
Ways to make this trip that you can book on FlyX, compared by price and journey time.
OptionFromJourney timeAvailabilityAction
Non-stop flight Fastest₹30,0191h 40m3 flights
Connecting flight₹26,430Longer, includes a stop86 options
Air distance is about 657 km. FlyX does not currently sell a bus on this pair. 3 airlines operate this route.
Road distance and coach duration are approximate estimates from the air distance, not a timetable.
Airlines flying from Washington Dc to Columbia
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DE
Delta Air Lines Flights
from $27436 flights
Fares from
$274
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
36 in the list above
AM
American Airlines Flights
from $31135 flights
Fares from
$311
Non-stop
3 in these results
Departures
35 in the list above
UN
United Airlines Flights
from $31918 flights
Fares from
$319
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
18 in the list above
Route Overview & Flight Facts
Fastest flight duration
1h 40m · American Airlines
First departure of the day
05:00 · American Airlines
Last departure of the day
22:14 · American Airlines
Flight options found
89
Direct / non-stop options
3
Airport codes
Washington Dc–DCA, Columbia–CAE
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Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights
Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration
The search for Fri, 30 Oct found 89 flight options, 3 of them non-stop. The first flight leaves around 05:00 and the last around 22:14. The fastest flight takes about 1h 40m.
Morning vs Evening Departure Fares
Lowest fare by departure window: Morning from $274, Evening from $311, Night from $319, Afternoon from $319. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it worth booking Washington Dc to Columbia flights in advance?
There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. On the Washington Dc to Columbia dates shown on this page, the lowest fare is on a Friday at $274. This can change from week to week.
How far is Washington Dc from Columbia by air?
The direct air distance between Washington Dc (DCA) and Columbia (CAE) is about 657 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.
Are there non-stop flights from DCA to CAE?
Yes. 3 non-stop flights are listed on this page for Washington Dc to Columbia. Use the Stops filter to see only those.
Which airlines fly Washington Dc to Columbia?
Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and United Airlines are listed on this route for the dates shown here. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.
How long is the flight from Washington Dc to Columbia?
The quickest non-stop Washington Dc to Columbia flight on this page takes about 1h 40m. Non-stop flights here take between 1h 40m and 1h 50m. Journeys with a stop take longer, since the total includes the layover.
What is the cheapest Washington Dc to Columbia flight fare?
The lowest Washington Dc to Columbia fare on this page is $274. Fares on the same dates run up to $775, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline prices change often, so search your dates for the current fare.
What time do Washington Dc to Columbia flights depart?
On the dates shown here, the first departure is around 05:00 and the last around 22:14, local time at Washington Dc. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.
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Approx route distance: 657.05 km.
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Lowest Washington Dc to Columbia airfare, in 30 days and in 90 days
Cheapest Fare
Fare
Date
Airline
Departure
Lowest Airfare
$274
30/10/2026
Delta Air Lines
06:00
Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days
$268
07/11/2026
Delta Air Lines
06:00
Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days
$260
06/01/2027
Delta Air Lines
06:00
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Washington Dc to Columbia Flight Distance, Duration and Time
The aerial distance between Washington Dc and Columbia is about 657 KM. In these results, journey times range from 1h 40m to 25h 57m. Flights with a layover take longer because the total includes the connection time.
Washington Dc to Columbia Flight Schedule and Timing
The search for these dates returned 89 flight options, 3 of them non-stop. The first departure from Washington Dc is at 05:00 and the last is at 22:14. Flights leave from Ronald Reagan National and land at Metropolitan Airport.
Flight Route Details & Analysis
Flight Details
Information
Route
Washington Dc to Columbia
Aerial Distance
657 KM
Flight Duration
1h 40m - 25h 57m
Airport Codes
Washington Dc - DCA, Columbia - CAE
Total Flights Available
89 flights3 direct86 with layovers
First Flight Departure
Departs at 05:00
Last Flight Departure
Departs at 22:14
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM)
20 flights0 direct20 with layovers
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM)
16 flights1 direct15 with layovers
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM)
19 flights0 direct19 with layovers
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM)
23 flights1 direct22 with layovers
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM)
11 flights1 direct10 with layovers
Airport Information & Terminals
DCA: Washington DC airport. Washington DC airport transfer should be matched to the exact hotel, suburb or meeting area. Rail can work well for light luggage, but late arrivals, winter weather and family baggage often make a direct cab or booked transfer easier.
CAE: Columbia airport. Columbia airport transfer should be matched to the exact hotel, suburb or meeting area. Rail can work well for light luggage, but late arrivals, winter weather and family baggage often make a direct cab or booked transfer easier.
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