Cheap Flights from Washington to Columbia
Cheap Flights from Washington to Columbia
Looking for cheap flights from Washington to Columbia? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Washington to Columbia vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 4,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Washington to Columbia for specific travel dates.
2026-11-07
DCA - CAE
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-10
DCA - CAE
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-11
DCA - CAE
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-12
DCA - CAE
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-14
DCA - CAE
Economy | Non stop | 5 left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-17
DCA - CAE
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
Washington to Columbia flight facts
Distance
405 mi
651 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Columbia is in the same time zone as Washington.
Airports in Washington
DCA · Ronald Reagan Washington National
IAD · Washington Dulles Intl
Airports in Columbia
CAE · Columbia Metropolitan
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Baltimore - Columbia · Baltimore is 36 mi from Washington
Flights Washington - Bush Field · Bush Field is 63 mi from Columbia
Flights Washington - Florence · Florence is 82 mi from Columbia
Flights Washington - Charlotte · Charlotte is 89 mi from Columbia
Flights Washington - Greenville · Greenville is 91 mi from Columbia
Flights Washington - Charleston · Charleston is 95 mi from Columbia
Premium cabin flights from Washington to Columbia
Premium cabin
2026-11-18
DCA - CAE
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-22
DCA - CAE
First | Non stop | 6 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-23
DCA - CAE
First | Non stop | 4 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-26
DCA - CAE
First | Non stop | 1 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
DCA - CAE
First | 1 Stop | 8 left
From 15,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
DCA - CAE
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 15,000 Pts + $25.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Washington to Columbia depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Washington to Columbia.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Washington to Columbia.
Washington and Columbia are about 405 miles (651 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 405-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Columbia is in the same time zone as Washington.
Departures from Washington: Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), Washington Dulles Intl (IAD). Arrivals in Columbia: Columbia Metropolitan (CAE).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Columbia, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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