Cheap flights from DCA to CAE (Ronald Reagan Washington National to Columbia Metropolitan)

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Cheap Flights from DCA to CAE starting at $174 One Way, $249 Round Trip

Prices starting at $249 for return flights and $174 for one-way flights to Columbia Metropolitan were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 8
DCA
Washington
CAE
Columbia
$249 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$249
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Nov 6 from Washington to Columbia, returning Sun, Nov 8, priced at $249 found 1 hour ago
Sat, May 30 - Sun, May 31
DCA
Washington
CAE
Columbia
$259 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$259
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 30 from Washington to Columbia, returning Sun, May 31, priced at $259 found 2 days ago
Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 8
DCA
Washington
CAE
Columbia
$264 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$264
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Nov 6 from Washington to Columbia, returning Sun, Nov 8, priced at $264 found 1 hour ago
Tue, Jul 7 - Sun, Jul 12
DCA
Washington
CAE
Columbia
$269 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$269
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Jul 7 from Washington to Columbia, returning Sun, Jul 12, priced at $269 found 1 day ago
Sat, Jun 27 - Sun, Jun 28
DCA
Washington
CAE
Columbia
$270 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$270
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jun 27 from Washington to Columbia, returning Sun, Jun 28, priced at $270 found 5 days ago

Hotel Ideas near Columbia Metropolitan

Airport Hotels near Columbia Metropolitan

Motel 6 West Columbia, SC - Airport

Motel 6 West Columbia, SC - Airport

2 out of 5
650 Cherokee Lane West Columbia SC
$67 nightly
The price is $72 total per night from May 11 to May 12
$72 total
May 11 - May 12
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in West Columbia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.6/10 Good! (577 reviews)
Parking great, the air conditioner turned on when it wanted to. The tub was dirty so I didn't use it, I went to a friend's house, it was hair in the bathroom the floor looked like the trash was swept into the corners. And I was forced to use my debit card my whole trip because the receptionist did ...

Reviewed on May 1, 2026

Motel 6 West Columbia, SC - Airport
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Columbia Airport, SC

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Columbia Airport, SC

2.5 out of 5
2245 Airport Blvd Cayce SC
$104 nightly
The price is $115 total per night from May 31 to Jun 1
$115 total
May 31 - Jun 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cayce. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
The room was clean, spacious, & comfortable. Airport shuttle was right on time, but I was too early for breakfast.

Reviewed on May 1, 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Columbia Airport, SC
Sleep Inn Columbia Airport

Sleep Inn Columbia Airport

2.5 out of 5
2208 A Edmund Hwy West Columbia SC
$88 nightly
The price is $94 total per night from May 24 to May 25
$94 total
May 24 - May 25
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in West Columbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (865 reviews)
Stay was ok

Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026

Sleep Inn Columbia Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In Columbia

Motel 6 West Columbia, SC - Airport

Motel 6 West Columbia, SC - Airport

2 out of 5
650 Cherokee Lane West Columbia SC
$67 nightly
The price is $72 total per night from May 11 to May 12
$72 total
May 11 - May 12
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in West Columbia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.6/10 Good! (577 reviews)
Parking great, the air conditioner turned on when it wanted to. The tub was dirty so I didn't use it, I went to a friend's house, it was hair in the bathroom the floor looked like the trash was swept into the corners. And I was forced to use my debit card my whole trip because the receptionist did ...

Reviewed on May 1, 2026

Motel 6 West Columbia, SC - Airport
Quality Inn Columbia Airport

Quality Inn Columbia Airport

2.5 out of 5
2516 Augusta Rd West Columbia SC
$63 nightly
The price is $68 total per night from Jun 1 to Jun 2
$68 total
Jun 1 - Jun 2
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in West Columbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
6.6/10 (1,002 reviews)
Yummy breakfast Clean and spacious room

Reviewed on Apr 30, 2026

Quality Inn Columbia Airport
Clarion Inn Columbia Airport

Clarion Inn Columbia Airport

2.5 out of 5
500 Chris Dr West Columbia SC
$57 nightly
The price is $62 total per night from May 24 to May 25
$62 total
May 24 - May 25
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in West Columbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
6/10 (1,003 reviews)
Place needs to be tore down

Reviewed on May 1, 2026

Clarion Inn Columbia Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Columbia Hotels With Airport Transportation

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Airport

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Airport

3 out of 5
110 McSwain Drive West Columbia SC
$119 nightly
The price is $129 total per night from May 25 to May 26
$129 total
May 25 - May 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in West Columbia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
The hotel was incredible. The staff was very friendly and nice. Hotel was very clean and if I visit Columbia again I will definitely stay this hotel

Reviewed on May 3, 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Airport
Hampton Inn Columbia-I-26 Airport

Hampton Inn Columbia-I-26 Airport

2.5 out of 5
1094 Chris Dr West Columbia SC
$108 nightly
The price is $117 total per night from May 23 to May 24
$117 total
May 23 - May 24
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in West Columbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Room was clean, breakfast was great, parking was easy and safe

Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026

Hampton Inn Columbia-I-26 Airport
Clarion Inn Columbia Airport

Clarion Inn Columbia Airport

2.5 out of 5
500 Chris Dr West Columbia SC
$57 nightly
The price is $62 total per night from May 24 to May 25
$62 total
May 24 - May 25
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in West Columbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
6/10 (1,003 reviews)
Place needs to be tore down

Reviewed on May 1, 2026

Clarion Inn Columbia Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced Columbia Hotels

Clarion Inn Columbia Airport

Clarion Inn Columbia Airport

2.5 out of 5
500 Chris Dr West Columbia SC
$57 nightly
The price is $62 total per night from May 24 to May 25
$62 total
May 24 - May 25
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in West Columbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
6/10 (1,003 reviews)
Place needs to be tore down

Reviewed on May 1, 2026

Clarion Inn Columbia Airport
Quality Inn Columbia Airport

Quality Inn Columbia Airport

2.5 out of 5
2516 Augusta Rd West Columbia SC
$63 nightly
The price is $68 total per night from Jun 1 to Jun 2
$68 total
Jun 1 - Jun 2
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in West Columbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
6.6/10 (1,002 reviews)
Yummy breakfast Clean and spacious room

Reviewed on Apr 30, 2026

Quality Inn Columbia Airport
Sleep Inn Columbia Airport

Sleep Inn Columbia Airport

2.5 out of 5
2208 A Edmund Hwy West Columbia SC
$88 nightly
The price is $94 total per night from May 24 to May 25
$94 total
May 24 - May 25
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in West Columbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (865 reviews)
Stay was ok

Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026

Sleep Inn Columbia Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Columbia

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbia Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbia Airport

2 out of 5
110 Branch Rd West Columbia SC
$65 nightly
The price is $71 total per night from Jun 1 to Jun 2
$71 total
Jun 1 - Jun 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in West Columbia. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
5.8/10 (761 reviews)
Gross outdated and smelly, should be 25$ a night for the condition it was in.

Reviewed on Apr 19, 2026

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbia Airport
Hampton Inn Columbia-I-26 Airport

Hampton Inn Columbia-I-26 Airport

2.5 out of 5
1094 Chris Dr West Columbia SC
$108 nightly
The price is $117 total per night from May 23 to May 24
$117 total
May 23 - May 24
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in West Columbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Room was clean, breakfast was great, parking was easy and safe

Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026

Hampton Inn Columbia-I-26 Airport
Clarion Inn Columbia Airport

Clarion Inn Columbia Airport

2.5 out of 5
500 Chris Dr West Columbia SC
$57 nightly
The price is $62 total per night from May 24 to May 25
$62 total
May 24 - May 25
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in West Columbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
6/10 (1,003 reviews)
Place needs to be tore down

Reviewed on May 1, 2026

Clarion Inn Columbia Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

DCA to CAE Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
DCA Address & GPS
Address:
1 Aviation Circle
Washington DC, 20001-6000
United States
IATA Code:
DCA
Longitude:
-77.043457
Latitude:
38.853434
Time Zone:
America/New_York
CAE Address & GPS
Address:
125-A Summer Lake
Columbia SC, 29170
United States
IATA Code:
CAE
Longitude:
-81.119497
Latitude:
33.938804
Time Zone:
America/New_York

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from DCA to CAE?
Before you hop on the aircraft at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), remember to pack lots of tasty treats in your cabin bag. American Airlines flies direct to CAE, so you won't get the chance to top up en route.
What is the shortest flight from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to CAE?
Getting from DCA to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) will take a minimum of 3 hours and 36 minutes. Enjoy a tipple and watch a flick or two — now's your chance to simply relax.
How many hours flight from National Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)?
The general flight time from DCA to CAE is a short 3 hours and 47 minutes. So, grab your bags and lock in your seat. There's nothing more thrilling than an impromptu trip.
What airlines have the most flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to CAE?
Whether you choose aisle, middle or window, you'll travel to your destination in comfort with American Airlines. This quality carrier advertises 147 flights between Washington and Columbia every month.

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