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 $195 One Way, $189 Round Trip

Prices starting at $189 for return flights and $195 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.

Wed, Dec 10 - Sat, Dec 13
DCA
Washington
CAE
Columbia
$189 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$189
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Dec 10 from Washington to Columbia, returning Sat, Dec 13, priced at $189 found 2 days ago
Fri, Aug 22 - Sun, Aug 24
DCA
Washington
CAE
Columbia
$193 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$193
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Aug 22 from Washington to Columbia, returning Sun, Aug 24, priced at $193 found 3 days ago
Wed, Aug 13 - Thu, Aug 21
DCA
Washington
CAE
Columbia
$194 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$194
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 13 from Washington to Columbia, returning Thu, Aug 21, priced at $194 found 6 days ago
Thu, Aug 14 - Thu, Aug 21
DCA
Washington
CAE
Columbia
$197 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$197
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Aug 14 from Washington to Columbia, returning Thu, Aug 21, priced at $197 found 1 day ago
Fri, Aug 15 - Mon, Aug 18
DCA
Washington
CAE
Columbia
$202 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$202
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Aug 15 from Washington to Columbia, returning Mon, Aug 18, priced at $202 found 11 hours 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
$59 nightly
The price is $64 total per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
$64 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Total includes 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! (335 reviews)
"Great customer service, I appreciated the hospitality. The coffee in the morning taste great! Received directions on local shopping centers and where to get essentials. Location wasn’t convenient, but the room and service was perfect!"

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

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
$101 nightly
The price is $112 total per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
$112 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Total includes 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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Drove all the way from Minneapolis for the food festival in Cayce. Loved the area."

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

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

Sleep Inn Airport

2.5 out of 5
2208 A Edmund Hwy, West Columbia, SC
$95 nightly
The price is $102 total per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
$102 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Total includes 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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (783 reviews)
"Tracy at the front desk was nice as well as the gentleman at night"

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

Sleep Inn 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

Quality Inn Columbia Airport

Quality Inn Columbia Airport

2.5 out of 5
2516 Augusta Rd, West Columbia, SC
$60 nightly
The price is $65 total per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
$65 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Total includes 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 (950 reviews)
Very pleased
"I stay in motels 95% of the time with traveling for work I recently made a bad review in which I thought it was for a stay in Greenville and it was actually posted for this motel by mistake I’ve been staying at this motel for approximately 6 weeks now and the staff is absolutely amazing they are ..."

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2025

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

Motel 6 West Columbia, SC - Airport

2 out of 5
650 Cherokee Lane, West Columbia, SC
$59 nightly
The price is $64 total per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
$64 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Total includes 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! (335 reviews)
"Great customer service, I appreciated the hospitality. The coffee in the morning taste great! Received directions on local shopping centers and where to get essentials. Location wasn’t convenient, but the room and service was perfect!"

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

Motel 6 West Columbia, SC - Airport
Hampton Inn Columbia-I-26 Airport

Hampton Inn Columbia-I-26 Airport

2.5 out of 5
1094 Chris Dr, West Columbia, SC
$105 nightly
The price is $114 total per night from Aug 8 to Aug 9
$114 total
Aug 8 - Aug 9
Total includes 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. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Nice staff"

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2025

Hampton Inn Columbia-I-26 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
$126 nightly
The price is $136 total per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
$136 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in West Columbia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"Melvin was fantastic. He was so helpful and helped me and waited on my wife to arrive and accommodated her. The room was clean and comfortable"

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

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
$105 nightly
The price is $114 total per night from Aug 8 to Aug 9
$114 total
Aug 8 - Aug 9
Total includes 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. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Nice staff"

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2025

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
$64 nightly
The price is $69 total per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
$69 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Total includes 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 (1,000 reviews)
"My room was clean. My only issues was: mini fridge was frosted over with ice which prevented items from becoming cold, the light in the coffee maker didn't work and they could have left an extra roll of toilet paper since the one on the roll had about 1/4 left on the roll for two people. All in all ..."

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2025

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
$64 nightly
The price is $69 total per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
$69 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Total includes 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 (1,000 reviews)
"My room was clean. My only issues was: mini fridge was frosted over with ice which prevented items from becoming cold, the light in the coffee maker didn't work and they could have left an extra roll of toilet paper since the one on the roll had about 1/4 left on the roll for two people. All in all ..."

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2025

Clarion Inn Columbia Airport
Quality Inn Columbia Airport

Quality Inn Columbia Airport

2.5 out of 5
2516 Augusta Rd, West Columbia, SC
$60 nightly
The price is $65 total per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
$65 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Total includes 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 (950 reviews)
Very pleased
"I stay in motels 95% of the time with traveling for work I recently made a bad review in which I thought it was for a stay in Greenville and it was actually posted for this motel by mistake I’ve been staying at this motel for approximately 6 weeks now and the staff is absolutely amazing they are ..."

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2025

Quality Inn Columbia Airport
Sleep Inn Airport

Sleep Inn Airport

2.5 out of 5
2208 A Edmund Hwy, West Columbia, SC
$95 nightly
The price is $102 total per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
$102 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Total includes 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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (783 reviews)
"Tracy at the front desk was nice as well as the gentleman at night"

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

Sleep Inn 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
$67 nightly
The price is $73 total per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
$73 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in West Columbia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
5.8/10 (734 reviews)
"TV had something wrong with the display."

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2025

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
$105 nightly
The price is $114 total per night from Aug 8 to Aug 9
$114 total
Aug 8 - Aug 9
Total includes 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. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Nice staff"

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2025

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
$64 nightly
The price is $69 total per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
$69 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Total includes 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 (1,000 reviews)
"My room was clean. My only issues was: mini fridge was frosted over with ice which prevented items from becoming cold, the light in the coffee maker didn't work and they could have left an extra roll of toilet paper since the one on the roll had about 1/4 left on the roll for two people. All in all ..."

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2025

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
Washington
Destination Airport
West Columbia
Number Of Airlines Serving
1
Distance
407 mi
Shortest Flight Departure Time
2:21PM EDT
Shortest Flight Departure Date
Aug 9
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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