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, $259 Round Trip

Prices starting at $259 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, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 5
DCA
Washington
CAE
Columbia
$259 Roundtrip, found 12 hours ago
$259
Roundtrip
found 12 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Oct 2 from Washington to Columbia, returning Mon, Oct 5, priced at $259 found 12 hours ago
Sat, Dec 12 - Mon, Dec 14
DCA
Washington
CAE
Columbia
$269 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$269
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Dec 12 from Washington to Columbia, returning Mon, Dec 14, priced at $269 found 6 days ago
Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 13
DCA
Washington
CAE
Columbia
$273 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$273
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 10 from Washington to Columbia, returning Sun, Sep 13, priced at $273 found 5 days ago
Fri, Oct 16 - Sat, Oct 17
DCA
Washington
CAE
Columbia
$274 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$274
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Oct 16 from Washington to Columbia, returning Sat, Oct 17, priced at $274 found 3 days ago
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25
DCA
Washington
CAE
Columbia
$278 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$278
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 18 from Washington to Columbia, returning Tue, Aug 25, priced at $278 found 5 days ago

Hotel Ideas near Columbia Metropolitan

Airport Hotels near Columbia Metropolitan

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
$96 nightly
The price is $107 total per night from Sep 6 to Sep 7
$107 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7
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 ...
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 Aug 30 to Aug 31
$94 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
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! (904 reviews)
"I had a great stay!"

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2026

Sleep 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
$70 nightly
The price is $76 total per night from Aug 11 to Aug 12
$76 total
Aug 11 - Aug 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 ...
Motel 6 West Columbia, SC - 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
$63 nightly
The price is $68 total per night from Sep 8 to Sep 9
$68 total
Sep 8 - Sep 9
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. ...
6.8/10 (1,005 reviews)
"Hotel was very dated and dirty. Sheets were stained and towels were like sandpaper."

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2026

Quality Inn Columbia Airport
Clarion Inn Columbia Airport

Clarion Inn Columbia Airport

2.5 out of 5
500 Chris Dr West Columbia SC
$45 nightly
The price is $49 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$49 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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 (1,002 reviews)
"It was in a quiet spot and surrounded by a lot of good food choices. The pool was broken so I was sad about that."

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2026

Clarion 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
$70 nightly
The price is $76 total per night from Aug 11 to Aug 12
$76 total
Aug 11 - Aug 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 ...
Motel 6 West Columbia, SC - 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
$114 nightly
The price is $123 total per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
$123 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Hotel and rooms are immaculate. Love having a restaurant in the hotel after a long travel day. Staff very friendly and efficient. I do feel that breakfast should be included due to the higher room price."

Reviewed on Aug 8, 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
$100 nightly
The price is $108 total per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
$108 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
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. ...
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
$45 nightly
The price is $49 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$49 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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 (1,002 reviews)
"It was in a quiet spot and surrounded by a lot of good food choices. The pool was broken so I was sad about that."

Reviewed on Jul 31, 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
$45 nightly
The price is $49 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$49 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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 (1,002 reviews)
"It was in a quiet spot and surrounded by a lot of good food choices. The pool was broken so I was sad about that."

Reviewed on Jul 31, 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 Sep 8 to Sep 9
$68 total
Sep 8 - Sep 9
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. ...
6.8/10 (1,005 reviews)
"Hotel was very dated and dirty. Sheets were stained and towels were like sandpaper."

Reviewed on Aug 9, 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 Aug 30 to Aug 31
$94 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
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! (904 reviews)
"I had a great stay!"

Reviewed on Aug 9, 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
$71 nightly
The price is $76 total per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
$76 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
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 (770 reviews)
"The room looked nice and the beds were comfortable."

Reviewed on Jul 25, 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
$100 nightly
The price is $108 total per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
$108 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
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. ...
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
$45 nightly
The price is $49 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$49 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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 (1,002 reviews)
"It was in a quiet spot and surrounded by a lot of good food choices. The pool was broken so I was sad about that."

Reviewed on Jul 31, 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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