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 $129 One Way, $192 Round Trip

Prices starting at $192 for return flights and $129 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.

Thu, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 24
DCA
Washington
CAE
Columbia
$192 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$192
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Nov 20 from Washington to Columbia, returning Mon, Nov 24, priced at $192 found 2 days ago
Sun, Nov 9 - Sun, Nov 16
DCA
Washington
CAE
Columbia
$197 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$197
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sun, Nov 9 from Washington to Columbia, returning Sun, Nov 16, priced at $197 found 4 days ago
Thu, Jan 1 - Mon, Jan 12
DCA
Washington
CAE
Columbia
$209 Roundtrip, found 22 hours ago
$209
Roundtrip
found 22 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Thu, Jan 1 from Washington to Columbia, returning Mon, Jan 12, priced at $209 found 22 hours ago
Wed, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 14
DCA
Washington
CAE
Columbia
$212 Roundtrip, found 22 hours ago
$212
Roundtrip
found 22 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, Dec 3 from Washington to Columbia, returning Sun, Dec 14, priced at $212 found 22 hours ago
Mon, Nov 17 - Mon, Nov 24
DCA
Washington
CAE
Columbia
$212 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$212
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Mon, Nov 17 from Washington to Columbia, returning Mon, Nov 24, priced at $212 found 4 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
$101 nightly
The price is $112 total per night from Nov 7 to Nov 8
$112 total
Nov 7 - Nov 8
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Clean room, good breakfast & friendly staff! We will stay again!

Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025

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

Motel 6 West Columbia, SC - Airport

2 out of 5
650 Cherokee Lane, West Columbia, SC
$58 nightly
The price is $63 total per night from Dec 1 to Dec 2
$63 total
Dec 1 - Dec 2
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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (419 reviews)
Very happy with my stay. Will repeat.

Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025

Motel 6 West Columbia, SC - Airport
Sleep Inn Airport

Sleep Inn Airport

2.5 out of 5
2208 A Edmund Hwy, West Columbia, SC
$87 nightly
The price is $94 total per night from Nov 16 to Nov 17
$94 total
Nov 16 - Nov 17
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (810 reviews)
Basic room at a decent price. Near the ramp to 26, but not the best area of town. Great staff though, very helpful and accommodating.

Reviewed on Oct 28, 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

Hampton Inn Columbia-I-26 Airport

Hampton Inn Columbia-I-26 Airport

2.5 out of 5
1094 Chris Dr, West Columbia, SC
$91 nightly
The price is $99 total per night from Dec 1 to Dec 2
$99 total
Dec 1 - Dec 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. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,019 reviews)
Great hotel!

Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025

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

Motel 6 West Columbia, SC - Airport

2 out of 5
650 Cherokee Lane, West Columbia, SC
$58 nightly
The price is $63 total per night from Dec 1 to Dec 2
$63 total
Dec 1 - Dec 2
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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (419 reviews)
Very happy with my stay. Will repeat.

Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025

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
$59 nightly
The price is $64 total per night from Nov 30 to Dec 1
$64 total
Nov 30 - Dec 1
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 (989 reviews)
I stay here often when I just wanna get away and be alone. It’s nice quiet and it’s not to expensive. The staf is wonderful here.

Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025

Quality 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
$111 nightly
The price is $120 total per night from Nov 24 to Nov 25
$120 total
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Total with 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! (1,003 reviews)
We were impressed with our stay start to finish. The hotel front desk couldn’t be more friendly. The hotel was super clean and the rooms spacious. Had great grab n go snacks/drinks and an excellent bar/restaurant with good food and drinks! The bartenders are super friendly and provided high level ...

Reviewed on Oct 27, 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
$91 nightly
The price is $99 total per night from Dec 1 to Dec 2
$99 total
Dec 1 - Dec 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. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,019 reviews)
Great hotel!

Reviewed on Oct 28, 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 Nov 9 to Nov 10
$69 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
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 (1,006 reviews)
Clean room

Reviewed on Oct 13, 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 Nov 9 to Nov 10
$69 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
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 (1,006 reviews)
Clean room

Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025

Clarion Inn Columbia Airport
Quality Inn Columbia Airport

Quality Inn Columbia Airport

2.5 out of 5
2516 Augusta Rd, West Columbia, SC
$59 nightly
The price is $64 total per night from Nov 30 to Dec 1
$64 total
Nov 30 - Dec 1
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 (989 reviews)
I stay here often when I just wanna get away and be alone. It’s nice quiet and it’s not to expensive. The staf is wonderful here.

Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025

Quality Inn Columbia Airport
Sleep Inn Airport

Sleep Inn Airport

2.5 out of 5
2208 A Edmund Hwy, West Columbia, SC
$87 nightly
The price is $94 total per night from Nov 16 to Nov 17
$94 total
Nov 16 - Nov 17
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (810 reviews)
Basic room at a decent price. Near the ramp to 26, but not the best area of town. Great staff though, very helpful and accommodating.

Reviewed on Oct 28, 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
$74 nightly
The price is $80 total per night from Nov 7 to Nov 8
$80 total
Nov 7 - Nov 8
Total with 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 (746 reviews)
I always stay here when in the area. The rooms are clean and the staff are very accomodating.

Reviewed on Oct 19, 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
$91 nightly
The price is $99 total per night from Dec 1 to Dec 2
$99 total
Dec 1 - Dec 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. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,019 reviews)
Great hotel!

Reviewed on Oct 28, 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 Nov 9 to Nov 10
$69 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
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 (1,006 reviews)
Clean room

Reviewed on Oct 13, 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
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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