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 $143 One Way, $189 Round Trip

Prices starting at $189 for return flights and $143 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, Jan 15 - Sun, Jan 18
DCA
Washington
CAE
Columbia
$189 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$189
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jan 15 from Washington to Columbia, returning Sun, Jan 18, priced at $189 found 2 days ago
Fri, Jan 30 - Mon, Feb 2
DCA
Washington
CAE
Columbia
$194 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
$194
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jan 30 from Washington to Columbia, returning Mon, Feb 2, priced at $194 found 16 hours ago
Fri, Jan 16 - Mon, Jan 19
DCA
Washington
CAE
Columbia
$194 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$194
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jan 16 from Washington to Columbia, returning Mon, Jan 19, priced at $194 found 6 hours ago
Wed, Jan 14 - Tue, Jan 20
DCA
Washington
CAE
Columbia
$209 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$209
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, Jan 14 from Washington to Columbia, returning Tue, Jan 20, priced at $209 found 2 days ago
Sat, Jan 17 - Sat, Jan 31
DCA
Washington
CAE
Columbia
$210 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$210
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sat, Jan 17 from Washington to Columbia, returning Sat, Jan 31, priced at $210 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
The price is $105 total per night from Dec 28 to Dec 29
$105 total
per night
Dec 28 - Dec 29
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! (1,004 reviews)
Everything was perfect

Reviewed on Dec 10, 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
The price is $93 total per night from Dec 28 to Dec 29
$93 total
per night
Dec 28 - Dec 29
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! (818 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
Motel 6 West Columbia, SC - Airport

Motel 6 West Columbia, SC - Airport

2 out of 5
650 Cherokee Lane West Columbia SC
The price is $63 total per night from Dec 21 to Dec 22
$63 total
per night
Dec 21 - Dec 22
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! (456 reviews)
Exemplary customer service given

Reviewed on Dec 10, 2025

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

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Airport

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Airport

3 out of 5
110 McSwain Drive West Columbia SC
The price is $111 total per night from Dec 29 to Dec 30
$111 total
per night
Dec 29 - Dec 30
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! (1,002 reviews)
Nice hotel Quiet and clean

Reviewed on Dec 13, 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
The price is $96 total per night from Dec 28 to Dec 29
$96 total
per night
Dec 28 - Dec 29
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)
My daughter and I stayed there 2 nights this last weekend. The room was nice and the beds were very comfortable. The bathroom was very clean. The only issue we had the first night was it took a while for the water to get hot in the shower. Only one elevator was working and we were on the 4th floor. ...

Reviewed on Dec 8, 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
The price is $63 total per night from Dec 21 to Dec 22
$63 total
per night
Dec 21 - Dec 22
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! (456 reviews)
Exemplary customer service given

Reviewed on Dec 10, 2025

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
The price is $111 total per night from Dec 29 to Dec 30
$111 total
per night
Dec 29 - Dec 30
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! (1,002 reviews)
Nice hotel Quiet and clean

Reviewed on Dec 13, 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
The price is $96 total per night from Dec 28 to Dec 29
$96 total
per night
Dec 28 - Dec 29
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)
My daughter and I stayed there 2 nights this last weekend. The room was nice and the beds were very comfortable. The bathroom was very clean. The only issue we had the first night was it took a while for the water to get hot in the shower. Only one elevator was working and we were on the 4th floor. ...

Reviewed on Dec 8, 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
The price is $65 total per night from Dec 28 to Dec 29
$65 total
per night
Dec 28 - Dec 29
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)
Room was okay...everything works & water gets very hot.. Not much staff around, so if you happen to show up round checkout time you may have to wait a bit for clerk/housekeeping.

Reviewed on Dec 11, 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
The price is $65 total per night from Dec 28 to Dec 29
$65 total
per night
Dec 28 - Dec 29
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)
Room was okay...everything works & water gets very hot.. Not much staff around, so if you happen to show up round checkout time you may have to wait a bit for clerk/housekeeping.

Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025

Clarion Inn Columbia Airport
Quality Inn Columbia Airport

Quality Inn Columbia Airport

2.5 out of 5
2516 Augusta Rd West Columbia SC
The price is $68 total per night from Jan 10 to Jan 11
$68 total
per night
Jan 10 - Jan 11
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 (1,000 reviews)
Only problem i had was the hot water started getting cold while o was taking a shower

Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025

Quality Inn Columbia Airport
Sleep Inn Airport

Sleep Inn Airport

2.5 out of 5
2208 A Edmund Hwy West Columbia SC
The price is $93 total per night from Dec 28 to Dec 29
$93 total
per night
Dec 28 - Dec 29
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! (818 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
The price is $73 total per night from Dec 18 to Dec 19
$73 total
per night
Dec 18 - Dec 19
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 (749 reviews)
Everything was great

Reviewed on Nov 17, 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
The price is $96 total per night from Dec 28 to Dec 29
$96 total
per night
Dec 28 - Dec 29
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)
My daughter and I stayed there 2 nights this last weekend. The room was nice and the beds were very comfortable. The bathroom was very clean. The only issue we had the first night was it took a while for the water to get hot in the shower. Only one elevator was working and we were on the 4th floor. ...

Reviewed on Dec 8, 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
The price is $65 total per night from Dec 28 to Dec 29
$65 total
per night
Dec 28 - Dec 29
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)
Room was okay...everything works & water gets very hot.. Not much staff around, so if you happen to show up round checkout time you may have to wait a bit for clerk/housekeeping.

Reviewed on Dec 11, 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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