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National Air and Space Museum
This world-class museum presents aviation and space history through iconic aircraft, spacecraft, and hands-on science exhibits.
Flights from Columbia, SC to Washington, DC depart on average 32 times per day, taking around 3h 9m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $190 but you can travel from only $69 by bus.
There are 3 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 22:40. The fastest flight covers the 404 miles (651 km) distance in 1h 34m. July is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 404 miles (651 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $190 |
Flights per day 32 |
Direct flights 3 |
Fastest flight 1h 34m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 10:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 2 days |
Cheapest price
$257
Average price
$406
Fastest journey
1 h 36 m
Average duration
1 h 39 m
Flights per day
58
Distance
651 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Columbia, SC to Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Columbia, SC to Washington, DC will cost around $406 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $257.
Of the 58 flights that leave Columbia, SC for Washington, DC onWed, Aug 05, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct flights cover the 651 km distance in an average of 1 h 39 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 36 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the longest flights will take 1 h 44 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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AA5603Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Columbia, SC to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $69. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $69, and a flight costs an average of $190.
Distance: 404 miles (651 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$361 Average price | $165 Average price | $95 Average price Cheapest | $97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 9m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 24m Average total duration 10h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 9m Average total duration 10h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Columbia, SC to Washington, DC:
A bus is $70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Columbia, SC to Washington, DC costing on average $165.
A bus is $266 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Columbia, SC to Washington, DC costing on average $361.
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 39m.
Train takes on average 10h 54m.
The table below shows live departures for Columbia, SC to Washington, DC flights for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:22 PM Columbia, SC | 3h42 | 3:04 AM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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AA4620 · AA4754 | 6:00 AM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 4h44 | 10:44 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5603 | 6:00 AM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 1h44 | 7:44 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA5860+ AA5490 | 6:15 AM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 3h42 | 9:57 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4496 · UA1775 · UA3688 | 6:25 AM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 10h10 | 4:35 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4496 · UA669 · UA3688 | 6:25 AM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 10h10 | 4:35 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4496 · UA2277 | 6:25 AM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 5h27 | 11:52 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4496 · UA2124 | 6:25 AM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 11h11 | 5:36 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4496 · UA2653 | 6:25 AM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 7h32 | 1:57 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4496 · UA5756 · UA6190 | 6:25 AM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 9h46 | 4:11 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4496 · UA1856 · UA4486 | 6:25 AM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 10h32 | 4:57 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4496 · UA2301 · UA4433 | 6:25 AM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 8h58 | 3:23 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4496 · UA2301 · UA4486 | 6:25 AM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 10h32 | 4:57 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4496 · UA440 | 6:25 AM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 15h01 | 9:26 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4496 · UA2301 · UA4472 | 6:25 AM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 7h58 | 2:23 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4496 · UA2218 | 6:25 AM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 5h34 | 11:59 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4496 · UA709 · UA3688 | 6:25 AM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 10h10 | 4:35 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4496 · UA1381 | 6:25 AM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 6h39 | 1:04 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4496 · UA1869 | 6:25 AM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 7h47 | 2:12 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5956+ AA1216 | 9:59 AM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 5h15 | 3:14 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2839+ AA5956 | 9:59 AM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 5h59 | 3:58 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4283 | 10:31 AM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 1h38 | 12:09 PM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA5107 | 10:31 AM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 1h39 | 12:10 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA4189 · UA2759 · UA4432 | 11:03 AM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 8h45 | 7:48 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4189 · UA1941 | 11:03 AM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 7h08 | 6:11 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4189 · UA440 | 11:03 AM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 10h23 | 9:26 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4189 · UA2124 | 11:03 AM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 6h33 | 5:36 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4189 · UA2437 | 11:03 AM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 7h59 | 7:02 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4189 · UA2794 | 11:03 AM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 5h27 | 4:30 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4189 · UA1314 | 11:03 AM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 6h09 | 5:12 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4607 · UA2677 | 11:49 AM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 9h11 | 9:00 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4607 · UA4432 | 11:49 AM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 7h59 | 7:48 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4607 · UA1992 | 11:49 AM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 4h43 | 4:32 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4607 · UA4457 | 11:49 AM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 10h04 | 9:53 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4607 · UA1784 | 11:49 AM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 11h30 | 11:19 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4607 · UA4486 | 11:49 AM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 5h08 | 4:57 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5794+ AA5363 | 12:44 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 4h04 | 4:48 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6058+ AA3198 | 12:46 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 5h28 | 6:14 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6058+ AA1209 | 12:46 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 4h59 | 5:45 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6058+ AA5447 | 12:46 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 4h18 | 5:04 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6047+ AA1209 | 1:51 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 3h54 | 5:45 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3198+ AA6047 | 1:51 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 4h23 | 6:14 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2855+ AA6047 | 1:51 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 5h59 | 7:50 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4229 | 2:51 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 1h36 | 4:27 PM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Most Columbia, SC to Washington, DC flights use the Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport airport pair, with some services landing at Dulles International Airport. Use this guide to compare Columbia, SC and Washington, DC airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 4 km from Columbia city centre. Public transport options include:
Columbia Metropolitan Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Multiple dining options available inside the terminal.
Free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal. ATMs are located throughout the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Available at Columbia Metropolitan Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Columbia Metropolitan Airport: Facilities for persons with disabilities are available.
Ronald Reagan National Airport is 4 km from Washington city centre. Public transport options include:
Ronald Reagan National Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants are located in all terminals, offering American, Italian, and fast food options; top choices include Legal Sea Foods and Five Guys.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout the airport, near ticketingas and baggage claim.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Ronald Reagan National Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Ronald Reagan National Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ronald Reagan National Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Nearby hotels include Hotels within walking distance, including the Crystal Gateway Marriott..
Dulles International Airport is 3 km from Washington city centre. Public transport options include:
Dulles International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants located in all concourses; options include fast food, cafes, and sit-down dining like Five Guys and Chipotle.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout the airport in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dulles International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dulles International Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dulles International Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Nearby hotels include Hotels nearby include Washington Dulles Airport Marriott within walking distance..
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