- Must visit
Columbia Museum of Art
Major art museum with American, European, and Asian works plus rotating exhibitions in a central downtown setting.
Cheapest price on Oct 10
$346
Average ticket price on Oct 10
$487
Fastest journey on Oct 10
1 h 32 m
Average journey duration on Oct 10
1 h 56 m
Flights on Oct 10
63
Distance
651 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Washington, DC to Columbia, SC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Washington, DC to Columbia, SC will cost around $487 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $346.
On Sat, Oct 10, we found 63 flights from Washington, DC to Columbia, SC, including 4 direct services.
On Sat, Oct 10 the direct flights cover the 651 km distance in an average of 1 h 56 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 32 m .
On Sat, Oct 10 the longest flights will take 3 h 4 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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UA249 · UA5559
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AA5101Flights from Washington, DC to Columbia, SC depart on average 63 times per day, taking around 4h 6m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $87 if you book in advance.
There are 5 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 32m. May is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 404 miles (651 km) |
Average flight duration 4h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $87 |
Flights per day 63 |
Direct flights 5 |
Fastest flight 1h 32m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 10:40 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 14 days |
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Columbia, SC flights for today, Friday, October 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UA351 · UA5559 | 9:30 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 7h27 | 4:57 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4505+ AA1489+ AA4619 | 9:40 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 13h29 | 11:09 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA4505+ AA1821+ AA4619 | 9:40 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 13h29 | 11:09 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA4505+ AA1489 · AA2232+ AA5871 | 9:40 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 14h16 | 11:56 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 3 transfers | |
AA4505+ AA1489 · AA2577+ AA5871 | 9:40 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 14h16 | 11:56 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 3 transfers | |
UA4400 · UA2788 · UA5594 | 10:30 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 10h39 | 9:09 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4400 · UA2053 · UA5594 | 10:30 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 10h39 | 9:09 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1015 · AA1821+ AA4619 | 10:30 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 12h39 | 11:09 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2774 · UA5559 | 10:30 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 6h27 | 4:57 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1252 · UA5559 | 10:30 AM Dulles International Airport | 6h27 | 4:57 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4546 · AA4619 | 11:31 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 11h38 | 11:09 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4546+ AA2577+ AA5871 | 11:31 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 12h25 | 11:56 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA4546+ AA2232+ AA5871 | 11:31 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 12h25 | 11:56 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4446 · UA2788 · UA5594 | 11:45 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 9h24 | 9:09 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA249 · UA5559 | 11:55 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 5h02 | 4:57 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA249 · UA5594 | 11:55 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 9h14 | 9:09 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA761+ AA5608 | 11:57 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 3h41 | 3:38 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2803 · UA5559 | 11:57 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 5h00 | 4:57 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4012 · UA1504 · UA5594 | 12:40 PM Dulles International Airport | 8h29 | 9:09 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4288 | 12:50 PM Dulles International Airport | 1h36 | 2:26 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2331 · UA5594 | 1:10 PM Dulles International Airport | 7h59 | 9:09 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5304+ AA5882 | 1:29 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 4h04 | 5:33 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4730 · AA4619 | 1:55 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 9h14 | 11:09 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4730+ AA2577+ AA5871 | 1:55 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 10h01 | 11:56 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA4730+ AA2232+ AA5871 | 1:55 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 10h01 | 11:56 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1888 · UA5594 | 2:05 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 7h04 | 9:09 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4569 · AA4619 | 2:56 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 8h13 | 11:09 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4569+ AA2577+ AA5871 | 2:56 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 9h00 | 11:56 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA4569+ AA2390+ AA5871 | 2:56 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 9h00 | 11:56 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2040+ AA5959 | 3:15 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 4h50 | 8:05 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1325 · UA5594 | 3:30 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 5h39 | 9:09 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5095 | 4:23 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1h42 | 6:05 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2967+ AA4619 | 5:09 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 6h00 | 11:09 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2994+ AA5567 | 5:48 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 4h03 | 9:51 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2994+ AA5871 | 5:48 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 6h08 | 11:56 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4636 · AA4619 | 6:40 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 4h29 | 11:09 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5447+ AA5871 | 7:15 PM Dulles International Airport | 4h41 | 11:56 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2173+ AA5871 | 7:18 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 4h38 | 11:56 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3121+ AA5871 | 8:16 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 3h40 | 11:56 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4697 | 10:00 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1h38 | 11:38 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA580+ AA5955 | 5:00 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 3h27 | 8:27 AM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1708+ AA5955 | 5:00 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 3h27 | 8:27 AM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5041+ AA6112 | 5:01 AM Dulles International Airport | 5h33 | 10:34 AM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5041+ AA5955 | 5:01 AM Dulles International Airport | 3h26 | 8:27 AM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1521+ AA6112 | 6:10 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 4h24 | 10:34 AM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1593+ AA6112 | 6:15 AM Dulles International Airport | 4h19 | 10:34 AM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2670+ AA6112 | 6:20 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 4h14 | 10:34 AM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1367 · UA5559 | 6:29 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 10h28 | 4:57 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1998 · UA1439 · UA5559 | 6:45 AM Dulles International Airport | 10h12 | 4:57 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1998 · UA2290 · UA5559 | 6:45 AM Dulles International Airport | 10h12 | 4:57 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1998 · UA1525 · UA5559 | 6:45 AM Dulles International Airport | 10h12 | 4:57 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA5378 | 7:40 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1h48 | 9:28 AM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA4818 | 8:15 AM Dulles International Airport | 1h32 | 9:47 AM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1775 · UA5559 | 8:20 AM Dulles International Airport | 8h37 | 4:57 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4032 · UA1310 · UA5559 | 8:20 AM Dulles International Airport | 8h37 | 4:57 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4032 · UA1967 · UA5594 | 8:20 AM Dulles International Airport | 12h49 | 9:09 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4430 · UA1439 · UA5559 | 8:25 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 8h32 | 4:57 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1518+ AA5957 | 8:33 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 3h46 | 12:19 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2396 · UA1439 · UA5559 | 8:33 AM Dulles International Airport | 8h24 | 4:57 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2749 · UA5559 | 8:40 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 8h17 | 4:57 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4381 · UA5381 · UA5594 | 9:00 AM Dulles International Airport | 12h09 | 9:09 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4381 · UA3441 · UA5559 | 9:00 AM Dulles International Airport | 7h57 | 4:57 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2268+ AA5959+ AA4491 | 9:11 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 10h54 | 8:05 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA4491 · AA4506 | 9:11 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 7h55 | 5:06 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2232+ AA5567+ AA4491 | 9:11 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 12h40 | 9:51 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA5101+ AA5957 | 9:15 AM Dulles International Airport | 3h04 | 12:19 PM Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Discover the best of Columbia, SC — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Columbia, SC trip today.
Major art museum with American, European, and Asian works plus rotating exhibitions in a central downtown setting.
State museum covering art, history, science, and technology with immersive galleries and family-friendly exhibits.
Military history museum with artifacts, uniforms, and exhibits on South Carolina service members across multiple conflicts.
Popular riverside green space with trails, historic canal views, and shaded walks near downtown and the river confluence.
Revived warehouse district with galleries, public art, shops, and event spaces that showcase Columbia's creative scene.
Lively university district with boutiques, murals, nightlife, and walkable blocks popular with locals and students.
A South Carolina Lowcountry classic of shrimp simmered in gravy and served over creamy grits. It reflects coastal ingredients and regional breakfast traditions.
Slow-cooked pulled pork with a mustard-based barbecue sauce, a Midlands hallmark known as Carolina Gold. It is a defining flavor of Columbia and central South Carolina.
Hash over rice is a South Carolina barbecue staple: chopped pork or organ meat cooked into a rich gravy and ladled over white rice at barbecue joints and fundraisers.
Popular Southern restaurant focused on pimento cheese, fried chicken, grits, and seasonal regional cooking in a polished casual space.
Well-known seafood restaurant serving shrimp and grits, crab cakes, and Lowcountry dishes in an upscale but comfortable atmosphere.
Casual local favorite for mustard-based barbecue, ribs, hash and rice, and classic sides in a laid-back setting.
Moderate for a mid-size US city; hotels and dining are usually cheaper than major US hubs, while car travel adds to visitor costs.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, 10-15% for taxis if service is not included, and $1-2 for café drinks or small counter orders.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to Columbia, SC by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Columbia, SC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Washington, DC to Columbia, SC flights use the Ronald Reagan National Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Washington, DC and Columbia, SC airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
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..
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.
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