Flying from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 35 minutes.
Columbia and Washington DC share the same timezone, UTC-4.
Flights from CAE to DCA start at 05:58 — the first with American Airlines. The latest departure is at 20:00 with American Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 59 weekly Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to board your CAE to DCA flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as April? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Washington DC (and then seeing more of United States!) is a cinch with American Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport.
American Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate for CAE to DCA flights is American Airlines.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CAE and DCA:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport flight is $371. A round-trip ticket is currently $346. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap tickets from CAE to DCA by booking at least nine months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Plan your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from CAE to DCA.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport.
Handy information about Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
CAE is located at 125-A Summer Lake.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Columbia Metropolitan Airport, 79.08% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Columbia Metropolitan Airport from central Columbia, it takes about 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to CAE:
Arriving at Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near DCA instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Ronald Reagan National Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Sixt or Dollar and explore beyond Washington DC's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Ronald Reagan National Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to central Washington DC
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Ronald Reagan National Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Washington DC. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
It takes roughly 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport. February is the busiest month to head to Washington DC. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
When reserving your flight from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Washington DC, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 33ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CAE to DCA in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC and 10ºC then.
Explore more of United States
Washington DC is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be explored. About 322 kilometres north-east of Washington DC, a visit to New York will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
Around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC, Philadelphia is another favourite stop in United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.