Washington to Columbia (DCA–CAE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DCA–CAE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 408 miles in approximately 1h 37m. Beyond nonstop, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 34 | CR7, CR9 | 1h37-1h46 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Columbia from Washington
| Metric | DCA→CAE | IAD→CAE | CHO→CAE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DCA | – | 23 mi | 91 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 34 | 43 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 37m | 0h 55m | 0h 50m |
| Departure OTP | 0% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DCA: EDT · CAE: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 6:00 PM in Columbia.
The DC Metro (Yellow and Blue lines) connects the airport directly to downtown Washington in 15–25 minutes from most central stations ($2.25–$3.85 depending on distance and time of day). The Reagan National Airport station is inside the terminal complex with a direct indoor walkway. Metro runs from about 05:00 to midnight Sunday–Thursday, and until 01:00 on Friday–Saturday.Taxis and Uber/Lyft from the city centre cost $15–30 depending on destination and traffic. DCA is one of the most transit-accessible major US airports. Driving is straightforward via the George Washington Memorial Parkway; short-term parking at the terminal costs from $5 for 20 minutes. No personal vehicles are allowed to idle at arrivals; use the cell-phone lot or commercial pick-up zones.
DCA–CAE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DCA to CAE
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 34 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DCA to CAE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DCA to CAE ranges from 1 hours 37 minutes to 1 hours 46 minutes. The route covers a distance of 408 miles (657 km). There are approximately 34 weekly flights outbound and 38 return, totaling 72 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TYS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD) and Charlottesville (CHO).