Dulles to Columbia (IAD–CAE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
IAD–CAE is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Copa Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 401 miles in approximately 1h 39m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 35 | CR5, CR7, E145, E7W, ERJ | 1h39-1h46 | Star Alliance | – | |
| CM Copa Airlines | 7 | ERJ | 1h45 | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Columbia from Dulles
| Metric | IAD→CAE | DCA→CAE | CHO→CAE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from IAD | – | 23 mi | 77 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 42 | 34 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 39m | 1h 37m | 0h 50m |
| Departure OTP | 79% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
IAD: EDT · CAE: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 6:00 PM in Columbia.
WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).
IAD–CAE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IAD to CAE
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) are connected by nonstop service from Copa Airlines and United Airlines. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
IAD to CAE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IAD to CAE ranges from 1 hours 39 minutes to 1 hours 46 minutes. The route covers a distance of 401 miles (646 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 33 return, totaling 75 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CHO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA) and Charlottesville (CHO).