WashingtonColumbiaDirect FlightsDCA–CAE
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) to Columbia (Columbia Metro Airport).
Flight time from DCA to CAE is estimated at about 1h 26m, based on the 408-mile great-circle distance. Our current captured departure sample includes 2-3/day across 1 captured airline, with American Airlines appearing most often in that sample. Captured departure times run from 07:46 to 21:29 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Captured freq. | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1h 26m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 408 mi | 2-3/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for DCA to CAE
Our current provider sample includes 2-3/day from DCA to CAE across 1 captured airline. Captured departure terminal data is available for 2.
- First departure
- 07:46
- Last departure
- 21:29
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Captured departures/day
- 8
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 2-3/day | Bombardier CRJ, Embraer E-Jet · Terminal 2 | 07:4608:08 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
CAE to DCA flights — 3-4/day on 1 airline →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from the rolling scheduled-departures window for DCA to CAE, last seen June 15, 2026. Frequency uses 17 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from great-circle distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average. Provider coverage can miss operators on some routes, so confirm live timetables before booking.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from DCA to CAE?
The DCA to CAE flight time is estimated at about 1h 26m from great-circle distance until enough tracked flights are available.
How far is DCA from CAE?
DCA to CAE is about 408 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from DCA to CAE?
Our current provider sample for DCA to CAE includes American Airlines. Confirm live timetables before booking.
What aircraft fly from DCA to CAE?
Aircraft captured in our current provider sample for DCA to CAE include Bombardier CRJ, Embraer E-Jet.