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Flights from Washington to Columbia
There are no direct flights from Washington to Columbia. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Fort Walton Beach, about 5h 14m door to door (45 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 5h 14m
Washington to Columbia at a glance
Fastest journey5h 14mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Fort Walton Beach
Best ways to fly from Washington to Columbia
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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WAS Chicago (ORD) COU
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: SkyWest, Envoy Air, GoJet Airlines
Mon13:15 WAS14:16 ORD2h 14m connection16:30 ORD17:29 COUAmerican Airlines + Envoy Air
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 1,313 km815 miles
- Journey time
- 5h 14mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -1hColumbia vs Washington
- Currency in Columbia
- USD
- Airports
- IAD, DCA → COU
Flights from Washington to Columbia: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Washington to Columbia?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago and Fort Walton Beach. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Washington to Columbia?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 14m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,313 km.
Where do you change planes between Washington and Columbia?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD) and Fort Walton Beach (VPS). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Washington and Columbia?
Washington: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Columbia: Columbia Regional Airport (COU).
What is the time difference between Washington and Columbia?
Columbia is 1 hour behind Washington.
