Flying from Washington DC to Columbia Regional Airport (COU): What you need to know
Your next great adventure starts at one of Washington DC's main airports, Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Check out your options for booking a flight from Washington DC to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) taking off from either of these bases.
Columbia Regional Airport is located in Columbia. The city is in the UTC-5 timezone and is one hour behind Washington DC.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Washington DC to COU. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're flying during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
DCA is about 8 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 45 minutes.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near Ronald Reagan National Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Washington DC to Columbia Regional Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just what you're after:
Of the departures from Ronald Reagan National Airport, 76.44% touch down on time at their destination.
The address for DCA is 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
On public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in about 1 hour 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Washington Dulles International Airport the day before your Washington DC to COU flight:
Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 74.39%. This figure shows how frequently flights that depart from this airport land at their destination on time.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
The journey time to BWI from central Washington DC is around 1 hour 30 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 50 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport and know you'll make it to your gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Washington DC to Columbia Regional Airport flight:
The on-time performance rating of BWI is 77.13%. In other words, that's how often flights that depart this airport reach their final stop as planned.
About Columbia Regional Airport (COU)
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Columbia Regional Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Enterprise, National or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Columbia and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride around three weeks ahead of your Washington DC to Columbia Regional Airport flight.
The street address for COU is Route 1.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)
Currently, R 4,046 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Columbia Regional Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 4,300. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Washington DC to COU if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Washington DC to Columbia Regional Airport tickets across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)
Think about the kind of experience you want when picking your flight dates. March is the quietest month to go to Columbia. July is when most people book flights from Washington DC to Columbia Regional Airport (COU), which may be ideal if you're after more excitement.
When booking your Washington DC to COU plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Columbia, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Washington DC to Columbia Regional Airport in January when temperatures are between -8ºC (18ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Columbia
After booking your flight from Washington DC to Columbia Regional Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Columbia:
There are plenty of exciting things to do in Columbia when you're ready to see the sights. Start exploring at Sentinel Park followed by Museum of Art and Archaeology and Bur Oak Brewing Company.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Columbia, now it's time to discover other corners of the United States. Travel about 209 kilometres west to Kansas City to check off its leading attractions. From Jazz 1 to National WWI Museum and Memorial and Jazz Pantheon, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 209 kilometres west of Columbia, Overland Park is another favourite stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Regency Lake Park, Johnson County Arts and Heritage Centre and ClockTower Plaza.
