United States · 402 miles (647 km)

Dulles (IAD) to Columbia (CAE) flights

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6,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Air Canada Aeroplan

An economy award from Dulles (IAD) to Columbia (CAE) starts at 6,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.60. One airline flies nonstop from Dulles (IAD) to Columbia (CAE): United Airlines. The two airports are 402 miles (647 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 6 ways to fly it with one stop, through Charlotte, Philadelphia and Atlanta and more.

How many miles IAD to CAE costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines6,000$33.60
Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines7,500$30.60
Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines8,000$5.60–355.60
ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines15,000$5.60
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines15,000$5.60
Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines15,000$5.60–45.60
Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines17,500$5.60
EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines19,500$5.60
TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines30,000$50.40

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from IAD to CAE

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    United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book IAD to CAE with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

IAD to CAE with one stop

6 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Philadelphia (PHL)United Airlines, then American Airlines
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  • Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via New York (LGA)United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines and American Airlines
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  • Via Chicago (ORD)United Airlines the whole way
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IAD to CAE: common questions

How many miles does IAD to CAE cost?

In economy it starts at 6,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.60. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (7,500), Emirates Skywards (8,000) and ANA Mileage Club (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from IAD to CAE?

United Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Dulles (IAD) to Columbia (CAE).

How far is Dulles from Columbia by plane?

Dulles (IAD) and Columbia (CAE) are 402 miles (647 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book IAD to CAE award flights?

13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, JetBlue TrueBlue, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Dulles and Columbia?

The most direct connections are through Charlotte (CLT), Philadelphia (PHL), Atlanta (ATL), New York (EWR) and New York (LGA). On 4 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Charlotte.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.