Award flights from Columbia (CAE) to Washington Dulles (IAD)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 1 program for CAE→IAD. Lowest economy: 15,000 miles + $5.60 (United MileagePlus). Lowest first class: 30,000 miles + $5.60 (United MileagePlus).
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Columbia (CAE) to Washington Dulles (IAD) at a glance
- From
- Columbia Metro Airport, Columbia, South Carolina, United States (CAE)
- To
- Washington Dulles International, Washington, D.C., United States (IAD)
- Programs with award space seen
- 1 of 1 program tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and first class, via United MileagePlus
- Airlines seen on these awards
- United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Mar 2027
- Most dates with space
- 18 of 18 departure dates checked (United MileagePlus, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Washington Dulles (IAD)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 18 | See dates |
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 17 | See dates |
Premium economy: not seen in the last 30 days.
Business class: not seen in the last 30 days.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 15,000 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 18 dates.
- First class: nonstop from 30,000 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 11 dates.
Best months to fly from Columbia (CAE) to Washington Dulles (IAD) on points
| Month | Economy | First |
|---|---|---|
| 15,000 · MileagePlus (5 dates) | 30,000 · MileagePlus (5 dates) | |
| 15,000 · MileagePlus (8 dates) | 30,000 · MileagePlus (7 dates) | |
| 15,000 · MileagePlus (4 dates) | 30,000 · MileagePlus (4 dates) | |
| 18,500 · MileagePlus (1 date) | 31,900 · MileagePlus (1 date) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Search Columbia (CAE) to Washington Dulles (IAD)Questions about award flights from Columbia (CAE) to Washington Dulles (IAD)
How many miles do you need to fly from Columbia (CAE) to Washington Dulles (IAD) with United MileagePlus?
The lowest one-way United MileagePlus awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days (newest observation Oct 18, 2026): economy 15,000 miles + $5.60, with monthly lows of 15,000 miles in 3 months and 18,500 miles in 1 month, and award space on 18 departure dates; first class 30,000 miles + $5.60, with monthly lows of 30,000 miles in 3 months and 31,900 miles in 1 month, and award space on 17 departure dates. Monthly lows varied in economy (15,000 to 18,500 miles) and first class (30,000 to 31,900 miles), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest Columbia (CAE) to Washington Dulles (IAD) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 15,000 miles + $5.60 with United MileagePlus. Seen Oct 18, 2026, 13:58 UTC for a Dec 14, 2026 departure. United MileagePlus showed economy award space on 18 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 13:58 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Is there nonstop award space from Columbia (CAE) to Washington Dulles (IAD)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and first class, bookable via United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 15,000 miles with United MileagePlus.
Which credit card points can book awards from Columbia (CAE) to Washington Dulles (IAD)?
Bilt Rewards: United MileagePlus (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: United MileagePlus (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Columbia (CAE) to Washington Dulles (IAD)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 15,000 miles with MileagePlus (8 dates); in first class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 30,000 miles with MileagePlus (7 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.