Columbia (CAE) to Dulles (IAD) flights
CommuteAir, GoJet Airlines fly nonstop from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, with about 18 flights a week in July 2026. The 401-mile flight takes about 1h 32m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 401 mi · 645 km
- Flight time
- 1h 32m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 82%
Airlines flying CAE to IAD
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CommuteAir | 17 | Embraer ERJ-145 | 29,531 | 1h 32m |
| GoJet Airlines | <1 | Bombardier CRJ550 | 6,793 | 1h 31m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
CAE to IAD flight schedule
3 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 10:22am and the last at 7:54pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 4283United Airlines · operated by CommuteAir | 10:22am | 11:54am | 29 | 83% |
| UA 4229United Airlines · operated by CommuteAir | 2:56pm | 4:28pm | 27 | 81% |
| UA 4259United Airlines · operated by CommuteAir | 7:54pm | 9:30pm | 31 | 81% |
Is CAE to IAD on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 82% of 908 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 10am were the most punctual (83%), those around 2pm the least (81%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (64%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 908 | 82% | 20 min | 2% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10am to 11am | 278 | 83% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 314 | 81% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 316 | 82% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 83 | 3,573 | |
| September 2025 | 80 | 3,682 | |
| October 2025 | 93 | 3,739 | |
| November 2025 | 83 | 3,329 | |
| December 2025 | 57 | 2,500 | |
| January 2026 | 52 | 1,701 | |
| February 2026 | 52 | 1,967 | |
| March 2026 | 62 | 2,503 | |
| April 2026 | 78 | 3,160 | |
| May 2026 | 85 | 3,555 | |
| June 2026 | 80 | 3,333 | |
| July 2026 | 81 | 3,334 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.