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Find cheap flights from Columbus to Washington, D.C. from $45

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Columbus to Washington, D.C. departing on 5/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Columbus to Washington, D.C., as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Washington, D.C. (CMH-WAS)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Columbus to Washington, D.C. that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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9:00 am - 5:51 pmCMH-BWI
8h 51m1 stop
12:00 pm - 12:55 amBWI-CMH
12h 55m1 stop
$114Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Jun 11 - Wed, Jun 12
9:00 am - 12:33 amCMH-BWI
15h 33m1 stop
6:41 pm - 12:55 amBWI-CMH
6h 14m1 stop
$121Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Jun 4 - Wed, Jun 5
7:21 pm - 8:45 pmCMH-DCA
1h 24mnonstop
10:00 am - 11:38 amDCA-CMH
1h 38mnonstop
$143American Airlines
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Tue, Jul 2 - Sat, Jul 6
6:00 am - 7:23 amCMH-IAD
1h 23mnonstop
10:20 pm - 11:44 pmIAD-CMH
1h 24mnonstop
$143United Airlines
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Thu, Jul 4 - Sat, Jul 6
6:56 pm - 8:16 pmCMH-DCA
1h 20mnonstop
10:11 am - 11:48 amDCA-CMH
1h 37mnonstop
$153American Airlines
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Fri, Aug 16 - Sun, Aug 25
7:20 am - 1:12 pmCMH-DCA
5h 52m1 stop
5:30 pm - 10:42 pmDCA-CMH
5h 12m1 stop
$156Delta
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Tue, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 11
7:00 am - 12:10 pmCMH-IAD
5h 10m1 stop
6:10 am - 9:35 amIAD-CMH
3h 25m1 stop
$156Delta
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Tue, Sep 24 - Wed, Oct 9
10:22 am - 11:45 amCMH-IAD
1h 23mnonstop
8:15 am - 9:38 amIAD-CMH
1h 23mnonstop
$163United Airlines
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Tue, Jun 11 - Wed, Jun 12
6:55 pm - 10:37 amCMH-IAD
15h 42m1 stop
10:37 am - 6:16 pmIAD-CMH
7h 39m1 stop
$275Sun Country Air
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Mon, Jun 10 - Mon, Jul 1
6:55 pm - 10:37 amCMH-IAD
15h 42m1 stop
11:25 am - 9:08 pmIAD-CMH
9h 43m1 stop
$295Sun Country Air
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Mon, Jun 10 - Wed, Jul 3

Flights from Columbus to Washington, D.C. - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Columbus to Washington, D.C. to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Columbus Airport to Washington, D.C. flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Columbus Airport to Washington, D.C..
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Columbus Airport to Washington, D.C. cost $76 and was between Columbus Airport and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly from Columbus Airport to Baltimore. The average price for a return flight for this route is $173.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Columbus to Washington, D.C.?

The average price of all flights from Columbus Airport to Washington, D.C. clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Washington, D.C. on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Columbus to Washington, D.C.. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Columbus Airport to Washington, D.C.?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Columbus Airport to Washington, D.C., removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Columbus Airport to Washington, D.C. is January, where tickets cost $188 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and June, where the average cost of tickets is $296 and $287 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Columbus Airport to Washington, D.C.?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Columbus Airport to Washington, D.C., removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Columbus Airport to Washington, D.C., you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 55 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Columbus to Washington, D.C.?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Columbus to Washington, D.C. found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $114 on Spirit Airlines, followed by American Airlines ($143). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $45 on Spirit Airlines and from $78 on American Airlines.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Columbus and Washington, D.C.?

American Airlines connects Columbus to Washington, D.C. up to 9 flights per day, followed by Southwest (8 flights per day), and United Airlines (6 flights per day).

Which airlines fly non-stop between Columbus Airport and Washington, D.C.?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Columbus Airport to Washington, D.C..
There are 3 airlines that fly nonstop from Columbus Airport to Washington, D.C.. They are: American Airlines, Southwest and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with United Airlines at $115 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at United Airlines.

How many flights are there between Columbus Airport and Washington, D.C. per day?

Each day, there are between 19 and 25 nonstop flights that take off from Columbus Airport and land in Washington, D.C., with an average flight time of 1h 20m. The most common departure time is 6:00 am and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport. Each week, there are 162 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Columbus Airport and Washington, D.C.?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Columbus to Washington, D.C. take?

Nonstop flights from Columbus generally make it to Washington, D.C. in 1h 18m. The flying distance between the two cities is 321 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Columbus to Washington, D.C.?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Columbus Airport at 5:35 am and will be landing in Washington, D.C. at 6:55 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Columbus to Washington, D.C.?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Columbus Airport to Washington, D.C. jets off at 8:10 pm and lands at 9:25 pm.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

April

Cheapest flight

$45
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% increase in price.
Flight from Columbus to Baltimore

When to book flights from Columbus to Washington, D.C.

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Columbus to Washington, D.C. based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Columbus to Washington, D.C. flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Columbus Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Columbus Airport to Washington, D.C. was $45 for a one-way ticket and $114 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Columbus and Washington, D.C.?

    A passport is not required to fly from Columbus to Washington, D.C..

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Columbus to Washington, D.C.?

    American Airlines, Delta, PSA Airlines, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Columbus to Washington, D.C. flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Columbus to Washington, D.C.?

    The Embraer 175 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Columbus to Washington, D.C. flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Columbus to Washington, D.C.?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Columbus and Washington, D.C., with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Columbus to Washington, D.C.?

    There are nonstop flights from Columbus to Washington, D.C. on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Columbus to Washington, D.C., United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Columbus to Washington, D.C. are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $275 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $253 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Columbus to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Columbus to Washington, D.C..

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Columbus to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington, D.C. from Columbus is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Columbus to Washington, D.C.?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Washington, D.C. with an airline and back to Columbus with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Columbus to Washington, D.C.?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Washington, D.C. from Columbus up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Columbus to Washington, D.C.

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $124 or less one-way and $261 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Columbus to Washington, D.C.?

Find which airlines fly direct from Columbus to Washington, D.C., which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Columbus to Washington, D.C.

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +9 more

ANA, Air Canada, +10 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +10 more

ANA, Air Canada, +11 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +9 more

ANA, Air Canada, +10 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +9 more

ANA, Air Canada, +10 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +9 more

ANA, Air Canada, +10 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +10 more

ANA, Air Canada, +11 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +9 more

ANA, Air Canada, +10 more

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Nonstop returns

Washington, D.C. to Columbus

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +9 more

ANA, Air Canada, +10 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +10 more

ANA, Air Canada, +11 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +9 more

ANA, Air Canada, +10 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +9 more

ANA, Air Canada, +10 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +9 more

ANA, Air Canada, +10 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +9 more

ANA, Air Canada, +10 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +9 more

ANA, Air Canada, +10 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from Columbus to Washington, D.C.

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Columbus to Washington, D.C.. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Columbus to Washington, D.C.? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 11016 reviews
6.7Food
7.7Boarding
7.2Comfort
8.1Crew
7.1Entertainment
Airline reviews

All flights were on time and boarding was issue free

8.0 ExcellentLisa, Apr 2024RDU - IAD
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All flights were on time and boarding was issue free

Water service would be great. The way they board is terrible. Slow passengers first😂😂 They need to smart up a bit

It got me where I needed it to; not much more. It had no competition so that was why I chose it.

Plane didn’t even make it off the ground. We all had to get off and walk to a different terminal (lots of confusion) to get on a different plane. Landed fairly late, connections missed.

Crowded flight, but upbeat and kind crew. Pilot greeted us at door, flight attendant thanked a number of “special” passengers for their business, another addressed an eight-year old boy as “young man.” United obviously trying to up their game, but though all of that is nice and notable, flying still feels like moving along a human assembly line, being herded into one small space after another (boarding areas with too few seats, planes with limited personal space, shuttles (IAD) packed too full.

It was ok until we got to DC and I wanted to use my United Club pass and the snobbish receptionist said that they don’t take one pass. It took me everything itch of patience not to tell her off

Food choice was poor and we had to buy on board snacks.

We were offer chocolate cookies , not everyone eat chocolate. Thank you

Check in and boarding were very easy. Quite good food and a complimentary glass of wine with dinner. The acoustics on the TV difficult at times, and the options extensive though not very updated.

Lost luggage again. Our second trip to Mykonos, and 2nd time no luggage.

Great crew. We were delayed so that late passengers could get on the flight. Love the bedding in business class. Good food. Great experience.

The Flight attendant had an attitude and didn't allow anyone any time to prepare for landing despite being absent throughout the entire trip

after boarding on phx to sjd, crew discovered that one of the megaphones was either out of date or not working. It took 90 minutes to get a replacement and do the "paperwork." That is really unacceptable. Why wasn't the megaphone problem discovered before boarding? Is it part of normal maintenance check? who is responsible for checking. How can paperwork take that long? Fortunately, SJD was final destination for most travelers so very few if any passengers had to miss connections.

Late boarding to clean plane from previous flight; initial boarding announcement not loud enough; fantastic cabin attendant front of plane

The flight was great until towards the end when the flight attendant read an excessively long commercial for purchasing an american airlines credit card. The worst part is that we are doing a lot of traveling this year so i was actually interested in getting the credit card, but I was so annoyed with the long commercial that I completely dismissed the flight attendant bringing around the information. Next time, keep the sales pitch to 10 seconds and then pass around the brochures!!

Nice aircraft. Plane was PACKED full and distance between seats was tight. Had it been more than a two hour flight it would not have been tolerable. I had much more knee space on the JetBlue flight I went out on.

New ridiculous policy by american destroyed my allegiance to american. As a million miler with american, I expected it would be easy to get on an earlier flight when I got to airport earlier than expected, and save a five hour layover. WRONG. The online app would not let me switch flights, So I called, and was promised a call back in 90 minutes. HAH! The customer service desk at DCA said “we no longer have access to changing a flight on our screens. If the app couldn’t do it, I should send a letter to American, but there’s nothing else possible!”

I am tired of being nickel and dimed for seat location, checked luggage and carry on bags. That is why i rarely fly anymore.

It was right on time and crew were very courteous

Great flight. Boarding was efficient and quick. On time departure and smooth flight. Flight arrived early at destination. Good experience.

Flight delayed then canceled! I will NEVER fly Spirit Airlines again and will tell all my friends!

Absolutely terrible. The boarding process had zero organization. Mobs of people trying to board. People were climbing over my child's stroller with her in it. No families were boarded first. Boarding was delayed with no reasoning or notification that it would be late. We were then stuck on the plane for 45 minutes after landing. Then waited over two hours for our luggage. There was zero communication with the travelers. Never have I experienced such I professionalism and disgrace of others. Extremely disappointed.

For it to have left on time! Instead of two hours early with zero notice

Flight kept delayed from morning to late afternoon so I had to make other arrangements

Crew was nice, explained emergency protocol very well. Flight took off and arrived on time. Pilot explained the small delay that occurred with docking and providing updates. I would definitely fly spirit again.

Terrible… missed our flight due to ridiculously long time to go thru baggage check-in!

The crew was not great or professional. It seemed like they didn't really want to be there. A true lack of effort for accommodating customers.

Everything was really good but the seats are not very comfortable.

I paid for WiFi, but it (WiFi) was very very slow, will never take again! Impossible open Utube 😤😤😤

I had no legroom, although I paid for extra legroom. I could barely put my bag in front of my feet and under the seat. The Wi-Fi was horrible. In fact the flight attendant said that they had to reboot it and see if it was going to work and never did.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Columbus to Washington, D.C. found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/29Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
8h 58mCMH-BWI
$45
5/18Sat
1 stopSpirit Airlines
9h 43mCMH-BWI
$57
7/10Wed
1 stopAmerican Airlines
4h 01mCMH-BWI
$78
6/18Tue
1 stopDelta
5h 04mCMH-DCA
$78
6/18Tue
1 stopDelta
5h 32mCMH-IAD
$78
6/4Tue
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 22mCMH-DCA
$79
6/8Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 22mCMH-IAD
$95
6/7Fri
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 22mCMH-IAD
$103
5/27Mon
1 stopSun Country Air
16h 47mCMH-IAD
$118
6/21Fri
1 stopSun Country Air
15h 44mCMH-BWI
$128

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Last minute flights from Columbus to Washington, D.C.

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Columbus to Washington, D.C. that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/14Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
6h 28mCMH-BWI
5/18Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
12h 12mBWI-CMH
$316
5/14Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
14h 27mCMH-BWI
5/16Thu
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
15h 50mBWI-CMH
$342
5/14Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
14h 27mCMH-BWI
5/15Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
11h 10mBWI-CMH
$376
5/14Tue
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 21mCMH-DCA
5/15Wed
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 41mDCA-CMH
$385
5/14Tue
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 21mCMH-DCA
5/16Thu
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 41mDCA-CMH
$386
5/14Tue
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 23mCMH-IAD
5/17Fri
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 17mIAD-CMH
$386
5/14Tue
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 23mCMH-IAD
5/17Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
4h 51mIAD-CMH
$395
5/14Tue
multi-stopDelta
5h 37mCMH-IAD
5/14Tue
multi-stopDelta
5h 01mIAD-CMH
$404
5/12Sun
multi-stopDelta
4h 50mCMH-IAD
5/13Mon
multi-stopDelta
5h 01mIAD-CMH
$430
5/13Mon
multi-stop
24h 25mCMH-IAD
5/18Sat
multi-stop
18h 57mIAD-CMH
$512

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Columbus - Washington, D.C. Flights

Departure:

Columbus (undefined)United States

Return flight deals:

Washington, D.C. - Columbus

Cabin classes:

$403
$801
$1,095
$173