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Find cheap flights from Columbus to Washington, D.C. from $46

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 7/3. 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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1:01 pm - 2:24 pmCMH-DCA
1h 23mnonstop
1:44 pm - 3:04 pmDCA-CMH
1h 20mnonstop
$97American Airlines
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Tue, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 2
8:06 pm - 9:30 pmCMH-DCA
1h 24mnonstop
7:45 pm - 9:25 pmDCA-CMH
1h 40mnonstop
$117American Airlines
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Sat, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 9
2:10 pm - 7:15 pmCMH-DCA
5h 05m1 stop
6:05 am - 11:41 amDCA-CMH
5h 36m1 stop
$136Delta
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Tue, Aug 13 - Thu, Aug 22
7:34 pm - 11:28 pmCMH-BWI
3h 54m1 stop
6:00 am - 11:41 amBWI-CMH
5h 41m1 stop
$136Delta
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Tue, Aug 13 - Tue, Aug 20
9:00 am - 5:58 pmCMH-BWI
8h 58m1 stop
11:48 am - 10:58 pmBWI-CMH
11h 10m1 stop
$141Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 15 - Wed, May 22
7:05 am - 5:58 pmCMH-BWI
10h 53m1 stop
11:48 am - 10:58 pmBWI-CMH
11h 10m1 stop
$151Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 14 - Wed, May 15
6:00 am - 7:23 amCMH-IAD
1h 23mnonstop
8:25 am - 9:42 amIAD-CMH
1h 17mnonstop
$174United Airlines
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Wed, May 1 - Wed, May 8
6:00 am - 7:23 amCMH-IAD
1h 23mnonstop
8:25 am - 9:42 amIAD-CMH
1h 17mnonstop
$181United Airlines
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Fri, May 10 - Sun, May 12
9:27 pm - 11:29 amCMH-BWI
14h 02m1 stop
2:18 pm - 11:08 pmBWI-CMH
8h 50m1 stop
Thu, May 9 - Sat, May 18
9:00 am - 1:19 amCMH-BWI
16h 19m1 stop
9:30 am - 6:35 pmBWI-CMH
33h 05m3 stops
Fri, May 3 - Sat, May 4

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 $94 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 $182.

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 December, where tickets cost $239 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and March, where the average cost of tickets is $332 and $310 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 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 74 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 $97 on American Airlines, followed by Delta ($136). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $46 on American Airlines and from $60 on Frontier.

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

American Airlines connects Columbus to Washington, D.C. with up to 5 flights per day. United Airlines also offers 5 flights per day, while Southwest follows with 3 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 14 and 16 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 12:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport. Each week, there are 104 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Tuesday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Thursday.

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 19m. 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 5:29 am and will be landing in Washington, D.C. at 6:50 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

January

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$46
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% lower on average.
Flight from Columbus to Reagan Washington National Airport

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 $46 for a one-way ticket and $97 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 $264 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 $249 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 $149 or less one-way and $256 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, +10 more

ANA, Air Canada, +11 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +11 more

ANA, Air Canada, +12 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +10 more

ANA, Air Canada, +11 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +10 more

ANA, Air Canada, +11 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +10 more

ANA, Air Canada, +11 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +11 more

ANA, Air Canada, +12 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +10 more

ANA, Air Canada, +11 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, +10 more

ANA, Air Canada, +11 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 11341 reviews
8.1crew
6.7food
7.2comfort
7.1entertainment
7.7boarding
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It got me where I needed it to; not much more. It had no competition so that was why I chose it.

8.0 ExcellentAlex, Apr 2024PHX - IAD
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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.

Crew did not arrive for their shift and flight delayed for 2 1/2 hours whilst new pilots were found. The man at the boarding gate did a great job keeping us informed and the eventual flight was good. It was just the long delay waiting…….

Flight was well orchestrated, made up time despite circling a bit all good on United. Travelers can just be so into themselves that common courtesy has gone out window for some, but that’s not on United.

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.

Literally the worst experience ever and I had my service dog with me. Flight was supposed to leave at 1:51 PM but the plane arrived late. They boarded us around 3 PM and kept us on the plane for an hour saying that due to weather conditions in Miami, we could not takeoff yet. After waiting for an hour, they deplaned. And then they will not give us our bags back that we could just leave and schedule for another flight. Every hour they kept updating saying we have to wait another hour without any explanation as to what was going on. Eventually, I went to customer service to change my ticket, but by the time I made it to the front of the line, they started boarding my flight again. And then when we got onto the flight, they said there were two flight attendants That were past their shift. They kept us on the plane for about another 40 minutes until they told us they had no other flight attendance and had to deplane again. Then I gave us hotel vouchers and told us we would be on a flight at 6 AM the next day. At this point it is about 9 PM. I get to the hotel with my dog, who hasn’t been able to go potty for about eight hours. When I arrived at the hotel, I got a text alert saying my flight has been canceled at 6 AM and they moved past to 5 AM, however the hotel shuttle doesn’t leave early enough to make it to the airport for 5 AM flight. So me and some other passengers got a cab after about three hours of sleep to get back to the airport. This was the worst experience ever.

Their computers were down upon arrival to the airport. They were unable to figure out how to board us. We were delayed over an hour and a half.

On time and fast. Overall it was a pleasant experience.

The weight limit per bag was really low - 40 lbs - so we had to pay extra. Then, they said their carry on size was 14x18x8, and we measured our bag very carefully. It was within the limit, yet they said it was too big, so we ended up paying an extra $100 for that too!! So it wasn’t the cheap flight we thought it would be. Then, they moved up our initial flight to depart 3 hours earlier which meant we had to be out on the road by 7 am and then have a 6 hour layover and we got home at 2am. It was a grueling day. I won’t be flying with them again.

Overall it was a good experience. Stewards were very kind and professional. The departure and arrival times were as promised. Plane was clean.

The seat are terrible. Don’t even think of sleeping on a Spirit flight. The kids that run the plane aka flight attendants are pretty rude and straight forward. They get the job done but without class.

No frills, limited comfort, no food, no entertainment, but fine

I had a death in my family and booked my flight on Spirit. My flight was cancelled the morning of my flight, no explanation, no help to rebook, nobody to talk to. The next available flight was 2days later !!!! Terrible airline, will NEVER fly with them again!

Flight was canceled. Knew there was weather, and were notified of 20 min delayed, and then suddenly canceled. Next reschedule was for 2 days. No help other than to refund. Thankfully full refund and appreciate that. I appreciate discounted airline but felt they could've done more for customer inconvenience.

The seat was very uncomfortable from Boston to Nashville. Otherwise the flight was excellent.

Terrible as usual!!!! Very unprofessional and rude flight attendants! You get what you pay for! HORRIBLE

There was a .79 discrepancy between the cost of the flight and what was paid. Spirit didn't let me obtain my boarding pass until the .79 (seventy nine cents) was paid. Contacting their customer service to resolve the issue was a nightmare that involved many wait minutes and two different departments. The price Kayak gave to Affirm, whom I used to pay for the tickets, and the price Spirit charged for the flight were off by the .79. I almost lost the ticket because of the hassle.

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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.
7/3Wed
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 26mCMH-DCA
$46
6/11Tue
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 24mCMH-DCA
$49
5/2Thu
1 stopFrontier
14h 02mCMH-BWI
$60
5/15Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
12h 05mCMH-BWI
$65
6/11Tue
1 stopDelta
4h 30mCMH-DCA
$68
5/17Fri
1 stopDelta
4h 58mCMH-BWI
$68
6/26Wed
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 22mCMH-IAD
$86
5/18Sat
1 stopSpirit Airlines
11h 30mCMH-BWI
$86
6/27Thu
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 23mCMH-IAD
$95
8/18Sun
1 stopFrontier
14h 17mCMH-BWI
$300

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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.
4/22Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
22h 00mCMH-BWI
4/27Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
14h 54mBWI-CMH
$332
4/22Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
20h 52mCMH-BWI
4/29Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
21h 21mBWI-CMH
$362
4/20Sat
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 19mCMH-DCA
4/20Sat
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 35mDCA-CMH
$379
4/20Sat
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 19mCMH-DCA
4/20Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 37mDCA-CMH
$387
4/20Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
4h 59mCMH-DCA
4/20Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
4h 54mDCA-CMH
$388
4/22Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
20h 52mCMH-BWI
4/25Thu
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
9h 51mBWI-CMH
$389
4/22Mon
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 22mCMH-IAD
4/29Mon
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 23mIAD-CMH
$390
4/19Fri
multi-stopDelta
4h 44mCMH-DCA
4/22Mon
multi-stopDelta
4h 48mDCA-CMH
$422
4/19Fri
multi-stopDelta
5h 37mCMH-IAD
4/21Sun
multi-stopDelta
3h 45mIAD-CMH
$422
4/21Sun
multi-stop
22h 35mCMH-BWI
4/23Tue
multi-stop
25h 11mBWI-CMH
$572

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Columbus - Washington, D.C. Flights

Departure:

Columbus (CMH)United States

Return flight deals:

Washington, D.C. - Columbus

Cabin classes:

$348
$510
$1,137
$182

Compare transportation modes for Columbus to Washington, D.C.

Average priceAverage duration
Flights$7481h 21m
Buses$12512h 35m