CMH - DCA

$71 Find Cheap Flights from Columbus to Reagan Washington National Airport

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 Reagan-National departing on 3/7. 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
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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Cheapest round-trip
$196
Overall average: $295
Southwest
Wed 3/11Sat 3/14
CMH - DCA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$201
Typical prices: $238-$352
Southwest
Tue 3/3Wed 3/4
CMH - DCA • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Columbus to Reagan-National (CMH-DCA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Columbus to Reagan-National 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Columbus to Reagan-National

Wed, Mar 11 - Sat, Mar 14
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 12:00 pm
CMH
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DCA
5h 50m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
8:00 am - 9:30 am
DCA
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CMH
1h 30mnonstop
$196Southwest
Wed, Mar 11 - Sat, Mar 14
Delta Logo
2:11 pm - 6:59 pm
CMH
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DCA
4h 48m
1 stop
Delta Logo
12:00 pm - 4:33 pm
DCA
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CMH
4h 33m
1 stop
$199Delta
Sat, Mar 14 - Tue, Mar 17
Southwest Logo
4:50 pm - 6:10 pm
CMH
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DCA
1h 20mnonstop
Southwest Logo
12:40 pm - 5:25 pm
DCA
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CMH
4h 45m
1 stop
$200Southwest
Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, Mar 4
Southwest Logo
5:45 pm - 7:00 pm
CMH
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DCA
1h 15mnonstop
Southwest Logo
7:25 am - 8:55 am
DCA
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CMH
1h 30mnonstop
$201Southwest
Sat, Mar 14 - Tue, Mar 17
Southwest Logo
4:50 pm - 6:10 pm
CMH
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DCA
1h 20mnonstop
Southwest Logo
7:25 am - 5:25 pm
DCA
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CMH
10h 00m
2 stops
$205Southwest
Sat, Mar 7 - Tue, Mar 10
Southwest Logo
4:50 pm - 6:10 pm
CMH
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DCA
1h 20mnonstop
Southwest Logo
11:55 am - 1:25 pm
DCA
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CMH
1h 30mnonstop
$208Southwest
Wed, Mar 11 - Sat, Mar 14
American Airlines Logo
5:02 am - 9:28 am
CMH
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DCA
4h 26m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:23 pm - 1:59 pm
DCA
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CMH
1h 36mnonstop
$210American Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, Mar 4
Southwest Logo
5:45 pm - 7:00 pm
CMH
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DCA
1h 15mnonstop
Southwest Logo
3:00 pm - 8:30 pm
DCA
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CMH
5h 30m
1 stop
$211Southwest
Sat, Mar 7 - Sat, Mar 7
American Airlines Logo
6:19 am - 7:44 am
CMH
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DCA
1h 25mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
7:45 pm - 9:19 pm
DCA
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CMH
1h 34mnonstop
$215American Airlines
Thu, Apr 30 - Mon, May 4
American Airlines Logo
6:01 am - 7:27 am
CMH
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DCA
1h 26mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
7:48 am - 9:20 am
DCA
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CMH
1h 32mnonstop
$216American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Columbus to Reagan-National flights

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Columbus to Reagan Washington National Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Reagan Washington National Airport on a Thursday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Columbus, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, 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. Reagan-National Airport is July, where tickets cost $242 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $331 and $295 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Columbus Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 59% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Columbus to Reagan-National

 
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Harriet Baskas

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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$71
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.
Flight from Columbus to Reagan Washington National Airport

When to book flights from Columbus to Reagan-National

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Columbus to Reagan-National based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Columbus to Reagan Washington National Airport flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Columbus Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport was $71 for a one-way ticket and $196 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Columbus and Reagan Washington National Airport?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Columbus to Reagan Washington National Airport?

    American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Columbus to Reagan Washington National Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Columbus to Reagan Washington National Airport?

    The Embraer 175 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Columbus to Reagan Washington National Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Columbus to Reagan Washington National Airport?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Columbus and Reagan Washington National Airport.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Columbus to Reagan Washington National Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from Columbus to Reagan Washington National Airport on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Columbus to Washington, D.C. are Southwest and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $251 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $275 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Columbus to Reagan Washington National Airport?

    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 Reagan Washington National Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Columbus to Reagan Washington National Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Reagan Washington National Airport 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 Reagan Washington National Airport?

    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 Reagan Washington National Airport with an airline and back to Columbus with another airline. Booking your flights between Columbus and DCA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Columbus to Reagan Washington National Airport?

    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 Reagan Washington National Airport from Columbus up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Columbus Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $138 or less one-way and $239 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Columbus to Reagan Washington National Airport?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Columbus to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National.
Find which airlines fly direct from Columbus Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Columbus to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Monday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Tuesday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Wednesday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Thursday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Friday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Saturday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Sunday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

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Direct returns

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Columbus

Monday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Tuesday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Wednesday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Thursday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Friday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Saturday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Sunday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Columbus to Reagan-National

 
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 Reagan-National? 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.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4280 reviews
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
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The seats are now more narrow. I paid for front row the seats in the front are even more narrow than before.

2.0 MediocreDavid, Feb 2026
SAN - LAS
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The seats are now more narrow. I paid for front row the seats in the front are even more narrow than before.

Only downside was the legroom and seat width, which is always a problem unless I spend more for a premium seat.

My flight from Denver to Minneapolis was excellent. My flight from Minneapolis to Denver was one of the worst I flights I have ever experienced. I had a window seat, the gentleman in the middle seat was morbidly obese and SW should have made him purchase two seats. His elbow dug into my arm most of the way even after I asked to please be careful. I was literally squashed between the him and the window with no wiggle room. The plane was full so it was not possible to ask for a different seat. I realize I should have complained to the flight attendant but I didn't feel anything could be done to rectify the situation. I fly SW often, I will continue to do so as this was my first negative experience.

I was assigned seat 7E, yet my boarding was Group 5, which caused me to have to put my luggage in the back of the plance above `19 or 20 aisle, as passengers who had boarded earlier took the overhead bins in the front. SW needs to monitor bin space and ensure that bin space above the seat are aligned to those sitting near their seats. Also the seating assignments needs to align with group number. Maybe board those last first and so on? Having said the ALL the passengers on the plane were gracious enough to allow me and other passengers in this dilema to retrieve our luggage and helped us along the way. I always love the flight staff, as always their fantastic and I can't rave about them enough!

I appreciate the staff who allowed me to board though I arrived a little late! Regarding the assigned seating, I had booked my flight before this change and wasn't aware of the change at the time, and so I didn't select a seat at booking as I didn't realize it was relevant. Better communication about the change would have been helpful for preparing.

Flight attendants very hospitable and friendly. Pilot flew a smooth take off and landing.

Paid for premium extra leg room but the bin space for rows 1-3 had to go in rows 4-6 and 4-6 had to go to 7-9 because flight attendants have snacks and their luggage upfront. So we pay extra to have to fight thru traffic to get our bags. Only 2nd day of new seating so hope they fix this.

WIFI was great. My selection for seating is an aisle, but during my trip, I never had an aisle seat. If we can get that corrected, I will be thrilled. No snack or drink on this flight.

WIFI was great. My selection for seating is an aisle, but during my trip, I never had an aisle seat. If we can get that corrected, I will be thrilled.

The wifi on the plane is great. The only issue that I have is that I prefer an aisle seat and on my trips this week, I was either in the middle or window. If we can work to secure aisle seating, I will be thrilled. Nice trip.

The flight was on time/early, attentive crew, and everything overall went smoothly. Disappointed that WIFI was not working for the flight.

I love American. I’ll never fly anyone else if I can help it.

I got sick nothing contagious but distressing enough and the care I received on the flight was astounding.

Horrible. Both legs of my flight were delayed more than 6 hours. No compensation, no screens on the plane, and the plane was not clean.

Any flight to ORD after about 2pm this summer has been challenging. Flight was delayed getting in (coming from ORD) and that led to it not leaving before a ground stop due to lightening before they could fuel the plane, and so forth. They made up some time but we were still late in arriving at ORD, and that led to missed connections.

After we'd boarded , they canceled the flight. The crew didn't even know , we just all received text messages. Then after they deplaned us , AA was just like "too bad, go F your self, we sure ain't gonna help you"

Initial flight was cancelled at the time of arrival to the airport, flight alternative requires switching from direct to flight with a layover, and the plane felt like it would split apart, it was so rattle-y.

Weather delay for 2.5 hours followed by half hour crew delay, did not have ginger ale, uncomfortable seats

It was nobody’s fault - but the plane came 4-hrs late and we were updated randomly in 20-30 mins increments which left us hostage to sit and wait expectantly. It was very long and got very late. Our plane didn’t land until nearly 1 am! Also the toilet wasn’t working. The hosts were nice enough but were clearly “about to pass out” as one told me. Lastly, there was no snack or even time for it. Just a bad experience overall.

The boarding crew was incredibly helpful getting me on an earlier flight

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