CMH - WAS

$54 Find Cheap Flights from Columbus to Washington, D.C.

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 3/4. 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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Cheapest round-trip
$127
Overall average: $323
Spirit Airlines
Wed 2/25Wed 3/4
CMH - BWI • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$201
Typical prices: $230-$430
Southwest
Wed 2/25Wed 3/4
CMH - DCA • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Columbus to Washington, D.C.

Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 4
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 11:17 am
CMH
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BWI
5h 32m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:06 am - 11:32 pm
BWI
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CMH
13h 26m
1 stop
$127Spirit Airlines
Tue, Feb 24 - Sat, Feb 28
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:39 am - 9:06 am
CMH
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BWI
21h 27m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:42 pm - 10:32 am
BWI
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CMH
15h 50m
1 stop
$133Multiple Airlines
Wed, Feb 25 - Sat, Feb 28
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 9:06 am
CMH
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BWI
26h 51m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:42 pm - 10:32 am
BWI
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CMH
15h 50m
1 stop
$135Multiple Airlines
Mon, Feb 23 - Sat, Feb 28
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:39 am - 9:06 am
CMH
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BWI
21h 27m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:42 pm - 10:32 am
BWI
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CMH
15h 50m
1 stop
$140Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 23 - Mon, Apr 27
Frontier Logo
6:40 pm - 12:36 am
CMH
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IAD
5h 56m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:20 am - 2:41 pm
IAD
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CMH
8h 21m
1 stop
$181Frontier
Thu, Apr 16 - Sun, Apr 19
Frontier Logo
6:40 pm - 12:36 am
CMH
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IAD
5h 56m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:20 am - 2:41 pm
IAD
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CMH
8h 21m
1 stop
$195Frontier
Wed, Feb 25 - 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
Wed, Mar 18 - Sat, Mar 21
Southwest Logo
2:00 pm - 3:20 pm
CMH
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DCA
1h 20mnonstop
Southwest Logo
8:00 am - 9:30 am
DCA
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CMH
1h 30mnonstop
$204Southwest
Sat, Feb 21 - Mon, Feb 23
American Airlines Logo
2:29 pm - 3:59 pm
CMH
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DCA
1h 30mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
4:29 pm - 6:08 pm
DCA
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CMH
1h 39mnonstop
$215American Airlines
Thu, Apr 30 - Mon, May 4
American Airlines Logo
12:06 pm - 1:32 pm
CMH
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DCA
1h 26mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
12:53 pm - 2:27 pm
DCA
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CMH
1h 34mnonstop
$218American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Columbus to Washington, D.C. flights

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Columbus Airport to Washington, D.C.?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Columbus Airport to Washington, D.C. departing in February.

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

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Columbus Airport to Washington, D.C. costs $179 on the route between Columbus Airport (CMH) and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 19% cheaper than other Columbus Airport-Washington, D.C. routes. The most popular route is between Columbus Airport (CMH) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD).

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

The average price of all round-trip 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 Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Columbus to Washington, D.C.. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Wednesdays 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 round-trip 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 August, where tickets cost $197 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $346 and $340 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Columbus Airport to Washington, D.C.?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $291, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

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., 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., you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 49% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Columbus to Washington, D.C.

 
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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$54
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
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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.
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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 $54 for a one-way ticket and $127 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, and JetBlue 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.?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld 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., Southwest or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Columbus to Washington, D.C. are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $259 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $276 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $190 or less one-way and $358 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Columbus to Washington, D.C.?

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

Direct departures

Columbus to Washington, D.C.

Monday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

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Direct returns

Washington, D.C. to Columbus

Monday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

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Reviews of the 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.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4268 reviews
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
Airline reviews

All good except once again bags took an hour at Midway Airport Happens all the time. Ridiculous

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2026
PHX - MDW
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All good except once again bags took an hour at Midway Airport Happens all the time. Ridiculous

Everything went smoothly and we even arrived a little bit early.

Great vacation. Can't wait till next year for another one.

Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

On time. Friendly staff. Took to long to pre bord all the specialty groups. Cramped small plane

The seats were comfortable, and the boarding process was pretty smooth.

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The staff was very friendly, professional, and courteous. The overall flight was a great experience.

The crew canceled the complementary snack and drink in anticipation of turbulence that never materialized. I was counting on the drink (water) to take the the doses of medication - prescribed for my heart condition - that were due during the flight. Since no snack or meal was served on this flight, I cannot rate the food quality. Otherwise, this flight was excellent.

Departure was delayed more than 1/2 hour while we waited for luggage (only) transfer from another flight/plane. Once approved for takeoff, the flight was excellent.

Unfortunately weather delayed our flight waiting for our plane to arrive and due to a little snow time was needed to deice the plane so departure was very delayed and I missed the connecting flight

It was great. There were some issues prior to takeoff. The weather was poor so we had to go through deicing, and we were delayed a bit by the pilots' concern about one of the engines, but that's aviation. The pilots handled everything with aplomb, and kept us apprised

The seats were comfortable and we had leg room. Great entertainment.

The flight crew where really good. Better then the crew from BNE to SFO

Safe made to destination. Late to start at GVA for icy reasons but we fought our next fly.

Miserable. They moved my seat, but canceled the next leg of my flight. I resolved the issue at my transfer, but that resulted in lost luggage that has taken days off my schedule with no resolution. Worse, they fail to interface effectively with Lufthansa, forcing me to bounce between two equally useless help desks. The apps are unable to handle the situation, the bag dropped off the tracker, and while the call centers are polite, they do not provide written information to assist with cross-airline communication.

l really enjoy very much the flight was very pleasant

The flight was delayed for 1:30 hours for maintenance issues. They should give more information about connecting flights. For a Business Cabin the Crew was mediocre.

The food is terrible. The same pasta or chicken with bad taste and presentation

It was probably one of the worst flights I’ve been on. The restrooms were never cleaned or stocked. The food was very subpar, and i usually enjoy airline food, so I was disappointed. It was just all around a bad experience. The only saving grace was the flight attendants.

Concern Regarding Significant Gate Delay and Jet Bridge Issue Dear Customer Relations Team, I am writing to express my disappointment with the experience I had on my recent flight AA 2414 on Sunday January 18, 2026. What should have been a routine departure turned into a frustrating and avoidable delay due to an issue with the jet bridge at the gate. As a result, the flight was delayed by approximately 90 minutes while multiple gate changes were attempted. The lack of clear communication during this period made the situation even more challenging. Passengers were left uncertain about the cause of the delay, the expected timeline, and the next steps. This not only disrupted travel plans but also created unnecessary stress for everyone on board. I understand that operational issues can arise, but a malfunctioning jet bridge and the resulting extended delay suggest an area where procedures or equipment maintenance may need attention. I hope you will review this incident to prevent similar disruptions in the future. I would appreciate acknowledgment of this concern and consideration of appropriate compensation for the inconvenience and lost time caused by this delay. Thank you for taking the time to review my experience. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Dion Dillard

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.

Couldn’t get the door on the plane to close leading to a nearly 2 hour delay. But, hey at least they didn’t cancel the flight.

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.

The flight was fine and the crew awesome. The problem is ORD and AA. Computers went down, ORD fell apart and a 40 min flight turned into a 3 hour trip. Guess the answer is to not try and fly to ORD after noon. But, as I said, crew was awesome and did everything they could to lesson the flight time.

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

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