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$60 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 5/26. 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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Cheapest round-trip
$124
Typical prices: $330-$247
Frontier
Thu 5/21Tue 5/26
CMH - BWI • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$137
Typical prices: $361-$241
Southwest
Tue 5/26Tue 6/2
CMH - BWI • 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.

Thu, May 21 - Tue, May 26
Frontier Logo
6:05 pm - 10:57 pm
CMH
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BWI
4h 52m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:52 am - 5:10 pm
BWI
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CMH
8h 18m
1 stop
$124Frontier
Thu, May 28 - Thu, Jun 4
Frontier Logo
6:05 pm - 7:43 am
CMH
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BWI
13h 38m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:52 am - 5:10 pm
BWI
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CMH
8h 18m
1 stop
$126Frontier
Tue, May 26 - Tue, Jun 2
Southwest Logo
6:05 am - 7:25 am
CMH
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BWI
1h 20mnonstop
Southwest Logo
5:15 pm - 6:45 pm
BWI
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CMH
1h 30mnonstop
$137Southwest
Wed, May 27 - Wed, Jun 3
Southwest Logo
4:10 pm - 5:35 pm
CMH
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BWI
1h 25mnonstop
Southwest Logo
9:35 am - 3:15 pm
BWI
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CMH
5h 40m
1 stop
$147Southwest
Mon, Jun 1 - Sat, Jun 6
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:28 pm - 9:15 am
CMH
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BWI
14h 47m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:25 pm - 5:10 pm
BWI
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CMH
21h 45m
1 stop
$149Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jun 24 - Wed, Jun 24
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:24 am
CMH
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IAD
1h 24mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 2:12 pm
IAD
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CMH
1h 27mnonstop
$196United Airlines
Thu, May 28 - Mon, Jun 1
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:05 pm - 11:09 pm
CMH
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IAD
5h 04m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:07 am - 12:22 pm
IAD
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CMH
25h 15m
2 stops
$198Multiple Airlines
Wed, May 27 - Thu, May 28
United Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 11:54 am
CMH
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IAD
1h 24mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
8:25 am - 9:49 am
IAD
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CMH
1h 24mnonstop
$201United Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Thu, Sep 3
American Airlines Logo
4:42 pm - 6:14 pm
CMH
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DCA
1h 32mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
7:29 am - 8:59 am
DCA
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CMH
1h 30mnonstop
$203American Airlines
Sat, May 23 - Tue, May 26
American Airlines Logo
6:08 am - 10:50 am
CMH
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DCA
4h 42m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:29 am - 9:01 am
DCA
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CMH
1h 32mnonstop
$207American 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 May.

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 $177 on the route between Columbus Airport (CMH) and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 20% 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 Tuesday, 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 Thursday and avoiding Mondays 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 September, where tickets cost $77 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $164 and $137 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 $318, 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 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 56% 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 seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$60
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% 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 $61 for a one-way ticket and $124 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, and Delta 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 $254 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 $273 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 $406 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 4314 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
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The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

10.0 Excellentlarry, Apr 2026
LGB - PHX
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The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

no service at all due to turbulence. they should've at least given us snacks, there were only 10 people on the entire flight.

First time I've had to use the disabled accommodations. And I could not have had a better experience with Southwest, i was having trouble getting from one terminal to another due to my heart failure. And the next thing I know a Southwest agent had made sure. I had a wheelchair at all my flights. Can't thank them enough.

Delayed flight, lack of information, boarding process is a mess as is the carryon luggage causing issues when leaving the plane….just a poor experience.

Comfortable. Easy. No problems. Just wish they had gf options for snacks.

The crew was very kind and made going to Hawaii relaxing and fun to look forward to! Thank you Southwest for a pleasant flight!

This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

We waited in the airplane for over 45 min for a southwest employee to make the flight. This cause over half the plane to miss their connecting flight in Denver. When we confronted the desk upon arrival, they told us the only flight they had was the next day leaving at 8:50 pm!!! Or they offered to get us to Burbank or LA, but after that we were on our own to get back to Santa Barbara. I paid for a flight from sba to bna bna to sba. My re entry into mom mode has been 💯 rough because of southwest mistake with my flight. And now I’m leaving to Reno tomorrow for a vballl tournament and just discovered that my leg in Vegas has me and my 3 kids on a stand by flight even though I had booked these ticket last year November!! Do better southwest!

Southwest is kind of a slum airline. It’s gotten more expensive over the years for less and less service. I am a Southwest Chase Visa card holder and was forced to choose a seat in the 26th row in the middle seat. However my wife who is a rewards member but doesn’t hold a card or anything else, gets randomly assigned a normally paid seat in row 6! How does that work?

For the first time in a long time, the Wi-Fi actually worked the entire flight! The flight crew was amazing as usual.

Was great in general, try to respect time and excuses when slight changes have been made, appreciated!

Terrific in every way. On time, professional staff, multiple movie options to select, great food and drink.

My bags were misplaced!!! Im in a foreign country with no bags

The entertainment options on the seat back video boards were nice.

I liked that it was on time, however, the food was not good.

Offered to check carry on to final destination. This is the most absurd thing in the world. I'm carrying on because I need what is in the carry-on. I'm okay with picking up at next stop but then I will be on much larger plane that can accommodate it. Also, if there is ever a change to your flight. Go to the airport and have the people there fix your ticket. Don't do it over the phone or online with United they screwed us up and ended up with flights for our last leg that took off before our first leg.

United is one airline which regardless of how many separate United tickets in existence, if one flight breaks down, the airline will take care of all the flights.

It was okay, the food was good, but after the landing there was not enough time for luggage and security to catch a connection. It was crowded on board.

When I went to check in at the United counter in Barcelona, Spain I had 2 different menat 2 different times in United uniforms (standing around with a couple other employees) ask me if I was traveling alone. The one man asked me 3 different ways if I was traveling alone. I am, 68 yeaers old and have all my faculties. I thought it was weird and it made me feel very uncomfortable. What difference does it make if I was traveling alone or with someone? What if I was a recent widow? That would have been horrible. They never gave me a reason why they needed to know who I was traveling with. I was hesitant to question them because I needed to be on that flight.

We were delayed for about an hour from taking off due to traffic control procedures at the destination airport. But once in the air, the flight went well. The crew members were great and provided cabin service despite moderate turbulence during much of the flight.

The airplane was an old model, the overhead didn’t have enough room for people’s items and made boarding and boarding disappointing and stressful. Crew allowed passengers to bring more than the permitted baggage sizes.

Flights on time w/o delays. However, my baggage was damaged. Ground crew, throws baggage from plane to the baggage carrier, carelessly.

On time flight, good communication about boarding, lines didn't form unnecessarily for boarding before their group was announced (kept aisles clear), friendly flight attendants and service

It was great. Smooth flight, comfortable, left on time and landed on time.

They put me on an earlier and I got home sooner

Horrible experience upon landing. Probably more due to DCA utter incompetence than AA.

Easy boarding. Rows are smaller but that may be an older and bigger me now :)

Flight has been delayed every time I've ever taken it. Seats uncomfortable. Children behind me yelling the entire flight. Some of this is out of their control but overall just consistently not a great experience.

Poor communication ahead of time about flight delays and old planes/other equipment.

Never going to fly your airline again if it can be avoided.

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