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$99 Find Cheap Flights from Reagan Washington National Airport to Columbus

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Cheapest round-trip
$213
Overall average: $298
Southwest
Wed 12/24Sat 12/27
DCA - CMH • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$221
Typical prices: $209-$378
Southwest
Tue 12/2Wed 12/10
DCA - CMH • Non-stop
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American's Main Cabin Extra includes early boarding.
Southwest offers two free checked bags for more luggage.
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Cheapest • from $213 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from Reagan-National to Columbus (DCA-CMH)

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

Wed, Dec 24 - Sat, Dec 27
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11:35 am - 4:00 pmDCA-CMH
4h 25m1 stop
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4:40 pm - 5:55 pmCMH-DCA
1h 15mnonstop
$213Southwest
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Wed, Feb 18 - Sat, Feb 28
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8:15 pm - 12:01 amDCA-CMH
3h 46m1 stop
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2:30 pm - 6:34 pmCMH-DCA
4h 04m1 stop
$214Delta
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Tue, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 10
Southwest Logo
7:55 am - 9:15 amDCA-CMH
1h 20mnonstop
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5:50 pm - 7:05 pmCMH-DCA
1h 15mnonstop
$221Southwest
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Wed, Nov 12 - Sat, Nov 15
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2:59 pm - 4:38 pmDCA-CMH
1h 39mnonstop
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2:37 pm - 4:00 pmCMH-DCA
1h 23mnonstop
$226American Airlines
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Wed, Dec 24 - Tue, Dec 30
American Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 10:00 amDCA-CMH
1h 40mnonstop
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10:30 am - 11:50 amCMH-DCA
1h 20mnonstop
$227American Airlines
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Sat, Nov 8 - Sat, Nov 8
American Airlines Logo
10:00 am - 11:37 amDCA-CMH
1h 37mnonstop
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5:32 pm - 7:00 pmCMH-DCA
1h 28mnonstop
$231American Airlines
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Wed, Dec 24 - Sat, Dec 27
Southwest Logo
11:35 am - 4:00 pmDCA-CMH
4h 25m1 stop
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2:50 pm - 7:55 pmCMH-DCA
5h 05m1 stop
$233Southwest
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Wed, Feb 18 - Mon, Feb 23
Southwest Logo
10:35 am - 5:30 pmDCA-CMH
6h 55m2 stops
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10:25 am - 4:00 pmCMH-DCA
5h 35m1 stop
$234Southwest
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Tue, Oct 28 - Fri, Nov 7
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6:31 pm - 2:29 pmDCA-CMH
19h 58m2 stops
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8:03 pm - 4:59 pmCMH-DCA
20h 56m1 stop
$290Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Nov 6 - Tue, Nov 11
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2:00 pm - 7:08 pmDCA-CMH
29h 08m1 stop
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4:18 pm - 1:02 pmCMH-DCA
20h 44m2 stops
$297Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Reagan-National to Columbus flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Reagan-National to Columbus 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 Reagan Washington National Airport to Columbus?

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

For Reagan Washington National Airport to Columbus, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Columbus back to Reagan Washington National Airport, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Columbus 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Columbus Airport is May, where tickets cost $260 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $408 and $383 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Columbus 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Columbus 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 20 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Reagan-National to Columbus

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Consider Basic Economy for budget travel with carry-on only, but check restrictions carefully.


Main Cabin Extra offers early boarding and complimentary drinks, ideal for short flights.

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Southwest offers free snacks and soft drinks; download the app for entertainment.


Book flights with points and cash for flexible payment options.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$99
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 22% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
Flight from Reagan Washington National Airport to Columbus

When to book flights from Reagan-National to Columbus

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Reagan-National to Columbus 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 Reagan Washington National Airport to Columbus flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Columbus Airport was $99 for a one-way ticket and $213 for a round-trip.

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

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Reagan Washington National Airport to Columbus?

    Reagan Washington National Airport and Columbus are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Reagan Washington National Airport from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National and will be arriving at Columbus.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbus are Southwest and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $280 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 $300 and an overall rating of 7.2.

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

    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 Reagan Washington National Airport to Columbus.

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

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

    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 Columbus with an airline and back to Reagan Washington National Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Reagan Washington National Airport and CMH 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 Reagan Washington National Airport to Columbus?

    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 Columbus from Reagan Washington National Airport 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Columbus Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $143 or less one-way and $271 or less round-trip.

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

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

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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Direct returns

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Columbus. 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 Reagan-National to Columbus? 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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4241 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
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Boarded on time but once we were ready for take off, the crew determined that, although every seat was taken, somehow someone was on the wrong flight. Delay, delay delay, announcements and ended up with one person checking EVERY ID against their passenger Manifest only to figure out it was a "clerical error." We departed 54 minutes late causing me to run in the St. Louis Airport to make my connection and lose the priority boarding spot I had paid for. Unnecessary delay.

2.0 MediocreThomas, Oct 2025SAT - STL
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Boarded on time but once we were ready for take off, the crew determined that, although every seat was taken, somehow someone was on the wrong flight. Delay, delay delay, announcements and ended up with one person checking EVERY ID against their passenger Manifest only to figure out it was a "clerical error." We departed 54 minutes late causing me to run in the St. Louis Airport to make my connection and lose the priority boarding spot I had paid for. Unnecessary delay.

I was re-booked onto another flight because my original flight was delayed and I would have missed my connector. I ended up in the “C” group after paying extra to be in the “A “ group on the original flight. At least if you’re going to re-book people, re-book them into the same group.

Flight was delayed due to plane not passing inspection And one of the crew had to time out and we had to wait for another one A 3 hour delay

mandatory demand customer to check their carry on because not enough people check bags.

Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!

Excellent. Would encourage Southwest to keep current boarding procedures with free style seating. Makes for a fantastic experience

As always, the entire Southwest experience was perfect. Purchasing the tickets on the Southwest web site was effortless, departure and arrival gates were spotless and comfortable, plane was clean and comfortable, crew was excellent and flight was on time. Wheelchair service in Las Vegas at departure was somewhat chaotic and disjointed, but I am not sure if that was Southwest problem, airport problem or combination.

I wish they had movie screens in the headrests. The seats are much improved, more legroom and recently renovated. Bathroom was clean. Staff was outstanding!!

As always, the entire Southwest experience was wonderful, from online booking to flight to baggage retrieval. Very grateful.

The weather could have been better. There was a 40 minute ATC delay in SFO because of marine fog and a micro cell storm delayed landing and take-off at Nashville. The gate was changed 5 minutes from boarding from gate B3 to gate C23 at Nashville airport.

It took way too long to diagnose and solve the problem of a broken crew member cabin seat. Though compensation for the volunteer who left the flight was very kind.

We fly American Airlines quite a bit. And we always fly business class when traveling internationally. We were a bit disappointed with the comfort of this particular plane as well as the entertainment options.

The AA staff person who checked our bags was curt and almost rude. The FA also seemed unhappy doing her job. Overall it was like riding the school bus back in grade school.

Sat on the ground in Cincinnati for 50 minutes before deplaning

Flight was delayed and after being in the airport for like seven hours, it was canceled.

They are still charging me after taking 466 and 833 for round trip from AR to to Bradley airport from 19 to 21. Then poor experience. Am hurt and I will say it on social media. Please stay away from this airline. I see in my bank account they are still taking 644. Am trying to stop it. I used to fly United airlines and I suggest that if you don't want extra charges and good service you go back there. American airlines delayed my flight again and I was late for my meeting, no recompensation but charging me over and over.

They changed our Gate 5 times, and concourse twice. Changed our seats twice.

Pitch was very small. Knees were on the seat back in front of me.

Wonderful as usual except for other guests that were unruly and not kept in check by the Crew.

The flight was initially delayed, then cancelled. American Airlines says the cancellation was weather related, though the actual weather was not bad in both Washington and Providence and between. There were very few cancellations that day. In fact, AA2120 from Washington, DC to Boston flew with a minor delay at about the same time. So, the weather somehow affected only this particular flight AA5230. The next available flight was the following morning. The American Airlines refused to reimburse accommodation (hotel at DCA)

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