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Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbus (WAS-CMH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Columbus

Wed, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 22
United Airlines Logo
6:29 am - 1:17 pmBWI-CMH
6h 48m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
11:15 am - 5:26 pmCMH-BWI
6h 11m1 stop
$119United Airlines
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Mon, Nov 3 - Fri, Nov 7
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 3:45 pmBWI-CMH
9h 45m1 stop
Frontier Logo
4:30 pm - 12:13 amCMH-BWI
7h 43m1 stop
$143Frontier
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Tue, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 19
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:32 pm - 8:15 amBWI-CMH
11h 43m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
2:49 pm - 8:32 pmCMH-BWI
5h 43m1 stop
$158Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Nov 12 - Sat, Nov 15
American Airlines Logo
7:25 pm - 11:12 pmBWI-CMH
3h 47m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:08 am - 5:00 pmCMH-BWI
5h 52m1 stop
$159American Airlines
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Wed, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 27
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 2:29 pmBWI-CMH
6h 29m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 12:13 amCMH-BWI
10h 48m1 stop
$162Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 12
American Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 4:01 pmDCA-CMH
5h 06m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:18 am - 7:39 amCMH-DCA
1h 21mnonstop
$180American Airlines
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Thu, Oct 2 - Fri, Oct 3
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:38 am - 8:02 pmBWI-CMH
10h 24m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:40 pm - 12:17 amCMH-BWI
5h 37m1 stop
$185Multiple Airlines
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Sat, Oct 11 - Tue, Oct 14
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:17 pm - 11:58 amBWI-CMH
15h 41m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:19 pm - 2:48 pmCMH-BWI
18h 29m2 stops
$188Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Oct 16 - Mon, Oct 20
Southwest Logo
1:35 pm - 2:55 pmDCA-CMH
1h 20mnonstop
Southwest Logo
6:35 pm - 7:55 pmCMH-DCA
1h 20mnonstop
$215Southwest
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Wed, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 22
Southwest Logo
3:25 pm - 4:50 pmBWI-CMH
1h 25mnonstop
Southwest Logo
4:20 pm - 5:40 pmCMH-BWI
1h 20mnonstop
$217Southwest
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Everything you should know

Our travelers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom for comfort.
Southwest's two free checked bags save on luggage fees.
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United Airlines
Cheapest • from $119 (round-trip)
Southwest
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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Top routes
BWI-CMH
Cheapest • 3% average savings
DCA-CMH
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When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 52% compared to booking last minute.
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February
Cheapest • 24% price drop
October
Most popular
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Cheapest round-trip
$119
Overall average: $279
United Airlines
Wed 10/15Wed 10/22
BWI - CMH • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$187
Typical prices: $210-360
American Airlines
Sat 11/8Sun 11/9
DCA - CMH • Non-stop
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Expert advice for your flight from Washington, D.C. 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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American Airlines

AA's Main Cabin Extra offers early boarding and free drinks, ideal for short flights.


Download the AA app for inflight entertainment, as seatback screens are being removed.

United Airlines

United offers Priority Boarding to avoid gate-checking carry-ons, useful for quick flights.


United's Economy Plus seats offer up to six inches more legroom, enhancing comfort on short flights.

Southwest

Southwest offers free carry-on and personal item, but checked bags now incur fees.


Southwest's cancellation policy allows changes up to 10 minutes before departure for travel credit or refund.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Washington, D.C. to Columbus flights

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

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

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

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

The cheapest return flight from Washington, D.C. to Columbus Airport costs $177 on the route between Baltimore (BWI) and Columbus Airport (CMH). Over the past month, flights between Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) and Columbus Airport (CMH) were, on average, 3% cheaper than other Washington, D.C.-Columbus Airport routes. This is also the most popular route.

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

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

For Washington, D.C. to Columbus, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Wednesday is the most expensive. Flying from Columbus back to Washington, D.C., the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. 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. 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. to Columbus Airport is February, where tickets cost $230 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $361 and $339 respectively.

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

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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $265 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. 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. 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. to Columbus Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 52% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$60
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 11% increase in price.
Flight from Baltimore to Columbus

When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbus

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Washington, D.C. to Columbus based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking Washington, D.C. to Columbus flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Columbus Airport was $60 for a one-way ticket and $119 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Washington, D.C. and Columbus?

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

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Washington, D.C. to Columbus?

    Washington, D.C. is served by 2 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in Columbus. You will leave Washington, D.C. from one of these airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. You will be arriving at Columbus.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Washington, D.C. to Columbus?

    American Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Washington, D.C. to Columbus flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington, D.C. to Columbus?

    The Embraer 175 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Washington, D.C. to Columbus flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbus?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Washington, D.C. and Columbus, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Columbus?

    There are nonstop flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbus on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbus are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $270 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 $322 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Columbus.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Washington, D.C. to Columbus?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Columbus from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. 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. to Columbus Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $124 or less one-way and $251 or less round-trip.

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

Direct departures

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, United Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

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Direct returns

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, United Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, United Airlines, +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 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. 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.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4242 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
Airline reviews

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!!

10.0 ExcellentG, Sep 2025LAS - ATL
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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.

After being assaulted by a flight attendant I was then brushed off as oh well because he long braids didn’t mean to whip me in the eye. I have filed complaints and will see. But like any other issue I’ve had with kayak involved it’s been trash. Last time I’ll be using your app

AC sub par. WiFi not working correctly. Ac sucked. Seats very narrow.

Near 4 hour flight with only 1 service. Had to use call button to request water. Internet and power not working until into flight. Internet would stop working during flight.

Southwest's seats are the least comfortable I have ever sat in.

The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

Southwest like most American domestic airlines, is a mediocre airline. But it is among the cheapest. Oh well.

My flight was delayed 50 minutes and we were rushed to board to then sit for 15 minutes until the pilot arrived. Unacceptable since we could have waited to board. Also the delayed flight was updated AFTER we boarded to more than the 10 minutes as originally stated.

Great service on board. Boarding a bit slow due to process. Food was pretty average.

Very small cramped plane for an international flight. Everything else was good, but it was maybe the smallest comfort-wise I've ever been on for longer than 3-4 hours and the trip was 7.5

Flight was delayed 3 hours. No food and drink vouchers was provided. They offered a mini pretzel bag and water .

Staff was rude. Didn’t give water for 2 hours. Worst service

Was on time until within 1 hour of flight-how does that happen? Staff very friendly.

It was delayed instead of departing at 9:20pm, we departed at 11pm… putting us in Columbus after 2am! It was awful. Had I known about the delay, I could have spent some time in the United Lounge… I was starving because I started my journey in Budapest… so I was exhausted and hungry. Plus I had to make new arrangements to be picked up at the airport in Columbus, instead of midnight it was 2:30 am after getting luggage and out of airport. Not feasible. I would have just stayed in Chicago for the night and gotten a morning flight.

I liked the choice of lemon ginger tea. I think stewardesses can be more considerate of older people needs.

We were given vouchers we couldn’t use with a 5.5 hour delay

I fly UAL 7-8 times per year. This flight was not up to snuff because it boarded very late "due to unexpected delays in restocking the plane" and yet Flight Aware showed the plane had landed some 10 hours earlier--so I think they could have planned accordingly. The FA's were nice but harried. The video system had to be rebooted 3-4 times. The food service was rather abrupt; they forgot my row and when I asked for my meal, they brought it with some impatience. Overall, the flight was fine, but the little details made it feel somewhat mundane and hurried.

I didn’t get on plane. Passport being processed by consulate with visa application. Tried to cancel through underpricer after purchasing cacelling for any reason. No dice, they are thieves.

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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