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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

Fri, Nov 14 - Mon, Nov 17
Frontier Logo
5:50 am - 3:35 pmBWI-CMH
9h 45m1 stop
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4:30 pm - 12:13 amCMH-BWI
7h 43m1 stop
$143Frontier
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Tue, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 19
Spirit Airlines Logo
2:00 pm - 11:10 pmBWI-CMH
9h 10m2 stops
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7:30 am - 3:47 pmCMH-BWI
8h 17m1 stop
$147Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Dec 9 - Sun, Dec 14
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10:40 am - 7:38 pmBWI-CMH
8h 58m1 stop
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7:44 pm - 7:42 amCMH-BWI
11h 58m1 stop
$172Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Dec 12 - Tue, Dec 16
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5:45 am - 11:51 amBWI-CMH
6h 06m1 stop
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11:14 am - 9:22 amCMH-BWI
22h 08m1 stop
$174Multiple Airlines
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Sat, Jan 17 - Sun, Jan 18
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 12:35 pmDCA-CMH
6h 35m1 stop
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5:45 pm - 7:00 pmCMH-DCA
1h 15mnonstop
$184Southwest
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Sat, Nov 22 - Mon, Nov 24
Southwest Logo
4:00 pm - 5:25 pmDCA-CMH
1h 25mnonstop
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7:35 pm - 11:55 pmCMH-DCA
4h 20m1 stop
$186Southwest
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Wed, Dec 24 - Sun, Dec 28
American Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 10:00 amDCA-CMH
1h 40mnonstop
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6:30 am - 7:49 amCMH-DCA
1h 19mnonstop
$198American Airlines
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Thu, Nov 27 - Sun, Nov 30
United Airlines Logo
12:40 pm - 2:08 pmIAD-CMH
1h 28mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
10:28 am - 11:53 amCMH-IAD
1h 25mnonstop
$198United Airlines
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Fri, Nov 21 - Mon, Nov 24
United Airlines Logo
8:22 am - 9:49 amIAD-CMH
1h 27mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
3:05 pm - 4:22 pmCMH-IAD
1h 17mnonstop
$208United Airlines
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Wed, Dec 24 - Tue, Dec 30
American Airlines Logo
2:59 pm - 4:34 pmDCA-CMH
1h 35mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 11:50 amCMH-DCA
1h 20mnonstop
$210American Airlines
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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.
Expert advice
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Frontier
Cheapest • from $143 (round-trip)
Southwest
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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DCA-CMH
Cheapest • 23% average savings
DCA-CMH
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When to book
4 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 50% compared to booking last minute.
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February
Cheapest • 22% price drop
November
Most popular
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Cheapest round-trip
$143
Typical prices: $283-$600
Frontier
Fri 11/14Mon 11/17
BWI - CMH • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$198
Typical prices: $239-$551
United Airlines
Thu 11/27Sun 11/30
IAD - CMH • Non-stop
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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?

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

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 $161 on the route between Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) and Columbus Airport (CMH). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 23% cheaper than other Washington, D.C.-Columbus Airport routes. It 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 October and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $345 and $337 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 50% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

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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Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$52
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop 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.
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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 $52 for a one-way ticket and $143 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, JetBlue, 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 (Enhanced Winglets) 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?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld 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 $274 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 $314 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 $133 or less one-way and $293 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, 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

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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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 4241 reviews
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
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Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

8.0 ExcellentGreg, Oct 2025OAK - BUR
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Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Full cans of soda would be nice. A choice between two snacks would be appreciated.

Tried watching free movie and it kept freezing so I couldn’t finish.

All was good. I just had a hard time getting connected to the WiFi/internet during the flight

Sacrament staff are always polite and helpful. Airport is easy to maneuver and boarding is straightforward.

Great flight. Outstanding Service. Southwest was able to put us on a direct flight to Denver when the connection could have been affected by a later arrival to Baltimore. The direct flight was less expensive that the flight with the connection in Baltimore.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

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

During booking, I kept trying submitting my payment from the Mexican website and it didn't work. After I had the idea to change it to the Canadian website, it worked but I had to be charged the equivalent of 50 CAD more. I received the clear instruction that I would only be able to check-in at the airport and that it was impossible to select a seat 24 hours before departure, that I had to pay 144 CAD to do so, although not only was I able to check-in 24 hours before departure, but I could have selected my seats for free then. All in all, I almost threw $200 out the window due to misleading information. Besides, the app kept crashing, the information to get to the gate on the app was inaccurate, my gate was switched and I was only informed once in the air (luckily I had noticed the departure pannel), I was not addressed in my language beforehand and even if I tried I was immediately answered in English (which meant the crew understood but didn't want to answer accordingly), there was only one snack & beverage service on my medium haul flight and no beverage service on my short haul flight. To be fair, the planes were comfortable, the crew apart from the language issue was helpful, dynamic and engaging, the plane was clean and the directions were clear and direct. United has a lot of potential to be one of my favourite airlines, but the devil is in the details and a lot of them missed the target.

Better WiFi. I cannot understand that in 2025, United is so behind on a technology that is now a necessity and still painfully unreliable, slow and keeps disconnecting.

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

The flight attendant, a black woman with curly hair who sat near Row 21, was wonderful and kind.

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.

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