Which airports can I use when flying from Washington, D.C. to Columbus?

Flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbus may depart from several airports in Washington, D.C. area, including Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD). Flights usually arrive at Columbus Golden Triangle Reg. (GTR).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbus?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbus.

Which airports do connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbus pass through?

Connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbus most commonly pass through: • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 97% of one-stop connections • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 3% of one-stop connections Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbus?

On the Washington, D.C. to Columbus route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 48%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $306 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $587: a $281 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

How long is a flight from Washington, D.C. to Columbus?

There are currently no nonstop flights available from Washington, D.C. to Columbus. Flights with 1 layover take between 4h 52m and 6h 37m in total, depending on the connection.

Do I need a passport to fly from Washington, D.C. to Columbus?

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Have flight prices from Washington, D.C. to Columbus changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $439 to $1,607. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Washington, D.C. to Columbus looking right now?

One-way fares from Washington, D.C. to Columbus are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $270, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Washington, D.C. to Columbus?

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 52m, compared with 6h 37m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

What is the time difference between Washington, D.C. and Columbus?

Columbus is 1 hour behind Washington, D.C. (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Columbus Golden Triangle Reg. Airport (GTR)?

Columbus Golden Triangle Reg. Airport (GTR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $33 for economy cars. Top options include: • Budget • Avis • Enterprise Rent-A-Car • Hertz • National

How much should I expect to pay for a Washington, D.C. to Columbus flight?

Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbus range from $417 to $586, with an average of $512 over the past 12 months. Anything below $417 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Washington, D.C. to Columbus?

Delta ($439) and American Airlines ($444) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Columbus according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Washington, D.C. to Columbus?

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) is the most popular layover for the Washington, D.C. to Columbus route. 97% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ATL.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Washington, D.C. to Columbus?

Flights via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $501. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Washington, D.C. to Columbus which airport offers the shortest layover?

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) had the shortest average connection time for Washington, D.C. to Columbus layovers at 194 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Fri, Nov 20 - Fri, Nov 27

6:29 pm - 10:17 pmBWI Baltimore/Washington-GTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

4h 48m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:00 am - 12:54 pmGTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.-BWI Baltimore/Washington

5h 54m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$439Delta

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4h 07m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$439Delta

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4:58 pm - 10:17 pmBWI Baltimore/Washington-GTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

6h 19m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:00 am - 10:58 amGTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.-BWI Baltimore/Washington

3h 58m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$442Delta

Sat, Nov 21 - Tue, Dec 1

7:09 am - 3:25 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-GTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

9h 16m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

3:55 pm - 11:59 pmGTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

7h 04m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$444American Airlines

Sat, Nov 21 - Tue, Dec 1

7:08 am - 3:25 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-GTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

9h 17m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

3:55 pm - 11:09 pmGTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6h 14m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$444American Airlines

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12:26 pm - 10:17 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-GTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

10h 51m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:44 pm - 10:42 pmGTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

6h 58m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$454Delta

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8:08 am - 2:01 pmBWI Baltimore/Washington-GTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

6h 53m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:42 pm - 7:49 pmGTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.-BWI Baltimore/Washington

4h 07m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$463Delta

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6:29 pm - 10:17 pmBWI Baltimore/Washington-GTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

4h 48m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:00 am - 12:54 pmGTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.-BWI Baltimore/Washington

5h 54m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$466Delta

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7:59 am - 2:01 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-GTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

7h 02m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:41 pm - 7:40 pmGTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

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Fri, Nov 20 - Fri, Nov 27

7:08 am - 3:25 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-GTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

9h 17m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

3:55 pm - 11:09 pmGTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6h 14m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$466American Airlines

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Tue, Sep 15 - Thu, Sep 17

5:10 pm - 9:46 pmBWI Baltimore/Washington-GTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

5h 36m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:00 am - 10:54 amGTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.-BWI Baltimore/Washington

3h 54m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$724Delta

Tue, Sep 15 - Thu, Sep 17

7:32 am - 3:21 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-GTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

8h 49m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

3:51 pm - 11:59 pmGTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

7h 08m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$831American Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Thu, Sep 17

6:09 am - 3:21 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-GTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

10h 12m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Dallas/Fort Worth

3:51 pm - 10:58 pmGTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

6h 07m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$837American Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Thu, Sep 17

6:14 am - 3:21 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-GTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

10h 07m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Dallas/Fort Worth

3:51 pm - 10:52 pmGTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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$837American Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Thu, Sep 17

6:01 am - 3:21 pmBWI Baltimore/Washington-GTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

10h 20m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Dallas/Fort Worth

3:51 pm - 10:59 pmGTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.-BWI Baltimore/Washington

6h 08m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$893American Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Thu, Sep 17

10:15 am - 1:44 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-GTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

4h 29m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:22 pm - 9:44 pmGTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6h 22m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$935Delta

Tue, Sep 15 - Thu, Sep 17

5:00 am - 3:21 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-GTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

11h 21m2 stops Miami Dallas/Fort Worth

3:51 pm - 8:00 amGTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

15h 09m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$942American Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Thu, Sep 17

6:10 am - 1:44 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-GTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

8h 34m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:22 pm - 11:14 pmGTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

7h 52m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,206Delta

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Price, demand and travel trends for Washington, D.C. to Columbus flights

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

Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbus start at $439. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $417 to $586. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $439 on Delta.

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

There's little price difference between Washington, D.C. to Columbus routes. They average around $519 round-trip, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

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

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to Columbus, it is 41% cheaper than the average day. Tuesday is the most expensive day with flight prices 14% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Columbus?

February is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Columbus at $306 round-trip.
October ($662) and August ($592) are the most expensive months.
The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 116% on average.

This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Which airports can I use when flying from Washington, D.C. to Columbus?
Flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbus may depart from several airports in Washington, D.C. area, including Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD). Flights usually arrive at Columbus Golden Triangle Reg. (GTR).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbus?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbus.
Which airports do connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbus pass through?
Connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbus most commonly pass through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 97% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 3% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbus?
On the Washington, D.C. to Columbus route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 48%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $306 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $587: a $281 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How long is a flight from Washington, D.C. to Columbus?
There are currently no nonstop flights available from Washington, D.C. to Columbus. Flights with 1 layover take between 4h 52m and 6h 37m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from Washington, D.C. to Columbus?
No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.
Have flight prices from Washington, D.C. to Columbus changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $439 to $1,607. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Washington, D.C. to Columbus looking right now?
One-way fares from Washington, D.C. to Columbus are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $270, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Washington, D.C. to Columbus?
Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 52m, compared with 6h 37m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).
What is the time difference between Washington, D.C. and Columbus?
Columbus is 1 hour behind Washington, D.C. (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What car rental options are available at Columbus Golden Triangle Reg. Airport (GTR)?
Columbus Golden Triangle Reg. Airport (GTR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $33 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• Avis
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Hertz
• National
How much should I expect to pay for a Washington, D.C. to Columbus flight?
Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbus range from $417 to $586, with an average of $512 over the past 12 months. Anything below $417 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Tuesday. On this route, Saturday flights average $306 - about $281 less than Tuesday (48% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Washington, D.C. to Columbus trip for February. Fares historically average $306 round-trip in that month - typically $356 less than the most expensive month, which is October (based on the last 12 months).

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