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?

Most connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbus pass through Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 68% on flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbus. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $396 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $1,210, a difference of $814. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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 $386 to $1,644. 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 higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $365, which is 10% above the typical average for this route.

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 averaging $71 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 $434 to $590, with an average of $533 over the past 12 months. Anything below $434 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbus typically range from $434 to $590. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $386, on Delta.

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

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) to Columbus (GTR) is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Columbus route, averaging $502 round-trip. Other Washington, D.C. to Columbus routes average $577, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What’s 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. •March ($701) and August ($596) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 129% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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

Delta ($386) and American Airlines ($399) 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 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 $539. 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 3h 10m over the past 3 months.

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Sat, Dec 19 - Mon, Dec 28

6:00 am - 2:26 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-GTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

9h 26m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:00 am - 9:48 amGTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

26h 48m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$386Delta

Thu, Dec 24 - Mon, Dec 28

6:00 am - 2:24 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-GTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

9h 24m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:00 am - 9:48 amGTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

26h 48m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$386Delta

Mon, Dec 21 - Mon, Dec 28

6:00 am - 2:24 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-GTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

9h 24m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:00 am - 9:48 amGTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

26h 48m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$386Delta

Fri, Dec 25 - Mon, Dec 28

1:50 pm - 2:26 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-GTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

25h 36m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

3:04 pm - 9:48 amGTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

17h 44m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$386Delta

Mon, Nov 23 - Tue, Dec 1

6:00 am - 2:01 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-GTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

9h 01m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:00 am - 10:41 pmGTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

15h 41m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$388Delta

Mon, Nov 23 - Wed, Dec 2

6:59 am - 2:01 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-GTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

8h 02m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:44 pm - 11:42 pmGTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

7h 58m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$388Delta

Mon, Nov 23 - Wed, Dec 2

6:00 am - 10:17 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-GTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

17h 17m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:00 am - 11:42 pmGTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

16h 42m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$388Delta

Wed, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 2

8:23 pm - 10:09 amDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-GTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

14h 46m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Dallas/Fort Worth

3:59 pm - 8:00 amGTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

15h 01m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$399American Airlines

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6:00 am - 2:26 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-GTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

9h 26m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:00 am - 7:09 pmGTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

12h 09m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$410Delta

Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 14

7:18 am - 3:29 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-GTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

9h 11m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

3:59 pm - 11:30 pmGTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6h 31m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$506American Airlines

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Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 10

7:14 am - 3:29 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-GTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

9h 15m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

3:59 pm - 11:30 pmGTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6h 31m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$506American Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Sat, Nov 7

8:20 am - 3:29 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-GTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

8h 09m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

3:59 pm - 11:00 pmGTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

6h 01m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$506American Airlines

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8:20 am - 3:29 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-GTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

8h 09m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

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

7h 00m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$506American Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 10

6:00 am - 3:29 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-GTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

10h 29m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

3:59 pm - 10:46 pmGTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

5h 47m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$512American Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Sat, Nov 7

6:00 am - 3:29 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-GTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

10h 29m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

3:59 pm - 11:00 pmGTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

6h 01m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$512American Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 7

9:00 am - 1:42 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-GTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

5h 42m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:23 pm - 8:44 pmGTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

5h 21m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$590Delta

Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 10

8:13 am - 1:42 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-GTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

6h 29m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:43 pm - 11:21 pmGTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

7h 38m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$596Delta

Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 7

10:10 am - 1:42 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-GTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

4h 32m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:23 pm - 11:07 pmGTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

7h 44m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$596Delta

Tue, Nov 3 - Sat, Nov 7

2:00 pm - 10:01 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-GTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

9h 01m2 stops Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:23 pm - 11:07 pmGTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

7h 44m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$601Delta

Mon, Nov 2 - Sat, Nov 7

6:26 pm - 10:01 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-GTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.

4h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:23 pm - 9:49 pmGTR Columbus Golden Triangle Reg.-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

6h 26m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

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How much is a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Columbus? 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 departing in december.
What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Columbus flight route? KAYAK tracks online flight deals over the last 12 months and analyzes pricing trends to identify the best available fares.: Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) to Columbus (GTR) is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Columbus route, averaging $502 round-trip. Other Washington, D.C. to Columbus routes average $577, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Columbus? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbus, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •February is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Columbus at $306 round-trip.
•March ($701) and August ($596) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 129% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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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.
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.
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 $434 to $590, with an average of $533 over the past 12 months. Anything below $434 counts as a good deal.
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 $386 to $1,644. 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 higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $365, which is 10% above the typical average for this route.
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 averaging $71 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Avis
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Hertz
• National
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).
Which airports do connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbus pass through?
Most connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbus pass through Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbus?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 68% on flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbus. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $396 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $1,210, a difference of $814.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
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.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $396, about $814 less than Monday fares (67% 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 $395 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).

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