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$74+ Cheap flights from Dulles Intl (IAD) to Columbus

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — CMH
ene. 9 — ene. 161
vie. 1/9
vie. 1/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Dulles Intl to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dulles Intl to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on diciembre 10, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/318:15 amIAD - CMH
Nonstop1h 34mUnited Airlines
vie. 1/210:30 amCMH - IAD
Nonstop1h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$242
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/2410:09 pmIAD - CMH
Nonstop1h 35mUnited Airlines
mié. 12/316:05 amCMH - IAD
Nonstop1h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/306:35 amIAD - CMH
1 stop3h 57mAmerican Airlines
mar. 1/67:10 pmCMH - IAD
1 stop4h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9$283
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/2312:47 pmIAD - CMH
Nonstop1h 32mUnited Airlines
jue. 12/2510:30 amCMH - IAD
Nonstop1h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/7$285
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/2410:09 pmIAD - CMH
Nonstop1h 35mUnited Airlines
mar. 12/307:45 pmCMH - IAD
Nonstop1h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$302
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/3010:09 pmIAD - CMH
Nonstop1h 35mUnited Airlines
mar. 1/66:00 amCMH - IAD
Nonstop1h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$308
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/248:15 amIAD - CMH
Nonstop1h 34mUnited Airlines
mié. 12/247:45 pmCMH - IAD
Nonstop1h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 12/288:15 amIAD - CMH
Nonstop1h 34mUnited Airlines
lun. 12/296:05 amCMH - IAD
Nonstop1h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/7$315
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 12/278:15 amIAD - CMH
Nonstop1h 34mUnited Airlines
mar. 12/307:45 pmCMH - IAD
Nonstop1h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/7$338
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/2512:47 pmIAD - CMH
Nonstop1h 32mUnited Airlines
vie. 12/267:45 pmCMH - IAD
Nonstop1h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$345
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/2410:09 pmIAD - CMH
Nonstop1h 35mUnited Airlines
jue. 12/252:16 pmCMH - IAD
1 stop7h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$349

Find flight deals from Dulles Intl to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dulles Intl (IAD) to Columbus (C01). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated diciembre 10, 2025.

Round-trip from

$180
(Priceline)

One-way from

$74
(Mytrip)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$336
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Dulles Intl to Columbus that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated diciembre 10, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbus that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.Columbus

IAD - CMH

IADCMH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

vie. 2/27

8:15 am-6:01 pm

1 stop9h 46m

Columbus

lun. 3/2

11:19 am-4:08 pm

1 stop4h 49m

$180

Washington, D.C.Columbus

IAD - CMH

IADCMH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sáb. 1/17

6:00 am-9:48 am

1 stop3h 48m

Columbus

dom. 1/18

8:15 am-11:49 am

1 stop3h 34m

$209

Washington, D.C.Columbus

IAD - CMH

IADCMH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 3/4

10:13 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

Columbus

lun. 3/9

3:08 pm-4:30 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

$218

Washington, D.C.Columbus

IAD - CMH

IADCMH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

jue. 1/8

6:00 am-9:48 am

1 stop3h 48m

Columbus

sáb. 1/10

7:08 am-11:43 am

1 stop4h 35m

$233

Washington, D.C.Columbus

IAD - CMH

IADCMH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 12/31

8:15 am-9:49 am

Nonstop1h 34m

Columbus

vie. 1/2

10:30 am-11:54 am

Nonstop1h 24m

$242

Washington, D.C.Columbus

IAD - CMH

IADCMH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

vie. 3/27

10:13 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

Columbus

sáb. 3/28

10:35 am-11:54 am

Nonstop1h 19m

$243

Washington, D.C.Columbus

IAD - CMH

IADCMH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

vie. 1/9

10:09 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Columbus

lun. 1/12

8:05 pm-9:23 pm

Nonstop1h 18m

$245

Washington, D.C.Columbus

IAD - CMH

IADCMH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

vie. 2/27

8:15 am-9:39 am

Nonstop1h 24m

Columbus

lun. 3/2

8:00 pm-9:18 pm

Nonstop1h 18m

$245

Washington, D.C.Columbus

IAD - CMH

IADCMH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sáb. 1/17

12:45 pm-2:17 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

Columbus

dom. 1/18

6:00 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$249

Washington, D.C.Columbus

IAD - CMH

IADCMH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sáb. 2/14

12:38 pm-5:13 pm

1 stop4h 35m

Columbus

dom. 2/15

12:44 pm-7:09 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$252

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Best time to book a flight from Dulles Intl to Columbus

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbus

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbus?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Dulles Intl to Columbus. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbus may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 89 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbus?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbus (average of $151). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbus in May is currently the most expensive (average of $227). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IAD to CMH?

Find hourly flight availability from Dulles Intl to Columbus. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated diciembre 10, 2025.

When flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbus, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 23% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbus

Explore weekly flight availability from Dulles Intl to Columbus. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated diciembre 10, 2025.

The most flights from IAD to C01 are scheduled on a Monday (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

How often are flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbus delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between Washington, D.C. and Columbus have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 116 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Washington, D.C. to Columbus flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Washington, D.C. to Columbus flights?

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbus

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbus. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Columbus. Reviews last updated diciembre 10, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbus to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbus?

    There are many flights that can get you from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbus in 1h 31m. Fly via Frontier, Delta, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 299 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbus round-trip?

    Currently priced at $197, United Airlines will fly you from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbus and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. United Airlines is 39% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbus?

    Consider CommutAir (100%), Air China (94%) or Ethiopian Air (92%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbus.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbus?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $98. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Columbus) can be booked for $180 on average, our data indicates $240 when flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbus.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dulles Intl to Columbus that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Dulles Intl to Columbus flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Dulles Intl to Columbus?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dulles Intl to Columbus.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dulles Intl to Columbus?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dulles Intl to Columbus by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbus?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbus (average of $151). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbus in May is currently the most expensive (average of $227). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Dulles Intl to Columbus

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Dulles Intl to Columbus. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated diciembre 10, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$189Average$309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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