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$66+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) to District of Columbia

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CMH — IAD
Apr 21 — Apr 281
Tue 4/21
Tue 4/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to District of Columbia

Cheapest flights from Columbus to District of Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to District of Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 22, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/97:10 am
CMH
-
DCA
1 stop4h 25m
Southwest
Mon 4/135:15 pm
DCA
-
CMH
1 stop4h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 3/18$211
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/176:35 pm
CMH
-
IAD
1 stop6h 01m
Frontier
Sat 4/2510:51 am
IAD
-
CMH
1 stop28h 01m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20$211
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Mon 4/206:01 am
CMH
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 26m
American Airlines
Tue 4/2110:00 am
DCA
-
CMH
Nonstop1h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/20$214
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/208:21 pm
CMH
-
IAD
2 stops28h 15m
Frontier
Mon 4/276:00 am
IAD
-
CMH
1 stop5h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 3/22$214
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/87:15 am
CMH
-
DCA
2 stops9h 00m
Southwest
Sat 4/116:00 am
DCA
-
CMH
1 stop6h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 3/18$216
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/281:15 pm
CMH
-
DCA
1 stop5h 55m
Southwest
Sat 5/28:00 am
DCA
-
CMH
Nonstop1h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 3/22$219
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/43:25 pm
CMH
-
DCA
2 stops7h 35m
Southwest
Mon 5/112:45 pm
DCA
-
CMH
2 stops6h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 3/20$221
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Sat 5/235:40 pm
CMH
-
DCA
1 stop6h 14m
American Airlines
Tue 5/267:29 am
DCA
-
CMH
Nonstop1h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/20$222
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/246:35 pm
CMH
-
IAD
1 stop6h 01m
Frontier
Mon 4/276:00 am
IAD
-
CMH
1 stop5h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 3/17$222
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/102:00 pm
CMH
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 15m
Southwest
Sat 6/133:50 pm
DCA
-
CMH
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/19$223
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Sat 5/236:00 am
CMH
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 24m
United Airlines
Mon 5/2512:45 pm
IAD
-
CMH
Nonstop1h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/18$223
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/246:35 pm
CMH
-
IAD
2 stops12h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/269:41 am
IAD
-
CMH
1 stop5h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/21$224

Find flight deals from Columbus to District of Columbia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Columbus to District of Columbia flight deals. Data was last updated March 22, 2026.

Round-trip from

$211
(Southwest)

One-way from

$66
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$292

Good round-trip deal

$265 or less

Good one-way deal

$188 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus to District of Columbia 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 March 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to District of Columbia that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - DCA

CMHDCA

Columbus

Mon 5/4

2:30 pm-3:45 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 5/8

11:40 am-1:05 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$243

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - DCA

CMHDCA

Columbus

Fri 4/24

7:10 am-11:35 am

1 stop4h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 4/27

11:40 am-1:05 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$253

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - IAD

CMHIAD

Columbus

Mon 8/17

6:00 am-7:24 am

Nonstop1h 24m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/19

8:25 am-9:49 am

Nonstop1h 24m

$255
Quickest round-trip

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - DCA

CMHDCA

Columbus

Mon 4/27

2:30 pm-3:45 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/29

12:00 pm-1:20 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$255

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - DCA

CMHDCA

Columbus

Thu 4/16

6:00 am-12:59 pm

1 stop6h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 4/16

7:56 pm-12:05 am

1 stop4h 09m

$259

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - IAD

CMHIAD

Columbus

Thu 4/9

10:41 am-11:55 am

Nonstop1h 14m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 4/11

5:12 pm-6:45 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

$261

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - IAD

CMHIAD

Columbus

Thu 4/16

7:40 pm-9:04 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/20

8:20 am-9:45 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$261

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - DCA

CMHDCA

Columbus

Wed 6/10

6:00 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop4h 51m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 6/13

6:05 am-11:41 am

1 stop5h 36m

$268

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - DCA

CMHDCA

Columbus

Thu 4/23

2:30 pm-3:45 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 4/27

3:35 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops7h 10m

$270

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - DCA

CMHDCA

Columbus

Fri 4/17

6:25 am-12:05 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 4/18

8:45 am-5:00 pm

2 stops8h 15m

$278

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to District of Columbia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus Airport to District of Columbia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus Airport to District of Columbia?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to District of Columbia (average of $77). Flying from Columbus Airport to District of Columbia in January is currently the most expensive (average of $201). 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 CMH to DC?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus to District of Columbia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 22, 2026.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 23% on flights from Columbus Airport to District of Columbia by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Columbus Airport to District of Columbia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Columbus to District of Columbia. Price data was last updated on March 14, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus Airport to District of Columbia flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Columbus Airport to District of Columbia

Explore weekly flight availability from Columbus to District of Columbia. 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 March 22, 2026.

The most flights from CMH to USDC are scheduled on a Friday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing District of Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to District of Columbia. 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 District of Columbia. Reviews last updated March 22, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Columbus Airport to District of Columbia, such as Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,462 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,489 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus to District of Columbia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Columbus Airport to District of Columbia?

    Airlines like Southwest, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Columbus Airport to District of Columbia in about 1h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 44m. Columbus Airport and District of Columbia are separated by a distance of 322 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Columbus Airport to District of Columbia one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $70. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from Columbus Airport to District of Columbia for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Columbus Airport to District of Columbia?

    Before booking your flight to District of Columbia from Columbus Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Ethiopian Air (95%), ANA (95%), Copa Airlines( 85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Columbus Airport to District of Columbia?

    The cheapest flight price from Columbus Airport to District of Columbia is $147. On average you can expect to pay $1,011. The most popular route, (Columbus - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), can usually be booked for $191.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbus to District of Columbia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Columbus to District of Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbus to District of Columbia?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbus to District of Columbia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus to District of Columbia 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 Columbus Airport to District of Columbia?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to District of Columbia (average of $77). Flying from Columbus Airport to District of Columbia in January is currently the most expensive (average of $201). 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 3 airlines flying from Columbus to District of Columbia

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Columbus to District of Columbia. 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 March 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$170Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$177Average$302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$187Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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