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$101+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) to District of Columbia

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 12/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — IAD
Dec 2 — Dec 91
Tue 12/2
Tue 12/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 November 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$198
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$101
(American Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$320

Good round-trip deal

$249 or less

Good one-way deal

$178 or less
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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 November 2, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 12/512:56 pmCMH - IAD
1 stop10h 09mFrontier
Sun 12/79:20 pmIAD - CMH
2 stops14h 21mFrontier
Deal found 11/1$198
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Thu 12/42:35 pmCMH - DCA
Nonstop1h 25mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/83:00 pmDCA - CMH
Nonstop1h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/2$201
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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.
Wed 12/106:10 amCMH - IAD
Nonstop1h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/105:35 pmIAD - CMH
Nonstop1h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/31$201
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 12/1312:27 pmCMH - DCA
Nonstop1h 24mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/1610:02 amDCA - CMH
Nonstop1h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/2$208
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 12/66:10 amCMH - IAD
Nonstop1h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/912:40 pmIAD - CMH
Nonstop1h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/2$208
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 12/95:50 pmCMH - DCA
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Wed 12/1011:35 amDCA - CMH
1 stop4h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 11/2$211
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 12/206:30 amCMH - DCA
Nonstop1h 19mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/17:45 pmDCA - CMH
Nonstop1h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/1$214
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Mon 12/83:05 pmCMH - IAD
Nonstop1h 18mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/155:35 pmIAD - CMH
Nonstop1h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/2$215
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Sat 12/612:35 pmCMH - DCA
1 stop5h 30mSouthwest
Tue 12/97:55 amDCA - CMH
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 11/2$218
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Thu 11/208:30 amCMH - IAD
1 stop23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/248:40 amIAD - CMH
1 stop10h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$220
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/108:05 amCMH - DCA
1 stop3h 32mDelta
Wed 12/107:57 pmDCA - CMH
1 stop4h 05mDelta
Deal found 10/31$221
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/97:01 amCMH - IAD
1 stop4h 38mDelta
Wed 12/106:00 amIAD - CMH
1 stop3h 49mDelta
Deal found 11/2$221

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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 November 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to District of Columbia that are best for you.

Fly from

Columbus

Fly to

District of Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - DCA

CMHDCA

Columbus

Tue 12/16

5:50 pm-7:05 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 12/18

1:40 pm-3:10 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$208

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - IAD

CMHIAD

Columbus

Sat 12/6

6:10 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 12/9

12:40 pm-2:08 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

$208

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - DCA

CMHDCA

Columbus

Sat 12/20

6:30 am-7:49 am

Nonstop1h 19m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 1/1

7:45 pm-9:18 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

$214

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - IAD

CMHIAD

Columbus

Mon 12/8

3:05 pm-4:23 pm

Nonstop1h 18m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 12/15

5:35 pm-7:03 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

$215

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - IAD

CMHIAD

Columbus

Sat 1/10

10:31 am-11:55 am

Nonstop1h 24m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/24

8:21 am-9:56 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$215

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - DCA

CMHDCA

Columbus

Sat 12/6

12:35 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 12/9

7:55 am-9:15 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$218

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - DCA

CMHDCA

Columbus

Wed 12/10

8:05 am-11:37 am

1 stop3h 32m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/10

7:57 pm-12:02 am

1 stop4h 05m

$221

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - IAD

CMHIAD

Columbus

Tue 12/9

7:01 am-11:39 am

1 stop4h 38m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/10

6:00 am-9:49 am

1 stop3h 49m

$221

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - IAD

CMHIAD

Columbus

Wed 12/10

6:20 am-10:26 am

1 stop4h 06m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/10

5:03 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop4h 19m

$221

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - DCA

CMHDCA

Columbus

Thu 12/18

6:15 am-1:05 pm

2 stops6h 50m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 12/25

7:55 am-9:15 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$223

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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 $209). 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 November 2, 2025.

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 October 26, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus Airport to District of Columbia flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon 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 November 2, 2025.

The most flights from CMH to USDC are scheduled on a Sunday (19 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 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 November 2, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Columbus Airport to District of Columbia, such as Southwest, United Airlines, and American 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
4,240 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,997 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,034 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

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

    Airlines like Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Columbus Airport to District of Columbia in about 1h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. Columbus Airport and District of Columbia are separated by a distance of 322 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • 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 $101. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and United Airlines, 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 (97%), ANA (97%), Air China( 94%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Columbus Airport to District of Columbia is $145. On average you can expect to pay $979. The most popular route, (Columbus - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), can usually be booked for $152.

  • 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 $209). 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 4 airlines flying from Columbus to District of Columbia

Discover the top 4 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 November 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$179Average$309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$270Average$302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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