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$68+ 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 1/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — IAD
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
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 December 18, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Thu 12/2512:00 pmCMH - DCA
1 stop4h 40mDelta
Tue 1/66:00 amDCA - CMH
1 stop6h 10mDelta
Deal found 12/16$220
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:50 pmCMH - DCA
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Fri 1/307:25 amDCA - CMH
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$232
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/247:45 pmCMH - IAD
Nonstop1h 25mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/255:25 pmIAD - CMH
Nonstop1h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/317:45 pmCMH - IAD
Nonstop1h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/612:45 pmIAD - CMH
Nonstop1h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$260
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Thu 12/255:51 pmCMH - DCA
1 stop4h 59mDelta
Mon 1/58:35 pmDCA - CMH
1 stop13h 48mDelta
Deal found 12/16$272
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:50 pmCMH - DCA
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Sun 1/41:45 pmDCA - CMH
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$285
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/247:45 pmCMH - IAD
Nonstop1h 25mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/28:15 amIAD - CMH
Nonstop1h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$285
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Thu 12/2512:00 pmCMH - DCA
1 stop4h 40mDelta
Sat 1/310:10 amDCA - CMH
1 stop11h 46mDelta
Deal found 12/16$287
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:50 pmCMH - DCA
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Sat 1/311:40 amDCA - CMH
2 stops9h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$300
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Thu 12/2512:00 pmCMH - DCA
1 stop4h 40mDelta
Wed 12/315:35 pmDCA - CMH
1 stop4h 56mDelta
Deal found 12/16$305
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2412:00 pmCMH - IAD
1 stop5h 38mDelta
Wed 12/316:00 amIAD - CMH
1 stop5h 15mDelta
Deal found 12/17$305
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Sun 12/289:13 pmCMH - IAD
2 stops17h 57mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/56:05 amIAD - CMH
1 stop12h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$321

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 December 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$210
(Southwest)

One-way from

$68
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$329

Good round-trip deal

$275 or less

Good one-way deal

$157 or less
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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 1/13

12:15 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 1/20

7:25 am-8:55 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$210

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - DCA

CMHDCA

Columbus

Tue 2/3

5:36 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 2/7

1:00 pm-2:37 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$211

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - DCA

CMHDCA

Columbus

Tue 1/20

5:45 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 1/22

11:15 am-3:50 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$211

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - DCA

CMHDCA

Columbus

Sat 2/7

12:19 pm-1:44 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 2/10

4:59 pm-6:39 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$211

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - IAD

CMHIAD

Columbus

Sat 1/31

8:00 pm-9:25 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/2

5:35 pm-7:06 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

$212

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - DCA

CMHDCA

Columbus

Wed 2/4

6:00 am-7:29 am

Nonstop1h 29m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 2/9

7:36 am-9:15 am

Nonstop1h 39m

$212

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - DCA

CMHDCA

Columbus

Thu 1/1

6:30 am-11:37 am

1 stop5h 07m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/7

8:50 am-1:28 pm

1 stop4h 38m

$220

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - DCA

CMHDCA

Columbus

Wed 1/7

2:10 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/18

1:45 pm-7:24 pm

1 stop5h 39m

$220

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - DCA

CMHDCA

Columbus

Thu 1/1

12:00 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 1/6

6:00 am-12:10 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$220

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - IAD

CMHIAD

Columbus

Tue 1/20

12:57 pm-7:09 pm

1 stop6h 12m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/24

12:23 pm-5:29 pm

1 stop5h 06m

$220

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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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $206). 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 December 18, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 24% 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 December 13, 2025.

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. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 December 18, 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
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

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, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Columbus Airport to District of Columbia in about 1h 24m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 41m. 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: Mesa Airlines (92%), Ethiopian Air (89%), ANA( 89%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Columbus Airport to District of Columbia is $136. On average you can expect to pay $938. The most popular route, (Columbus - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), can usually be booked for $189.

  • 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $206). 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$179Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$190Average$305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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