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$58+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Columbus (CMH)

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 2/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — CMH
Mar 7 — Mar 141
Sat 3/7
Sat 3/14
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 5, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Sat 3/74:53 pm
BWI
-
CMH
1 stop20h 03m
Frontier
Tue 3/101:07 pm
CMH
-
BWI
1 stop11h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 2/3$118
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Tue 3/36:00 am
BWI
-
CMH
2 stops17h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/101:07 pm
CMH
-
BWI
1 stop11h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$133
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Wed 3/46:00 am
BWI
-
CMH
2 stops17h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/101:07 pm
CMH
-
BWI
1 stop11h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$135
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 3/26:08 pm
BWI
-
CMH
2 stops16h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/101:07 pm
CMH
-
BWI
1 stop11h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$140
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 2/196:00 am
BWI
-
CMH
1 stop27h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/2311:19 am
CMH
-
BWI
2 stops21h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4$148
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 3/86:05 am
BWI
-
CMH
1 stop7h 51m
Frontier
Tue 3/101:07 pm
CMH
-
BWI
1 stop11h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 2/3$149
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Tue 2/175:54 pm
BWI
-
CMH
2 stops16h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/171:07 pm
CMH
-
BWI
1 stop25h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$150
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Sat 3/74:53 pm
BWI
-
CMH
1 stop20h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/1111:39 am
CMH
-
BWI
2 stops13h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$152
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Thu 3/511:22 am
IAD
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CMH
2 stops12h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/101:07 pm
CMH
-
IAD
1 stop11h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$175
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Fri 2/202:58 pm
IAD
-
CMH
2 stops26h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/2711:17 am
CMH
-
IAD
1 stop22h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$177
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/510:10 am
IAD
-
CMH
1 stop22h 20m
Frontier
Tue 3/101:07 pm
CMH
-
IAD
1 stop11h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1$179
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 2/195:37 pm
IAD
-
CMH
1 stop16h 22m
Frontier
Fri 2/2711:17 am
CMH
-
IAD
1 stop22h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2$182

Find flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Columbus (CMH). 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 February 5, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$118
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$58
(CheapOair)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$243

Good round-trip deal

$246 or less

Good one-way deal

$94 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 February 5, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbus Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Washington, D.C.

Fly to

Columbus

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreColumbus

BWI - CMH

BWICMH

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 2/19

6:00 am-9:59 am

1 stop27h 59m

Columbus

Mon 2/23

11:39 am-9:06 am

1 stop21h 27m

$164

BaltimoreColumbus

BWI - CMH

BWICMH

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 5/6

6:00 pm-2:41 pm

1 stop20h 41m

Columbus

Sun 5/10

6:40 pm-12:49 am

1 stop6h 09m

$176

BaltimoreColumbus

BWI - CMH

BWICMH

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 3/23

9:50 pm-8:30 am

1 stop10h 40m

Columbus

Tue 3/24

1:07 pm-12:41 am

1 stop11h 34m

$189

BaltimoreColumbus

BWI - CMH

BWICMH

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 2/19

2:58 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop7h 59m

Columbus

Fri 2/20

7:00 am-11:54 am

1 stop4h 54m

$205

BaltimoreColumbus

BWI - CMH

BWICMH

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 3/4

10:33 am-3:57 pm

1 stop5h 24m

Columbus

Sat 3/7

2:12 pm-12:35 am

2 stops10h 23m

$206

Washington, D.C.Columbus

DCA - CMH

DCACMH

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/1

11:55 am-1:25 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Columbus

Sat 4/4

4:50 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$208

BaltimoreColumbus

BWI - CMH

BWICMH

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 2/24

1:01 pm-12:10 am

2 stops11h 09m

Columbus

Thu 2/26

6:23 am-10:32 am

1 stop4h 09m

$210

BaltimoreColumbus

BWI - CMH

BWICMH

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 3/2

5:25 pm-9:07 pm

1 stop3h 42m

Columbus

Tue 3/3

8:00 am-6:08 pm

2 stops10h 08m

$210

BaltimoreColumbus

BWI - CMH

BWICMH

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 5/6

6:05 am-10:13 pm

2 stops16h 08m

Columbus

Sun 5/10

6:40 pm-12:49 am

1 stop6h 09m

$214

Washington, D.C.Columbus

DCA - CMH

DCACMH

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 4/2

12:59 pm-2:34 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Columbus

Tue 4/7

12:06 pm-1:32 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

$218

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Columbus in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Columbus Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Columbus Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Columbus Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Columbus Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Washington, D.C.-Columbus Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Columbus

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Columbus from Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Columbus Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Columbus. Price data was last updated on January 30, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbus Airport is 59 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Columbus Airport (average of $147). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Columbus Airport in December 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 WAS to CMH?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 February 5, 2026.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 23% on flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbus Airport by exploring options for tickets at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Columbus Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Columbus. Price data was last updated on January 31, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Columbus Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 February 5, 2026.

The most flights from WAS to CMH are scheduled on a Monday (24 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Columbus Airport?

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

About 15% of weekly flights between Washington, D.C. and Columbus have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 115 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the morning 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 Sunday 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 February 5, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbus Airport, such as Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
9,240 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
11,237 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

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 Washington, D.C. to Columbus. 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 Washington, D.C. to Columbus Airport?

    Airlines like Frontier, Delta, and Southwest fly from Washington, D.C. to Columbus Airport in about 1h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 19h 11m. The distance from Washington, D.C. to Columbus Airport is about 322 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Columbus Airport round-trip?

    Flying on Southwest is currently your cheapest option to Columbus Airport, with prices starting at $171. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $177 and $194, respectively. Southwest is currently priced 42% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Columbus Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $89 on Southwest. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $89 and United Airlines from $94 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Columbus Airport?

    While some choose either Baltimore/Washington - Columbus or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Columbus, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Columbus is the most popular route from Washington, D.C. to Columbus Airport.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Washington, D.C. to Columbus Airport on time: Republic Airways (86%), Mesa Airlines (84%), Copa Airlines (83%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $78. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Columbus) can be booked for $185 on average, our data indicates $320 when flying from Washington, D.C. to Columbus Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbus that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Columbus flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbus?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbus?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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. to Columbus Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Columbus Airport (average of $147). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Columbus Airport in December 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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Alternative routes for Washington, D.C. to Columbus

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Top 3 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Columbus

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 February 5, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$171Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$177Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$194Average$331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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