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$77+ 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 9/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — CMH
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$149
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$77
(Booking.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$333

Good round-trip deal

$198 or less

Good one-way deal

$169 or less
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbus
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 July 30, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/11:17 pmBWI - CMH
1 stop7h 16mSpirit Airlines
Mon 10/612:31 pmCMH - BWI
1 stop7h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/28$143
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Tue 9/95:36 pmIAD - CMH
Nonstop1h 20mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/166:10 amCMH - IAD
Nonstop1h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$177
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/197:25 pmBWI - CMH
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Wed 8/2011:35 amCMH - BWI
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 7/29$177
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Wed 11/127:59 amDCA - CMH
Nonstop1h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/156:00 amCMH - DCA
Nonstop1h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$177
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/236:10 amIAD - CMH
1 stop9h 58mFrontier
Sat 8/305:03 pmCMH - IAD
1 stop5h 57mFrontier
Deal found 7/28$178
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/236:50 amBWI - CMH
1 stop9h 18mFrontier
Sat 8/305:03 pmCMH - BWI
1 stop7h 05mFrontier
Deal found 7/28$178
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/2312:49 pmBWI - CMH
1 stop7h 59mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/294:53 pmCMH - BWI
1 stop7h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$181
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Sat 8/236:25 pmBWI - CMH
1 stop5h 50mDelta
Sat 8/301:55 pmCMH - BWI
1 stop6h 56mDelta
Deal found 7/29$187
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/191:35 pmDCA - CMH
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Wed 8/207:10 amCMH - DCA
1 stop5h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 7/29$187
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/206:00 amIAD - CMH
1 stop5h 15mDelta
Wed 8/277:02 amCMH - IAD
1 stop5h 00mDelta
Deal found 7/28$197
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Sat 8/236:00 amDCA - CMH
1 stop3h 56mDelta
Tue 9/25:20 pmCMH - DCA
1 stop5h 36mDelta
Deal found 7/28$197
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Fri 9/192:46 pmBWI - CMH
1 stop6h 08mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/237:10 pmCMH - BWI
1 stop3h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$217

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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 July 30, 2025.
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

Wed 10/1

1:17 pm-8:33 pm

1 stop7h 16m

Columbus

Mon 10/6

12:31 pm-7:47 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$143

Washington, D.C.Columbus

IAD - CMH

IADCMH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/9

5:36 pm-6:56 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Columbus

Tue 9/16

6:10 am-7:33 am

Nonstop1h 23m

$177

BaltimoreColumbus

BWI - CMH

BWICMH

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 8/19

7:25 pm-8:50 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Columbus

Wed 8/20

11:35 am-12:55 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$177

Washington, D.C.Columbus

DCA - CMH

DCACMH

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/23

9:59 am-11:34 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Columbus

Tue 8/26

6:56 pm-8:20 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

$177

Washington, D.C.Columbus

IAD - CMH

IADCMH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/23

6:10 am-4:08 pm

1 stop9h 58m

Columbus

Sat 8/30

5:03 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop5h 57m

$178

BaltimoreColumbus

BWI - CMH

BWICMH

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 8/23

6:50 am-4:08 pm

1 stop9h 18m

Columbus

Sat 8/30

5:03 pm-12:08 am

1 stop7h 05m

$178

BaltimoreColumbus

BWI - CMH

BWICMH

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 8/23

12:49 pm-8:48 pm

1 stop7h 59m

Columbus

Fri 8/29

4:53 pm-12:19 am

1 stop7h 26m

$181

BaltimoreColumbus

BWI - CMH

BWICMH

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 8/23

6:25 pm-12:15 am

1 stop5h 50m

Columbus

Sat 8/30

1:55 pm-8:51 pm

1 stop6h 56m

$187

Washington, D.C.Columbus

DCA - CMH

DCACMH

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 8/19

1:35 pm-2:55 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Columbus

Wed 8/20

7:10 am-12:55 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$187

Washington, D.C.Columbus

IAD - CMH

IADCMH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/20

6:00 am-11:15 am

1 stop5h 15m

Columbus

Wed 8/27

7:02 am-12:02 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$197

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

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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 July 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbus Airport is 43 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Columbus Airport (average of $254). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Columbus Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 July 30, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 18% 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 July 27, 2025.

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. Monday evenings 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 July 30, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to CMH are scheduled on a Tuesday (26 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbus Airport?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbus Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Newark (EWR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Washington, D.C. to Columbus Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbus Airport?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbus Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Orlando (MCO) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $137.

What’s the fastest layover option from Washington, D.C. to Columbus Airport?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbus Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Newark (EWR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 4h 48m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbus Airport?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbus Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Newark (EWR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 19m.

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 July 30, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbus Airport, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,048 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.

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.

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

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Columbus Airport, with prices starting at $149. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at $177 and $177, respectively. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 49% 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 $77 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $89 and Southwest from $89 one-way.

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

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

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $88. While the most popular route (Baltimore/Washington - Columbus) can be booked for $143 on average our data indicates $316 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Columbus Airport (average of $254). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Columbus Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 5 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Columbus

Discover the top 5 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 July 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$100Average$262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$104Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$138Average$287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$186Average$235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%

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