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$60+ 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 10/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — CMH
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
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 September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$119
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$60
(United Airlines)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$361

Good round-trip deal

$209 or less

Good one-way deal

$97 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 September 15, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 10/115:20 pmBWI - CMH
1 stop4h 47mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/188:45 amCMH - BWI
1 stop5h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$119
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Mon 11/36:00 amBWI - CMH
1 stop9h 45mFrontier
Fri 11/74:30 pmCMH - BWI
1 stop7h 43mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$143
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Fri 10/36:22 amBWI - CMH
1 stop11h 23mFrontier
Sun 10/511:21 amCMH - BWI
1 stop9h 36mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$144
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/14:24 pmBWI - CMH
1 stop17h 57mFrontier
Mon 10/66:40 pmCMH - BWI
1 stop6h 13mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$157
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 11/127:25 pmBWI - CMH
1 stop3h 47mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/1511:08 amCMH - BWI
1 stop5h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$159
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/14:24 pmBWI - CMH
1 stop17h 57mFrontier
Sun 10/511:21 amCMH - BWI
1 stop9h 36mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$163
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 12/101:10 pmBWI - CMH
1 stop7h 34mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/1511:00 amCMH - BWI
1 stop6h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$179
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/910:55 amDCA - CMH
1 stop5h 06mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/126:18 amCMH - DCA
Nonstop1h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$180
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/106:15 amIAD - CMH
1 stop5h 50mFrontier
Mon 10/131:25 pmCMH - IAD
1 stop9h 57mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$181
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Wed 11/122:30 pmBWI - CMH
1 stop6h 42mSpirit Airlines
Sat 11/151:10 pmCMH - BWI
1 stop7h 22mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/13$184
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/119:38 pmIAD - CMH
1 stop17h 47mFrontier
Mon 10/131:25 pmCMH - IAD
1 stop9h 57mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$185
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Sun 9/289:59 pmBWI - CMH
2 stops19h 46mFrontier
Fri 10/36:40 pmCMH - BWI
1 stop5h 37mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$186

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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 September 15, 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 11/12

6:00 am-12:08 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Columbus

Sat 11/15

11:08 am-5:00 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$159

BaltimoreColumbus

BWI - CMH

BWICMH

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 12/10

1:10 pm-8:44 pm

1 stop7h 34m

Columbus

Mon 12/15

11:00 am-5:25 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$179

BaltimoreColumbus

BWI - CMH

BWICMH

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 10/3

4:09 pm-10:36 am

1 stop18h 27m

Columbus

Mon 10/6

5:00 am-4:42 pm

2 stops11h 42m

$208

Washington, D.C.Columbus

DCA - CMH

DCACMH

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 10/16

1:35 pm-2:55 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Columbus

Mon 10/20

6:35 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$215

Washington, D.C.Columbus

IAD - CMH

IADCMH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 10/31

10:10 pm-11:41 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

Columbus

Tue 11/4

7:50 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$215

BaltimoreColumbus

BWI - CMH

BWICMH

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 9/22

6:22 am-5:45 pm

1 stop11h 23m

Columbus

Wed 9/24

5:15 am-7:07 pm

2 stops13h 52m

$225

BaltimoreColumbus

BWI - CMH

BWICMH

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 10/14

8:55 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Columbus

Tue 10/21

10:05 am-3:20 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$227

Washington, D.C.Columbus

DCA - CMH

DCACMH

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 10/11

8:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Columbus

Mon 10/13

8:10 am-3:55 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$233

BaltimoreColumbus

BWI - CMH

BWICMH

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 11/8

2:30 pm-9:12 pm

1 stop6h 42m

Columbus

Sun 11/9

6:45 am-12:15 am

2 stops17h 30m

$235

Washington, D.C.Columbus

DCA - CMH

DCACMH

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 11/12

9:34 am-1:27 pm

1 stop3h 53m

Columbus

Sat 11/15

6:22 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop4h 34m

$235

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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 September 12, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbus Airport is 44 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 September 15, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 19% on flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbus Airport by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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 September 14, 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 September 15, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to CMH are scheduled on a Monday (27 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (20 on average).

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 September 15, 2025.
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
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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
8,929 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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

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 American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest fly from Washington, D.C. to Columbus Airport in about 1h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 14m. 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 American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Columbus Airport, with prices starting at $177. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Southwest and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $177 and $198, respectively. American Airlines is currently priced 41% 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 $60 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $118 and Delta from $118 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: Sun Country Air (100%), ANA (90%), Republic Airways (85%).

  • 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 (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Columbus) can be booked for $166 on average, our data indicates $274 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 4 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Columbus

Discover the top 4 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$177Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$177Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$186Average$235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$198Average$304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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