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$69+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Reagan-National (DCA)

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 8/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — DCA
jul. 8 — jul. 151
mar. 7/8
mar. 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Columbus to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National are usually found in September or October, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Reagan-National

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) to Reagan-National (DCA). 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 julio 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$183
(Southwest)

One-way from

$69
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$258
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to Reagan-National
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Reagan-National. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on julio 3, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 7/251:40 pmCMH - DCA
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
lun. 8/46:50 pmDCA - CMH
1 stop5h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 7/1$183
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
jue. 10/96:18 amCMH - DCA
Nonstop1h 21mAmerican Airlines
jue. 10/168:19 amDCA - CMH
Nonstop1h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$187
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 8/146:00 amCMH - DCA
1 stop6h 39mDelta
dom. 8/179:40 amDCA - CMH
1 stop3h 49mDelta
Deal found 6/30$200
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/297:00 amCMH - DCA
1 stop4h 59mUnited Airlines
jue. 10/29:00 amDCA - CMH
1 stop3h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$211

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Columbus

Fly to

Reagan-National

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - DCA

CMHDCA

Columbus

vie. 7/25

1:40 pm-2:55 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

lun. 8/4

6:50 pm-12:25 am

1 stop5h 35m

$183

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - DCA

CMHDCA

Columbus

sáb. 8/2

9:59 am-4:18 pm

1 stop6h 19m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mar. 8/5

2:58 pm-4:34 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$194

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - DCA

CMHDCA

Columbus

jue. 8/14

6:00 am-12:39 pm

1 stop6h 39m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

dom. 8/17

9:40 am-1:29 pm

1 stop3h 49m

$200

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - DCA

CMHDCA

Columbus

lun. 9/29

7:00 am-11:59 am

1 stop4h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

jue. 10/2

9:00 am-12:47 pm

1 stop3h 47m

$211

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - DCA

CMHDCA

Columbus

mié. 8/6

6:56 pm-8:20 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

$69

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - DCA

CMHDCA

Columbus

mar. 8/5

10:33 am-3:48 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$74

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - DCA

CMHDCA

Columbus

lun. 8/4

6:10 am-10:00 am

1 stop3h 50m

$79

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - DCA

CMHDCA

Columbus

lun. 8/25

5:20 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop5h 36m

$89

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - DCA

CMHDCA

Columbus

dom. 8/3

5:25 pm-12:04 pm

1 stop18h 39m

$200

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Deals found on 7/3

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Columbus to Reagan-National. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

Booking 86 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Columbus to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $278). Flying from Columbus to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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 DCA?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus to Reagan-National. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated julio 3, 2025.

When flying from Columbus to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 12% versus a flight in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Columbus to Reagan-National. Price data was last updated on June 29, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Reagan-National

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Reagan-National. 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 Reagan-National. Reviews last updated julio 3, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Columbus to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Frontier
5.9
Fair
3,286 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Related info for your journey

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

    According to our current data, Southwest ($183), American Airlines ($194), and Delta ($200) offers the cheapest pricing from Columbus to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport. You may be able to fly from Columbus to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport for 34% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $69. United Airlines flights start at $74 while deals on Southwest start at $79 one-way.

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

    Before booking your flight to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport from Columbus, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Envoy Air (96%), Southwest (83%), American Airlines( 64%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $74. While the most popular route (Columbus - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National) can be booked for $147 on average our data indicates $362 when flying from Columbus to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbus to Reagan-National that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Columbus to Reagan-National flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbus to Reagan-National?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbus to Reagan-National?

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $278). Flying from Columbus to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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 Reagan-National

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Columbus to Reagan-National. 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 julio 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$138Average$290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$148Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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