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$89+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) 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 8/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — DCA
Aug 17 — Aug 241
Mon 8/17
Mon 8/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Reagan-National

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 July 18, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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.
Tue 12/16:00 am
CMH
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 25m
American Airlines
Thu 12/317:45 pm
DCA
-
CMH
Nonstop1h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/12$216
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/222:07 pm
CMH
-
DCA
1 stop3h 20m
Delta
Wed 8/269:39 am
DCA
-
CMH
1 stop3h 46m
Delta
Deal found 7/13$218
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 8/279:28 am
CMH
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 31m
American Airlines
Thu 8/2710:00 pm
DCA
-
CMH
Nonstop1h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/14$220
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/275:30 am
CMH
-
DCA
2 stops9h 10m
Southwest
Thu 8/274:35 pm
DCA
-
CMH
1 stop6h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 7/14$222
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/226:05 am
CMH
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 31m
American Airlines
Wed 8/2611:56 am
DCA
-
CMH
1 stop3h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/13$226
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/102:05 pm
CMH
-
DCA
2 stops9h 50m
Southwest
Mon 8/176:55 am
DCA
-
CMH
2 stops10h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 7/13$227
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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.
Mon 12/712:50 pm
CMH
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 15m
Southwest
Wed 12/92:40 pm
DCA
-
CMH
2 stops6h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 7/17$232
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/154:08 pm
CMH
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 34m
American Airlines
Mon 8/178:32 am
DCA
-
CMH
1 stop3h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/17$235
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/257:05 pm
CMH
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 32m
American Airlines
Mon 9/286:59 am
DCA
-
CMH
Nonstop1h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/13$236
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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.
Thu 8/2011:10 am
CMH
-
DCA
2 stops10h 45m
Southwest
Mon 8/243:35 pm
DCA
-
CMH
1 stop4h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 7/17$237
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/56:35 am
CMH
-
DCA
1 stop5h 55m
Southwest
Mon 9/76:55 am
DCA
-
CMH
2 stops10h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 7/14$241

Find flight deals from Columbus to Reagan-National

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (CMH) 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 July 18, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$216
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$89
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$315

Good round-trip deal

$298 or less

Good one-way deal

$201 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($9 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus to Reagan-National 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 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - DCA

CMHDCA

Columbus

Mon 12/7

12:50 pm-2:05 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/9

12:05 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$227

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - DCA

CMHDCA

Columbus

Tue 12/8

12:50 pm-2:05 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 12/10

2:40 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops6h 25m

$232

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - DCA

CMHDCA

Columbus

Sat 8/22

12:10 pm-5:27 pm

1 stop5h 17m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 8/26

5:29 pm-9:12 pm

1 stop3h 43m

$236
Quickest round-trip

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - DCA

CMHDCA

Columbus

Fri 8/14

1:40 pm-2:55 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 8/24

11:45 am-1:05 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$236

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - DCA

CMHDCA

Columbus

Thu 9/3

1:40 pm-2:55 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 9/6

11:55 am-1:20 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$236

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - DCA

CMHDCA

Columbus

Sat 9/5

6:35 am-12:30 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 9/7

6:55 am-5:00 pm

2 stops10h 05m

$241

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - DCA

CMHDCA

Columbus

Sun 8/16

5:40 am-1:25 pm

2 stops7h 45m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 8/18

11:40 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$251

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - DCA

CMHDCA

Columbus

Sun 8/23

1:40 pm-2:55 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 8/25

6:05 am-12:45 pm

2 stops6h 40m

$251

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - DCA

CMHDCA

Columbus

Tue 9/8

1:45 pm-3:00 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 9/13

9:10 am-5:10 pm

2 stops8h 00m

$251

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - DCA

CMHDCA

Columbus

Fri 8/14

1:40 pm-2:55 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 8/17

6:55 am-5:00 pm

2 stops10h 05m

$251

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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 Columbus to Reagan-National in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 Columbus Airport-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Columbus Airport-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbus Airport-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbus Airport-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National 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 Columbus Airport-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National 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 Columbus to Reagan-National

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Reagan-National from Columbus with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

The best time to book flights from Columbus Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is 89 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 Columbus Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $275). Flying from Columbus Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of $336). 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 July 18, 2026.

When flying from Columbus Airport 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 20% versus a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Columbus Airport 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 July 11, 2026.

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

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

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 July 18, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest and American Airlines from Columbus Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,821 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus to Reagan-National. 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

    For as low as $227, Southwest can have you in Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport from Columbus Airport in 1h 15m. The distance from Columbus Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is about 322 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Columbus Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is Southwest. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $164 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $174. Southwest is 45% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    Before booking your flight to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport from Columbus Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Envoy Air (100%), PSA Airlines (83%), American Airlines( 82%).

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

    While on average a flight from Columbus Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is generally $316, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $127. When looking at the most popular route, (Columbus - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National), you can expect to pay $177 for that flight.

  • 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 Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $275). Flying from Columbus Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of $336). 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 2 airlines flying from Columbus to Reagan-National

Discover the top 2 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 July 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$164Average$286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$174Average$305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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