$77+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
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 6/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Washington, D.C.
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 June 12, 2025.
Round-trip from | $153 (Mytrip) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $77 (Mytrip) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $285 |
Find flight deals from Columbus to Washington, D.C.
Cheapest flights from Columbus to Washington, D.C.Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
ColumbusBaltimore
CMH - BWI
CMHBWI
Columbus
Sat 6/28
6:00 am-6:49 am
1 stop24h 49m
Baltimore/Washington
Tue 7/1
7:00 pm-10:07 pm
1 stop27h 07m
ColumbusBaltimore
CMH - BWI
CMHBWI
Columbus
Thu 8/7
9:35 am-10:55 am
Nonstop1h 20m
Baltimore/Washington
Mon 8/11
3:55 pm-5:20 pm
Nonstop1h 25m
ColumbusWashington, D.C.
CMH - DCA
CMHDCA
Columbus
Sat 9/6
3:15 pm-7:30 pm
1 stop4h 15m
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Sun 9/7
1:10 pm-2:30 pm
Nonstop1h 20m
ColumbusWashington, D.C.
CMH - IAD
CMHIAD
Columbus
Thu 8/14
6:00 am-7:21 am
Nonstop1h 21m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Sat 8/16
12:50 pm-2:15 pm
Nonstop1h 25m
ColumbusWashington, D.C.
CMH - DCA
CMHDCA
Columbus
Tue 7/1
6:52 pm-8:17 pm
Nonstop1h 25m
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Tue 7/8
10:10 pm-11:42 pm
Nonstop1h 32m
ColumbusWashington, D.C.
CMH - DCA
CMHDCA
Columbus
Mon 6/30
2:21 pm-6:55 pm
1 stop4h 34m
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Fri 7/4
5:29 pm-8:59 pm
1 stop3h 30m
ColumbusWashington, D.C.
CMH - IAD
CMHIAD
Columbus
Mon 6/30
6:40 am-11:59 am
1 stop5h 19m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Fri 7/4
5:24 pm-8:59 pm
1 stop3h 35m
ColumbusBaltimore
CMH - BWI
CMHBWI
Columbus
Thu 8/14
7:00 am-11:12 am
1 stop4h 12m
Baltimore/Washington
Sat 8/16
8:21 am-12:30 pm
1 stop4h 09m
ColumbusWashington, D.C.
CMH - DCA
CMHDCA
Columbus
Thu 7/10
8:05 am-12:25 pm
1 stop4h 20m
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Sun 7/13
5:15 pm-11:03 pm
1 stop5h 48m
ColumbusWashington, D.C.
CMH - IAD
CMHIAD
Columbus
Fri 8/22
4:53 pm-12:09 am
1 stop7h 16m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Sat 9/6
8:06 pm-10:33 am
1 stop14h 27m
Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Washington, D.C.
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Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus to Washington, D.C.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Columbus to Washington, D.C.?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Columbus to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.
Booking 56 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Columbus to Washington, D.C.. 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.?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Columbus to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 WAS?
Find hourly flight availability from Columbus to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Columbus to Washington, D.C. is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 67% on airfare.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Columbus to Washington, D.C.?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Columbus to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2025.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus to Washington, D.C. 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.
Weekly flight availability from Columbus to Washington, D.C.
Explore weekly flight availability from Columbus to Washington, D.C.. 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 June 12, 2025.
The most flights from C01 to WAS are scheduled on a Thursday (31 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 on average).
Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month
Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.
Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month
Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).
Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Columbus to Washington, D.C., see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Boarding
Comfort
Food
Overall
Crew
Reviews
John,May 2025
PVD - BNA
Entertainment
Boarding
Comfort
Food
Overall
Crew
Reviews
John,May 2025
PVD - BNA
Entertainment
Boarding
Comfort
Food
Overall
Crew
Reviews
John,May 2025
PVD - BNA
Entertainment
Boarding
Comfort
Food
Overall
Crew
Reviews
John,May 2025
PVD - BNA
Entertainment
Boarding
Comfort
Food
Overall
Crew
Reviews
John,May 2025
PVD - BNA
Entertainment
Boarding
Comfort
Food
Overall
Crew
Reviews
John,May 2025
PVD - BNA
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Top 5 airlines flying from Columbus to Washington, D.C.
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$138 | Average$312 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$148 | Average$315 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$148 | Average$281 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$167 | Average$228 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$176 | Average$305 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |