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$55+ 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 9/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — WAS
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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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 August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$148
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$55
(FlightHub)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$209
From Columbus to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
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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 August 14, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/105:15 amCMH - BWI
1 stop9h 32mSpirit Airlines
Wed 9/171:17 pmBWI - CMH
1 stop7h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/13$148
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Thu 9/411:21 amCMH - BWI
1 stop9h 11mFrontier
Mon 9/86:22 amBWI - CMH
1 stop11h 23mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$154
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Tue 9/166:54 pmCMH - DCA
Nonstop1h 28mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/178:20 amDCA - CMH
Nonstop1h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$155
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/27:56 pmCMH - IAD
Nonstop1h 18mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/35:36 pmIAD - CMH
Nonstop1h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12$155
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/86:40 pmCMH - BWI
1 stop5h 37mFrontier
Wed 9/104:24 pmBWI - CMH
1 stop17h 57mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$160
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/126:40 pmCMH - IAD
1 stop5h 35mFrontier
Sat 9/137:14 pmIAD - CMH
1 stop15h 07mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$160
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Thu 11/611:09 amCMH - BWI
1 stop8h 17mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/810:48 amBWI - CMH
1 stop10h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$163
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/126:40 pmCMH - BWI
1 stop5h 37mFrontier
Sun 9/148:14 pmBWI - CMH
1 stop21h 31mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$165
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Wed 9/31:05 pmCMH - DCA
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Sat 9/610:45 amDCA - CMH
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 8/13$166
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Tue 9/94:05 pmCMH - BWI
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Thu 9/119:30 amBWI - CMH
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 8/14$166
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/224:53 pmCMH - IAD
1 stop7h 23mFrontier
Sat 9/67:14 pmIAD - CMH
1 stop15h 07mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$166
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Fri 11/74:30 pmCMH - BWI
1 stop7h 43mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/99:37 pmBWI - CMH
1 stop10h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$171

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus to Washington, D.C. 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 August 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Columbus

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Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusBaltimore

CMH - BWI

CMHBWI

Columbus

Wed 9/10

5:15 am-2:47 pm

1 stop9h 32m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 9/17

1:17 pm-8:33 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$148

ColumbusBaltimore

CMH - BWI

CMHBWI

Columbus

Thu 9/4

11:21 am-8:32 pm

1 stop9h 11m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 9/8

6:22 am-5:45 pm

1 stop11h 23m

$154

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - DCA

CMHDCA

Columbus

Tue 9/9

3:46 pm-5:14 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/10

8:20 am-9:55 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$155

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - IAD

CMHIAD

Columbus

Tue 9/2

7:56 pm-9:14 pm

Nonstop1h 18m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/3

5:36 pm-6:56 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$155

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - DCA

CMHDCA

Columbus

Tue 9/16

6:15 am-7:39 am

Nonstop1h 24m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/17

10:02 am-11:43 am

Nonstop1h 41m

$155

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - IAD

CMHIAD

Columbus

Wed 9/17

10:35 am-11:50 am

Nonstop1h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/24

12:45 pm-2:03 pm

Nonstop1h 18m

$155

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - IAD

CMHIAD

Columbus

Wed 11/5

3:05 pm-4:22 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/12

8:22 am-9:49 am

Nonstop1h 27m

$155

ColumbusBaltimore

CMH - BWI

CMHBWI

Columbus

Mon 9/8

6:40 pm-12:17 am

1 stop5h 37m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 9/10

4:24 pm-10:21 am

1 stop17h 57m

$160

ColumbusBaltimore

CMH - BWI

CMHBWI

Columbus

Fri 9/12

6:40 pm-12:17 am

1 stop5h 37m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 9/13

4:24 pm-10:21 am

1 stop17h 57m

$160

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - IAD

CMHIAD

Columbus

Sun 9/21

11:21 am-6:14 pm

1 stop6h 53m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/29

6:10 am-5:45 pm

1 stop11h 35m

$160

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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 August 8, 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Washington, D.C. (average of $302). Flying from Columbus to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 August 14, 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 60% 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 August 10, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons 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.

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 August 14, 2025.

The most flights from C01 to WAS are scheduled on a Thursday (30 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

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 August 14, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Columbus to Washington, D.C.. 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
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

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

    Flying on Southwest is currently your cheapest option to Washington, D.C., with prices starting at $138. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $177 and $187, respectively. Users have found that Southwest is 47% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $55 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $73 and Southwest from $78 one-way.

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

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

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Columbus to Washington, D.C. consider choosing Ethiopian Air (92%), ANA (92%) or Air China (83%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    While on average a flight from Columbus to Washington, D.C. is generally $954, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $125. When looking at the most popular route, (Columbus - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), you can expect to pay $155 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbus to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Columbus to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbus to Washington, D.C.?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbus to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus to Washington, D.C. 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.?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Washington, D.C. (average of $302). Flying from Columbus to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 Columbus to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Columbus to Washington, D.C.. 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$138Average$309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$162Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$167Average$219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$176Average$300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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