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$72+ 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 8/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — WAS
Sep 3 — Sep 101
Thu 9/3
Thu 9/10
1 adult, Economy
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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 4, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
Tue 9/16:10 pm -
1 stop13h 16m
Tue 9/88:45 am -
1 stop8h 40m
Deal found 8/4$147
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/207:50 pm -
1 stop13h 35m
Wed 9/239:25 pm -
1 stop21h 30m
Deal found 8/1$148
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
Sun 10/256:11 pm -
1 stop6h 33m
Tue 10/279:24 am -
1 stop6h 15m
Deal found 8/4$150
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/107:50 pm -
1 stop13h 35m
Sun 9/136:00 am -
1 stop12h 55m
Deal found 8/1$154
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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.
Tue 9/86:10 pm -
1 stop15h 15m
Sun 9/136:00 am -
1 stop12h 55m
Deal found 8/3$155
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Tue 9/810:28 am -
1 stop11h 02m
Tue 9/159:27 am -
1 stop11h 04m
Deal found 7/31$156
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 9/233:15 pm -
Nonstop1h 25m
Mon 9/285:40 pm -
1 stop5h 15m
Deal found 7/31$157
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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.
Tue 9/16:10 pm -
1 stop13h 16m
Thu 9/36:45 am -
1 stop10h 40m
Deal found 8/3$160
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Thu 10/156:11 pm -
1 stop6h 33m
Sun 10/187:00 am -
1 stop10h 33m
Deal found 7/31$165
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Mon 11/22:31 pm -
1 stop4h 19m
Sat 11/712:37 pm -
1 stop6h 18m
Deal found 7/30$167
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
Tue 8/256:10 pm -
1 stop18h 14m
Thu 8/276:45 am -
1 stop10h 40m
Deal found 8/4$169
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/269:16 pm -
1 stop13h 11m
Tue 9/297:50 am -
1 stop11h 05m
Deal found 8/3$204

Find 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 4, 2026.

Round-trip from

$147
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$72
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$256
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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 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbusBaltimore

CMH - BWI

CMHBWI

Columbus

Mon 11/2

2:31 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop4h 19m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 11/7

12:37 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$167

ColumbusBaltimore

CMH - BWI

CMHBWI

Columbus

Tue 9/1

3:15 pm-4:40 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 9/2

11:05 am-12:25 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$205
Quickest round-trip

ColumbusBaltimore

CMH - BWI

CMHBWI

Columbus

Tue 10/13

6:00 am-7:20 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 10/15

5:10 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$205

ColumbusBaltimore

CMH - BWI

CMHBWI

Columbus

Thu 9/24

9:50 am-11:05 am

Nonstop1h 15m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 9/26

9:40 am-2:40 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$215

ColumbusBaltimore

CMH - BWI

CMHBWI

Columbus

Wed 8/26

11:45 am-5:05 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 8/31

11:55 am-1:15 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$215

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - DCA

CMHDCA

Columbus

Tue 9/1

9:10 am-4:10 pm

2 stops7h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/2

11:40 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$220

ColumbusBaltimore

CMH - BWI

CMHBWI

Columbus

Fri 10/23

3:50 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 10/26

10:30 pm-11:50 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$223

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - DCA

CMHDCA

Columbus

Thu 8/20

12:55 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 8/23

6:05 am-12:25 pm

2 stops6h 20m

$224

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - DCA

CMHDCA

Columbus

Thu 10/15

7:26 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop3h 41m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 10/19

6:30 pm-12:44 am

1 stop6h 14m

$225

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - IAD

CMHIAD

Columbus

Wed 9/9

6:30 am-10:21 am

1 stop3h 51m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/9

6:07 pm-12:15 am

1 stop6h 08m

$225

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Washington, D.C.

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Washington, D.C. from Columbus with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus to Washington, D.C.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Washington, D.C. (average of $266). Flying from Columbus to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of $355). 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 4, 2026.

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 morning could potentially save you up to 32% on airfare.

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 4, 2026.

The most flights from C01 to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (26 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Columbus to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between $189 and $318 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $147 on Frontier (Sep 22-Sep 24).

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

Booking 89 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 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 1, 2026.

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

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 4, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican 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
4,222 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
4,222 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,222 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,059 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,222 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
11,848 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,222 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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 Washington, D.C.. 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 to Washington, D.C.?

    Delta, Southwest, and United Airlines can get you from Columbus to Washington, D.C. in just under 1h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 54m. There are 336 mi between Columbus and Washington, D.C.. 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 to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    Flying on Southwest is currently your cheapest option to Washington, D.C., with prices starting at $164. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $176 and $197, respectively. Users have found that Southwest is 44% 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 $68 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $89 and Southwest from $98 one-way.

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

    While some choose either Columbus - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Columbus - Baltimore/Washington, 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 Republic Airways (93%), Ethiopian Air (90%) or ANA (88%) 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 $1,963, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $123. When looking at the most popular route, (Columbus - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), you can expect to pay $158 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Washington, D.C. (average of $266). Flying from Columbus to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of $355). 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 Columbus to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 4 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 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$164Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$176Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$189Average$301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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