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$47+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

CMH — WAS
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sun 11/29
Sun 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to Washington, D.C.

Wed 12/21:32 pm -
2 stops28h 13m
Fri 12/410:33 pm -
2 stops35h 05m
Deal found 10/27$181
Sun 12/67:42 am -
Nonstop1h 37m
Tue 12/810:05 pm -
Nonstop1h 35m
Deal found 10/28$182
Tue 12/15:47 pm -
1 stop6h 54m
Fri 12/48:07 am -
1 stop5h 59m
Deal found 10/28$182
Thu 11/268:55 am -
1 stop3h 50m
Thu 12/312:05 pm -
1 stop6h 40m
Deal found 10/26$183
Tue 11/247:58 pm -
1 stop19h 05m
Tue 12/110:33 pm -
2 stops14h 04m
Deal found 10/26$183
Mon 11/164:21 pm -
2 stops24h 51m
Tue 12/16:40 am -
1 stop8h 20m
Deal found 10/25$184
Fri 12/412:50 pm -
Nonstop1h 15m
Mon 12/711:00 am -
2 stops6h 25m
Deal found 10/25$185
Thu 11/196:13 pm -
1 stop26h 27m
Mon 11/239:35 pm -
2 stops21h 38m
Deal found 10/27$185
Sun 12/65:32 pm -
1 stop24h 06m
Fri 12/1110:35 pm -
2 stops19h 52m
Deal found 10/28$186
Sat 12/1912:30 pm -
Nonstop1h 15m
Tue 12/227:15 am -
1 stop5h 25m
Deal found 10/27$187
Mon 12/1410:33 am -
1 stop8h 58m
Sat 12/1910:25 pm -
1 stop15h 14m
Deal found 10/25$187
Thu 11/196:20 am -
1 stop5h 15m
Mon 11/238:25 am -
2 stops6h 30m
Deal found 10/26$188

Find flight deals from Columbus to Washington, D.C.

Round-trip from

$181
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$47
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$314
From Columbus to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
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ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH Columbus - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

CMHDCA

Columbus

Mon 11/16

12:50 pm-2:05 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$74

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH Columbus - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

CMHDCA

Columbus

Wed 12/16

2:11 pm-6:39 pm

1 stop4h 28m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$84

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH Columbus - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

CMHDCA

Columbus

Tue 11/24

6:00 am-12:40 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$84

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH Columbus - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

CMHIAD

Columbus

Fri 11/20

6:10 am-7:34 am

Nonstop1h 24m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$89

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH Columbus - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

CMHDCA

Columbus

Fri 12/18

11:15 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$89

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH Columbus - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

CMHIAD

Columbus

Fri 11/27

10:36 am-11:55 am

Nonstop1h 19m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$89

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH Columbus - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

CMHDCA

Columbus

Mon 11/23

2:40 pm-6:52 pm

1 stop4h 12m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$89

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH Columbus - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

CMHIAD

Columbus

Fri 12/18

8:00 pm-9:21 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$89

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH Columbus - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

CMHDCA

Columbus

Fri 11/27

5:10 am-11:15 am

1 stop6h 05m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$99

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH Columbus - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

CMHDCA

Columbus

Fri 12/4

5:55 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop4h 29m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$99

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

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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 $352). 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?

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 in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 40% on airfare.

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 $295 and $437 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $181 on Frontier (Dec 2-Dec 4).

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

Booking 54 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.?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

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
7.9
Good
4,217 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,217 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,217 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.
United Airlines
7.3
Good
10,453 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,217 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.
American Airlines
7.0
Good
12,212 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,217 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.
Frontier
5.5
Fair
2,516 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,217 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Columbus to Washington, D.C.?

    Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines can get you from Columbus to Washington, D.C. in just under 1h 19m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 16m. There are 299 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 United Airlines and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $178 and $186, respectively. Users have found that Southwest is 45% 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 $88 and Southwest from $94 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 Sun Country Air (100%), Ethiopian Air (97%) or ANA (97%) 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 $977, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $120. When looking at the most popular route, (Columbus - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), you can expect to pay $147 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 $352). 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.

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$137Average$314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$178Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$186Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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