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$77+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) 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.
CMH — WAS
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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 (CMH) 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

Good round-trip deal

$238 or less

Good one-way deal

$119 or less
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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.
Sat 6/286:00 amCMH - BWI
1 stop24h 49mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/17:00 pmBWI - CMH
1 stop27h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/10$159
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.
Thu 8/79:35 amCMH - BWI
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Mon 8/113:55 pmBWI - CMH
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 6/12$177
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.
Tue 10/75:25 pmCMH - DCA
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Fri 10/176:00 amDCA - CMH
1 stop5h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 6/11$183
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.
Thu 8/146:00 amCMH - IAD
Nonstop1h 21mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/1612:50 pmIAD - CMH
Nonstop1h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$190
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.
Tue 7/16:52 pmCMH - DCA
Nonstop1h 25mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/810:10 pmDCA - CMH
Nonstop1h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$192
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.
Mon 6/302:21 pmCMH - DCA
1 stop4h 34mDelta
Fri 7/45:45 pmDCA - CMH
1 stop4h 13mDelta
Deal found 6/11$199
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.
Mon 6/306:00 pmCMH - IAD
1 stop4h 55mDelta
Fri 7/45:24 pmIAD - CMH
1 stop3h 35mDelta
Deal found 6/11$199
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.
Thu 8/147:00 amCMH - BWI
1 stop4h 12mDelta
Sat 8/168:21 amBWI - CMH
1 stop4h 09mDelta
Deal found 6/10$205
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.
Fri 8/224:53 pmCMH - IAD
1 stop7h 16mFrontier
Sat 9/68:06 pmIAD - CMH
1 stop14h 27mFrontier
Deal found 6/9$233
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.
Thu 7/103:08 pmCMH - BWI
1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/1211:14 amBWI - CMH
1 stop8h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$236
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.
Wed 9/102:34 pmCMH - IAD
1 stop4h 17mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/148:13 pmIAD - CMH
1 stop3h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$254
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.
Thu 7/176:35 pmCMH - IAD
1 stop17h 54mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/214:46 pmIAD - CMH
2 stops31h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$272

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

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Columbus

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Washington, D.C.

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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

$159

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

$177

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

$187

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

$190

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

$192

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

$199

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

$199

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

$205

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

$229

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

$233

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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 Airport to Washington, D.C.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Columbus Airport 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.

The best time to book flights from Columbus Airport to Washington, D.C. is 56 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.?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Columbus Airport 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 Airport 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 Airport 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 Airport 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 Airport 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 CMH 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.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Columbus to Washington, D.C. by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Sun Country Air
6.9
Okay
345 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

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.

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

    Spirit Airlines, at $153, was found to be the cheapest airline from Columbus Airport to Washington, D.C..Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Southwest and United Airlines. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 40% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Columbus Airport to Washington, D.C. are Spirit Airlines ($77), United Airlines ($85), and Southwest ($89).

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

    When deciding which route to take from Columbus Airport to Washington, D.C. consider Columbus - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, Columbus - Baltimore/Washington or Columbus - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National as they are the most popular.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $89. While the most popular route (Columbus - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) can be booked for $109 on average our data indicates $325 when flying from Columbus Airport to Washington, D.C..

  • 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 Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Columbus Airport 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.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$138Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$148Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$148Average$274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$167Average$228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$176Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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