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

Airlines like United Airlines, Southwest, and Frontier fly from Columbus Airport to Washington, D.C. in about 1h 17m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 52m. There are 299 mi between Columbus Airport and Washington, D.C.. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

Southwest, at $179, was found to be the cheapest airline from Columbus Airport to Washington, D.C..Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and United Airlines. Southwest is currently priced 34% 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 Frontier ($65), Spirit Airlines ($84), and American Airlines ($101).

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

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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Washington, D.C. (average of $77). Flying from Columbus Airport to Washington, D.C. in January is currently the most expensive (average of $209). 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 day to fly from Columbus Airport to Washington, D.C.?

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

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.

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).

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 $145. While the most popular route (Columbus - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) can be booked for $150 on average, our data indicates $979 when flying from Columbus Airport to Washington, D.C..

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

Consider Mesa Airlines (100%), Ethiopian Air (95%) or ANA (95%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Columbus Airport to Washington, D.C..

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Columbus Airport to Washington, D.C.?

Before booking your flight from Columbus Airport to Washington, D.C. check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, United Airlines or Southwest.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CMH to WAS?

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 morning could potentially save you up to 23% on airfare.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Columbus Airport-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Columbus Airport-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbus Airport-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Columbus Airport-Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Columbus Airport-Washington, D.C. flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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.

$56+ Flights from Columbus Airport to Washington, D.C.

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Round-trip from	$110 (Priceline)
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Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicket	Price Accuracy-	Trust Score*1 star

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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Southwest	Cheapest$179	Average$309	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$179	Average$291	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$179	Average$281	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$270	Average$302	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

$56+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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