Cheap flights from Columbus to Washington, D.C.

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Cheapest round-trip flights $180
Frontier 1 stop 5 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Sun, Jun 7
The cheapest round-trip flight from Columbus to Washington, D.C. is currently $180
Cheapest one-way flight $69
Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Wed, Jun 3
The cheapest one-way flight from Columbus to Washington, D.C. is currently $69
Cheapest nonstop flights $191
Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 28 — Mon, Jun 1
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Columbus to Washington, D.C. is currently $191
Last-minute weekend getaway $344
United 1 stop 16 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Columbus to Washington, D.C. is currently $344
Cheapest business class flights $364
American Nonstop 2 hr Sat, Jun 6 — Mon, Jun 8
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Columbus to Washington, D.C. is currently $364
Fastest flight 1 hr 14 min The fastest nonstop flight from Columbus to Washington, D.C. takes 1 hr 14 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Columbus to Washington, D.C. is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $140–195
March
Most expensive
Typical prices: $210–390

Popular airlines from Columbus to Washington, D.C.

  • American
    Nonstop
    from $193
    Typical price: $195–405
    33 weekly nonstop flights
    CMH - DCA Every day
    1174 weekly connecting flights
    CMH - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
  • United
    Nonstop
    from $201
    Typical price: $200–410
    28 weekly nonstop flights
    CMH - IAD Every day
    1175 weekly connecting flights
    CMH - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $191
    Typical price: $195–405
    28 weekly nonstop flights
    CMH - BWI, DCA Every day
    940 weekly connecting flights
    CMH - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
  • Delta
    from $201
    Typical price: $225–480
    712 weekly connecting flights
    CMH - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
  • Frontier
    from $180
    Typical price: $180–620
    32 weekly connecting flights
    CMH - BWI, DCA, IAD Every Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun
  • Spirit
    Typical price: $230–660
    16 weekly connecting flights
    CMH - BWI Every day

Popular airports near Columbus

  • John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
    Columbus United States 14 min 6 mi
  • Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
    Columbus United States 21 min 11 mi
  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
    Detroit United States 3 hr 11 min 156 mi
  • Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
    Cincinnati United States 1 hr 53 min 109 mi

Popular airports near Washington, D.C.

  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
    Washington United States 19 min 4 mi
  • Dulles International Airport (IAD)
    Washington United States 54 min 22 mi
  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI)
    Baltimore United States 47 min 27 mi
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
    Philadelphia United States 2 hr 18 min 116 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Columbus to Washington, D.C.

The cheapest flights from Columbus to Washington, D.C. are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $140 to $195.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Columbus to Washington, D.C. recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $180. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $69.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest American flight from Columbus to Washington, D.C. is $193, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest United flight from Columbus to Washington, D.C. is $201, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Columbus to Washington, D.C. is $191, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Columbus to Washington, D.C. is $201, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Columbus to Washington, D.C. is $180, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Columbus to Washington, D.C. starts at $180 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $69 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.
1 hr 14 min is the shortest flight time from Columbus to Washington, D.C..
Mid-Mar–Jun is Washington DC's busiest time, with many people timing their visits to coincide with cherry blossom season (late Mar–mid Apr). Washington DC’s conference centers and hotels also bustle while Congress is in session (Sep–Nov and mid-Jan–Jun). Jul–Aug tend to be hot and humid, while snowfall can vary widely in winter. The city’s most popular events are the annual Cherry Blossom Festival in spring, the 4th of July celebration in summer, and the lighting of the National Christmas Tree in winter.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Columbus to Washington, D.C..
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Columbus to Washington, D.C. really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Columbus to Washington, D.C..

In terms of nonstop flights, American is the most popular. American offers 33 nonstop flights and 1,174 connecting flights per week. American flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .

In terms of flights, United is the most popular. United offers 28 nonstop flights and 1,175 connecting flights per week. United flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Columbus to Washington, D.C. are:
  • Southwest offers 28 nonstop flights and 940 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
  • Delta offers 712 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
  • Frontier offers 32 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
  • Spirit offers 16 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Columbus and Washington, D.C..
The cheapest round-trip flight from Columbus to Washington, D.C. recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $180. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $69.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest American flight from Columbus to Washington, D.C. is $193, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest United flight from Columbus to Washington, D.C. is $201, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Columbus to Washington, D.C. is $191, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Columbus to Washington, D.C. is $201, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Columbus to Washington, D.C. is $180, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
Southwest, American and United fly direct from Columbus to Washington, D.C..
  • There are 33 American direct flights from Columbus to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 28 United direct flights from Columbus to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 28 Southwest direct flights from Columbus to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Columbus and Washington, D.C. at price $344 is offered by United from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
Southwest, American and United fly direct from Columbus to Washington, D.C..
  • There are 33 American direct flights from Columbus to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 28 United direct flights from Columbus to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 28 Southwest direct flights from Columbus to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Columbus to Washington, D.C. on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Columbus and Washington, D.C. start at $191 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1 with Southwest.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Columbus to Washington, D.C., just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Columbus and Washington, D.C. start at $364 from Sat, Jun 6 to Mon, Jun 8 with American.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Columbus and Washington, D.C. start at $180 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7.
To book business class trips from Columbus to Washington, D.C., look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Columbus and Washington, D.C. starts at $344 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with United.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Columbus and Washington, D.C. at price $344 is offered by United from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from Columbus to Washington, D.C., start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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