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Flights from Washington D.C. to Columbus

Cheapest airlines flights from Washington D.C. to Columbus

You can choose from 2 airlines that fly from Washington D.C. to Columbus, including American Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Washington D.C. to Columbus according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Washington D.C. to Columbus in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$67, and round-trip direct flights start at US$168.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        DCA 19:45
        1h 37m
        Nonstop
        CMH 21:22
        Washington D.C. - Columbus | Thu, Apr 30 | American Airlines
        CMH 06:01
        1h 26m
        Nonstop
        DCA 07:27
        Columbus - Washington D.C. | Sat, May 2 | American Airlines
        US$168 US$299
        44% off
        44% off
        US$299 US$168
      • DCA 10:00
        1h 36m
        Nonstop
        CMH 11:36
        Washington D.C. - Columbus | Mon, Apr 27 | American Airlines
        CMH 14:30
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        DCA 15:45
        Columbus - Washington D.C. | Wed, Apr 29 |
        US$193 US$299
        35% off
        35% off
        US$299 US$193
      • IAD 12:45
        1h 26m
        Nonstop
        CMH 14:11
        Washington D.C. - Columbus | Mon, Apr 27 | United Airlines
        CMH 06:10
        1h 22m
        Nonstop
        IAD 07:32
        Columbus - Washington D.C. | Wed, Apr 29 | United Airlines
        US$193 US$299
        35% off
        35% off
        US$299 US$193
      • DCA 07:48
        1h 32m
        Nonstop
        CMH 09:20
        Washington D.C. - Columbus | Sat, Apr 18 | American Airlines
        CMH 14:57
        1h 33m
        Nonstop
        DCA 16:30
        Columbus - Washington D.C. | Mon, Apr 20 | American Airlines
        US$196
        34% off
        US$299 US$196
      • DCA 11:40
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        CMH 13:05
        Washington D.C. - Columbus | Sat, Apr 18 | Hahn Air
        CMH 17:35
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        DCA 18:55
        Columbus - Washington D.C. | Mon, Apr 20 |
        US$202
        32% off
        US$299 US$202
      • IAD 12:45
        4h 37m
        1 stop
        CMH 17:22
        Washington D.C. - Columbus | Thu, Apr 30 | Delta Air Lines
        CMH 14:15
        4h 37m
        1 stop
        DCA 18:52
        Columbus - Washington D.C. | Sat, May 2 | Delta Air Lines
        US$170
        43% off
        US$299 US$170
      • IAD 06:00
        3h 51m
        1 stop
        CMH 09:51
        Washington D.C. - Columbus | Mon, Apr 27 | Delta Air Lines
        CMH 14:30
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        DCA 15:45
        Columbus - Washington D.C. | Wed, Apr 29 |
        US$213
        28% off
        US$299 US$213
      • IAD 06:00
        3h 56m
        1 stop
        CMH 09:56
        Washington D.C. - Columbus | Mon, Jun 8 | Delta Air Lines
        CMH 14:00
        5h 18m
        1 stop
        DCA 19:18
        Columbus - Washington D.C. | Thu, Jun 11 | Delta Air Lines
        US$218
        27% off
        US$299 US$218
      • IAD 06:00
        3h 51m
        1 stop
        CMH 09:51
        Washington D.C. - Columbus | Sat, Apr 18 | Delta Air Lines
        CMH 12:06
        1h 26m
        Nonstop
        DCA 13:32
        Columbus - Washington D.C. | Fri, Apr 24 | American Airlines
        US$221
        26% off
        US$299 US$221
      • WAS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CMH Invalid Date
        Washington D.C. - Columbus | Sun, Apr 19 | Normal Airline
        CMH 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        WAS 16:00
        Columbus - Washington D.C. | Tue, Apr 21 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        DCA 19:45
        1h 37m
        Nonstop
        CMH 21:22
        Washington D.C. - Columbus | Sat, May 9 | American Airlines
        US$67 US$132
        49% off
        49% off
        US$132 US$67
      • IAD 22:10
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        CMH 23:40
        Washington D.C. - Columbus | Sat, May 2 | United Airlines
        US$70 US$132
        47% off
        47% off
        US$132 US$70
      • DCA 07:48
        1h 32m
        Nonstop
        CMH 09:20
        Washington D.C. - Columbus | Fri, May 22 | American Airlines
        US$79 US$132
        40% off
        40% off
        US$132 US$79
      • DCA 12:00
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMH 13:20
        Washington D.C. - Columbus | Sat, May 23 | Hahn Air
        US$89
        33% off
        US$132 US$89
      • IAD 22:14
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        CMH 23:44
        Washington D.C. - Columbus | Sat, May 9 | United Airlines
        US$94
        28% off
        US$132 US$94
      • DCA 19:45
        1h 37m
        Nonstop
        CMH 21:22
        Washington D.C. - Columbus | Sat, May 2 | American Airlines
        US$95
        28% off
        US$132 US$95
      • IAD 08:15
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        CMH 09:40
        Washington D.C. - Columbus | Wed, May 13 | United Airlines
        US$97
        27% off
        US$132 US$97
      • IAD 11:04
        5h 55m
        1 stop
        CMH 16:59
        Washington D.C. - Columbus | Sat, May 2 | Delta Air Lines
        US$79
        40% off
        US$132 US$79
      • DCA 19:59
        3h 53m
        1 stop
        CMH 23:52
        Washington D.C. - Columbus | Sat, May 23 | Delta Air Lines
        US$86
        35% off
        US$132 US$86
      • IAD 17:07
        3h 57m
        1 stop
        CMH 21:04
        Washington D.C. - Columbus | Sat, May 9 | Delta Air Lines
        US$97
        27% off
        US$132 US$97
      • WAS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CMH Invalid Date
        Washington D.C. - Columbus | Sun, Apr 19 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Washington D.C. to Columbus are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Washington D.C. to Columbus Flight Details

The distance between Washington D.C. and Columbus is about 517.36 km. The average flying time from Washington D.C. to Columbus is around 1 hour 26 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$67
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$168
Cheapest monthNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance517.36 km
Average flight time1 hour 26 minutes
Popular airlineAmerican Airlines
Flight statistics for the Washington D.C.–Columbus route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Washington D.C. to Columbus

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Washington D.C. to Columbus?

The average price of one-way flights from Washington D.C. to Columbus purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Washington D.C. to Columbus is February, with an average price of US$117; while the month with the highest flight price is usually March, with an average price of up to US$327.

US$327
US$222
US$117
US$12
    Cheapest
  • US$246
    Apr
  • US$256
    May
  • US$280
    Jun
  • US$191
    Jul
  • US$238
    Aug
  • US$186
    Sep
  • US$243
    Oct
  • US$245
    Nov
  • US$221
    Dec
  • US$129
    Jan
  • US$117
    Feb
  • US$327
    Mar

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington D.C. to Columbus?

Average weekly flight prices from Washington D.C. to Columbus by travel date (Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of data)

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from Washington D.C. to Columbus is Tuesday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Saturday, as prices are usually highest then.

US$278
US$229
US$180
US$131
  • US$206
    Mon
  • US$180
    Tue
  • US$252
    Wed
  • US$264
    Thu
  • US$233
    Fri
  • US$278
    Sat
  • US$194
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Washington D.C. to Columbus during International Workers' Day?

Based on Trip.com's data over the past 3 days, these are the lowest one-way flight prices from Washington D.C. to Columbus during International Workers' Day.

International Workers' Day is scheduled for May 1. The cheapest flights from Washington D.C. to Columbus are available on Apr 28, with fares starting at US$62.

US$210
US$136
US$62
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  • US$210
    27
    Apr
  • US$62
    28
  • US$93
    29
  • US$199
    30
  • US$93
    1
    May
  • US$99
    2
  • US$105
    3

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington D.C. to Columbus (WAS-CMH)?

    Based on Trip.com data, American Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$67 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. DCA to CMH on Sat, May 9), while American Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$168 departing on Thu, Apr 30 and returning on Sat, May 2.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Washington D.C. to Columbus with the following airlines, including: American Airlines United Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 26 minutes to fly from Washington D.C. to Columbus.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Washington D.C. to Columbus is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 52 flight per week flying from Washington D.C. to Columbus. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: United Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UA1548 (08:29)
  • To find best deals on flights from Washington D.C. to Columbus, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sat, May 9, with one-way flights priced at just US$67.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is American Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Columbus travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Washington D.C. to Columbus is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Columbus, with Dulles International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (IAD-CMH) is by far the most common option on this route: John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
  • The time difference between Columbus and Washington D.C. is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Washington D.C. to Columbus

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Washington D.C. to Columbus?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Washington D.C. to Columbus on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Frontier Airlines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Washington D.C. to Columbus, with fares starting at US$148.

US$108
US$148
US$188
US$228
US$268
Frontier Airlines
US$148
Frontier Airlines
American Airlines
US$248
American Airlines
Delta Air Lines
US$258
Delta Air Lines
United Airlines
US$268
United Airlines

Which airline operates the most flights from Washington D.C. to Columbus?

Total flights from Washington D.C. to Columbus across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, American Airlines operates the most frequent flights from Washington D.C. to Columbus, with 35 flights per week.

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8
22
35
American Airlines
35
American Airlines
United Airlines
31
United Airlines
Air Canada
30
Air Canada
avianca
15
avianca
Copa Airlines
15
Copa Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines
8
Ethiopian Airlines

How many flights fly from Washington D.C. to Columbus daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Washington D.C. to Columbus within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Washington D.C. to Columbus is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Monday/Wednesday.

114
103
91
80
Highest
91
Mon
93
Tue
91
Wed
94
Thu
114
Fri
109
Sat
104
Sun

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