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$46+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Columbus

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 3/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — CMH
Feb 10 — Feb 171
Mon 2/10
Mon 2/17
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Columbus (C01). 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 February 5, 2025.

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 5, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/410:48 amBWI - CMH
1 stop9h 36mSpirit Airlines
Wed 3/54:30 pmCMH - BWI
1 stop7h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/5$100
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/410:48 amBWI - CMH
1 stop9h 36mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/53:00 pmCMH - BWI
1 stop16h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5$119
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/289:58 pmBWI - CMH
1 stop21h 53mFrontier
Mon 3/310:25 amCMH - BWI
1 stop20h 56mFrontier
Deal found 2/5$130
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Sat 3/810:10 pmIAD - CMH
Nonstop1h 26mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/96:10 amCMH - IAD
Nonstop1h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/3$209
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
Fri 3/71:20 pmDCA - CMH
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Fri 3/141:50 pmCMH - DCA
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 2/5$209
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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.
Wed 2/196:00 amIAD - CMH
1 stop3h 38mDelta
Tue 2/256:25 amCMH - IAD
1 stop5h 23mDelta
Deal found 2/4$214
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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.
Wed 2/198:55 amDCA - CMH
1 stop4h 55mDelta
Tue 2/252:08 pmCMH - DCA
1 stop5h 52mDelta
Deal found 2/4$214
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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.
Sat 2/152:37 pmDCA - CMH
1 stop4h 15mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/185:25 amCMH - DCA
Nonstop1h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/4$219
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Thu 2/275:53 pmIAD - CMH
1 stop15h 36mFrontier
Sun 3/28:56 pmCMH - IAD
1 stop20h 17mFrontier
Deal found 2/5$220
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 5/89:35 amBWI - CMH
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Fri 5/94:55 pmCMH - BWI
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 2/5$246
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
Tue 3/412:26 pmBWI - CMH
2 stops11h 33mDelta
Wed 3/56:11 amCMH - BWI
1 stop6h 43mDelta
Deal found 2/5$256
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 2/129:11 amIAD - CMH
1 stop5h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sat 2/158:21 pmCMH - IAD
1 stop3h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/4$259

Find flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbus within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbus that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 5, 2025.

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BaltimoreColumbus

BWI - CMH

BWICMH

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 3/4

10:48 am-8:24 pm

1 stop9h 36m

Columbus

Wed 3/5

4:30 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$100

BaltimoreColumbus

BWI - CMH

BWICMH

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 3/4

10:48 am-8:24 pm

1 stop9h 36m

Columbus

Wed 3/5

3:00 pm-7:21 am

1 stop16h 21m

$119

BaltimoreColumbus

BWI - CMH

BWICMH

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 2/28

9:58 pm-7:51 pm

1 stop21h 53m

Columbus

Mon 3/3

10:25 am-7:21 am

1 stop20h 56m

$130

Washington, D.C.Columbus

IAD - CMH

IADCMH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/4

8:15 am-9:41 am

Nonstop1h 26m

Columbus

Wed 3/5

10:26 am-11:47 am

Nonstop1h 21m

$209

Washington, D.C.Columbus

DCA - CMH

DCACMH

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 3/7

1:20 pm-2:45 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Columbus

Fri 3/14

1:50 pm-3:05 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$209

Washington, D.C.Columbus

DCA - CMH

DCACMH

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/19

8:55 am-1:50 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Columbus

Tue 2/25

2:08 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$214

Washington, D.C.Columbus

DCA - CMH

DCACMH

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 2/15

2:37 pm-6:52 pm

1 stop4h 15m

Columbus

Tue 2/18

5:25 am-6:50 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$219

Washington, D.C.Columbus

IAD - CMH

IADCMH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 2/27

5:53 pm-9:29 am

1 stop15h 36m

Columbus

Sun 3/2

8:56 pm-5:13 pm

1 stop20h 17m

$220

Washington, D.C.Columbus

IAD - CMH

IADCMH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 3/7

6:00 am-9:38 am

1 stop3h 38m

Columbus

Wed 3/12

7:03 am-1:10 pm

1 stop6h 07m

$229

BaltimoreColumbus

BWI - CMH

BWICMH

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 5/8

9:35 am-11:00 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Columbus

Fri 5/9

4:55 pm-6:15 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$246

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Travel insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbus

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbus including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Columbus. Price data was last updated on January 31, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Columbus, you should look to book at least 70 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Columbus?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Columbus (average of $254). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Columbus in March 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 WAS to CMH?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Columbus. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 5, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 16% on flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbus by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Columbus. Price data was last updated on February 2, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Columbus

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Columbus. 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 February 5, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to C01 are scheduled on a Tuesday (24 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

Rainfall in Columbus by month

Plan your trip to Columbus by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbus ranges from 2.3 - 4.8 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Columbus when rainfall is around 2.3 in.

Temperature in Columbus by month

Plan your trip to Columbus by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbus, 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 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 30.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbus

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbus. 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 Columbus. Reviews last updated February 5, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Washington, D.C. to Columbus have to say. 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
8.1
Very good
4,553 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,553 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,553 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,688 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,553 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,406 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,553 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,885 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,553 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,553 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. to Columbus. 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 Washington, D.C. to Columbus round-trip?

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($100), Frontier ($130), and United Airlines ($209) offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. to Columbus. These flights start at 65% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Columbus are Spirit Airlines ($46), Frontier ($55), and United Airlines ($90).

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

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

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. to Columbus? While on average our users pay $385, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $129. The most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Columbus), is priced around $179.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbus that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Columbus flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbus?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbus.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbus?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Columbus 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 Washington, D.C. to Columbus?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Columbus (average of $254). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Columbus in March 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 5 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Columbus

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbus. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$100Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$104Average$300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$125Average$215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$128Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$154Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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