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$85+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Columbus (CMH)

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 5/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — CMH
Apr 30 — May 71
Wed 4/30
Wed 5/7
1 adult, Economy
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Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$166
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$85
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$268

Good round-trip deal

$231 or less

Good one-way deal

$119 or less
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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 April 25, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 5/106:20 amBWI - CMH
1 stop15h 30mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/146:14 amCMH - BWI
1 stop4h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/23$166
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 5/271:45 pmBWI - CMH
1 stop3h 32mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/298:10 pmCMH - BWI
1 stop3h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$173
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 5/205:00 pmBWI - CMH
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Wed 5/216:30 amCMH - BWI
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 4/23$177
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 5/291:52 pmBWI - CMH
1 stop5h 00mDelta
Sat 5/314:26 pmCMH - BWI
1 stop5h 22mDelta
Deal found 4/25$185
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 5/169:21 pmBWI - CMH
1 stop19h 48mFrontier
Sun 5/185:59 pmCMH - BWI
1 stop24h 37mFrontier
Deal found 4/25$191
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 5/201:10 pmDCA - CMH
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Tue 5/206:55 pmCMH - DCA
1 stop4h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 4/23$197
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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.
Tue 5/208:15 amIAD - CMH
Nonstop1h 21mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/236:10 amCMH - IAD
Nonstop1h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/24$198
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 5/276:00 amIAD - CMH
1 stop3h 51mDelta
Thu 5/298:10 amCMH - IAD
1 stop3h 56mDelta
Deal found 4/24$203
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 5/275:45 pmDCA - CMH
1 stop4h 11mDelta
Thu 5/298:10 amCMH - DCA
1 stop3h 21mDelta
Deal found 4/24$203
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Thu 6/1912:59 pmDCA - CMH
Nonstop1h 26mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/246:24 amCMH - DCA
Nonstop1h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$212
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/169:21 pmBWI - CMH
1 stop19h 48mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/199:55 amCMH - BWI
1 stop12h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$223
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 5/301:17 pmIAD - CMH
1 stop22h 39mFrontier
Sun 6/18:30 amCMH - IAD
1 stop28h 19mFrontier
Deal found 4/24$241

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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 April 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbus Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Washington, D.C.

Fly to

Columbus

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreColumbus

BWI - CMH

BWICMH

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 5/10

6:20 am-9:50 pm

1 stop15h 30m

Columbus

Wed 5/14

6:14 am-11:04 am

1 stop4h 50m

$166

BaltimoreColumbus

BWI - CMH

BWICMH

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 5/27

1:45 pm-5:17 pm

1 stop3h 32m

Columbus

Thu 5/29

8:10 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop3h 43m

$173

BaltimoreColumbus

BWI - CMH

BWICMH

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 5/20

5:00 pm-6:20 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Columbus

Wed 5/21

6:30 am-7:50 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$177

BaltimoreColumbus

BWI - CMH

BWICMH

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 5/29

1:52 pm-6:52 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Columbus

Sat 5/31

4:26 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop5h 22m

$185

BaltimoreColumbus

BWI - CMH

BWICMH

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 5/16

9:21 pm-5:09 pm

1 stop19h 48m

Columbus

Sun 5/18

5:59 pm-6:36 pm

1 stop24h 37m

$191

Washington, D.C.Columbus

DCA - CMH

DCACMH

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/20

1:10 pm-2:30 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Columbus

Tue 5/20

6:55 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$197

Washington, D.C.Columbus

IAD - CMH

IADCMH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/20

8:15 am-9:36 am

Nonstop1h 21m

Columbus

Fri 5/23

6:10 am-7:31 am

Nonstop1h 21m

$198

Washington, D.C.Columbus

IAD - CMH

IADCMH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/27

6:00 am-9:51 am

1 stop3h 51m

Columbus

Thu 5/29

8:10 am-12:06 pm

1 stop3h 56m

$203

Washington, D.C.Columbus

DCA - CMH

DCACMH

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/27

5:45 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop4h 11m

Columbus

Thu 5/29

8:10 am-11:31 am

1 stop3h 21m

$203

Washington, D.C.Columbus

DCA - CMH

DCACMH

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 6/19

12:59 pm-2:25 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

Columbus

Tue 6/24

6:24 am-7:45 am

Nonstop1h 21m

$212

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Columbus in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

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

Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Columbus

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Columbus from Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Columbus Airport

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

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 April 18, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbus Airport is 70 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 Washington, D.C. to Columbus Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Columbus Airport (average of $254). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Columbus Airport 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 April 25, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 15% on flights from Washington, D.C. to Columbus Airport by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Columbus. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Columbus Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings 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 Airport

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 April 25, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to CMH are scheduled on a Monday (27 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 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 Airport 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 Airport 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 Airport, 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 April 25, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Washington, D.C. to Columbus to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,927 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,927 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,927 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,289 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,927 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,927 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,562 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,927 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,685 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,927 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

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

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Columbus Airport, with prices starting at $166. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at $173 and $177, respectively. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 42% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $85 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $89 and Frontier from $92 one-way.

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

    While some choose either Baltimore/Washington - Columbus or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Columbus, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Columbus is the most popular route from Washington, D.C. to Columbus Airport.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Washington, D.C. to Columbus Airport on time: Republic Airways (91%), Air China (88%), Austrian Airlines (88%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $93. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Columbus) can be booked for $179 on average our data indicates $217 when flying from Washington, D.C. to Columbus Airport.

  • 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 Airport?

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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$104Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$138Average$282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$147Average$227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$148Average$305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$156Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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