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$61+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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CMH — WAS
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Columbus to Washington, D.C. are usually found in September or August, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$136
(Justfly.com)

One-way from

$61
(Frontier)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$274
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/212:19 pmCMH - BWI
1 stop10h 31mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/79:56 pmBWI - CMH
1 stop17h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$136
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Fri 3/149:36 pmCMH - BWI
1 stop11h 39mSpirit Airlines
Mon 3/178:27 pmBWI - CMH
2 stops20h 58mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$151
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Mon 3/3111:46 amCMH - BWI
1 stop21h 49mFrontier
Fri 4/410:00 pmBWI - CMH
1 stop12h 29mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$170
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 3/138:11 pmCMH - DCA
Nonstop1h 19mAmerican Airlines
Sat 3/158:11 amDCA - CMH
Nonstop1h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$209
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Fri 5/2310:37 amCMH - IAD
Nonstop1h 17mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/2612:40 pmIAD - CMH
Nonstop1h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$210
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/131:50 pmCMH - DCA
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Mon 3/176:00 pmDCA - CMH
1 stop5h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$219
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 4/86:00 amCMH - DCA
1 stop6h 36mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/1512:00 pmDCA - CMH
1 stop4h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$224
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/182:50 pmCMH - DCA
1 stop6h 10mDelta
Wed 3/198:45 amDCA - CMH
1 stop6h 58mDelta
Deal found 2/20$229
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 5/208:00 amCMH - IAD
1 stop3h 49mDelta
Sun 5/256:10 amIAD - CMH
1 stop3h 30mDelta
Deal found 2/20$229
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/1310:55 amCMH - BWI
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Mon 3/1710:30 pmBWI - CMH
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$231
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/66:44 amCMH - BWI
1 stop7h 20mDelta
Thu 3/66:49 pmBWI - CMH
1 stop5h 10mDelta
Deal found 2/20$251
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Mon 3/178:22 pmCMH - IAD
1 stop3h 36mAmerican Airlines
Fri 3/215:28 pmIAD - CMH
1 stop4h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$254

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

Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus to Washington, D.C. 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 20, 2025.

Fly from

Columbus

Fly to

Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusBaltimore

CMH - BWI

CMHBWI

Columbus

Wed 4/2

12:19 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop10h 31m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 4/7

9:56 pm-3:28 pm

1 stop17h 32m

$136

ColumbusBaltimore

CMH - BWI

CMHBWI

Columbus

Fri 3/14

9:36 pm-9:15 am

1 stop11h 39m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 3/17

8:27 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops20h 58m

$151

ColumbusBaltimore

CMH - BWI

CMHBWI

Columbus

Mon 3/31

11:46 am-9:35 am

1 stop21h 49m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 4/4

10:00 pm-10:29 am

1 stop12h 29m

$170

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - DCA

CMHDCA

Columbus

Thu 3/13

8:11 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 3/15

8:11 am-9:49 am

Nonstop1h 38m

$209

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - IAD

CMHIAD

Columbus

Thu 6/5

10:37 am-11:54 am

Nonstop1h 17m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 6/8

8:15 am-9:35 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$209

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - DCA

CMHDCA

Columbus

Thu 3/13

1:50 pm-3:05 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/17

6:00 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$219

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - IAD

CMHIAD

Columbus

Sun 3/2

8:56 pm-5:13 pm

1 stop20h 17m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 3/6

5:54 pm-10:46 am

1 stop16h 52m

$220

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - DCA

CMHDCA

Columbus

Tue 4/8

6:00 am-12:36 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/15

12:00 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$224

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - DCA

CMHDCA

Columbus

Tue 3/18

2:50 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/19

8:45 am-3:43 pm

1 stop6h 58m

$229

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - IAD

CMHIAD

Columbus

Tue 3/18

12:05 pm-7:19 pm

1 stop7h 14m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/19

6:00 am-9:44 am

1 stop3h 44m

$229

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

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Columbus to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

Booking 56 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Columbus to Washington, D.C.. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from Columbus to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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 CMH to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Columbus 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 afternoon could potentially save you up to 71% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Columbus to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on February 16, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons 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 Columbus to Washington, D.C.

Explore weekly flight availability from Columbus to Washington, D.C.. 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 20, 2025.

The most flights from C01 to WAS are scheduled on a Thursday (27 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Columbus to Washington, D.C., see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

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

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Washington, D.C., with prices starting at $151. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Frontier and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $170 and $209, respectively. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 42% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $61 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $66 and American Airlines from $105 one-way.

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

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

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Columbus to Washington, D.C. consider choosing Republic Airways (91%), Air China (89%) or Ethiopian Air (85%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    While on average a flight from Columbus to Washington, D.C. is generally $1,250, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $148. When looking at the most popular route, (Columbus - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), you can expect to pay $209 for that flight.

  • 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.

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    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..

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    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.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from Columbus to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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 Columbus to Washington, D.C.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$137Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$147Average$331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$148Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$168Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$176Average$325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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