Cheap flights from Columbus to Washington, D.C. from $57

The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C. from Columbus, with most prices found around $266. If you’re not able to fly to Washington, D.C. in January, then April is your next best option. Flight prices from Columbus to Washington, D.C. during April average around $281.

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Washington, D.C. from Columbus is on a Thursday. momondo users have found tickets for Thursday departures for as low as $525. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. When flying out on a Sunday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Columbus to Washington, D.C. for around $724.

In the morning is the cheapest time of day to fly from Columbus to Washington, D.C. when you can find flight prices for as low as $465. Flying to Washington, D.C. in the morning is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Try not to purchase tickets at noon because they tend to be around $901. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

Fly from Columbus to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National for the best Columbus - Washington, D.C. flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Washington, D.C. from Columbus when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Washington, D.C. for around $345 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Washington, D.C. from Columbus for as low as $239 on momondo.

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Columbus to Washington, D.C. flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Southwest, United Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Columbus to Washington, D.C.

American Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Washington, D.C. from Columbus according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 49% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Washington, D.C.. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Washington, D.C. on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of September 2026, there are 24 flights per day flying from Columbus to Washington, D.C.. The most common time of day flights depart is 6:00AM, with 50% of flights taking off at noon.

As of September 2026, there are 172 flights per week flying from Columbus to Washington, D.C.. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.