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6:45 pm - 7:42 amCMH-BWI
12h 57m1 stop
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5:40 am - 11:41 amBWI-CMH
6h 01m1 stop
$131Frontier
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Thu, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 8
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5:35 pm - 10:55 amCMH-BWI
17h 20m1 stop
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6:42 pm - 11:03 amBWI-CMH
16h 21m1 stop
$139Frontier
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Fri, Dec 19 - Sun, Jan 11
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7:03 pm - 12:24 amCMH-BWI
5h 21m1 stop
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11:30 am - 12:08 amBWI-CMH
12h 38m1 stop
$140Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Jan 26 - Wed, Jan 28
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8:33 pm - 9:35 amCMH-BWI
13h 02m1 stop
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5:40 am - 11:41 amBWI-CMH
6h 01m1 stop
$149Multiple Airlines
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Sat, Dec 6 - Mon, Dec 8
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7:25 pm - 11:33 pmCMH-BWI
4h 08m1 stop
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7:21 pm - 11:09 pmBWI-CMH
3h 48m1 stop
$179American Airlines
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Fri, Dec 5 - Mon, Dec 8
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10:02 am - 11:25 amCMH-DCA
1h 23mnonstop
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7:59 am - 9:29 amDCA-CMH
1h 30mnonstop
$188American Airlines
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Tue, Dec 9 - Fri, Dec 12
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6:25 am - 10:35 amCMH-DCA
4h 10m1 stop
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6:55 am - 4:05 pmDCA-CMH
9h 10m2 stops
$192Southwest
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Wed, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 10
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5:50 pm - 7:05 pmCMH-DCA
1h 15mnonstop
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7:55 am - 9:15 amDCA-CMH
1h 20mnonstop
$197Southwest
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Thu, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 8
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6:10 am - 7:35 amCMH-IAD
1h 25mnonstop
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8:20 am - 9:47 amIAD-CMH
1h 27mnonstop
$206United Airlines
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Thu, Dec 4 - Thu, Dec 11
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6:10 am - 7:35 amCMH-IAD
1h 25mnonstop
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12:40 pm - 2:12 pmIAD-CMH
1h 32mnonstop
$208United Airlines
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Wed, Dec 10 - Sat, Dec 13

Delta flights from Columbus to Washington, D.C.

Our best Delta deals on Columbus to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
Delta
Dec 7
CMH7:01 amColumbus
4h 38m
1 stop
IAD11:39 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Dec 8
IAD6:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
3h 49m
1 stop
CMH9:49 amColumbus
Delta
Feb 17
CMH7:05 amColumbus
4h 38m
1 stop
IAD11:43 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Feb 23
IAD12:23 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 00m
1 stop
CMH5:23 pmColumbus
Delta
Dec 4
CMH7:01 amColumbus
4h 38m
1 stop
IAD11:39 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Dec 8
IAD6:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
3h 49m
1 stop
CMH9:49 amColumbus

United Airlines flights from Columbus to Washington, D.C.

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United Airlines
Dec 4
CMH6:10 amColumbus
1h 25m
IAD7:35 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Dec 11
IAD8:20 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
1h 27m
CMH9:47 amColumbus
United Airlines
Dec 10
CMH6:10 amColumbus
1h 25m
IAD7:35 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Dec 13
IAD12:40 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
1h 32m
CMH2:12 pmColumbus
United Airlines
Dec 4
CMH6:10 amColumbus
1h 25m
IAD7:35 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Dec 6
IAD12:40 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
1h 32m
CMH2:12 pmColumbus

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ColumbusBaltimore

CMH - BWI

CMHBWI

Columbus

Thu 12/4

6:45 pm-7:42 am

1 stop12h 57m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 12/8

5:40 am-11:41 am

1 stop6h 01m

$131

ColumbusBaltimore

CMH - BWI

CMHBWI

Columbus

Fri 12/19

5:35 pm-10:55 am

1 stop17h 20m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 1/11

6:42 pm-11:03 am

1 stop16h 21m

$139

ColumbusBaltimore

CMH - BWI

CMHBWI

Columbus

Mon 1/26

7:03 pm-12:24 am

1 stop5h 21m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 1/28

11:30 am-12:08 am

1 stop12h 38m

$140

ColumbusBaltimore

CMH - BWI

CMHBWI

Columbus

Sat 12/6

8:33 pm-9:35 am

1 stop13h 02m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 12/8

5:40 am-11:41 am

1 stop6h 01m

$149

ColumbusBaltimore

CMH - BWI

CMHBWI

Columbus

Fri 12/5

7:25 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop4h 08m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 12/8

7:21 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop3h 48m

$179

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - DCA

CMHDCA

Columbus

Tue 12/9

10:02 am-11:25 am

Nonstop1h 23m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 12/12

7:59 am-9:29 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$188

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - DCA

CMHDCA

Columbus

Wed 12/3

6:25 am-10:35 am

1 stop4h 10m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/10

6:55 am-4:05 pm

2 stops9h 10m

$192

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - DCA

CMHDCA

Columbus

Thu 12/4

5:50 pm-7:05 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 12/8

7:55 am-9:15 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$197

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - IAD

CMHIAD

Columbus

Thu 12/4

6:10 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 12/11

8:20 am-9:47 am

Nonstop1h 27m

$206

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - IAD

CMHIAD

Columbus

Wed 12/10

6:10 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 12/13

12:40 pm-2:12 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$208

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C.?

The month of August is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C. from Columbus, with most prices found around $195. If you’re not able to fly to Washington, D.C. in August, then September is your next best option. Flight prices from Columbus to Washington, D.C. during September average around $253.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Washington, D.C.?

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 $537. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. When flying out on a Monday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Columbus to Washington, D.C. for around $823.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Washington, D.C.?

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 $487. 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 $1,137. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

What is the cheapest Columbus to Washington, D.C. flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Washington, D.C.?

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 $328 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 $216 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

1h 07m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Washington, D.C.

3 airports
The fastest flight from Columbus to Washington, D.C. takes 1h 07m
Direct flights go from Columbus to Washington, D.C. every day.
There are 3 airports near Washington, D.C.: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA), Baltimore/Washington (BWI), Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD)
  • How far is Columbus to Washington, D.C. by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Columbus to Washington, D.C. is 326.0 mi. 1h 14m is a normal flight duration for this route.

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    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Columbus to Washington, D.C..

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Washington, D.C.?

    The required travel and health documents for your Washington, D.C. trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Washington, D.C.. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Columbus to Washington, D.C.

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SouthwestPriceFrom $179Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,241 reviews
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7.4
9,007 reviews
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7.2
11,040 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $219Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,001 reviews
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