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6:40 pm - 12:17 amCMH-BWI
5h 37m1 stop
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6:05 am - 12:05 pmBWI-CMH
6h 00m1 stop
$144Frontier
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Fri, Oct 3 - Fri, Oct 10
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6:40 pm - 12:15 amCMH-IAD
5h 35m1 stop
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6:15 am - 12:05 pmIAD-CMH
5h 50m1 stop
$144Frontier
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Mon, Oct 6 - Mon, Oct 13
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5:15 am - 11:01 amCMH-BWI
5h 46m1 stop
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1:17 pm - 8:33 pmBWI-CMH
7h 16m1 stop
$162Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 17
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5:15 am - 11:01 amCMH-BWI
5h 46m1 stop
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1:17 pm - 8:33 pmBWI-CMH
7h 16m1 stop
$173Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 16
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5:10 pm - 6:30 pmCMH-DCA
1h 20mnonstop
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1:05 pm - 2:25 pmDCA-CMH
1h 20mnonstop
$195Southwest
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Sat, Aug 30 - Sun, Aug 31
American Airlines Logo
6:54 pm - 8:22 pmCMH-DCA
1h 28mnonstop
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4:59 pm - 6:24 pmDCA-CMH
1h 25mnonstop
$197American Airlines
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Tue, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 16
United Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 11:54 amCMH-IAD
1h 24mnonstop
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10:10 pm - 11:39 pmIAD-CMH
1h 29mnonstop
$197United Airlines
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Tue, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 7
American Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 7:39 amCMH-DCA
1h 24mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
10:00 am - 11:28 amDCA-CMH
1h 28mnonstop
$199American Airlines
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Sat, Sep 27 - Tue, Oct 7
Southwest Logo
5:10 pm - 6:30 pmCMH-DCA
1h 20mnonstop
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10:45 am - 12:05 pmDCA-CMH
1h 20mnonstop
$201Southwest
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Sat, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 20
United Airlines Logo
10:32 am - 11:49 amCMH-IAD
1h 17mnonstop
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10:10 pm - 11:39 pmIAD-CMH
1h 29mnonstop
$208United Airlines
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Thu, Oct 9 - Thu, Oct 9

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

Our best United Airlines deals on Columbus to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
United Airlines
Aug 30
CMH10:35 amColumbus
1h 15m
IAD11:50 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Aug 31
IAD5:36 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
1h 25m
CMH7:01 pmColumbus
$195
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United Airlines
Oct 7
CMH10:30 amColumbus
1h 24m
IAD11:54 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Oct 7
IAD10:10 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
1h 29m
CMH11:39 pmColumbus
$197
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United Airlines
Oct 9
CMH10:32 amColumbus
1h 17m
IAD11:49 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Oct 9
IAD10:10 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
1h 29m
CMH11:39 pmColumbus
$208
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Frontier flights from Columbus to Washington, D.C.

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Frontier
Oct 6
CMH6:40 pmColumbus
5h 35m
1 stop
IAD12:15 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Oct 13
IAD6:15 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 50m
1 stop
CMH12:05 pmColumbus
$144
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Frontier
Nov 6
CMH11:09 amColumbus
8h 42m
1 stop
IAD7:51 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Nov 10
IAD6:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
9h 35m
1 stop
CMH3:35 pmColumbus
$153
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Frontier
Sep 5
CMH6:40 pmColumbus
5h 35m
1 stop
IAD12:15 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Sep 6
IAD7:14 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
15h 07m
1 stop
CMH10:21 amColumbus
$160
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Return

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ColumbusBaltimore

CMH - BWI

CMHBWI

Columbus

Fri 10/3

6:40 pm-12:17 am

1 stop5h 37m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 10/10

6:05 am-12:05 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$144

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - IAD

CMHIAD

Columbus

Mon 10/6

6:40 pm-12:15 am

1 stop5h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/13

6:15 am-12:05 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$144

ColumbusBaltimore

CMH - BWI

CMHBWI

Columbus

Wed 9/10

5:15 am-11:01 am

1 stop5h 46m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 9/17

1:17 pm-8:33 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$162

ColumbusBaltimore

CMH - BWI

CMHBWI

Columbus

Tue 9/9

5:15 am-11:01 am

1 stop5h 46m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 9/16

1:17 pm-8:33 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$173

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - DCA

CMHDCA

Columbus

Sat 8/30

5:10 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 8/31

1:05 pm-2:25 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$195

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - DCA

CMHDCA

Columbus

Tue 9/9

6:54 pm-8:22 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/16

4:59 pm-6:24 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$197

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - IAD

CMHIAD

Columbus

Tue 10/7

10:30 am-11:54 am

Nonstop1h 24m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/7

10:10 pm-11:39 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

$197

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - DCA

CMHDCA

Columbus

Sat 9/27

6:15 am-7:39 am

Nonstop1h 24m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 10/7

10:00 am-11:28 am

Nonstop1h 28m

$199

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - DCA

CMHDCA

Columbus

Sat 9/13

5:10 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 9/20

10:45 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$201

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - IAD

CMHIAD

Columbus

Thu 10/9

10:32 am-11:49 am

Nonstop1h 17m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 10/9

10:10 pm-11:39 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

$208

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Columbus and Washington, D.C.?

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 $209. 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 $247.

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 Friday. momondo users have found tickets for Friday departures for as low as $505. 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 $813.

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

In the afternoon is the cheapest time of day to fly from Columbus to Washington, D.C. when you can find flight prices for as low as $447. Flying to Washington, D.C. in the afternoon 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 $1,108. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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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 $321 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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Best Price Found

$55

Fastest flight time

1h 07m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Washington, D.C.

3 airports
The best one-way flight to Washington, D.C. from Columbus in the past 72 hours is $55. The best round-trip flight deal from Columbus to Washington, D.C. found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $144.
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)
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  • 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 15m is a normal flight duration for this route.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Columbus to Washington, D.C.?

    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.

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American AirlinesPriceFrom $160Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $176Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,981 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $179Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,246 reviews
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7.4
8,925 reviews
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Fly into one of these airports located in Washington, D.C.

Airports listed have a maximum distance of 22.4 mi from Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport