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4:30 pm - 12:13 amCMH-BWI
7h 43m1 stop
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5:50 am - 3:35 pmBWI-CMH
9h 45m1 stop
$158Frontier
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Fri, Nov 7 - Mon, Nov 10
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11:45 am - 6:07 pmCMH-BWI
6h 22m1 stop
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10:40 am - 7:38 pmBWI-CMH
8h 58m1 stop
$170Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Dec 4 - Fri, Dec 5
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10:30 am - 11:50 amCMH-DCA
1h 20mnonstop
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8:20 am - 10:00 amDCA-CMH
1h 40mnonstop
$183American Airlines
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Mon, Dec 29 - Wed, Dec 31
Southwest Logo
1:30 pm - 5:25 pmCMH-DCA
3h 55m1 stop
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9:45 am - 5:20 pmDCA-CMH
7h 35m2 stops
$186Southwest
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Fri, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 1
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7:30 am - 3:47 pmCMH-BWI
8h 17m1 stop
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9:36 pm - 11:51 pmBWI-CMH
26h 15m1 stop
$187Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 19
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9:42 am - 9:15 pmCMH-BWI
11h 33m1 stop
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10:40 am - 7:38 pmBWI-CMH
8h 58m1 stop
$188Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Nov 19 - Tue, Dec 16
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7:15 am - 2:15 pmCMH-DCA
7h 00m2 stops
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9:45 am - 5:20 pmDCA-CMH
7h 35m2 stops
$191Southwest
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Fri, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 1
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6:18 am - 7:39 amCMH-DCA
1h 21mnonstop
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7:44 pm - 9:15 pmDCA-CMH
1h 31mnonstop
$193American Airlines
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Fri, Oct 31 - Sun, Nov 2
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10:30 am - 11:55 amCMH-IAD
1h 25mnonstop
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10:10 pm - 11:41 pmIAD-CMH
1h 31mnonstop
$199United Airlines
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Thu, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 24
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3:05 pm - 4:22 pmCMH-IAD
1h 17mnonstop
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12:40 pm - 2:08 pmIAD-CMH
1h 28mnonstop
$221United Airlines
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Mon, Nov 10 - Mon, Nov 17

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

Our best United Airlines deals on Columbus to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
United Airlines
Nov 20
CMH10:30 amColumbus
1h 25m
IAD11:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Nov 24
IAD10:10 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
1h 31m
CMH11:41 pmColumbus
United Airlines
Nov 10
CMH3:05 pmColumbus
1h 17m
IAD4:22 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Nov 17
IAD12:40 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
1h 28m
CMH2:08 pmColumbus
United Airlines
Dec 6
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

Delta flights from Columbus to Washington, D.C.

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Delta
Nov 20
CMH7:08 amColumbus
4h 23m
1 stop
IAD11:31 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Nov 24
IAD6:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
3h 49m
1 stop
CMH9:49 amColumbus
Delta
Nov 11
CMH5:59 pmColumbus
5h 04m
1 stop
IAD11:03 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Nov 12
IAD5:03 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
7h 02m
1 stop
CMH12:05 amColumbus
Delta
Nov 11
CMH7:08 amColumbus
4h 23m
1 stop
IAD11:31 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Nov 15
IAD12:11 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 29m
1 stop
CMH5:40 pmColumbus

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ColumbusBaltimore

CMH - BWI

CMHBWI

Columbus

Fri 11/7

4:30 pm-12:13 am

1 stop7h 43m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 11/10

5:50 am-3:35 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$158

ColumbusBaltimore

CMH - BWI

CMHBWI

Columbus

Thu 12/4

11:45 am-6:07 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 12/5

10:40 am-7:38 pm

1 stop8h 58m

$170

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - DCA

CMHDCA

Columbus

Mon 12/29

10:30 am-11:50 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

8:20 am-10:00 am

Nonstop1h 40m

$183

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - DCA

CMHDCA

Columbus

Fri 10/31

1:30 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop3h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 11/1

9:45 am-5:20 pm

2 stops7h 35m

$186

ColumbusBaltimore

CMH - BWI

CMHBWI

Columbus

Wed 11/12

7:30 am-3:47 pm

1 stop8h 17m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 11/19

9:36 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop26h 15m

$187

ColumbusBaltimore

CMH - BWI

CMHBWI

Columbus

Wed 11/19

9:42 am-9:15 pm

1 stop11h 33m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 12/16

10:40 am-7:38 pm

1 stop8h 58m

$188

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - DCA

CMHDCA

Columbus

Fri 10/31

7:15 am-2:15 pm

2 stops7h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 11/1

9:45 am-5:20 pm

2 stops7h 35m

$191

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - DCA

CMHDCA

Columbus

Fri 10/31

6:18 am-7:39 am

Nonstop1h 21m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 11/2

7:44 pm-9:15 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

$193

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - IAD

CMHIAD

Columbus

Thu 11/20

10:30 am-11:55 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/24

10:10 pm-11:41 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

$199

ColumbusWashington, D.C.

CMH - IAD

CMHIAD

Columbus

Mon 11/10

3:05 pm-4:22 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/17

12:40 pm-2:08 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

$221

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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 $539. 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 $824.

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 $492. 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 $1,130. 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 $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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Fastest flight time

1h 14m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Washington, D.C.

3 airports
The fastest flight from Columbus to Washington, D.C. takes 1h 14m
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 15m 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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American AirlinesPriceFrom $160Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,042 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $179Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,238 reviews
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7.4
8,976 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $219Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,975 reviews
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