Cheap flights from Columbus to Washington from $178 CMH, LCK → DCA, IAD
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The cheapest return found recently is $186 with American Airlines, 16 Jan 2027 – 20 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $178 with jetBlue, 14 Nov, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $178, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $186, 16 Jan 2027 to 20 Jan 2027
- Cheapest month to fly
- January 2027, return fares from $186 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- American Airlines
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 1 h 25 min
Return
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual return price.
Cheapest return found recently
$186
16 Jan 2027 – 20 Jan 2027 · American Airlines
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Leaves 2:42 p.m. · Return leaves 9:30 p.m. · 3 h 12 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$186
16 Jan 2027 – 20 Jan 2027 · American Airlines
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Leaves 2:42 p.m. · Return leaves 9:30 p.m. · 3 h 12 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$186 16 Jan 2027 – 20 Jan 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 47 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $155 to $466.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold return fares on 2 departure dates and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 4-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 16 Jan 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
3 fares on 2 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov – 22 Nov | $298 | American Airlines | John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Jan 2027 – 20 Jan 2027 | $186 | American Airlines | John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $186.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: American Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $91 to $178.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$178
14 Nov · jetBlue
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) → Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Leaves 6:00 a.m. · 14 h 11 min trip
1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$91
19 Nov · American Airlines
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Leaves 6:04 a.m. · 1 h 25 min trip
nonstop
found 4 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$178 14 Novfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
$82 4 Decfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 38 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $81 to $216.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates from 14 Nov to 4 Dec, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold one-way fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 14 Nov, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
9 fares on 5 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov | $178 | jetBlue | John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) → Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 17 Nov | $404 | Allegiant Air | Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) → Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) | 3 stops | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 19 Nov | $91 | American Airlines | John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 27 Nov | $157 | Frontier Airlines | John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) → Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 4 Dec | $82 | Frontier Airlines | John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) → Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $82.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines, jetBlue, Allegiant Air, American Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Columbus to Washington
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 16 Jan 2027 – 20 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 14 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Columbus to Washington?
Return
Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 64% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (47 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $466 | $428 | +181% | 13 |
| 7–13 days | $298 | $162 | +80% | 10 |
| 14–29 days | $197 | $162 | +19% | 16 |
| 30–59 days | $192 | $168 | +16% | 28 |
| 60–89 days | $166 | $155 | Cheapest seen | 8 |
One-way
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 50% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (38 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $163 | $84 | +98% | 24 |
| 7–13 days | $128 | $84 | +56% | 25 |
| 14–29 days | $82 | $82 | Cheapest seen | 9 |
| 60–89 days | $202 | $81 | +146% | 11 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
One-way
Columbus → Baltimore
57 km from Washington
$82
$96 less than flying to Washington
17 Nov · CMH → BWI · 1 stop
found 6 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 16 Jan 2027 – 20 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Columbus to Washington?
The cheapest return found recently is $186 with American Airlines, 16 Jan 2027 to 20 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
How much is a one-way flight from Columbus to Washington?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $178 with jetBlue, 14 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $82 with Frontier Airlines, 4 Dec, found 6 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $91 to $178.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Columbus to Washington?
January 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $186, 16 Jan 2027 to 20 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. December 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $82, 4 Dec, found 6 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Columbus to Washington?
In 47 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 64% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 38 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 50% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Columbus to Washington?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $186 with American Airlines, 16 Jan 2027 to 20 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $91 with American Airlines, 19 Nov, found 4 days ago.
How long is the flight from Columbus to Washington?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with American Airlines on 19 Nov, takes 1 h 25 min from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA). The cheapest one-way found recently, with jetBlue on 14 Nov, takes 14 h 11 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Columbus to Washington?
Between 14 Nov and 4 Dec, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 2 of the 5 departure dates we hold, jetBlue on 1 and Allegiant Air on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work