Cheap flights from Columbus to Washington

One-way fares from $84 · CMH → WAS · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

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Cheapest fare
$84

Frontier Airlines · Thu, Nov 12

Cheapest month
November

from $84

Direct flights
Yes

Southwest Airlines and American Airlines

Flight time
1h 15m

530 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Columbus to Washington

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 Cheapest $84
  2. January 2027 $202

Cheapest dates in November 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Frontier Airlines
Depart13:29 Thu, Nov 12CMH → IAD 5h 09m · 1 stop
$84one way, per person
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American Airlines
Depart06:00 Fri, Nov 13CMH → DCA 1h 24m · Direct
$94one way, per person
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American Airlines
Depart06:00 Sat, Nov 7CMH → DCA 1h 24m · Direct
$103one way, per person
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Frontier Airlines
Depart13:29 Sun, Nov 8CMH → IAD 5h 09m · 1 stop
$211one way, per person
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About flights from Columbus to Washington

Columbus (CMH) and Washington (WAS) are about 530 km apart. Direct flights take around 1h 15m, and recent direct fares were with Southwest Airlines and American Airlines. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $84, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Columbus to Washington?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $84 with Frontier Airlines, departing Thursday, November 12, 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $84 to $202.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Columbus to Washington?

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $84 one way.

Are there direct flights from Columbus to Washington?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Southwest Airlines and American Airlines.

How long is the flight from Columbus to Washington?

A direct flight takes about 1h 15m. Columbus and Washington are around 530 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Columbus to Washington?

Recent fares on this route were with Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines and American Airlines.

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