Journey information
Overview: Columbus, OH to Washington, DC flight
Flights from Columbus, OH to Washington, DC depart on average 32 times per day, taking around 1h 20m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $93 (€74) but you can travel from only $72 (€58) by bus.
There are 5 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 22:45. The fastest flight covers the 326 miles (526 km) distance in 1h 18m. March is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 326 miles (526 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $93 (€74) |
Flights per day 32 |
Direct flights 5 |
Fastest flight 1h 18m |
Cheapest month March |
First flight 05:00 |
Last flight 22:45 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Columbus, OH to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
$251
Average price
$476
Fastest journey
1 h 18 m
Average duration
1 h 22 m
Flights per day
58
Distance
526 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Columbus, OH to Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Columbus, OH to Washington, DC will cost around $476 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $251.
Of the 58 flights that leave Columbus, OH for Washington, DC onWed, Feb 25, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Feb 25 the direct flights cover the 526 km distance in an average of 1 h 22 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 18 m .
On Wed, Feb 25 the longest flights will take 1 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
UA2041 · UA1748
UA274 · UA1377
AA1984 · AA2316
AA3097 · AA2316
UA366 · UA1748
UA310
UA1144
UA2737
AA4399
AA4536Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Columbus, OH to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Columbus, OH to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $72. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $72, and a flight costs an average of $93.
Distance: 326 miles (526 km)
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4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 53m Average total duration 11h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Columbus, OH to Washington, DC flight times
The table below shows live departures for Columbus, OH to Washington, DC flights for tomorrow, Wednesday, February 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UA3524 · UA1357 | 10:30 AM John Glenn International Airport | 6h19 | 4:49 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA3524 · UA1815 | 10:30 AM John Glenn International Airport | 4h24 | 2:54 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA3524 · UA3498 · UA3685 | 10:30 AM John Glenn International Airport | 6h25 | 4:55 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | ||
UA3524 · UA1488 · UA4014 | 10:30 AM John Glenn International Airport | 6h25 | 4:55 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | ||
AA1984+ AA5100 | 11:00 AM John Glenn International Airport | 5h00 | 4:00 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
AA1984 · AA2316 | 11:00 AM John Glenn International Airport | 5h48 | 4:48 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
AA1984 · AA1589 | 11:00 AM John Glenn International Airport | 5h12 | 4:12 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA3430 | 11:00 AM John Glenn International Airport | 1h31 | 12:31 PM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | ||
UA2205 · UA1720 | 11:10 AM John Glenn International Airport | 10h00 | 9:10 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA2205 · UA2366 | 11:10 AM John Glenn International Airport | 9h56 | 9:06 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
AA4035 | 11:19 AM John Glenn International Airport | 1h25 | 12:44 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | ||
AA3446 · AA3749 | 11:30 AM John Glenn International Airport | 4h40 | 4:10 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | ||
AA3446 · AA3679 | 11:30 AM John Glenn International Airport | 4h48 | 4:18 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
AA4654+ AA3446 | 11:30 AM John Glenn International Airport | 6h14 | 5:44 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA274 · UA1377 | 12:00 PM John Glenn International Airport | 7h01 | 7:01 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA274 · UA3704 · UA4398 | 12:00 PM John Glenn International Airport | 9h30 | 9:30 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | ||
UA274 · UA307 | 12:00 PM John Glenn International Airport | 4h59 | 4:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA274 · UA567 · UA2118 | 12:00 PM John Glenn International Airport | 9h08 | 9:08 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | ||
UA274 · UA1357 | 12:00 PM John Glenn International Airport | 4h49 | 4:49 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA3457 · UA3717 · UA2118 | 12:05 PM John Glenn International Airport | 9h03 | 9:08 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | ||
UA3457 · UA4172 | 12:05 PM John Glenn International Airport | 5h18 | 5:23 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | ||
AA3097 · AA1564 | 12:43 PM John Glenn International Airport | 6h16 | 6:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | ||
AA3097 · AA2316 | 12:43 PM John Glenn International Airport | 4h05 | 4:48 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
AA1200+ AA3572 | 1:20 PM John Glenn International Airport | 6h21 | 7:41 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | ||
AA4654+ AA3572 | 1:20 PM John Glenn International Airport | 4h24 | 5:44 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA3522 · UA567 · UA2118 | 2:05 PM John Glenn International Airport | 7h03 | 9:08 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | ||
AA2594+ AA5447 | 2:30 PM John Glenn International Airport | 5h09 | 7:39 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
AA2594 · AA1564 | 2:30 PM John Glenn International Airport | 4h29 | 6:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | ||
AA1200+ AA3774 | 2:32 PM John Glenn International Airport | 5h09 | 7:41 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | ||
AA772+ AA3774 | 2:32 PM John Glenn International Airport | 6h12 | 8:44 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | ||
AA4399 | 2:34 PM John Glenn International Airport | 1h25 | 3:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | ||
UA3491 · UA1892 · UA1623 | 3:27 PM John Glenn International Airport | 10h49 | 2:16 AM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | ||
AA4381 · AA4409 | 3:30 PM John Glenn International Airport | 5h43 | 9:13 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | ||
AA1200+ AA3335 | 3:32 PM John Glenn International Airport | 4h09 | 7:41 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | ||
AA772+ AA3335 | 3:32 PM John Glenn International Airport | 5h12 | 8:44 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA1144 | 3:36 PM John Glenn International Airport | 1h19 | 4:55 PM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | ||
AA6073+ AA5312 | 4:18 PM John Glenn International Airport | 5h07 | 9:25 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA3596 · UA4477 · UA2000 | 5:05 PM John Glenn International Airport | 9h09 | 2:14 AM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | ||
UA3596 · UA1992 | 5:05 PM John Glenn International Airport | 4h24 | 9:29 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA3596 · UA3447 · UA2000 | 5:05 PM John Glenn International Airport | 9h09 | 2:14 AM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | ||
UA3596 · UA4486 | 5:05 PM John Glenn International Airport | 4h37 | 9:42 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | ||
AA4536 | 5:08 PM John Glenn International Airport | 1h25 | 6:33 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | ||
AA1473 · AA1504 | 6:02 PM John Glenn International Airport | 4h21 | 10:23 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA2041 · UA1748 | 7:25 PM John Glenn International Airport | 6h52 | 2:17 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA2041 · UA3577 · UA1623 | 7:25 PM John Glenn International Airport | 6h51 | 2:16 AM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | ||
UA2041 · UA3616 | 7:25 PM John Glenn International Airport | 4h47 | 12:12 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA2041 · UA3690 · UA2033 | 7:25 PM John Glenn International Airport | 7h00 | 2:25 AM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | ||
UA2737 | 7:53 PM John Glenn International Airport | 1h24 | 9:17 PM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | ||
AA5559 | 8:15 PM John Glenn International Airport | 1h30 | 9:45 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | ||
AA5824+ AA5244 | 9:01 PM John Glenn International Airport | 4h42 | 1:43 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA366 · UA1946 | 9:12 PM John Glenn International Airport | 5h06 | 2:18 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA366 · UA1748 | 9:12 PM John Glenn International Airport | 5h05 | 2:17 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA3675 · UA3427 | 9:37 PM John Glenn International Airport | 5h22 | 2:59 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA3675 · UA2677 | 9:37 PM John Glenn International Airport | 4h26 | 2:03 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA3675 · UA1784 | 9:37 PM John Glenn International Airport | 6h44 | 4:21 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA4018 · UA2224 | 9:43 PM John Glenn International Airport | 7h07 | 4:50 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | ||
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FAQs: Columbus, OH to Washington, DC Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Columbus, OH to Washington, DC by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Washington, DC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Cherry Blossom Festival, a celebration of the blooming cherry blossom trees with parades and cultural events
- Independence Day Celebration, fireworks and festivities at the National Mall to commemorate the nation's independence
- Smithsonian Folklife Festival, a showcase of cultural traditions from around the world held on the National Mall
- DC Jazz Festival, an annual event featuring performances by renowned jazz musicians at various venues across the city.
- Memorial Day, marks the unofficial start of summer with parades and remembrance ceremonies
- Labor Day, a long weekend perfect for enjoying the city's parks and outdoor activities
- Thanksgiving, a time for family gatherings and exploring seasonal markets
- Winter Holidays, festive decorations and holiday spirit throughout the city.
popular airports
Popular airports from Columbus, OH to Washington, DC
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in terminals, including duty-free and local brands.
- Parking available near the terminal, approximately 0.18€ (5 TRY) per hour.
- Various locations, including American, Italian, and fast food
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels nearby, such as Hilton Garden Inn and Hampton Inn.
- No showers available.
- Several lounges, including airline-specific and independent.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Car rental services available on-site, including major brands like Hertz and Avis
- COTA AirConnect Bus, John Glenn Intertiol Airport stop, 15-20 minutes
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops are available in all terminals, including Hudson News and Duty-Free Americas.
- Parking available in garages A, B, and C, approximately 5.7€ ($6) per hour.
- Restaurants are located in all terminals, offering American, Italian, and fast food options; top choices include Legal Sea Foods and Five Guys.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels within walking distance, including the Crystal Gateway Marriott.
- Showers are available in some lounges; access may require a lounge pass or membership.
- Lounges available, including the American Airlines Admirals Club and Delta Sky Club.
- Lost and Found located in terminal A; contact airport police for assistance.
- Car rental services are available on-site, with companies like Hertz, Avis, and Enterprise.
- Washington Metro, Yellow/Blue Line, Rold Reagan Washington tiol Airport Station, 5 km
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops available in all concourses, main shops include Duty-Free, Hudson News, and Tech on the Go.
- Parking available in the terminal Parking Garage, approximately 5.7€ ($6) per hour.
- Restaurants located in all concourses; options include fast food, cafes, and sit-down dining like Five Guys and Chipotle.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels nearby include Washington Dulles Airport Marriott within walking distance.
- Showers available in some lounges; access typically requires lounge entry fee.
- Lounges available, including United Club and Turkish Airlines Lounge.
- Lost and Found located in the main terminal; contact via phone or email.
- Car rental services available on-site; companies include Avis, Hertz, and Enterprise.
- Silver Line Metro, Dulles Intertiol Airport Station, 26 miles
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