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      Flight deals from Washington D.C. to Columbus

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Washington D.C. to Columbus? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £102. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Columbus.£44 per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Aug.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From £44, select.
      Columbus.£50 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From £50, select.
      Columbus.£51 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Sep.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From £51, select.
      Columbus.£55 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep.One-way flight with American Airlines.Outbound direct flight with American Airlines departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From £55, select.
      Columbus.£61 per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 Aug.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Thu, 6 Aug, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From £61, select.
      Columbus.£61 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From £61, select.
      Columbus.£62 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From £62, select.
      Columbus.£66 per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Nov.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From £66, select.
      Columbus.£75 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From £75, select.
      Columbus.£95 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Dec.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From £95, select.
      Columbus.£157 per passenger.Departing Sat, 2 Jan.One-way flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sat, 2 Jan, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From £157, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Washington D.C. to Columbus

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Washington D.C. to Columbus flights are currently cheapest in August.
      Jul
      from £62
      Aug
      from £44
      Sep
      from £51
      Oct
      from £50
      Nov
      from £66
      Dec
      from £95
      Jan
      from £157
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      Direct flights from Washington D.C. to Columbus

      Alternative Washington D.C. to Columbus routes

      Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Washington D.C. to Columbus? You could fly into the following airports instead.

      Port Columbus

      11km from central Columbus
      ClosestCheapest
      from £44
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      Columbus Rickenbacker

      17km from central Columbus
      from £76
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      Washington D.C. to Columbus: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found£44
      Cheapest month to flyAugust
      Average flight time1 hr, 29 mins
      Most popular airlineAmerican Airlines
      Average flights per week288

      Finding cheap flights from Washington D.C. to Columbus: Frequently asked questions

      There are 2 airports in Columbus: Port Columbus and Columbus Rickenbacker.
      The best price we found for a return flight from Washington D.C. to Columbus is £98. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      1 hour and 28 minutes is the average flight time from Washington D.C. to Columbus.
      American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Republic Airways fly direct from Washington D.C. to Columbus.
      As of July 2026, there are 288 flights per week flying from Washington D.C. to Columbus.
      The cheapest month to fly from Washington D.C. to Columbus is usually September.
      If you're flying from Washington D.C., the cheapest airport near Columbus is Port Columbus – which is 10.8 km away from the centre of Columbus. We've found flights into this airport from £98.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Washington D.C. to Columbus on Monday, 21 September 2026.
      Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 28 minutes.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Columbus but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Columbus is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      In July, the average temperature is usually around 23°C. July is typically the warmest month in Columbus, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -7°C. The rainiest month is May.
      The cheapest airline that flies to Columbus is Frontier Airlines. And the cheapest airline that flies to Columbus Rickenbacker Airport is United.

      How to find cheap flights to Columbus from Washington D.C.

      Looking for cheap tickets from Washington D.C. to Columbus? Here are a few tips on how to secure the best flight price and make your journey as smooth as possible.

      • Simply hit 'search'. From British Airways to international carriers like Emirates, we compare all major airlines along with the most popular online travel agents to find the cheapest plane tickets from Washington D.C. to Columbus. And with us there are no hidden fees - what you see is what you pay.
      • Compare flight deals to Columbus from Washington D.C. from over 1,000 providers. Then choose the cheapest or fastest plane tickets.
      • Flex your dates to find the best Washington D.C.-Columbus ticket prices. If you are flexible when it comes to your travel dates, use Skyscanner's 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly to Columbus from Washington D.C..
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      • Find the cheapest Business class flights from Washington D.C. and Columbus. We scour the internet for the best Business, Premium Economy and First Class flight fares to Columbus, too. Check the difference in price as you search – you might just chance upon a last-minute low fare. Note that not all cabin classes are available for every destination or airline.
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