Cheap flights from Columbus to Washington from $178 CMH, LCK → DCA, IAD

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

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.

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

Which month looks cheapest?

January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $186.

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

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.

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

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $82.

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.

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.

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.