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Columbus to Washington, D.C.: what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 11 times. The typical round trip was $644 per person and the lowest $312, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | $312 |
| Typical (median) | $644 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 11 |
Every fare we found in the last 30 days
| Checked | Trip dates | Per person | Airline | Stops | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $645 | UA | with a stop | 11h 1m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $513 | American. Operated by Envoy Air as American Eagle | nonstop | 1h 23m | Google Flights |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Oct 16–18, 2026 | $666 | UA | with a stop | 10h 4m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Oct 16–18, 2026 | $523 | Southwest | nonstop | 1h 15m | Google Flights |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $644 | UA | with a stop | 4h 32m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Oct 16–18, 2026 | $665 | UA | with a stop | 4h 39m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $644 | UA | with a stop | 4h 32m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Nov 5–9, 2026 | $366 | F9 + B6 | with a stop | 7h 39m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $622 | UA | with a stop | 4h 39m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Oct 16–18, 2026 | $665 | UA | with a stop | 4h 39m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Nov 13–17, 2026 | $312 | MX + B6 + F9 | with a stop | 14h 24m | Kiwi.com |
About Washington, D.C.
Washington offers free Smithsonian museums, the monuments of the National Mall and a growing food scene, all linked by an easy Metro.
Washington, D.C. from every city: when to go, where to stay, what to do
Questions about Columbus to Washington, D.C.
What does a round trip from Columbus to Washington, D.C. usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was $644 per person, taxes and fees included, across 11 checks; the lowest was $312.
When is the best time to fly from Columbus to Washington, D.C.?
Washington, D.C. is at its best in March, April, May, September, October and November. Avoid July, August: Hot, humid summer with long museum lines
Do I need a passport to fly from Columbus to Washington, D.C.?
No passport needed for travelers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Washington, D.C..