Washington, D.C. from Columbus, Oct 23–25: $1,719 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- Nonstop on American, 1h 23m from Columbus to Reagan National
- $513 per person, $131 below the typical fare on this route
- citizenM Washington DC Georgetown scores 9 from 276 reviews, free cancellation
The catch: A checked bag isn't in the total, about $160 for two, and the first nonstop leaves at 6:00 AM.
Worth it if you like full days of museums and monuments on foot; skip it if you want a beach or warm weather.
Worth it: Oct 23–25, 2026 (2 nights) costs $1,719 for two, all in. That's the flights at $1,026, plus citizenM Washington DC Georgetown at $609 and its $84 in property fees, with taxes included. The flight is a 1h 23m nonstop on American, operated by Envoy Air as American Eagle, leaving Columbus at 6:00 AM on Friday, and a checked bag and spending money aren't in the total.
The total, before you go
$1,719 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $1,026 |
| citizenM Washington DC Georgetown, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $609 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $84 |
| The total, before you go | $1,719 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $160 |
$131 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $40 each way per bag on American, $160 for two round trip); the resort fee is counted above. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
$513 per person, round trip
$1,026 for two, taxes and fees included · American. Operated by Envoy Air as American Eagle · nonstop · 1h 23m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 6:00 AM – Fri, Oct 23, 7:23 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| American. Operated by Envoy Air as American Eagle | $513 | nonstop | 1h 23m |
| American. Operated by PSA Airlines as American Eagle | $513 | nonstop | 1h 26m |
| American. Operated by Republic Airways as American Eagle | $513 | nonstop | 1h 29m |
Prices checked Oct 15, 2026, 12:39 PM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $513 per person, $131 below the typical fare on this route, which is 20% under. We checked 12 offers and found fares from $513 to $670, so this one is at the low end. The whole trip comes to $1,719 for two. That covers the flights, two nights at citizenM Washington DC Georgetown and its $84 in property fees. Checked bags and spending money are extra. For Oct 23–25 the forecast shows highs of 56–68°F with overcast skies and rain chances of 12% or less. That's good weather for walking the National Mall. Since the nonstop is short, you land Friday morning and get a full weekend for free museums. Prices are all-in as we found them when we checked, and they can change before you book.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city weekend built around history and museums: monuments on the Mall, the Smithsonian, and dinner by the water. It suits a couple or two friends who like to walk all day and don't need a beach. The pace is full but easy, because the Metro links the main sights. The flight is short enough that Friday counts as a real vacation day.
Weather in Washington, D.C., Oct 23–25
Highs 56–68°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 68 °F | 52 °F | 3% |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 56 °F | 44 °F | 7% |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 58 °F | 43 °F | 12% |
Where to stay in Washington, D.C.
Our pick is citizenM Washington DC Georgetown: $609 for the two nights in a King Room with North View. It scores 9 from 276 reviews and has free cancellation. You pay $84 in fees at the property, and our total already counts them. Yotel Washington DC, Select By Hilton is $620 for the stay and scores 8 from 2,124 reviews, plus $76 at the property. It has no free cancellation. Hyatt Place Washington DC/Georgetown/West End is $638 for a King Room with Sofa Bed and scores 8.3 from 1,145 reviews, plus $88 at the property. It has free cancellation. All three are in Northwest D.C. and are room only. Georgetown is good for cobbled streets, canal walks and shopping. Downtown / Penn Quarter puts you within a walk of the National Mall, the museums and the White House.
citizenM Washington DC Georgetown
$609 for 2 nights, two guests · $305 a night
See roomsYotel Washington DC, Select By Hilton
$620 for 2 nights, two guests · $310 a night
See roomsHyatt Place Washington DC/Georgetown/West End
$638 for 2 nights, two guests · $319 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Washington, D.C. for these dates
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Where in Washington, D.C.
- Downtown / Penn Quarter: Walk to the National Mall, museums and the White House.
- Dupont Circle: Embassy-row townhouses, cafes and quick Metro links.
- Georgetown: Cobbled streets, canal walks and upscale shopping.
- Capitol Hill / Navy Yard: Near the Capitol, Eastern Market and the ballpark.
- Arlington, VA: Lower rates one Metro stop from the monuments.
What to do in Washington, D.C.
- Walk the National Mall from the Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial
- Visit the National Air and Space Museum and the Natural History Museum, both free Smithsonian museums
- Tour the Capitol and the Library of Congress
- Pay respects at Arlington National Cemetery
- Dine along the Wharf on the Southwest waterfront
- Spend an afternoon in Dupont Circle among embassy-row townhouses and cafes
Also worth it
- See the cherry blossoms around the Tidal Basin
Tours and tickets in Washington, D.C.
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Columbus | John Glenn Columbus International (CMH), Rickenbacker International (LCK) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Washington, D.C. | Reagan Washington National (DCA), Washington Dulles International (IAD), Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) |
| Flight time | 1h 23m nonstop |
| Distance | 327 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in Washington, D.C. costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $1,026 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (citizenM Washington DC Georgetown) | $609 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $2,155 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for an upscale destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Columbus to Washington, D.C.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $513 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $312 (Oct 13, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $644 |
| Price checks | 14 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travelers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Washington, D.C..
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- No passport needed: it's a domestic trip, prices are in US dollars, and there's no time difference.
- The flight is 327 miles, CMH to DCA nonstop. Later nonstops leave at 9:14 AM and 12:30 PM at the same $513 per person.
- The $1,719 total doesn't include a checked bag (about $160 for two) or spending money. We'd plan on about $520 for two for spending.
- All three hotels are room only. citizenM and Hyatt Place offer free cancellation, Yotel does not.
- Prices are all-in, taxes and fees included, as we found them when we checked. They can change.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, for a museum-and-monuments weekend. The flight is a 1h 23m nonstop, the fare is $131 below the typical fare on this route, and the hotel scores 9 from 276 reviews with free cancellation.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,719 for two, all in. That's $1,026 in flights and $609 for two nights at citizenM Washington DC Georgetown, plus its $84 in property fees. Not included: a checked bag (about $160 for two) and spending money.
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows overcast skies all three days. Friday reaches 68°F, Saturday 56°F and Sunday 58°F, with lows between 43°F and 52°F. Rain chances stay at 12% or less. Bring a jacket for the evenings.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, you pay in US dollars, and Columbus and Washington are in the same time zone.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a first look, yes. The 6:00 AM nonstop lands at 7:23 AM on Friday, so you get most of three days for the Mall, the Smithsonian, the Capitol and the Wharf.
Which airports does it use?
The flight leaves from John Glenn Columbus International (CMH) and lands at Reagan Washington National (DCA).
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