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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Columbus to Washington Dulles Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 140 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Washington D.C..127 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep, returning Tue, 13 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From 127 €, select.
Washington D.C..127 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep, returning Tue, 22 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From 127 €, select.
Washington D.C..136 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Oct, returning Sat, 17 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Port Columbus on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From 136 €, select.
Washington D.C..137 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep, returning Tue, 8 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Port Columbus on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From 137 €, select.
Washington D.C..138 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Wed, 2 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Port Columbus on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From 138 €, select.
Washington D.C..140 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Aug, returning Tue, 18 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From 140 €, select.
Washington D.C..154 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul, returning Thu, 30 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From 154 €, select.
Washington D.C..155 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 8 Aug, returning Tue, 11 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Port Columbus on Sat, 8 Aug, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From 155 €, select.
Washington D.C..155 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep, returning Tue, 13 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Port Columbus on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From 155 €, select.
Washington D.C..155 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Port Columbus on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From 155 €, select.
Washington D.C..162 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Oct, returning Sat, 21 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Port Columbus on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 21 Nov, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From 162 €, select.
Washington D.C..163 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Port Columbus on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From 163 €, select.
Washington D.C..165 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Wed, 2 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Port Columbus on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From 165 €, select.
Washington D.C..206 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Jul, returning Sat, 1 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Sun, 26 Jul, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From 206 €, select.
Washington D.C..207 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Sep, returning Sat, 12 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Port Columbus on Fri, 11 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 12 Dec, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From 207 €, select.
Washington D.C..222 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 9 Jan, returning Sat, 23 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Port Columbus on Sat, 9 Jan, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 23 Jan, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From 222 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Columbus to Washington Dulles

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Columbus to Washington Dulles flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jul
from 154 €
Aug
from 140 €
Sep
from 127 €
Oct
from 136 €
Nov
from 258 €
Dec
from 155 €
Jan
from 222 €
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Mar
from 223 €
Apr
from 239 €
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Columbus to Washington Dulles: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Columbus to Washington D.C. below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Washington Dulles.

Washington Ronald Reagan

5km from central Washington D.C.
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Washington Dulles

37km from central Washington D.C.
from 127 €
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Baltimore Washington International

44km from central Washington D.C.
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from 103 €
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Columbus to Washington D.C.: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found127 €
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time1 hr, 23 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week188

Finding cheap flights from Columbus to Washington Dulles: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Columbus to Washington Dulles is 127 €. 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 23 minutes is the average flight time from Columbus to Washington Dulles.
United, Lufthansa and Air Canada fly direct from Columbus to Washington Dulles.
As of July 2026, there are 188 flights per week flying from Columbus to Washington Dulles.
The cheapest month to fly from Columbus to Washington Dulles is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Columbus to Washington Dulles Airport on Tuesday, 29 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 23 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 Washington Dulles 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 Washington D.C. is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Travelling from Columbus to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): What you need to know

  • Get your trip started at John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), the main airport in Columbus. Search for flights from Columbus to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) that depart from this terminal.

  • Around 1 hour 20 minutes is the usual time it takes for a direct Columbus to Washington Dulles International Airport flight.

  • Washington DC's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Columbus. Washington Dulles International Airport is located in Washington DC.

  • With 28 direct flights a week between the two airports, John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is the most popular route. United Airlines operates the earliest flight at 6:07am. If you prefer to get more out of your day before leaving, the latest departure from CMH to IAD is with United Airlines at 7:55pm.

  • To ensure you catch your flight from Columbus to IAD, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • Peak months like July or holiday times such as Thanksgiving and Christmas will mean bigger waits at check-in and security. Be on the safe side and head to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a smart move.

Airports in Columbus

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

  • You can book a direct flight from Columbus to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) out of John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).

  • You'll find a direct flight from Columbus to Washington Dulles International Airport with United Airlines. This popular airline offers services from CMH.

  • The preferred choice for passengers flying between CMH and IAD is United.

  • United is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 76.23% of its services arriving as scheduled.

  • CMH is about 16 kilometres from central Columbus. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 40 minutes.

  • Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near John Glenn Columbus International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Columbus to Washington Dulles International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of John Glenn Columbus International Airport, 77% of flights complete their journey on time.

  • You'll find CMH at 4600 International Gateway.

Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

  • On public transport, you can travel from central Columbus to LCK in about 1 hour 15 minutes. The terminal is roughly 23 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 25 minutes.

  • You're off on holiday, so why not spend an extra night away at a hotel close to Rickenbacker International Airport? Before your Columbus to IAD flight, check yourself in to Best Western Canal Winchester Inn - Columbus South East.

  • Rickenbacker International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 75%. This figure highlights how frequently flights that depart from this airport make it to their destination on time.

About Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Getting from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC

  • Washington Dulles International Airport is around 40 kilometres from the centre of Washington DC. It takes around 45 minutes or so to drive to the city.

  • If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 10 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Columbus to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

  • Currently, 63 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Columbus to Washington Dulles International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 127 €. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • To snag cheap flights from Columbus to IAD, book your ticket two months ahead of your planned departure.

  • Schedule your trip for July. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on Columbus to Washington Dulles International Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.

  • You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Columbus to IAD.

  • Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from Columbus to Washington Dulles International Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and number of stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.

The best time to fly from Columbus to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

  • February is the quietest month for flights from Columbus to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), while June is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Washington DC based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • Before locking in your Columbus to IAD plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Washington DC, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Columbus to Washington Dulles International Airport in January when temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).

More about Washington DC

Explore more of the United States

  • Philadelphia is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Washington DC. Around 225 kilometres away to the northeast, well-known attractions include Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.

  • Virginia Beach is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 274 kilometres southeast of Washington DC. No journey is complete without dropping by Virginia Beach Boardwalk, Resort Beach and Neptune's Park.

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