Cheap Flights from Washington to Columbus
Cheap Flights from Washington to Columbus
Looking for cheap flights from Washington to Columbus? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Washington to Columbus vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 4,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Washington to Columbus for specific travel dates.
2026-11-05
DCA - CMH
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-07
DCA - CMH
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-08
DCA - CMH
Economy | Non stop | 2 left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-09
DCA - CMH
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-10
DCA - CMH
Economy | Non stop | 2 left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-11
DCA - CMH
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
Washington to Columbus flight facts
Distance
311 mi
500 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Columbus is in the same time zone as Washington.
Airports in Washington
DCA · Ronald Reagan Washington National
IAD · Washington Dulles Intl
Airports in Columbus
CMH · John Glenn Columbus Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Baltimore - Columbus · Baltimore is 36 mi from Washington
Flights Washington - Dayton · Dayton is 71 mi from Columbus
Flights Washington - Cleveland · Cleveland is 112 mi from Columbus
Flights Washington - Huntington · Huntington is 114 mi from Columbus
Flights Washington - Cincinnati · Cincinnati is 115 mi from Columbus
Flights Philadelphia - Columbus · Philadelphia is 126 mi from Washington
Premium cabin flights from Washington to Columbus
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
DCA - CMH
First | Non stop | 3 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
DCA - CMH
First | Non stop | 9+ left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
DCA - CMH
First | Non stop | 6 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
DCA - CMH
First | Non stop | 6 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
DCA - CMH
First | Non stop
From 17,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
BWI - CMH
First | 2 Stops
From 23,500 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Columbus, OH (USA)
Hotel LeVeque, Autograph Collection
From Pts or $159
Columbus, OH (USA)
Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph
From Pts or $197
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Washington to Columbus depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Washington to Columbus.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Washington to Columbus.
Washington and Columbus are about 311 miles (500 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 311-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Columbus is in the same time zone as Washington.
Departures from Washington: Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), Washington Dulles Intl (IAD). Arrivals in Columbus: John Glenn Columbus Intl (CMH).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Columbus, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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