CMH → IADUnited States → United States

Cheap flights from Columbus to Washington

299 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: Columbus to Washington at a glance

299 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
1 hour ahead
Time-zone shift
~27 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) to Washington (IAD) cover 299 miles (481 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 1 airline flying direct — a short-haul domestic route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 1/10.

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Flying from Columbus to Washington covers 299 miles (481 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 1 airline offers direct flights on this short-haul domestic route. This is a short-haul domestic route typically served by direct flights.

Route
CMH (0 mi)IAD (299 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 299 miles. Direct carriers include UA.

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Airlines on this route

1 airlines fly Columbus → Washington. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
UADirect
Baggage on Columbus → Washington: on this route, UA typically includes a carry-on, while some carriers charge for carry-on and seat selection. Check each carrier's baggage policy before booking — fees vary.
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Columbus to Washington — quick answers

How far is Columbus from Washington by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from Columbus (CMH) to Washington (IAD) is 299 miles (481 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.

How long is the flight from Columbus to Washington?

The average nonstop flight time from CMH to IAD is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.

Which airlines fly from Columbus to Washington?

1 airlines serve this route nonstop: UA. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.

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Route insights: Columbus → Washington

Route type
short-haul domestic
Time zone difference
1 hour ahead
Carbon footprint
~27 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
1/10 — easy direct flight
When to go
It's shoulder season in Washington — often the best balance of weather and price.
Airport transfer
Most travelers reach the city center by taxi, airport shuttle, or public transit. Allow 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Route competitiveness
1 airline fly direct — rank 27 of 32 routes from Columbus
Airline network
UA: 7 destinations from CMH
Alternative origin airports
DAY (Dayton, 71 mi); CAK (Akron, 100 mi); CLE (Cleveland, 112 mi)
Alternative destination airports
DCA (Washington, 23 mi); BWI (Baltimore, 45 mi); CHO (Charlottesville, 78 mi)
Nearby destinations
Washington, United States (23 mi); Baltimore, United States (45 mi); Charlottesville, United States (78 mi)
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Data: OpenFlights public aviation database·Updated: 2026-08-19
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