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DCA–CMH · Nonstop
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) to Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport).
The estimated flight time from Washington (DCA) to Columbus (CMH) is about 1h 15m, covering 322 miles. American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly the route nonstop with 5-6/day departures, from 07:15 to 21:00 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~1h 15m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 322 mi | Nonstop | 5-6/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Washington to Columbus
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines operate 5-6/day flights from DCA to CMH. Departures leave from Terminals 2 and 1 at DCA.
- First departure
- 07:15
- Last departure
- 21:00
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Scheduled departure times
- 14
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 4-5/day | Bombardier CRJ, Embraer E-Jet · Terminal 2 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
CMH to DCA flights — 6-7/day on 3 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for DCA, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 40 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Washington to Columbus?
The estimated flight time from Washington (DCA) to Columbus (CMH) is about 1h 15m, based on the 322-mile flying distance.
How far is Washington from Columbus?
Washington (DCA) to Columbus (CMH) is about 322 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Washington to Columbus?
Yes. American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Washington (DCA) to Columbus (CMH), with 5-6/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Washington to Columbus?
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Washington (DCA) to Columbus (CMH).
What aircraft fly from Washington to Columbus?
The DCA–CMH route is flown with Boeing 737, Bombardier CRJ, Embraer E-Jet.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Washington
- IAD - WashingtonWashington Dulles International Airport · 24 mi from DCAFlights from IAD
- BWI - BaltimoreBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 30 mi from DCAFlights from BWI
- RIC - RichmondRichmond International Airport · 94 mi from DCAFlights from RIC
Near Columbus
- CLE - ClevelandCleveland-Hopkins International Airport · 112 mi from CMHFlights to CLE
- CVG - CincinnatiCincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport · 115 mi from CMHFlights to CVG