Direct flights from Columbus to Washington
40 nonstop flights a week on 2 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from CMH to DCA.
Flight time: about 48m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Columbus local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| American ENY3861 | 6:10a | 48m | Tue–Wed |
| American ENY3861 | 6:20a | 52m | Thu–Sun |
| American ENY3861 | 6:26a | 54m | Mon |
| Republic Airways RPA4627 | 9:09a | 46m | Tue, Wed, Fri |
| Republic Airways RPA4627 | 9:18a | 42m | Mon, Thu, Sun |
| Republic Airways RPA4700 | 12:21p | 40m | Sat |
| Republic Airways RPA4700 | 12:58p | 35m | Tue, Thu |
| Republic Airways RPA4700 | 1:14p | 42m | Mon, Fri |
| Republic Airways RPA4700 | 1:29p | 33m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA2489 | 1:58p | 1h4m | Tue, Sat |
| Republic Airways RPA4700 | 2:01p | 53m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA3056 | 2:09p | 51m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA3056 | 2:15p | 59m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA2489 | 2:18p | 54m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA3056 | 2:51p | 59m | Thu |
| Republic Airways RPA4777 | 4:08p | 39m | Mon–Tue |
| Southwest SWA3056 | 4:09p | 55m | Sun |
| Republic Airways RPA4777 | 4:29p | 51m | Wed, Sun |
| Republic Airways RPA4777 | 4:47p | 40m | Thu–Fri |
| Republic Airways RPA4398 | 6:32p | 45m | Sat |
| Republic Airways RPA4398 | 7:18p | 40m | Thu, Sun |
| Republic Airways RPA4398 | 7:30p | 41m | Fri |
| Republic Airways RPA4398 | 7:53p | 40m | Mon |
| Republic Airways RPA4398 | 8:05p | 1h1m | Wed |
| Republic Airways RPA4398 | 9:00p | 58m | Tue |
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Nonstop from Columbus (CMH) to Washington (DCA)
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) has 40 nonstop flights a week to Washington (DCA), operated by American and Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of CMH and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated October 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated October 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Columbus to Washington?
The nonstop flight from Columbus (CMH) to Washington (DCA) takes about 48m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Washington?
Driving from Columbus to Washington takes about 6h 29m, covering roughly 402 miles. The nonstop flight takes about 48m.