Flying from Washington DC to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH): What you need to know
Your travel plans take shape at one of Washington DC's main airports, Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Explore the options for booking a flight from Washington DC to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) taking off from either of these bases.
The average time for a direct Washington DC to John Glenn Columbus International Airport flight is 1 hour 30 minutes.
John Glenn Columbus International Airport is located in Columbus. The city's timezone is UTC-4 — the same as Washington DC.
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) is the most popular route. There are 37 direct weekly flights to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, take the last flight with American Airlines at 10:10pm. Choose the first DCA to CMH departure with American Airlines at 6:05am if you'd rather get a move on.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from Washington DC to CMH. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, it's wise to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for additional wait times.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA). Nonstop flights from Washington DC to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) can be booked from here.
American Airlines is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Washington DC to John Glenn Columbus International Airport leaving from DCA.
American Airlines sees the most traveller bookings for flights from DCA to CMH.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals rate on this route is American Airlines.
DCA is about 8 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 45 minutes.
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When it comes to Ronald Reagan National Airport's on-time performance, 76.44% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
You can book a direct Washington DC to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) flight ticket out of Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Check if flying out of IAD makes more sense for your journey.
From IAD, direct flights from Washington DC to CMH can be booked with United Airlines.
On the IAD to CMH route, United Airlines is the top airline in terms of bookings.
With 76.86% of its services arriving as planned, United Airlines is the top on-time carrier flying between Washington Dulles International Airport and John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in around 1 hour 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 50 minutes.
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74.39% of flights leaving Washington Dulles International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Get to your destination faster from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). Direct flights from Washington DC to John Glenn Columbus International Airport are available from here.
Buckle up and take off from BWI with Southwest Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct Washington DC to CMH flight tickets.
Most passengers choose to fly with Southwest Airlines from BWI to CMH.
Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 75.58% of its services arriving as scheduled.
The trip to BWI from the centre of Washington DC is around 1 hour 30 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 50 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
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The on-time performance record of BWI is 77.13%. In simpler terms, that's how frequently flights from this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
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You'll find CMH at 4600 International Gateway.
Getting from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to central Columbus
John Glenn Columbus International Airport to the centre of Columbus is roughly 10 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, do some research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is ر.ق. 218. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 430. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To snag cheap flights from Washington DC to CMH, book your ticket three months ahead of your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for August. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on Washington DC to John Glenn Columbus International Airport tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Washington DC to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH). July is the busiest month to visit Columbus. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in April.
When booking your Washington DC to CMH flight ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Columbus, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 30ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Washington DC to John Glenn Columbus International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC and 6ºC.
More about Columbus
Start your Columbus trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Washington DC to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Easton Town Centre are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Columbus itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Columbus, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Journey about 274 kilometres west to Indianapolis to check off its leading sights. From 9-11 Memorial to Lucas Oil Stadium and Eiteljorg Museum, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Detroit is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 257 kilometres north of Columbus. No trip is complete without visiting Motown Museum, The Majestic Theatre and Detroit Institute of Arts.
