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Cheap Flights from John Glenn Columbus Intl. to Ronald Reagan Washington National
Prices were available within the past 7 days and starts at $95 for one-way flights and $146 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
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$95 One way, found 8 hours ago
$95
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Delta
$118 One way, found 8 hours ago
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United
$125 One way, found 13 hours ago
$125
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Delta
Tue, Jan 17 - Tue, Jan 17
$166 Roundtrip, found 1 hours ago
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American Airlines
Tue, Dec 13 - Sat, Dec 17
$169 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$169
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American Airlines
$170 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
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Delta
Tue, Dec 13 - Sat, Dec 17
$171 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
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American Airlines
Wed, Dec 14 - Wed, Dec 14
$174 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$174
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How long does it really take to fly from Columbus to Washington, DC? Here's a sample itinerary for a commercial flight plan. If you want to know the total travel time to reach Washington, DC, you need to include time at the airports. Eventually, you'll be able to customize this itinerary to select other nearby airports and choose your preferred airline.
Thursday, 7:06 am: start in
Columbus
drive for about 19 minutes
most airlines recommend you get to the airport at least 90 minutes before your flight, so arrive by 8:20 am at the latest
7:25 am: Port Columbus International (CMH)
if you need to check luggage, make sure you do it at least 30-60 minutes before
departure, or in this case, by 8:50 am
7:55 am: get your boarding pass and go through TSA security
allow enough time for long security lines during busy travel seasons or holidays, and prepare for the wait time
8:55 am: arrive at the gate
once you're ready to board, you can get something to eat in the airport or just relax near the gate
9:25 am: prepare for boarding
check your boarding pass for your group
number or listen to the gate agent as they announce boarding, some airlines require you to be in the boarding area 10-15 minutes before departure or risk losing your seat
9:40 am: board Southwest Airlines Co. flight
you can scroll down to view other airlines that fly this route
9:50 am: this is your scheduled departure time
but this flight is usually delayed by an average of 14 minutes
10:04 am: so this is your actual departure time
it takes the plane an average of 12 minutes to taxi to the runway
10:16 am: wheels up! take-off from CMH
fly for about 55 minutes in the air
11:11 am (local time): Ronald Reagan Washington National
(DCA)
Washington, DC is the same time as Columbus
taxi on the runway for an average of 6 minutes to the gate
11:17 am (local time): arrive at the gate at DCA
deboard the plane, and claim any baggage
if you're renting a car, check if you need to take a shuttle to car rental agency, otherwise you can ride in a cab, limo, or Uber for about 10 minutes to your destination
11:26 am (local time): arrive in Washington, DC
Total travel time: 4 hours