Columbus (CMH) to Washington (DCA) flights
PSA Airlines, Republic Airline, Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, with about 36 flights a week in July 2026. The 323-mile flight takes about 1h 26m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 323 mi · 520 km
- Flight time
- 1h 26m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 67%
Airlines flying CMH to DCA
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlines | 15 | Bombardier CRJ900, Bombardier CRJ700 | 21,672 | 1h 27m |
| Republic Airline | 14 | Embraer E175 | 54,301 | 1h 29m |
| Southwest Airlines | 6 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 25,911 | 1h 20m |
| Envoy AirSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175, Embraer E170 | 14,277 | 1h 23m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
CMH to DCA flight schedule
11 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 4 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:00am and the last at 7:06pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 5021American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 6:00am | 7:39am | 23 | 95% |
| AA 4571American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 6:05am | 7:36am | 4 | n/a |
| AA 5295American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 9:28am | 10:59am | 27 | 83% |
| AA 4700American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 11:59am | 1:19pm | 26 | 66% |
| AA 4405American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 12:32pm | 1:59pm | 4 | 60% |
| WN 3056Southwest Airlines | 1:40pm | 2:55pm | 16 | 38% |
| WN 2489Southwest Airlines | 1:45pm | 3:00pm | 12 | 92% |
| AA 4398American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 4:08pm | 5:42pm | 8 | 78% |
| AA 5638American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 4:28pm | 6:00pm | 19 | 53% |
| AA 5135American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 4:38pm | 6:17pm | 4 | 75% |
| AA 4468American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 7:06pm | 8:40pm | 23 | 71% |
Is CMH to DCA on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 69% of 2,051 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 3.8% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (88%), those around 2pm the least (48%). Most delay time was caused by air traffic control and airport congestion (43%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 1,701 | 72% | 22 min | 4.4% |
| Southwest Airlines | 350 | 58% | 30 min | 1.1% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 346 | 88% | |
| 9am to 10am | 228 | 84% | |
| 10am to 11am | 106 | 82% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 63 | 75% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 284 | 63% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 95 | 69% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 191 | 48% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 136 | 57% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 152 | 66% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 165 | 56% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 145 | 57% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 127 | 69% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 179 | 10,442 | |
| September 2025 | 172 | 10,350 | |
| October 2025 | 173 | 10,211 | |
| November 2025 | 161 | 9,434 | |
| December 2025 | 145 | 8,394 | |
| January 2026 | 153 | 7,050 | |
| February 2026 | 156 | 8,163 | |
| March 2026 | 180 | 11,161 | |
| April 2026 | 169 | 9,245 | |
| May 2026 | 177 | 11,010 | |
| June 2026 | 169 | 11,017 | |
| July 2026 | 161 | 9,932 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.