Washington (DCA) to Columbus (CMH) flights
Republic Airline, PSA Airlines, Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, with about 37 flights a week in July 2026. The 323-mile flight takes about 1h 28m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 323 mi · 520 km
- Flight time
- 1h 28m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 66%
Airlines flying DCA to CMH
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airline | 15 | Embraer E175 | 54,104 | 1h 32m |
| PSA Airlines | 15 | Bombardier CRJ900, Bombardier CRJ700 | 20,636 | 1h 28m |
| Southwest Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 26,538 | 1h 17m |
| Envoy AirSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175, Embraer E170 | 14,703 | 1h 26m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DCA to CMH flight schedule
11 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 4 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:28am and the last at 10:00pm. 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 5295American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 7:28am | 8:58am | 27 | 96% |
| AA 4700American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 10:00am | 11:29am | 26 | 86% |
| AA 4405American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 10:06am | 11:40am | 4 | 81% |
| WN 2658Southwest Airlines | 11:40am | 1:00pm | 12 | 75% |
| WN 3588Southwest Airlines | 11:45am | 1:05pm | 16 | 60% |
| AA 4398American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 1:59pm | 3:34pm | 8 | 75% |
| AA 5638American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 1:59pm | 3:33pm | 19 | 63% |
| AA 5135American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 2:29pm | 4:08pm | 4 | 69% |
| AA 4468American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 4:59pm | 6:34pm | 23 | 65% |
| AA 4801American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 10:00pm | 11:34pm | 4 | n/a |
| AA 5208American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 10:00pm | 11:36pm | 23 | 59% |
Is DCA to CMH on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 78% of 2,051 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 3.9% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (90%), those around 2pm the least (68%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (55%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 1,702 | 78% | 18 min | 4.5% |
| Southwest Airlines | 349 | 77% | 14 min | 0.6% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 313 | 90% | |
| 8am to 9am | 92 | 86% | |
| 10am to 11am | 348 | 84% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 130 | 70% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 171 | 77% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 206 | 78% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 126 | 68% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 274 | 71% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 184 | 71% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 113 | 72% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 177 | 10,433 | |
| September 2025 | 170 | 9,989 | |
| October 2025 | 174 | 10,835 | |
| November 2025 | 161 | 9,140 | |
| December 2025 | 143 | 7,974 | |
| January 2026 | 156 | 6,923 | |
| February 2026 | 157 | 7,716 | |
| March 2026 | 177 | 10,601 | |
| April 2026 | 169 | 9,493 | |
| May 2026 | 176 | 10,532 | |
| June 2026 | 173 | 11,625 | |
| July 2026 | 163 | 10,817 |
Related
Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.