Dulles to Columbus (IAD–CMH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
IAD–CMH is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 299 miles in approximately 1h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, AV, CM, ET, OS, SN | 64 | 319, CR5, CR7, E7W, ERJ | 1h23-1h33 | Star Alliance | AC, AV, CM, ET, OS, SN | |
| AA American Airlines | 1 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Columbus from Dulles
| Metric | IAD→CMH | DCA→CMH | BWI→CMH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from IAD | – | 23 mi | 45 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 141 | 91 | 38 |
| Flight time | 1h 27m | 1h 20m | 1h 20m |
| Departure OTP | 80% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
IAD: EDT · CMH: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 6:00 PM in Columbus.
WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).
IAD–CMH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IAD to CMH
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 141 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
IAD to CMH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IAD to CMH is about 1 hours 27 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 299 miles (481 km). There are approximately 141 weekly flights outbound and 147 return, totaling 288 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Philadelphia and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA), Baltimore (BWI) and Charlottesville (CHO).