Dulles to Columbus (IAD–CMH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
IAD–CMH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 299 miles in approximately 0h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 151 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, AV, CM, ET, OS, SN | 59 | 73G, B38M, CR5, E75L, E7W, ERJ | 1h24-1h33 | Star Alliance | AC, AV, CM, ET, OS, SN | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 1 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Columbus from Dulles
| Metric | IAD→CMH | DCA→CMH | BWI→CMH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from IAD | – | 23 mi | 45 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 142 | 78 | 21 |
| Flight time | 0h 48m | 1h 14m | 1h 25m |
| Departure OTP | 72% | – | – |
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 Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. With 142 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
IAD to CMH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IAD to CMH ranges from 0 hours 48 minutes to 1 hours 38 minutes. The route covers a distance of 299 miles (481 km). There are approximately 142 weekly flights outbound and 175 return, totaling 317 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
151 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via OSU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA), Baltimore (BWI) and Charlottesville (CHO).