Dulles to Columbus (IAD–CMH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AC3543
AC Air Canada
319
8:15 AM
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9:39 AM
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1h 24m
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AV2051
AV avianca
319
8:15 AM
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9:39 AM
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1h 24m
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CM1270
CM Copa
319
8:15 AM
EDT
9:38 AM
EDT
1h 23m
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UA1548
UA United
7M8
8:15 AM
EDT
9:39 AM
EDT
1h 24m
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UA1252
UA United
320
8:15 AM
EDT
9:39 AM
EDT
1h 24m
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UA6224
UA United
E7W
8:15 AM
EDT
9:39 AM
EDT
1h 24m
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UA3516
UA United
E7W
12:42 PM
EDT
2:14 PM
EDT
1h 32m
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UA4301
UA United
E145
12:42 PM
EDT
2:14 PM
EDT
1h 32m
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UA4815
UA United
ERJ
12:45 PM
EDT
2:12 PM
EDT
1h 27m
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UA4054
UA United
E7W
12:45 PM
EDT
2:11 PM
EDT
1h 26m
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UA1581
UA United
319
12:52 PM
EDT
2:12 PM
EDT
1h 20m
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AC3541
AC Air Canada
73G
12:52 PM
EDT
2:12 PM
EDT
1h 20m
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AV2227
AV avianca
73G
12:52 PM
EDT
2:12 PM
EDT
1h 20m
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ET1382
ET Ethiopian
73G
12:52 PM
EDT
2:12 PM
EDT
1h 20m
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UA2344
UA United
73G
5:10 PM
EDT
6:41 PM
EDT
1h 31m
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UA4291
UA United
ERJ
5:12 PM
EDT
6:45 PM
EDT
1h 33m
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AC3542
AC Air Canada
739
5:34 PM
EDT
6:59 PM
EDT
1h 25m
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CM2201
CM Copa
E7W
5:51 PM
EDT
7:23 PM
EDT
1h 32m
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UA3566
UA United
E7W
7:37 PM
EDT
9:11 PM
EDT
1h 34m
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UA3646
UA United
E75L
10:13 PM
EDT
11:44 PM
EDT
1h 31m
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UA1846
UA United
319
10:13 PM
EDT
11:36 PM
EDT
1h 23m
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AC3544
AC Air Canada
E75L
10:13 PM
EDT
11:44 PM
EDT
1h 31m
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UA3430
UA United
E7W
6:00 AM
EDT
7:31 AM
EDT
1h 31m
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CM2208
CM Copa
E7W
6:00 AM
EDT
7:31 AM
EDT
1h 31m
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AC3545
AC Air Canada
E75L
6:00 AM
EDT
7:31 AM
EDT
1h 31m
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ET1383
ET Ethiopian
E7W
6:00 AM
EDT
7:31 AM
EDT
1h 31m
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AV2052
AV avianca
E75L
6:00 AM
EDT
7:31 AM
EDT
1h 31m
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UA1689
UA United
319
10:34 AM
EDT
11:53 AM
EDT
1h 19m
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AC3547
AC Air Canada
319
10:34 AM
EDT
11:53 AM
EDT
1h 19m
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CM2207
CM Copa
319
10:34 AM
EDT
11:53 AM
EDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
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AV2228
AV avianca
B39M
10:36 AM
EDT
11:55 AM
EDT
1h 19m
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UA4014
UA United
E7W
10:36 AM
EDT
11:55 AM
EDT
1h 19m
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UA445
UA United
7M8
10:41 AM
EDT
11:55 AM
EDT
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
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AC3546
AC Air Canada
319
2:53 PM
EDT
4:17 PM
EDT
1h 24m
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UA3428
UA United
E7W
2:55 PM
EDT
4:20 PM
EDT
1h 25m
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UA4279
UA United
E145
2:55 PM
EDT
4:20 PM
EDT
1h 25m
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UA4377
UA United
ERJ
2:57 PM
EDT
4:26 PM
EDT
1h 29m
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UA4029
UA United
E7W
2:57 PM
EDT
4:25 PM
EDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
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UA341
UA United
739
3:08 PM
EDT
4:30 PM
EDT
1h 22m
M T W T F S S
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UA529
UA United
73G
7:37 PM
EDT
9:01 PM
EDT
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
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UA4267
UA United
ERJ
7:40 PM
EDT
9:11 PM
EDT
1h 31m
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CM1098
CM Copa
E75L
8:04 PM
EDT
9:25 PM
EDT
1h 21m
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UA3546
UA United
E75L
8:04 PM
EDT
9:25 PM
EDT
1h 21m
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AV2053
AV avianca
739
8:07 PM
EDT
9:25 PM
EDT
1h 18m
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AC3548
AC Air Canada
739
8:07 PM
EDT
9:25 PM
EDT
1h 18m
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Dulles to Columbus
5 carriers, 118 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 118 Flights/wk 299 mi 1h 8m nonstop 96 1-stop hubs

IAD–CMH is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Air Canada and avianca lead the route. The flight covers 299 miles in approximately 1h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 96 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAD–CMH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 52 319, 320, 73G, 7M8, E145, E75L, E7W, ERJ 1h20-1h34 73% Star Alliance
AC Air Canada 28 319, 739, 73G, E75L 1h20-1h31 73% Star Alliance
AV avianca 14 319, 73G 1h20-1h24 73% Star Alliance
CM Copa Airlines 14 319, E7W 1h23-1h32 73% Star Alliance
ET Ethiopian Airlines 7 73G 1h20 73% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AC, AV, CM, UA
320 Airbus A320 – UA
739 Boeing 737-900 – AC
73G Boeing 737-700 – AC, AV, ET, UA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – UA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – AC, UA
E7W Embraer E175 – CM, UA
ERJ Embraer ERJ-135/140/145 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC + AV + CM + ET + UA (115 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IAD to CMH direction.
Mon
16
flights
Tue
16
flights
Wed
16
flights
Thu
16
flights
Fri
16
flights
Sat
18
flights
Sun
17
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
22
Nonstop flights
118
Outbound / wk
136
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to CMH.
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One-Stop Connections
96
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,974
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAD → CMH
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
64%
Return
CMH → IAD
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
96%
Arriving
77%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays → CMH delays →

Other ways to reach Columbus from Dulles

Nearby airports with service to John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
Metric IAD→CMH DCA→CMH BWI→CMH
Distance from IAD 23 mi 45 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 3 1
Weekly flights 118 67 41
Flight time 1h 8m 1h 20m 1h 25m
Departure OTP 73%
Airports within 200 miles of IAD with service to John Glenn Columbus International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Columbus is 0 hours the same as Dulles.
IAD: EDT · CMH: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 6:00 PM in Columbus.
Distance & Flight Time
299 mi / 481 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 8m to 1h 36m.
Getting to IAD

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

Key statistics for the Dulles to Columbus route.
Route details
Distance299 mi / 481 km
Flight time1h 8m to 1h 36m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights118 out / 136 return
1-stop connections96 hubs
Origin: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: CMH
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation815 ft / 248 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to CMH flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport take approximately 1h 8m to 1h 36m. The route covers 299 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, avianca, Copa Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 118 nonstop flights per week from IAD to CMH. The return direction has about 136 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LWB, LUK, MGW, CHO, LEX, BWI, TEB, ROA, SCE, CLE, DCA, MKE, HPN, ROC, DAY, CVG, IND, TYS, LNS, BED, PDK, CAK, FTY, MDW, MEM, SUS, BTL, AGS, PSM, ECP, SSI, MHT, OKC, CRG, YUL, PNS, NEW, FRG, MRK, APF, PBI, BCT, SGR, TMB, PWA, HOU, DWH, MCI, DAL, VNC, EYW, TEX, BZN, HDN, SCF, YYC, VNY, BNA, PIT, ELP, YYZ, ATL, EWR, DTW, ORD, MSP, MIA, CLT, PHL, JFK, SLC, BOS, LGA, RDU, IAH, MCO, STL, FLL, TPA, CUN, JAX, BDL, CHS, LAS, SRQ, SAV, RSW, DEN, AUS, LAX, PHX, SEA, DFW, SBN, SFO and SAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CMH to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DCA, BWI and CHO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from IAD to CMH

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, avianca, Copa Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines and United Airlines. With 118 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

IAD to CMH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to CMH ranges from 1 hours 8 minutes to 1 hours 36 minutes. The route covers a distance of 299 miles (481 km). There are approximately 118 weekly flights outbound and 136 return, totaling 254 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

96 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via LWB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA), Baltimore (BWI) and Charlottesville (CHO).