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$38 Find cheap flights to Columbus

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results for flights to Columbus, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals to Columbus

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights to Columbus that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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9:00 am - 10:39 amPHL-CMH
1h 39mnonstop
9:34 pm - 11:03 pmCMH-PHL
1h 29mnonstop
$58Frontier
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Fri, Jun 21 - Mon, Jun 24
8:35 am - 10:47 amBOS-CMH
2h 12mnonstop
11:37 am - 1:36 pmCMH-BOS
1h 59mnonstop
$59Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Jun 25 - Sat, Jun 29
8:15 am - 12:21 pmBOS-CMH
4h 06m1 stop
11:40 am - 1:35 pmCMH-BOS
1h 55mnonstop
Wed, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 17
8:15 am - 12:21 pmBOS-CMH
4h 06m1 stop
1:21 pm - 6:54 pmCMH-BOS
5h 33m1 stop
Wed, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 16
9:35 pm - 11:59 pmORD-CMH
1h 24mnonstop
6:00 am - 6:26 amCMH-ORD
1h 26mnonstop
$117United Airlines
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Wed, Jul 3 - Fri, Jul 5
6:57 pm - 8:49 pmPHL-CMH
1h 52mnonstop
8:00 am - 9:32 amCMH-PHL
1h 32mnonstop
$131American Airlines
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Tue, Jul 2 - Tue, Jul 9
8:57 am - 10:44 amPHL-CMH
1h 47mnonstop
11:24 am - 12:55 pmCMH-PHL
1h 31mnonstop
$141American Airlines
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Sat, Jun 22 - Tue, Jun 25
9:00 am - 10:47 amJFK-CMH
1h 47mnonstop
7:15 am - 9:09 amCMH-JFK
1h 54mnonstop
$169Delta
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Thu, Jul 18 - Mon, Jul 29
9:00 am - 10:47 amJFK-CMH
1h 47mnonstop
7:15 am - 9:09 amCMH-JFK
1h 54mnonstop
$171Delta
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Thu, Jul 11 - Sun, Jul 14
9:35 pm - 11:59 pmORD-CMH
1h 24mnonstop
7:15 am - 7:40 amCMH-ORD
1h 25mnonstop
$186United Airlines
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Tue, Jun 25 - Wed, Jun 26

Flights to Columbus - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Columbus to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a flight to Columbus?

The average and cheapest price for all flights to Columbus from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.
On average, a flight to Columbus costs $243. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $28 and departed from Philadelphia. The most popular routes on KAYAK are New York to Columbus which costs $290 on average, and Boston to Columbus, which costs $289 on average.
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What is the cheapest day to fly to Columbus?

The average price of all flights to Columbus clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Columbus is Friday where tickets can be as cheap as $337. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where prices are $422 on average.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Columbus?

The average price for all flights to Columbus depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Columbus is generally in the morning, when flights cost $233 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Columbus is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $268.

What is a good deal for flights to Columbus?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Columbus, 25% of our users found tickets to Columbus for the following prices or less: From Fort Lauderdale $67 one-way - $115 round-trip, from Los Angeles $77 one-way - $167 round-trip, from Jacksonville $78 one-way - $153 round-trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Columbus?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights to Columbus, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 61 days before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Columbus?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Columbus is Columbus Rickenbacker Airport, with an average flight price of $106.

Which airlines fly to Columbus?

Many airlines fly to Columbus, the most common ones being American Airlines, Southwest, and United Airlines. See the amount of flights per week for popular airlines flying to Columbus.

Which airline offers the most flights to Columbus?

Of the 11 airlines that fly to Columbus, American Airlines offers the most flights, with around 385 per week, followed by Southwest with 314 flights per week.

How many airports are there in Columbus?

There are 6 airports in Columbus: Columbus Airport (CMH), Dayton Airport (DAY), Columbus Rickenbacker Airport (LCK), Parkersburg Wood County Airport (PKB), Cincinnati Airport (LUK) and Lima Allen County Airport (AOH). The busiest airport is Columbus Airport (CMH), with 81% of all flights arriving there.

How long is the flight to Columbus?

The duration of your flight to Columbus depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Columbus on KAYAK are from Newark, which takes 1h 44m, New York, which takes 1h 47m, Miami, which takes 2h 49m, and Los Angeles, which takes 4h 25m.

How many direct flights to Columbus are there each day?

There are around 199 direct flights from within United States to Columbus every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 8:00 am the most common departure time and 44% of flights departing in the morning.

How many direct flights to Columbus are there each week?

Each week there are around 1,393 direct flights from within United States to Columbus. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

How many long-haul flights are there to Columbus each week?

Each week, there are 43 medium-haul flights (3-6 hour flight duration) and 1,269 short-haul flights (up to 3 hour flight duration) to Columbus. There aren't any long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration).

How many cities have direct flights to Columbus?

From the United States, there are direct flights to Columbus from 34 cities. The city with the most direct flights is Chicago, with 190 direct flights each week.

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Flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Columbus

When to book flights to Columbus

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Columbus based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Columbus based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Columbus flights

  • Which Columbus airport is closest to central Columbus?

    The distance between Columbus Airport and downtown Columbus is 6 miles, which makes it the closest of the 2 Columbus airports. Columbus Rickenbacker is 11 miles away from the center.

  • How much is a flight to Columbus?

    On average, a flight to Columbus costs $243. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $28 and departed from Philadelphia Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Columbus?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Columbus.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Columbus?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Columbus is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Columbus?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Columbus with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Columbus?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Columbus up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Columbus

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Prefer to fly non-stop to Columbus?

Find which airlines fly direct to Columbus, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

United States to Columbus

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +39 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +40 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +37 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +38 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +39 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +40 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +39 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +40 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +40 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +41 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +39 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +40 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +40 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +41 more

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Nonstop returns

Columbus to United States

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +39 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +40 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +37 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +38 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +39 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +40 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +39 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +40 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +40 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +41 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +39 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +40 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +40 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +41 more

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Book Cheap Columbus Plane Tickets

Recent round-trip flight deals

 
These are the cheapest round-trip flights to Columbus found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/21Fri
nonstopFrontier
1h 39mPHL-CMH
6/24Mon
nonstopFrontier
1h 29mCMH-PHL
$58
6/25Tue
nonstopSpirit Airlines
2h 12mBOS-CMH
6/29Sat
nonstopSpirit Airlines
1h 59mCMH-BOS
$59
9/11Wed
1 stop
4h 06mBOS-CMH
9/17Tue
nonstop
1h 55mCMH-BOS
$94
9/11Wed
1 stop
4h 06mBOS-CMH
9/16Mon
1 stop
5h 33mCMH-BOS
$114
7/3Wed
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 24mORD-CMH
7/5Fri
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 26mCMH-ORD
$117
7/2Tue
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 52mPHL-CMH
7/9Tue
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 32mCMH-PHL
$131
6/22Sat
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 47mPHL-CMH
6/25Tue
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 31mCMH-PHL
$141
7/18Thu
nonstopDelta
1h 47mJFK-CMH
7/29Mon
nonstopDelta
1h 54mCMH-JFK
$169
7/11Thu
nonstopDelta
1h 47mJFK-CMH
7/14Sun
nonstopDelta
1h 54mCMH-JFK
$171
6/25Tue
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 24mORD-CMH
6/26Wed
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 25mCMH-ORD
$186

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to Columbus found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/12Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
4h 34mLGA-CMH
$38
7/27Sat
nonstopSpirit Airlines
2h 30mDFW-CMH
$44
6/13Thu
nonstopFrontier
2h 51mDEN-CMH
$49
7/4Thu
nonstopFrontier
2h 51mDEN-CMH
$59
7/3Wed
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 24mORD-CMH
$59
7/9Tue
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 52mPHL-CMH
$70
7/9Tue
1 stopUnited Airlines
5h 23mPHL-CMH
$75
7/2Tue
1 stopDelta
4h 24mPHL-CMH
$78
7/2Tue
2 stopsDelta
8h 50mORD-CMH
$83
7/2Tue
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 46mDFW-CMH
$86

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Last minute flights to Columbus

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights to Columbus that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/7Fri
nonstopFrontier
1h 39mPHL-CMH
6/14Fri
nonstopFrontier
1h 29mCMH-PHL
$122
6/9Sun
nonstopSpirit Airlines
1h 55mLGA-CMH
6/11Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
11h 40mCMH-LGA
$172
6/8Sat
nonstop
1h 56mEWR-CMH
6/15Sat
nonstop
1h 40mCMH-EWR
$173
6/8Sat
multi-stop
11h 10mEWR-CMH
6/15Sat
nonstop
1h 40mCMH-EWR
$198
6/8Sat
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 41mPHL-CMH
6/11Tue
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 33mCMH-PHL
$226
6/8Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 30mPHL-CMH
6/11Tue
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 33mCMH-PHL
$236
6/8Sat
multi-stopDelta
6h 40mPHL-CMH
6/13Thu
multi-stopDelta
4h 27mCMH-PHL
$245
6/6Thu
multi-stopDelta
6h 42mEWR-CMH
7/5Fri
multi-stopDelta
4h 52mCMH-EWR
$258
6/6Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
3h 33mEWR-CMH
7/5Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 31mCMH-EWR
$323
6/8Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 31mORD-CMH
6/8Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 32mCMH-ORD
$437

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Flights to Columbus

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