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$42 Find cheap flights to Columbus

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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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9:13 am - 11:23 amBOS-CMH
2h 10mnonstop
12:13 pm - 2:12 pmCMH-BOS
1h 59mnonstop
$60Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 18
12:30 pm - 2:23 pmLGA-CMH
1h 53mnonstop
9:45 am - 11:30 amCMH-LGA
1h 45mnonstop
$62Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 23
5:11 am - 12:21 pmATL-CMH
7h 10m1 stop
9:46 pm - 6:06 amCMH-ATL
8h 20m1 stop
$104Frontier
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Wed, Aug 14 - Mon, Aug 19
2:44 pm - 7:40 pmDEN-CMH
2h 56mnonstop
8:40 pm - 9:50 pmCMH-DEN
3h 10mnonstop
$116Frontier
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Tue, Jul 30 - Tue, Jul 30
8:35 am - 10:47 amBOS-CMH
2h 12mnonstop
8:32 pm - 12:27 amCMH-BOS
3h 55m1 stop
Wed, Jul 3 - Mon, Jul 8
3:25 pm - 4:57 pmATL-CMH
1h 32mnonstop
9:40 am - 11:12 amCMH-ATL
1h 32mnonstop
$137Delta
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Fri, Sep 6 - Sat, Sep 21
7:22 am - 8:55 amATL-CMH
1h 33mnonstop
12:57 pm - 2:33 pmCMH-ATL
1h 36mnonstop
$148Delta
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Thu, Jun 27 - Wed, Jul 10
12:30 pm - 2:25 pmLGA-CMH
1h 55mnonstop
1:49 pm - 8:29 pmCMH-LGA
6h 40m1 stop
Thu, Jul 4 - Thu, Jul 11
7:18 am - 12:11 pmATL-CMH
4h 53m1 stop
4:08 pm - 7:55 pmCMH-ATL
3h 47m1 stop
$158American Airlines
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Thu, Aug 8 - Wed, Aug 21
2:59 pm - 5:10 pmJFK-CMH
2h 11mnonstop
8:29 am - 10:32 amCMH-JFK
2h 03mnonstop
$170American Airlines
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Fri, Oct 25 - Sat, Nov 2

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 Thursday where tickets can be as cheap as $336. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where prices are $421 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 391 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 202 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 1,411 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 44 medium-haul flights (3-6 hour flight duration) and 1,281 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 194 direct flights each week.

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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

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Columbus flight deals.

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.
9/16Mon
nonstopSpirit Airlines
2h 10mBOS-CMH
9/18Wed
nonstopSpirit Airlines
1h 59mCMH-BOS
$60
9/18Wed
nonstopSpirit Airlines
1h 53mLGA-CMH
9/23Mon
nonstopSpirit Airlines
1h 45mCMH-LGA
$62
8/14Wed
1 stopFrontier
7h 10mATL-CMH
8/19Mon
1 stopFrontier
8h 20mCMH-ATL
$104
7/30Tue
nonstopFrontier
2h 56mDEN-CMH
7/30Tue
nonstopFrontier
3h 10mCMH-DEN
$116
7/3Wed
nonstop
2h 12mBOS-CMH
7/8Mon
1 stop
3h 55mCMH-BOS
$130
9/6Fri
nonstopDelta
1h 32mATL-CMH
9/21Sat
nonstopDelta
1h 32mCMH-ATL
$137
6/27Thu
nonstopDelta
1h 33mATL-CMH
7/10Wed
nonstopDelta
1h 36mCMH-ATL
$148
7/4Thu
nonstop
1h 55mLGA-CMH
7/11Thu
1 stop
6h 40mCMH-LGA
$151
8/8Thu
1 stopAmerican Airlines
4h 53mATL-CMH
8/21Wed
1 stopAmerican Airlines
3h 47mCMH-ATL
$158
10/25Fri
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 11mJFK-CMH
11/2Sat
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 03mCMH-JFK
$170

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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.
7/16Tue
nonstopFrontier
2h 56mDEN-CMH
$42
7/1Mon
nonstopSpirit Airlines
1h 53mEWR-CMH
$42
7/11Thu
1 stopAmerican Airlines
4h 55mATL-CMH
$79
7/3Wed
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 32mDFW-CMH
$86
11/2Sat
1 stopDelta
5h 10mEWR-CMH
$88
9/4Wed
nonstopDelta
1h 28mATL-CMH
$89
6/20Thu
1 stopSun Country Air
4h 56mDEN-CMH
$113
6/12Wed
1 stop
27h 44mEWR-CMH
$113
6/19Wed
1 stopSun Country Air
18h 42mDEN-CMH
$118
7/3Wed
3 stops
30h 09mLGA-CMH
$157

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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.
6/11Tue
nonstopSpirit Airlines
1h 55mLGA-CMH
6/16Sun
nonstopSpirit Airlines
1h 46mCMH-LGA
$122
6/11Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
24h 24mLGA-CMH
6/16Sun
nonstopSpirit Airlines
1h 46mCMH-LGA
$137
6/11Tue
nonstop
2h 12mBOS-CMH
6/15Sat
multi-stop
8h 48mCMH-BOS
$140
6/11Tue
nonstop
1h 58mEWR-CMH
6/15Sat
nonstop
1h 40mCMH-EWR
$173
6/7Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 50mEWR-CMH
6/10Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 53mCMH-EWR
$174
6/8Sat
multi-stopFrontier
20h 59mDFW-CMH
6/11Tue
multi-stopFrontier
22h 46mCMH-DFW
$185
6/11Tue
nonstopFrontier
2h 52mDEN-CMH
6/13Thu
nonstopFrontier
3h 13mCMH-DEN
$196
6/7Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 34mEWR-CMH
6/17Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 43mCMH-EWR
$206
6/11Tue
nonstopDelta
2h 05mJFK-CMH
6/16Sun
nonstopDelta
1h 53mCMH-JFK
$219
6/7Fri
nonstopDelta
1h 49mJFK-CMH
7/22Mon
nonstopDelta
1h 54mCMH-JFK
$239

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Flights to Columbus

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