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Find cheap flights from Ottawa to Columbus from $175

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Ottawa to Columbus departing on 4/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Ottawa to Columbus, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to Columbus (YOW-CMH)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Ottawa 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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1:34 pm - 7:31 pmYOW-CMH
5h 57m1 stop
10:30 am - 11:57 pmCMH-YOW
13h 27m1 stop
$542United Airlines
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Sat, Sep 7 - Sat, Sep 14
2:55 pm - 11:59 pmYOW-CMH
9h 04m1 stop
5:15 am - 5:24 pmCMH-YOW
12h 09m2 stops
Tue, Apr 30 - Thu, May 2
11:20 am - 4:39 pmYOW-CMH
5h 19m1 stop
3:40 pm - 1:33 amCMH-YOW
9h 53m1 stop
Thu, Sep 26 - Mon, Sep 30
9:35 pm - 9:17 pmYOW-CMH
23h 42m2 stops
3:40 pm - 8:50 pmCMH-YOW
29h 10m2 stops
$568WestJet
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Sat, Sep 7 - Sat, Sep 14
11:25 am - 10:11 pmYOW-CMH
10h 46m1 stop
3:00 pm - 1:33 amCMH-YOW
10h 33m2 stops
Sat, Sep 7 - Sat, Sep 14
5:55 am - 9:10 pmYOW-CMH
39h 15m2 stops
10:00 am - 8:50 pmCMH-YOW
10h 50m2 stops
$614WestJet
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Thu, Sep 26 - Mon, Sep 30
7:30 pm - 11:30 pmYOW-CMH
4h 00m1 stop
6:00 am - 9:32 pmCMH-YOW
15h 32m1 stop
$689United Airlines
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Tue, May 7 - Wed, May 8
11:20 am - 4:39 pmYOW-CMH
5h 19m1 stop
3:05 pm - 1:33 amCMH-YOW
10h 28m2 stops
Thu, Sep 26 - Mon, Sep 30
7:30 pm - 11:30 pmYOW-CMH
4h 00m1 stop
6:00 am - 9:32 pmCMH-YOW
15h 32m1 stop
$748United Airlines
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Mon, Apr 29 - Wed, May 1
3:00 pm - 11:30 pmYOW-CMH
8h 30m2 stops
6:00 am - 2:12 pmCMH-YOW
8h 12m1 stop
$775Air Canada
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Mon, Apr 29 - Wed, May 1

Flights from Ottawa to Columbus - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Ottawa to Columbus?

The average price of all flights from Ottawa to Columbus Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Ottawa to Columbus, you should consider leaving on a Saturday and avoid Tuesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Ottawa, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Columbus Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Ottawa to Columbus Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Ottawa to Columbus Airport is April, where tickets cost $431 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and August, where the average cost of tickets is $726 and $716 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Ottawa to Columbus Airport, 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 on the flight from Ottawa to Columbus Airport, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 29 days before departure.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$175
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 15% increase in price.
Flight from Ottawa to Columbus

When to book flights from Ottawa to Columbus

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Ottawa to Columbus based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking Ottawa to Columbus flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Ottawa to Columbus Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Ottawa to Columbus Airport was $175 for a one-way ticket and $542 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Ottawa and Columbus?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Columbus from Ottawa.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Ottawa to Columbus?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Ottawa to Columbus?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Ottawa and Columbus.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Ottawa to Columbus, United Airlines or Air Canada?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Ottawa to Columbus are United Airlines and Air Canada. With an average price for the route of $680 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. Air Canada is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $531 and an overall rating of 7.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Ottawa 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 from Ottawa to Columbus.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Ottawa 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 to Ottawa with another airline. Booking your flights between Ottawa and CMH can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Ottawa 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 from Ottawa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top airlines flying from Ottawa to Columbus

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Ottawa to Columbus. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Ottawa to Columbus? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 11325 reviews
7.2comfort
7.7boarding
7.1entertainment
8.1crew
6.7food
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The crew was doing their best on an old plane needing updating. Chairs that creaked and wouldn’t stay in position. My tray table was unusable as was on-board entertainment due the audio needing usb earphones (that were not provided). Prior to boarding in Toronto and despite being scheduled for a wheelchair and assistance, we were dropped off by clubcar without a wheelchair which I found myself by a gate. Due to no boarding gate assigned at that time we waited and when it was, it subsequently was moved from 64 to 95. No help could be found so I pushed my husband’s chair to that furthest gate in the airport at the highest speed possible for a 73 year old. And by that I mean I ran. It was a very stressful experience.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Apr 2024YYZ - MSP
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The crew was doing their best on an old plane needing updating. Chairs that creaked and wouldn’t stay in position. My tray table was unusable as was on-board entertainment due the audio needing usb earphones (that were not provided). Prior to boarding in Toronto and despite being scheduled for a wheelchair and assistance, we were dropped off by clubcar without a wheelchair which I found myself by a gate. Due to no boarding gate assigned at that time we waited and when it was, it subsequently was moved from 64 to 95. No help could be found so I pushed my husband’s chair to that furthest gate in the airport at the highest speed possible for a 73 year old. And by that I mean I ran. It was a very stressful experience.

Wifi wasn't working on one of the UA flights after boarding.

Leg room was lacking. Legs crammed into seat in front.

T hey did a great job. Flight was on time .

the plane was old. the wifi didn’t work. the entertainment was boring and dated. the charging ports were impossible to find. i was mostly ignored by flight attendants that had no problem speaking to the man beside me. i got two drinks the entire time i was on the plane.

Crew was not very helpful. They forgot to serve me coffee and had to wait for a long time.It looked as if they were not very happy with what they were doing.

The flight I was connecting with waited for me even though my 1st flight was late. I really appreciated that.

The seat is too hard and my back and bottom are having servers pain

There was no lounge for passengers waiting before boarding the aircraft at F65, so passengers are just sitting on the floor or just spread everywhere the premises before boarding.

Great crew, friendly. Found the trip long just sitting with no onboard entertainment

This was the first AC flight in a long time that we experienced no delays or frustrations. The gate attendant was extremely polite and accommodating to my husband who has Parkinson’s disease which made boarding extremely stress free. Flight departed ON TIME and was a smooth ride. If only all my AC experiences could be like this.

I didn’t like the fact that all the customs officers went to lunch so I was in line for 90 minutes due to where the staff directed me. We were told three very different reasons for why the plane was delayed. It was a crowded plane with difficult storage situations for the Carry On bags. The Air Canada airline staff were all very good and professional. I was so disappointed in my cheese and fruit box as the cheese had molded and the fruit wasn’t fresh so I couldn’t eat the majority of the food. This was the last meal I could find as the restaurants had closed when I got in to my destination. I think you could work on improving the food quality.

Once again my complaint is how close the seats are together. Also, the bathrooms were not very clean by the second half of the flight.

Excellent in flight service, perhaps the best we've ever had. Business class feels tired and needs improvement to compete with other airlines. The food looked good but tasted terrible. Check in was quick, the flight arrived early and our luggage was on our flight with us.

The staff were so kind and helpful. We flew back from NY with another airline and it was horrible. We will always stick with Air Canada as everything was far better!

The boarding process in Toronto bad as they share space with domestic flights and when those domestic flights come in you are locked out behind closed doors until they are done and then its a mad rush to get your boarding gates and board. This is not so much due to Air Canada but with the GTAA, but Air Canada could use different gates especially early morning in order to prevent such travel angst.

Terrible quality wifi and they charge a lot for it. They nickel and dime you for everything.

Not happy with Air Canada . Flight was cancelled got the run around trying to get another flight that was direct none to be found ended up going to Denver then onto Austin adding 7 hours to our trip. Was travelling with some one who had walking issues that’s why we were happy to have a direct flight then it didn’t happen adding more stress on her

Well you cancelled our direct flight to Austin from Toronto granted you got us on another flight but sent us to Denver then onto Austin delaying our arrival time in Austin by 7 hrs I was flying with 3 other people none of us were happy with our Air Canada experience

I wish there had been more seat options...when I tried to book, there were only.middle seats available. Do travel agents get first pick??

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Ottawa to Columbus found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
4/30Tue
1 stop
9h 04mYOW-CMH
$175
4/30Tue
2 stops
17h 06mYOW-CMH
$226
4/30Tue
3 stops
24h 31mYOW-CMH
$320

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Ottawa - Columbus Flights

Departure:

Ottawa (YOW)Canada

Destination:

Columbus (CMH)United States

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Columbus - Ottawa

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