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$78 Find Cheap Flights from Charlotte to Columbus

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Cheap Flights from Charlotte to Columbus (CLT-CMH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Charlotte 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Charlotte to Columbus

Wed, Aug 27 - Sat, Aug 30
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7:40 am - 12:00 pmCLT-CMH
4h 20m1 stop
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12:35 pm - 4:35 pmCMH-CLT
4h 00m1 stop
$178Southwest
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Wed, Aug 27 - Sat, Aug 30
Southwest Logo
4:10 pm - 8:50 pmCLT-CMH
4h 40m1 stop
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6:55 am - 3:15 pmCMH-CLT
8h 20m2 stops
$184Southwest
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Mon, Jun 30 - Thu, Jul 3
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5:18 pm - 11:32 pmCLT-CMH
6h 14m1 stop
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3:08 pm - 10:36 amCMH-CLT
19h 28m1 stop
Sat, Jul 12 - Sun, Jul 13
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7:03 pm - 2:10 pmCLT-CMH
19h 07m1 stop
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8:37 pm - 8:26 amCMH-CLT
11h 49m1 stop
Tue, Jul 8 - Thu, Jul 10
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 5:19 pmCLT-CMH
11h 34m1 stop
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9:17 pm - 11:40 pmCMH-CLT
26h 23m2 stops
$224Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Sep 6 - Wed, Sep 17
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3:57 pm - 10:52 pmCLT-CMH
6h 55m1 stop
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9:15 am - 5:14 pmCMH-CLT
7h 59m1 stop
$225Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Aug 19 - Wed, Sep 17
American Airlines Logo
10:50 am - 12:28 pmCLT-CMH
1h 38mnonstop
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6:15 am - 1:35 pmCMH-CLT
7h 20m1 stop
$364American Airlines
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Sat, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 20
American Airlines Logo
9:36 am - 5:19 pmCLT-CMH
7h 43m1 stop
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7:14 pm - 8:52 pmCMH-CLT
1h 38mnonstop
$372American Airlines
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Wed, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 10
United Airlines Logo
10:35 am - 8:38 pmCLT-CMH
10h 03m1 stop
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6:10 am - 2:57 pmCMH-CLT
8h 47m2 stops
$401United Airlines
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Tue, Aug 19 - Tue, Sep 2
United Airlines Logo
1:50 pm - 11:43 pmCLT-CMH
9h 53m2 stops
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3:00 pm - 11:59 pmCMH-CLT
8h 59m1 stop
$404United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Charlotte to Columbus flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Charlotte 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 Charlotte to Columbus?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Charlotte to Columbus Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Columbus on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Charlotte to Columbus. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Charlotte 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 Charlotte to Columbus Airport is August, where tickets cost $389 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $472 and $472 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Charlotte to Columbus Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $484 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Charlotte to Columbus Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Charlotte to Columbus Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonSeptember
High seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$78
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Charlotte to Columbus

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

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Charlotte to Columbus Airport was $78 for a one-way ticket and $178 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Charlotte to Columbus?

    American Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Charlotte to Columbus flight route.

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

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Charlotte to Columbus flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Charlotte to Columbus?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Charlotte and Columbus.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Charlotte to Columbus?

    There are nonstop flights from Charlotte to Columbus on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Charlotte to Columbus, Southwest or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Charlotte to Columbus are Southwest and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $364 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $447 and an overall rating of 7.2.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Columbus from Charlotte 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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte with another airline. Booking your flights between Charlotte 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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Charlotte to Columbus Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $453 or less one-way and $433 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Charlotte to Columbus?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Charlotte Douglas to Columbus.
Find which airlines fly direct from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Columbus Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Charlotte Douglas to Columbus

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Columbus to Charlotte Douglas

Monday

American Airlines

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Charlotte to Columbus

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Charlotte 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 Charlotte 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.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4280 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.6Entertainment
7.1Food
8.2Boarding
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Southwest is Southwest. No frills. If you're luck enough to get a happy crew (we did), then it makes for a nicer flight.

10.0 ExcellentMichael, Jun 2025SMF - SEA
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Southwest is Southwest. No frills. If you're luck enough to get a happy crew (we did), then it makes for a nicer flight.

Southwest is typically delayed, and it gets wearisome. It is no longer a discount airline and you get way less than you pay for when it comes to comfort and Ce.

We sat on the plane on the tarmac for 4 hours.

I'm not a fan of Southwest's model. I don't like the herding style of boarding.

Flight crew and cabin crew were great. I had to rearrange flights because my original flight was 3hrs delayed for weather, the rub is the flight I moved to boarded on time then we sat at the gate for 2 hours because scheduling stole our first officer for another flight, TWICE. Then our actual FO was an hour delayed. To make it worse my original flight went from a 3 hour delay to departing 15min EARLY. Just poor scheduling operations all around.

Bring back peanuts Take our drink orders when were all seated, especially after you switch to assigned seating.

Staff was far less than helpful at all times. Departure and arrival times mean nothing to Southwest. Extremely disappointed, will never fly with them again, and I’ll be sure to share my experience with all.

It is southwest seat was ok. Not the most comfortable seat

I’ve always loved Southwest. No issues at all. I was flying standby and the gate agent was extremely friendly and helpful. Boarding was smooth and I was able to get a window seat in the emergency exit row. Crew was fantastic! They were very professional and accommodating. We had to divert from our destination due to weather but the flight crew kept everyone at ease and informed us of all pertinent information. Excellent flight

The price of the tickets isn't matching the flight experience. No matter how long the flight is, you're only getting pretzels. The flight attendants looked unkept and over it.

I like for how they process during check in. It was very smoothly.

The flight was scheduled for 2:30 PM. Early in the morning we got a text message saying the flight was delayed and rescheduled for 3:00 PM. We got to the airport with that in mind. Then we got a message during check-in at the flight was rescheduled again for 2:30 PM. We almost missed our flight. In fact, our bags Were told that they would not make it. At the end, everything worked out. But it is very stressful.

Most aspects were good however if they assign boarding zones they ought to enforce them or why bother? My luggage from SAN-JFK-MAD was lost in NY so I without my main bag for two days upon arrival in Spain. They were helpful in tracking it and eventually delivered it to my hotel. The flub was because of a delay upon arrival in NYC. I had booked 2 1/2 hours between flights but we had to hold on the taxiway for an hour after landing while waiting for a clear gate which likely caused the baggage error.

Excellent check-in. Crew was good. Excellent communication from flight deck.

Great overall. There was a bit of turbulence so they could only serve water because too much turbulence for the carts. Was glad they prioritized safety though

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

Great service. Flight was delayed while we sat on the runway for a couple of hours. Weather related. Staff made is very bearable. The steward servicing the first class cabin was exceptional. Thank you! 💗

5 hours of delay that could've been much shorter if Delta had taken the 1 hour delay they imposed on the flight before boarding to run any of the plane checks required for flight to find the hydraulic issue that required nearly 3 hours to fix. $24 of meal credit buys a sandwich and a soft drink. Poor communication within the terminal about what gate we'd be re-boarding from and when we'd be re-boarding.

Amazing flight! I have never noticed the uniforms of the attendants before in twenty years of flying except today when one female had the most amazing dress on. It was beautifully designed and showed she was in charge. I never dreamed I would google who designed Delta uniforms . The ultimate compliment is when another woman admires your outfit. . I hope your designer puts it on the market

It would be nice if was given wires ear buds. Overall was a good experience was able to sleep on the plane

Long 5 hour and 45 min flight and only one drink service and cookie snack

Newark airport grounded inbound flight and only announced when the flight was about to start taxing.

Terrible. The flight was delayed two hours due to weather. Then when we got on the plane, the first pilot ended up timing out and we had to wait for a second pilot. Second pile came on board and we tax it out. Had to return back to the gate because of an unruly passenger. Then the copilot timed out. Had to wait for new copilot. Also had to wait for maintenance to check for fuel. Then found out the second pilot timed out and we had to wait for a third pilot. Was ready to go and then needed maintenance again for another issue. In the end, it was 2 o’clock in the morning when they announced that the flight couldn’t go because the third pilot and the second copilot had timed out.

American Airlines initially postponed the flight. Then they cancelled it an rescheduled us on a flight that would take over 24 hours with multiple stops. They then changed this flight to a reasonable alternative the next day which they later cancelled and replaced with a flight that would take off with an additional 16 hour delay. They blamed weather but I noticed (at 4am) that Delta had direct flights from Charlotte to Detroit. I went on line. Booked it and was in Detroit buy 9am. The interesting thing is they did a similar thing to a family member just 2 days earlier. I don't think I will fly American unless I have to.

I was a little disappointed of not having an android charger. Only one it was for an iPhone. I've flown American in the past and had access to one.

At least it was a short flight. Greyhound with wings.

One of the best flights I’ve had. So smooth.

This flight didn’t happen because AA agents didn’t let us board the flight

Checking in at the counter was very disappointing. The lady had a very bad attitude and smart at me. She had no smile, did not greet me by name, or acknowledge me as a valued customer. Poor reflection of the airline.

First class flight attendant was rude and lacked any customer service skills.

It was absolutely awesome. The crew was welcoming to all, not just the first class. They were full of energy. The in-cabin music was an excellent choice, not boring like most airlines. We were ready for takeoff ahead of time. Pilots were great. Smooth takeoff and landing. The plane was beautiful and nicely cleaned. This was truly a fantastic flight. I fly Delta and American all the time. I was apprehensive about Spirit. I will definitely be looking for Spirit first. Thanks for a great experience.

Didn't like size of seats. Found charges for checked luggage and carry on too high

Great! We boarded on time! Everything went so smoothly! The flight was so smooth

Spirit gets you there; it's no worse than any other aircraft, all things considered. (It's not like everyone else is such a hero). But - holy moses - do they nickel and dime you to absolutely every nickel - I was really expecting to have to pay to use the bathroom. And when the captain comes on with a 5 minute sales pitch about getting "points", that was like something on Bizarro world. Other than that, everyone else was professional and worked hard to get us from point A to point B. I'm not loving all the "self-service" stuff but there it is - just when the machines don't work you don't have anyone to talk to.

Boarding was a breeze, however, two of the flights that I boarded with Spirit did not have Wi-Fi available.

Seats uncomfortable, hard to check luggage, etc. It was like the last flight out of Hanoi

Need screens for tv/movies. Seats are more cramped than any other airlines. Seats are hard. They don’t recline. And in flight time should not be used for sales pitches.

Good experience except for the drunk woman who was with a child. Sad

The ease of booking the flight was very good. Speaking with customer service was also good. However, the crew people are unfriendly and unwelcoming which I found this as unprofessional. As far as comfort it was mediocre. This was my first time flying Spirit and I chose them because of the flight times met my needs and my budget. However, I would be reluctant to fly on Spirit again. In addition, if the crew were more friendly and at least appeared somewhat happy and welcoming personally it would probably make the experience of flying with Spirit better.

Tell them to chose a better, less bumpy route :( my seat had no window all the way at the end 😔

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