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$77 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

Tue, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 16
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5:45 am - 7:29 amCLT-CMH
25h 44m1 stop
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9:38 pm - 11:36 pmCMH-CLT
25h 58m1 stop
$151Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 16
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5:45 am - 7:29 amCLT-CMH
25h 44m1 stop
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9:38 pm - 11:36 pmCMH-CLT
25h 58m1 stop
$156Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 16
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:46 am - 7:29 amCLT-CMH
20h 43m2 stops
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9:38 pm - 10:59 pmCMH-CLT
25h 21m2 stops
$157Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 15
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 7:29 amCLT-CMH
25h 44m1 stop
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9:38 pm - 11:36 pmCMH-CLT
25h 58m1 stop
$160Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Sep 6 - Wed, Sep 17
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2:01 pm - 10:21 amCLT-CMH
20h 20m1 stop
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9:38 pm - 11:36 pmCMH-CLT
25h 58m1 stop
Sat, Sep 27 - Mon, Sep 29
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2:01 pm - 10:21 amCLT-CMH
20h 20m1 stop
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8:48 pm - 2:29 pmCMH-CLT
17h 41m1 stop
Thu, Sep 11 - Thu, Sep 18
Frontier Logo
5:20 pm - 7:39 pmCLT-CMH
26h 19m1 stop
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11:11 am - 8:10 amCMH-CLT
20h 59m1 stop
$170Frontier
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Sat, Sep 6 - Sat, Sep 13
Frontier Logo
2:01 pm - 10:21 amCLT-CMH
20h 20m1 stop
Frontier Logo
11:36 am - 7:55 amCMH-CLT
20h 19m1 stop
$171Frontier
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Wed, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 4
Southwest Logo
6:30 am - 3:55 pmCLT-CMH
9h 25m2 stops
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3:05 pm - 7:40 pmCMH-CLT
4h 35m1 stop
$202Southwest
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Wed, Dec 10 - Fri, Dec 12
Southwest Logo
6:20 pm - 10:50 pmCLT-CMH
4h 30m1 stop
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12:20 pm - 10:10 pmCMH-CLT
9h 50m2 stops
$206Southwest
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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 September, where tickets cost $423 (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 $480 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, which saves you about 17% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$77
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 0% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% 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 $77 for a one-way ticket and $151 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?

    Only American Airlines offers 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 Spirit Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Charlotte to Columbus are Southwest and Spirit Airlines. With an average price for the route of $374 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Spirit Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $241 and an overall rating of 6.3.

  • 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 $443 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

American Airlines, British Airways

American Airlines, British Airways

Tuesday

American Airlines, British Airways

American Airlines, British Airways

Wednesday

American Airlines, British Airways

American Airlines, British Airways

Thursday

American Airlines, British Airways

American Airlines, British Airways

Friday

American Airlines, British Airways

American Airlines, British Airways

Saturday

American Airlines, British Airways

American Airlines, British Airways

Sunday

American Airlines, British Airways

American Airlines, British Airways

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Direct returns

Columbus to Charlotte Douglas

Monday

American Airlines, British Airways

American Airlines, British Airways

Tuesday

American Airlines, British Airways

American Airlines, British Airways

Wednesday

American Airlines, British Airways

American Airlines, British Airways

Thursday

American Airlines, British Airways

American Airlines, British Airways

Friday

American Airlines, British Airways

American Airlines, British Airways

Saturday

American Airlines, British Airways

American Airlines, British Airways

Sunday

American Airlines, British Airways

American Airlines, British Airways

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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 4244 reviews
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
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Southwest's seats are the least comfortable I have ever sat in.

4.0 OkayDavid, Aug 2025DTW - STL
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Southwest's seats are the least comfortable I have ever sat in.

The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

Southwest like most American domestic airlines, is a mediocre airline. But it is among the cheapest. Oh well.

My flight was delayed 50 minutes and we were rushed to board to then sit for 15 minutes until the pilot arrived. Unacceptable since we could have waited to board. Also the delayed flight was updated AFTER we boarded to more than the 10 minutes as originally stated.

Other than a bit of a delay, everything was good. Again, the boarding process and picking seats is the only thing I don't enjoy.

If we are going to have to pay for luggage, make it easier to do. Put something on the app during check-in so I don't need to do it at the kiosk. I've done it twice recently and I ended up having to pay at the desk because something went wrong at the kiosk in Tampa.

southwest just starting charging for luggage. hadnt realized it until it was too late. now out $70 when i couldve bought a carry on if i wouldve known. free bags was one of the only reasons i chose southwest over another airline (the other being no assigned seats, which is apparently also being changed). stupid business decision. wont be flying southwest anymore.

The quality of Southwest Airlines continues to degrade each time I fly with them. If it were not for the free luggage, I would probably choose another airline. Their prices are a little bit competitive, but way too high for the quality of the service. Southwest is not unique in this way. Domestic flight in the United States of America has continued to be a lower and lower quality product. Very sad when you compare the quality of domestic airlines to that of many international airlines around the world.

Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

WiFi did not work. For as outrageous as these flights cost, when they’re advertised with certain services/ features they should be in working order

On this flight I felt the food offering was not as complete as on previous flights. The tomato salad was a bit off and there was nothing additional such a bread or butter. The breakfast was only one option, so you either ate what they had or ate nothing. The crew was efficient, but most seemed frustrated throughout the flight. The flight arrived early and was obstacle-free, so I’m overall quite happy, but the shine in the rest of the experience just wasn’t there.

The seats got pretty uncomfortable pretty fast. The armrests are bigger than on other planes, so I had less room in the actual seat. My butt hurt by the end of the flight. :/ comfort was the primary issue. The crew were fantastic!

I believe that a four-hour trip should have a meal. Delta had none.

Great flight with Delta! Boarding was quick and easy, the amenities were solid, and the plane was in great shape. The flight attendants had a fun, lively energy while staying professional. All in all, a smooth trip — even managed to catch up on some rest. Thanks, Delta!

I was uncomfortably cold on the plane. Other than that it was uneventful and therefore as enjoyable as a plane ride can be.

There was supposed to be a meal served, but there wasn’t and the major toilet was out of order

They made us board and then deboard due to mechanical issue which delayed the departure by almost 2 hours and we barely made our connecting flight. These quality checks should've been done before boarding not after.

Having to up charge for a seat assignment is not good. Delta can do better

I liked the friendliness of the staff. The cleanliness of all 3 planes.

Was charged for my luggage despite having been on one ticket from an international flight. Too tired to argue after 15 hours on flight. Was charged for rechecking it at JFK airport. Not sure why those off Kenya Airways were required to do that.

Sat on the ground in Cincinnati for 50 minutes before deplaning

Overall fine, but the delay was annoying and the reasons for the delay were not communicated. The crew on board were phenomenal!

Boarding was very efficient. Everyone got on board and we got on our way very quickly. It was frustrating that the entertainment app was not functioning properly. I was not able to activate some of the movies offered. The crew on this flight appears to be pretty grumpy. They had no smile on their faces. I felt like they were doing us a favor for being there.

Delayed because of weather in Nashville. I think God or some higher power generally has cursed me when it comes to flying out of Charlotte on American. I'm delayed pretty much everytime. We need Team Cobra Kai types to come in and "sweep the leg(s)" of the Charlotte ops people on principle. Don't let the sweet southern rocking chairs fool you, Charlotte is a sinkhole

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.

Flight was on time but the amount of noise from several children and the kicking of my seat the entire flight was overwhelming.

The flight was delayed be over 3 hours. I tried to get a refund for Vivian Kirby and my session kept being stopped. I was NEVER able to finish the prosses...after 2 hours of attempting.

My experience with Spirit was good, but the experience with Kayak was not. Based on the Spirit agent Kayak added an additional charge after purchasing the tickets. When I buy the tickets I paid the total amount and I only pay once. This time they added an additional charge because based on Spirit they partially charge the tickets and I still needed to pay a second time. This is not good at all and Unprofessional

Spirit gets such a bad rap. I have never had a bad experience with them and the crew is always friendly and funny. This trip I had knee replacement surgery surgery 10 weeks ago. It is still a little rough to get get from point a to point b. And Spirit was on top of it. When there was a seat available the stewardess asked me if I wanted to move to an open seat so I could elevate my leg on the empty seat? 5 stars all around. They helped me on and helped me off the plane. I can’t say enough about the crew!!

We liked the woman who worked our gate and waited with us for our plane. We changed gates 3 times. Our flight was supposed to leave at 11:28am. We actually left after 5pm. It was not a good situation. This delay cost us a lot of money.

Unbelievable check in horrible. Asked to print tickets at the gate after a delay

For the minimalist experience, it is really a great ride-- feels a little like public transport i guess

I didn’t mind being delayed due to weather, but continuing to post (and not update) that we would be delayed until after the flight was already supposed to have taken off was a bit much. In the future, please announce the delay even if the time is still unknown.

I think the staff was nice. They took time to explain safety protocols. Boarding was great. They started early and our flight left a little early which was convenient. Having free games to play would have been better

I didn't order food. I requested a Tomato juice and was given a boody mary mix. The serve needs to warn the customer what their given. It wasn't a huge deal, but I wasted $4.50.

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