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$79 Find Cheap Flights from Charlotte to Columbus

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Charlotte to Columbus, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Charlotte to Columbus, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$166
Overall average: $423
Spirit Airlines, Frontier
Tue 5/5Thu 5/7
CLT - CMH • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$395
Typical prices: $423-$496
American Airlines
Tue 5/12Tue 5/26
CLT - CMH • Non-stop
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Frontier
Cheapest • from $171 (round-trip)
Southwest
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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You can fly direct with American Airlines. Average duration is 1h 33m
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New York (LGA)
Cheapest • Avg $109 (round-trip)
Detroit (DTW)
Shortest trip • 3h 25m (one-way)
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When to book
5 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 19% compared to booking last minute.
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September
Cheapest • 13% price drop
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Charlotte to Columbus

Tue, May 5 - Thu, May 7
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6:30 am - 12:12 pm
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5h 42m
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10:38 am - 4:46 pm
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6h 08m
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$166Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 23 - Sun, Apr 26
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2:24 pm - 10:08 am
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19h 44m
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11:03 am - 9:27 am
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22h 24m
1 stop
$171Frontier
Mon, Mar 9 - Tue, Mar 10
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9:28 pm - 8:30 am
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11h 02m
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1:07 pm - 8:26 am
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19h 19m
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$177Multiple Airlines
Mon, Mar 9 - Tue, Mar 10
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9:28 pm - 8:30 am
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CMH
11h 02m
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4:15 pm - 8:03 am
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CLT
15h 48m
1 stop
$186Frontier
Tue, Mar 17 - Tue, Mar 31
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8:56 am - 3:30 pm
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6h 34m
1 stop
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10:40 am - 8:17 pm
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9h 37m
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$188Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Thu, Apr 16
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1:20 pm - 10:49 pm
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9h 29m
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10:38 am - 5:50 pm
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7h 12m
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$191Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 29 - Fri, May 1
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7:49 pm - 7:13 pm
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23h 24m
1 stop
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8:08 pm - 4:56 pm
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CLT
20h 48m
1 stop
$192Frontier
Tue, Apr 14 - Thu, Apr 16
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1:20 pm - 10:49 pm
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CMH
9h 29m
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10:38 am - 5:50 pm
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7h 12m
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$193Multiple Airlines
Mon, Mar 16 - Wed, Mar 18
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1:20 pm - 10:49 pm
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CMH
9h 29m
1 stop
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11:45 am - 8:03 am
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CLT
20h 18m
1 stop
$195Multiple Airlines
Sun, Apr 26 - Tue, Apr 28
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7:19 pm - 9:58 am
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14h 39m
1 stop
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1:07 pm - 11:47 pm
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10h 40m
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$196Multiple 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 September, where tickets cost $390 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $514 and $479 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.

No, with an average price for the route of $412, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 19% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$79
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
Flight from Charlotte to Columbus

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 $79 for a one-way ticket and $166 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 JetBlue 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 $362 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 $469 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 $276 or less one-way and $435 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

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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 3 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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4299 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
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It was canceled. Supposedly weather. But there was no snow in Baltimore. At least we found out before driving to airport

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Feb 2026
BWI - PBI
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It was canceled. Supposedly weather. But there was no snow in Baltimore. At least we found out before driving to airport

I have not flown Southwest in awhile and had a very pleasant experience. From ticketing to boarding to the flight. The flight left on time and landed ahead of schedule. It won't be so long next time!!

The Southwest experience has definitely taken a dive from its early days. You can no longer deferentiate from other airlines. Air travel is too expensive. Southwest is no longer budget friendly. They have lost me as a loyal customer.

Flight was hours late, unable to sit next to spouse, I have had so much better experiences. Substantially better, only saving grace was that it was a short flight.

An entire day of delays. Cost lots of money. Meals and a hotel.

The WiFi and crew on the plane were good, however, the boarding experience was awful. I paid for the Choice Preferred and was boarded in group 5 so all overhead storage was full. They found room for our luggage, but further back making getting off the plane a nightmare. Also, we were in row 6 and the seats were extremely uncomfortable. Both my daughter and I had no leg room and couldn’t wait to get off the plane.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

Still need to work out the kinks on the new assigned seating boarding process. Otherwise, a very good flight.

WiFi did not work. Boarding with the new seating assignments took too long. The temperature in the terminal was obnoxious. +/- 80°

The seats are now more narrow. I paid for front row the seats in the front are even more narrow than before.

Arrived early picked up my bag in a few minutes- great trip - thank you

Experience was great. The best part is the free Wi-Fi connection which helps me to work on the flight

I like that the flight attendant was very attentive and helpful. The meal menu could have more of an variety of food choices.

We missed our flight and got stranded in Miami where we had to rent a hotel we could not afford. they would not work with us because they said it was weather related even though the gate attendant said it was not. I could go on but trying to get satisfaction has wore me down, which I believe is the intent. My only solution is to never fly AA again.

Overall it was a good flight. Because we traveled on a Saturday we were upgraded to FC since my wife and I are both Executive Platinum. The only areas for improvement we noted are better snack assortment and perhaps a little nicer plane as American is flying some older planes now. Everything else on this flight was excellent, which is frankly not the norm for American since we have had multiple issues on prior AA flights.

Didn't get a seat assignment until the last minute even though i picked a seat.

Flight was smooth, quick and felt safe. The 2 delays not happening would have been better but I guess that happens in the airline industry

one crew said "he" didn't serve double alcohol drinks for travelers in exit rows. crew on prior flight did. Is this a AA rule, and the prior crew was being nice? Also, I think we deserve more than a 25% refund for losing first class seats when rescheduling a flight due to weather

2 hour delay due to equipment failure. No updates via the app and airport screens (which continued to show a departure time in the past). AA eventually switched planes and the new plane was not catered or cleaned correctly.

Could we please end the loud announcements about credit card offers on your flights? We are trying to sleep, work, watch videos, etc. and if we need a credit card, we will ask for one. Flying is already not what it used to be.

4 hour delay, 2 hours in the airport and then 2 hours on the tarmac. With a flight full of kids it would have been better to leave us in the airport for the delay, it was crying kids chaos on the flight. Miserable. And no apology or airline credit for the significant delay.

Flight was on time with no issues. Price is very competitive. Flight schedule works well for me

They charged late fees for selecting seats (no $0 options). They also changed my gate within the last half hour and are refusing to reimburse my costs to drive across the country with two small children in a rental car.

I was waiting in line for the restroom onboard, the flight attendant told me to step back two rows and stay on the carpet. She was rude and I expected a tik tok experience with me getting thrown off the plane. She was rude and frankly there was no where else to stand.

I needed a cheaper option than Southwest who are almost as bad as Spirit...did the check in the morning of the flight and assigned the last row, middle seat. Paid 20.00 at the airport for an exit row window in 19 and all 8 rows behind me which sold occupied on their seat map were empty....so they force to you to pay for a better seat....I was alone in row 19 and shortly after take off two huge fat people came and grabbed the other seats, I rang the call button for the attendant and said I paid 20.00 for this seat and they just moved in here...I either want to be reseated, or have them take their original seats or a refund of what I paid, the attendant made them move back to their original seats. Worst, worst worst airline in the air....never again, never again, never again.

It was cancelled a few hours before take off. Spirit has yet to confirm I will be refunded for the trip

gate agents with the different rules at the different airports. made me pay for my bag as a carry on instead of a personal item, yet it fit under the seat on the way from Indy to Ft Laud

charging $3 for really bad and cold coffee on airplane flight is ridiculous.

We flew Spirit because it was cheaper but the seats were so uncomfortable. I don;t need to be fed snacks on a plane but when it's a 3-4 hour trip then at least a drink is nice. The flight attendants had nothing to do the whole flight except for gossip loudly to each other right behind our seats, and they talked so much my husband couldn't even rest! I was fine with no tv or entertainment but the seats were so uncomfortable with no recline, no padding, and I am short but even for me to leg room was tough for a 3-4 hour trip. We probably would fly spirit again if we had to, but it's definitely not our favorite!

There was absolutely nothing good about this fight. They delayed us for over 2 hours to give our plane to a flight going to Tampa. By the time we got to norfolk conditions were too bad to land so they took us to Charlotte to refuel so they could fly back to Fort lauderdale. There was almost no communication from the pilot, no wifi, no chargers, and they wouldn't even give us free water when we were stuck in Charlotte refueling.

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