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Cheapest round-trip
$209
Typical prices: $210-$561
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Thu 8/20Sun 8/23
ORD - CMH • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$223
Typical prices: $210-$561
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Tue 8/18Thu 8/20
ORD - CMH • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from O'Hare Intl to Columbus (ORD-CMH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl to Columbus

Thu, Aug 20 - Sun, Aug 23
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7:05 am - 5:25 pm
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CMH
9h 20m
1 stop
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8:39 pm - 1:20 pm
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17h 41m
1 stop
$209Frontier
Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Aug 26
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5:59 pm - 9:43 am
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CMH
14h 44m
1 stop
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10:28 am - 11:08 pm
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ORD
13h 40m
1 stop
$210Frontier
Sun, Aug 23 - Mon, Aug 24
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7:05 am - 5:25 pm
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CMH
9h 20m
1 stop
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10:28 am - 11:08 pm
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ORD
13h 40m
1 stop
$212Frontier
Fri, Sep 11 - Sat, Sep 12
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6:30 am - 3:35 pm
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CMH
8h 05m
1 stop
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9:16 pm - 10:59 pm
CMH
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ORD
26h 43m
1 stop
$214Frontier
Tue, Aug 18 - Thu, Aug 20
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7:47 pm - 10:25 pm
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CMH
1h 38mnonstop
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5:20 am - 5:55 am
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1h 35mnonstop
$223United Airlines
Thu, Aug 20 - Mon, Aug 24
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12:54 pm - 3:28 pm
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1h 34mnonstop
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7:20 am - 7:54 am
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1h 34mnonstop
$227United Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 7
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8:59 pm - 11:33 pm
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1h 34mnonstop
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9:03 pm - 9:51 pm
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1h 48mnonstop
$227American Airlines
Thu, Sep 3 - Sat, Sep 5
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1:21 pm - 3:49 pm
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1h 28mnonstop
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2:24 pm - 3:09 pm
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1h 45mnonstop
$227American Airlines
Thu, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 7
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10:36 am - 1:06 pm
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1h 30mnonstop
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5:20 am - 5:55 am
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ORD
1h 35mnonstop
$227United Airlines
Wed, Aug 19 - Mon, Aug 24
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11:21 am - 1:52 pm
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1h 31mnonstop
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10:18 am - 11:00 am
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1h 42mnonstop
$227American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for O'Hare Intl to Columbus flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus Airport departing in August.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Columbus Airport from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport usually cost between $210 and $561 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $209 on Frontier (Aug 20-Aug 23).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Columbus?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 Chicago O'Hare Airport to Columbus. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus Airport is September, where tickets cost $251 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $514 and $473 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 $416 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus Airport, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 52% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

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December

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$74
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
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When to book flights from O'Hare Intl to Columbus

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from O'Hare Intl 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 Chicago O'Hare Airport to Columbus flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus Airport was $74 for a one-way ticket and $209 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago O'Hare Airport and Columbus?

    No

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Columbus?

    American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago O'Hare Airport to Columbus flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Columbus?

    The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago O'Hare Airport to Columbus flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Columbus?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago O'Hare Airport and Columbus, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Columbus?

    There are nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Columbus on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Columbus are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $440 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $340 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport 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 Chicago O'Hare Airport to Columbus.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Columbus from Chicago O'Hare Airport 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 Chicago O'Hare Airport 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 Chicago O'Hare Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Chicago O'Hare Airport 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 Chicago O'Hare Airport 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 Chicago O'Hare Airport 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $178 or less one-way and $342 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Columbus?

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

Direct departures

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Columbus

Monday

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Tuesday

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Direct returns

Columbus to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from O'Hare Intl to Columbus

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago 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 O'Hare Intl 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 10062 reviews
7.3Comfort
6.7Food
7.7Boarding
8.1Crew
7.1Entertainment
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It was hot and not as comfortable as the flight to Chicago. Must have been a different plane that needs to be worked on or replaced.

8.0 ExcellentArmedrest, Jul 2026
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It was hot and not as comfortable as the flight to Chicago. Must have been a different plane that needs to be worked on or replaced.

The SFO lounge closes at 12 midnight. My flight took off at 2AM

It was extremely hot in the cabin the entire flight, vent air was worn

Have not had a flight out or returning to Norfolk that has not required maintenance, and a gate delay. Properly staff the crew so maintenance can be performed without last minute emergencies on each flight and there is enough staff to have gates prepared for inbound flights. Staff to ensure the safety and on time service vs. profit.

I'm a United 1K member and have ben for 10 years. The gate agent had no control over the boarding process and had us passengers queued for hours as delays were announced. On the plane, the overhead air nozzle was broken so col over was powering through on me and the passenger next to me. Not a great experience for a million miler on United. Feel free to contact me. Josh Smigel - DM426089

Really hard landing... as in slammed into the runway then hit the brakes really hard ...

Good quick flight on a small but comfortable plane. I'm 6'3 and had plenty of space.

It was delayed instead of departing at 9:20pm, we departed at 11pm… putting us in Columbus after 2am! It was awful. Had I known about the delay, I could have spent some time in the United Lounge… I was starving because I started my journey in Budapest… so I was exhausted and hungry. Plus I had to make new arrangements to be picked up at the airport in Columbus, instead of midnight it was 2:30 am after getting luggage and out of airport. Not feasible. I would have just stayed in Chicago for the night and gotten a morning flight.

United is today and old, the planes, the staff, the business processes. Yet they expect premium prices for a less than average flight experience. I should have remembered to stay away from them and will remember to stay away from them in the future since I'm traveling a lot again. In a nutshell, they suck eggs.

The flight was clean and on schedule, but connections could have been better

My flight was delayed twice. The first time because of “plane maintenance” and the second because the previous flight who supposedly “arrived early” took an obnoxiously long time to get off the plane. Total delay was over an hour for no reason. Not to mention your airline repeatedly changed our gate from one end of the terminal to the other. Not very happy about this experience. My previous flights with American haven’t had this many issues.

Early departure meant on time arrival. Only real problem was free internet had issues, although chatting with the internet help desk (you can do this via aainflight.com) got the issue resolved.

American continues to decline in their customer service and its beyond disappointing.

Delayed initially because they couldn’t print the flight details. Poor instruction on delay. When I got on the plane the flight attendant argued with me about whether my carry on would fit (it did, although she didn’t acknowledge that). No greeting (other than arguing with me) getting on or off the plane.

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

As previously stated the delay I experienced flying from Wichita to Chicago caused a host of issues. When I finally was able to be booked on the last remaining American flight from Chicago to Cincinnati, the gate changed four times with the last change occurring very near the scheduled boarding time. While I didn't have a problem moving from gate to gate, I did notice and make note of others that had mobility issues and had to move each time for the gate change.

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

The captain brought my 6 year old son into the cockpit and allowed him to ask questions, sit in the captain’s chair and talk about all the gears and levers. Made the trip very special for him.

we landed at cmh ten minutes early but had to sit on tarmac for twenty minutes because a plane was at our gate despite the fact that 3 other gates were open.

On time (actually a little early). Was a good and short flight!

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