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$64 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Columbus

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from O'Hare Intl to Columbus departing on 2/24. 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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Cheapest round-trip
$158
Overall average: $304
Spirit Airlines
Tue 1/20Wed 1/21
ORD - CMH • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$190
Typical prices: $217-$443
American Airlines
Sat 1/17Sun 1/18
ORD - CMH • Non-stop
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AA's Main Cabin Extra includes early boarding perks.
United's Economy Plus adds six inches of legroom.
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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

Tue, Jan 20 - Wed, Jan 21
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10:48 am - 11:19 pm
ORD
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CMH
11h 31m1 stop
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5:45 am - 9:03 pm
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ORD
16h 18m1 stop
$158Spirit Airlines
Tue, Jan 20 - Wed, Jan 21
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:48 am - 11:19 pm
ORD
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CMH
11h 31m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 9:03 pm
CMH
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ORD
16h 18m1 stop
$164Spirit Airlines
Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 20
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5:15 am - 11:27 pm
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CMH
17h 12m1 stop
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5:45 am - 9:03 pm
CMH
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ORD
16h 18m1 stop
$165Spirit Airlines
Sat, Jan 31 - Wed, Feb 4
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6:03 am - 10:47 am
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CMH
27h 44m1 stop
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5:45 am - 9:03 pm
CMH
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ORD
16h 18m1 stop
$167Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jan 8 - Mon, Jan 12
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4:49 pm - 10:48 am
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CMH
16h 59m1 stop
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11:48 am - 12:08 pm
CMH
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ORD
25h 20m1 stop
$168Frontier
Tue, Jan 6 - Wed, Feb 11
Spirit Airlines Logo
3:26 pm - 10:38 pm
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CMH
30h 12m1 stop
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5:45 am - 9:03 pm
CMH
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ORD
16h 18m1 stop
$170Spirit Airlines
Sat, Jan 17 - Mon, Jan 19
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12:44 pm - 11:19 pm
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CMH
9h 35m1 stop
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12:00 pm - 1:57 pm
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26h 57m1 stop
$171Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jan 28 - Fri, Jan 30
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5:15 am - 11:27 pm
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CMH
17h 12m1 stop
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12:03 pm - 10:46 pm
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11h 43m1 stop
$172Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 20
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8:08 pm - 11:27 pm
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CMH
26h 19m2 stops
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5:45 am - 9:03 pm
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ORD
16h 18m1 stop
$176Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jan 17 - Sun, Jan 18
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12:44 pm - 11:19 pm
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CMH
9h 35m1 stop
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8:39 am - 1:13 pm
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ORD
5h 34m1 stop
$178Multiple 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.

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, Tuesday is the most expensive day to fly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Columbus. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday 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 $215 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $389 and $377 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 $320 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 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 57% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from O'Hare Intl to Columbus

 
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American Airlines

AA's Main Cabin Extra offers early boarding and complimentary drinks, enhancing short flight comfort.


AA provides high-speed Wi-Fi for purchase, with T-Mobile customers possibly receiving complimentary access.

United Airlines

United offers Priority Boarding to avoid gate-checking carry-ons, placing you in Zone 2.


United's Economy Plus seats offer up to six inches more legroom than standard economy seats.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$64
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Columbus

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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus Airport was $64 for a one-way ticket and $158 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, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, and Delta 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 170 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?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago O'Hare Airport and Columbus, with Star Alliance 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 $326 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 $311 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • 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 $186 or less one-way and $274 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

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Friday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

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Direct returns

Columbus to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Friday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

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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 9091 reviews
7.7Boarding
8.1Crew
7.3Comfort
7.1Entertainment
6.6Food
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After a delay at the gate, C3, at Ohare on Sunday, I left my Blk ski coat on the bench at the gate, lost! Please review my lob claim, thx.

8.0 Excellentt, Dec 2025
ORD - RSW
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After a delay at the gate, C3, at Ohare on Sunday, I left my Blk ski coat on the bench at the gate, lost! Please review my lob claim, thx.

Very thoughtful flight attendant offered me water immediately since I had run to make my connection.

Always wish for more healthy, gluten free options. We have to bring our own.

Having a long layover, I was very appreciative of the ability to stand by for an earlier flight. Other airlines like Delta have refused this to me in the past, just to be mean (because my ticket class wasn't high enough). United went out of their way to help me get to my destination early, which I really appreciated given that it was the third leg of a 24+ hour journey for me.

Other than a way way too cold cabinets for the entire flight, all was great

One bag is incorrect and not acceptable for an international flight. The food was not just good. I won't fly with them again.

Excellent flight. Smooth, efficient boarding. Quick flight. Arrived early at STL.

I will never book a flight through Cheap fare. They booked me from Portland Main . And would not give me a refund, so I bought 2 tickets one for 299. From Portland Main to ORD. Then I had to buy a ticket from Oregon PDX to ORD that was another 440. So Just so you know they even told me it was there fault but no refund. Bad bussniess. I did inform United but they said they couldn't help me due to the fact I booked through Cheap Tickets. Never again. And I'm spreding the word. I let everyone know at my 50th class reunion

Crew and customer service were excellent. This flight also had plenty of leg room and seat mounted screens for entertainment. A very pleasant flight all around!

It would have been better if the crew has supported my husband's reasons for needing to keep the space clear around his feet, rather than insisting that he put his knapsack in that space.

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.

We loved the steward on the plane. He made the night enjoyable

The plane was late, when we did board the plane was as cold as a freezer. I was freezing the entire flight, no blankets. Lost miserable flight I’ve ever had.

3 hour weather delay followed by 1 hour (and counting) maintenance delay. UGH!

After we'd boarded , they canceled the flight. The crew didn't even know , we just all received text messages. Then after they deplaned us , AA was just like "too bad, go F your self, we sure ain't gonna help you"

After a two hour delay, my flight was CANCELLED! No pilot available. Such BS.

Amazing food, great staff, with one noticable detail missing ...but no seat entertainment in any of aircraft ...I am not a fan

I wish American Airlines would change the airline industry by loading the plane back to front instead of front to back. Planes would board so much more smoothly and quickly.

I have long legs, my foot was out in the aisle and when a flight attendant came walking by and I didn't notice, instead of saying "excuse me" or anything like that, she kicked my foot. Extremely rude

Excellent! The gate agents were kind enough to rebook me on an earlier flight saving me from a 6 hour layover. Even my luggage made it despite the fact that the connection was technically too narrow. The flight itself was very comfortable, roomy, and clean. Plenty of space for my carryon items with plugs to charge my phone. After a long international flight of 14 hours, this was an excellent way to end my travels!

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