CMH - AUS

$87 Find Cheap Flights from Columbus to Austin - Compare and Save

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Columbus to Austin departing on 9/8. 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.
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

KAYAK searches hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to Austin

 
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Columbus to Austin, 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 Columbus to Austin, as well as popular online travel agencies
Travelers love KAYAK
41,299,237 searches in the past 7 days on KAYAK

Save 21% or moreCompare multiple travel sites with one search.

Track pricesNot ready to book? Create a price alert for when prices drop.

Bundle and saveSave money when you bundle your flight + hotel.

Filter your dealsChoose cabin class, free Wi-Fi and more.

Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$195
Typical prices: $352-$247
Frontier
Tue 8/11Wed 8/26
CMH - AUS • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$206
Typical prices: $297-$247
Southwest
Wed 8/12Wed 8/26
CMH - AUS • Non-stop
Top airlines
Cheapest • from $195 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
+1
+1
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
+1
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Delta and Southwest. Average duration is 2h 51m
Direct flights
Direct flights
+1
+1
Direct flights
Direct flights
+1
Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $273 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 37m (one-way)
Insights
Insights
Insights
Insights
When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 46% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
Insights
Insights
Insights
When to travel
Cheapest • 17% price drop
Most popular
Good to know
Good to know
+1
+1
Good to know
Good to know
+1
Start a new search
KAYAK searches 100s of sites at once to find you the best travel deals.
We hope you love your trip to Austin!
Flight Deals
Booking Insights
Flight Deals

Cheap Flights from Columbus to Austin (CMH-AUS)

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

Tue, Aug 11 - Wed, Aug 26
Frontier Logo
5:44 pm - 12:38 pm
CMH
-
AUS
19h 54m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
1:59 pm - 5:12 pm
AUS
-
CMH
26h 13m
1 stop
$195Frontier
Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 26
Southwest Logo
1:35 pm - 3:20 pm
CMH
-
AUS
2h 45mnonstop
Southwest Logo
4:50 pm - 8:30 pm
AUS
-
CMH
2h 40mnonstop
$206Southwest
Tue, Aug 4 - Sat, Aug 8
Frontier Logo
5:44 pm - 12:38 pm
CMH
-
AUS
19h 54m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
1:33 pm - 4:59 pm
AUS
-
CMH
26h 26m
1 stop
$209Frontier
Wed, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 13
Frontier Logo
4:57 pm - 11:59 pm
CMH
-
AUS
8h 02m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
10:50 am - 5:33 pm
AUS
-
CMH
5h 43m
1 stop
$210Frontier
Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 26
Southwest Logo
7:25 pm - 10:50 pm
CMH
-
AUS
4h 25m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
10:40 am - 2:20 pm
AUS
-
CMH
2h 40mnonstop
$216Southwest
Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 26
Southwest Logo
1:35 pm - 3:20 pm
CMH
-
AUS
2h 45mnonstop
Southwest Logo
12:55 pm - 9:00 pm
AUS
-
CMH
7h 05m
2 stops
$222Southwest
Tue, Aug 11 - Wed, Aug 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:44 pm - 12:38 pm
CMH
-
AUS
19h 54m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:37 am - 12:43 pm
AUS
-
CMH
25h 06m
2 stops
$225Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 12 - Sat, Aug 15
Southwest Logo
1:35 pm - 3:20 pm
CMH
-
AUS
2h 45mnonstop
Southwest Logo
9:40 am - 1:20 pm
AUS
-
CMH
2h 40mnonstop
$228Southwest
Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 26
Southwest Logo
6:50 am - 11:15 am
CMH
-
AUS
5h 25m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
12:55 pm - 9:00 pm
AUS
-
CMH
7h 05m
2 stops
$231Southwest
Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 15
Southwest Logo
10:50 am - 6:15 pm
CMH
-
AUS
8h 25m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
10:40 am - 2:20 pm
AUS
-
CMH
2h 40mnonstop
$234Southwest
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Columbus to Austin flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Columbus Airport to Austin?

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Columbus to Austin?

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Austin on a Tuesday, 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 Columbus to Austin. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to Austin, 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 Columbus Airport to Austin is July, where tickets cost $280 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $416 and $374 respectively.

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

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 $332, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to Austin, 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 Columbus Airport to Austin, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 46% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$87
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
Flight from Columbus to Austin

When to book flights from Columbus to Austin

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Columbus to Austin based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Columbus to Austin flights

  • Are there business facilities at the arrival airport?

    Visit the American Airlines Admirals Club if you're a business traveler at Austin airport. The club provides computers and copying services. You need to be a member of the Admirals Club to access the lounge. However, you can also pay at the door if there is space. The lounge is situated on the mezzanine level of the Barbara Jordan Terminal, opposite Gate 22.

  • Is the departure airport accessible to travelers with disabilities?

    Several services are available to passengers with impairments at John Glenn International Airport, an accessible airport. These services include designated accessible parking and accessible restrooms. All buses at the airport can also accommodate wheelchairs and electric scooters. In addition, there are companion care rooms. If you need any wheelchair assistance, notify your airline in advance.

  • Does the departure airport offer any special assistance to military officers?

    Military personnel traveling through John Glenn International Airport are welcome to use the complimentary amenities at the Jake Brewer USO Lounge. Internet access, computers, drinks, toiletries, and TV are some of these offerings. Additionally, an airline ticket agent can request a gate pass if non-traveling family members wish to follow their technician through security and to the gate. The lounge is situated by the security checkpoint, close to the Concourse C departure lane.

  • Where can passengers get assistance at the arrival airport?

    The visitor information centers are open to travelers arriving at Austin International Airport. The information centers provide directions, maps, ground transportation details, and travel booking services. If you have any inquiries concerning the facilities and services offered by the airport, you may also get help from a helpful Ambassador Volunteer. The centers are close to the baggage claim area of the Barbara Jordan Terminal's Carousels 3 and 5.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Columbus Airport to Austin was $87 for a one-way ticket and $195 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Columbus to Austin. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

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

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

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

    The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Columbus to Austin flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Columbus to Austin?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Columbus and Austin, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Columbus to Austin, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Columbus to Austin are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $378 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $268 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Columbus to Austin?

    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 Columbus to Austin.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Austin from Columbus 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 Columbus to Austin?

    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 Austin with an airline and back to Columbus with another airline. Booking your flights between Columbus and AUS 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 Columbus to Austin?

    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 Austin from Columbus 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 Columbus Airport to Austin

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $171 or less one-way and $239 or less round-trip.
  • Private nursing rooms are available for use by nursing moms at John Glenn International Airport (CMH). They give moms a cozy space to nurse, pump or breastfeed their children. The rooms are situated in each concourse and the baggage claim areas.
  • Make sure to look out for the roaming pups with Paw Force One bandannas when passing through John Glenn International Airport. The dogs are taught to wander the airport terminal and help passengers de-stress. Visitors are welcome to stop, pet the dogs, and interact with them.
  • Those arriving at Austin international airport (AUS) can visit the car rental facilities near the garage. Different car rental companies are available, including Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise Hertz, Fox, National, Thrifty and E-z Rent a Car.
  • Visitors interested in art should get to the John Glenn International Airport early to see the numerous works on display. Visit the sculpture in the atrium's center called Brushstrokes in Flight. There's also a Veterans Monument, the Ohio Aviators' pylons, and an art gallery.
  • Arriving travelers who are exhausted can visit Knot Anymore Massage for a chair or foot massage. The massage bar is located at gates 7 and 13 of the Barbara Jordan Terminal. They offer the best foot massage services.

Prefer to fly direct from Columbus to Austin?

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

Direct departures

Columbus to Austin Bergstrom

Monday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Tuesday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Wednesday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Thursday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Friday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Saturday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Sunday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

See more direct flights

Direct returns

Austin Bergstrom to Columbus

Monday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Tuesday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Wednesday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Thursday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Friday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Saturday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Sunday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

See more direct flights

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Columbus to Austin

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Columbus to Austin. 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 Columbus to Austin? 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.
7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4235 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
Airline reviews

One major problem that was very unprofessional and uncalled for. Plane landed and we had to wait 20 minutes to get off the plane since they were waiting for someone to come to the gate to drive the jetway. Southwest couldn't have someone available and waiting for the plane to land? Is there only one person in Hobby airport who knows to drive the jetway? Was he at lunch? In the bar? Uncomfortable and uncalled for!

4.0 OkayAnonymous, May 2026
MSY - HOU
Read more Southwest reviews

One major problem that was very unprofessional and uncalled for. Plane landed and we had to wait 20 minutes to get off the plane since they were waiting for someone to come to the gate to drive the jetway. Southwest couldn't have someone available and waiting for the plane to land? Is there only one person in Hobby airport who knows to drive the jetway? Was he at lunch? In the bar? Uncomfortable and uncalled for!

Southwest is kind of a slum airline. It’s gotten more expensive over the years for less and less service. I am a Southwest Chase Visa card holder and was forced to choose a seat in the 26th row in the middle seat. However my wife who is a rewards member but doesn’t hold a card or anything else, gets randomly assigned a normally paid seat in row 6! How does that work?

The seat was not comfortable. 1D. My back was sore all night and the next day.

One of the best airlines for fast boarding, on time arrivals, and top notch service!

I elected to pay for the upgrades and found very little difference

The new seating arrangement is so over priced for what you get.

Snacks are always pretzels. Why can't you also offer peanuts ?

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.

Only downside was the legroom and seat width, which is always a problem unless I spend more for a premium seat.

Five hour delays every hour, I wish it were all at once

Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

worst flight ever from Delta, it got delayed and kept on delaying..

Should never have had to go to Detroit from Orlando back to Tennessee!

Got rerouted from a straight flight from Orlando to Atlanta to Knoxville to a flight from Orlando to Detroit to Knoxville! Seriously!! Flight delay out of Detroit! Long day for what should have been a pretty easy travel day!

Two delays on two separate planes with parts they could not easily find and replace.

Checkin was good, fllight ws good. Onlly complaint is lack of foot on 6 hour flight from Seattle to Boston. Snacks were flimsy - chips and cookies. could have offered something more substantial for such a long flight. I know you can buy food in airport but for the price you pay for a ticket, they should step up for the passengers.

Only beverages were offered to first class and I thought the flight attendant could have also served the Delta Comfort as well instead of sitting down and staring at her phone and walking past all of us to the back of the plane to charge her phone more. There was a complete lack of turbulence and was safe enough for flights attendant to walk around in the front of the plane, collect trash and serve a few people water and turn off the seat belt light. Also didn’t enforce people putting their seats into the upright position and allowed two passengers to remain reclined during landing. They seemed out to lunch completely. Usually my experience on Delta is much better.

Long story short, it was one of the better flight experiences I've had in some time when compared with other airlines.

Flight was great! This flight from Atlanta was even better than when I paid for Comfort from SNA to Atlanta.

This planes staff was top tier. Everything went great and had a great flight home.

The pilot had to extend the flight time from san antonio to Houston to burn off fuel. This caused a lot of unnecessary stress since we had a tight connection to Aruba. And with no other flights going to Aruba we were worried about spending a night in Houston. We had to to run to our connection because of the flight crews mistake. Not happy.

The flight was delayed, they didn’t even have water for the toilets or for drinks

Even through the flight was delayed due to storms near IAH The flight was great! The crew was so hospitable and professional

The flight had a delay but I made it to my connection. Flight was smooth overall

No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

The entertainment options on the seat back video boards were nice.

Overall flight was ok. Flight attendant was receptive to assisting passengers with tight connections.

This was the first flight in the morning. We boarded fine. The cabin door was closed and we were ready to go. We were notified by the Captain that ATC issued and ground stop for 40 minutes. So, without even pushing back from the gate, we were already 40 minutes late. We actually were released to push-back and taxi at 30 minutes. But, some passengers had tight connections and were not going to make their connections. Some passengers asked about the delay and the effect on the connections and were told by the cabin attendant that all flights will be delayed and so they should be OK. However, that was not true. My connecting flight was on time and I arrived at IAH with 21 minutes to make my connection. I did and I'm happy about that, but the flight crew should not have given assurances to the passengers who might have missed their connections.

Boarding was again a "free for all". We were boarding group 4, and almost the entire plane was able to board before us. It's a shame that someone who follows the rules, gets the short end of the stick. Not fair.

Leave on time. We waited on the plane for hour hours and it was hot and smelly

I’ve got 31F seat and window seat . My 2 co passengers was AA crew members and they were very rude attitude and when I was going to use bathroom their gestures was very different and awkward and the guy beside me completely occupied the hand rest and I was really uncomfortable

The gate experience at LAX was abysmal (same for the arrival experience two days prior). Despite the LAX -> SAT schedule of two flights daily, our departure gate was at a smaller hub that we had to be bussed to from Terminal 4. Fortunately, I arrived at LAX extra early and had time to spare, but if I had not known, I might have missed my flight. I looked at the LAX airport map in the AA app and there was no indication of the additional boarding process. Lastly the gate area we were bussed to was crowded with limited food and beverage options. On flight, the fight attendant was hospitable and attentive, the flight was smooth, and AA's free (and working) wifi for AA members were all on the positive side.

The flight back to Dallas was delayed, which has happened to me several times with American Airlines. There was no announcement, no update sent out, no compensation offered for the inconvenience.

As always, most AA flights that we fly are almost ALWAYS delayed and that too multiple times. Very frustrating

Boarding was smooth and seamless and the flight was without incident.

Food is what you expect on a plane. Nothing gluten free. But that is expected. Drinks, apple juice, was fine. Seat, what I expected. Fine.

The flight took off an hour late which made the connection concerning

The flight from Dallas to Tokyo was not on Japan Airlines. It was on American Airlines. Very disappointed that we did not fly on Japan Airlines. Will not be using you liars again. I’ll just book direct from the airline next time. Wish you could make this right and has us fly on Japan Air when heading back home to the US.

They made nearly everyone check their bag because the overhead bins are way too small. Extremely inconvenient

There weren't enough employees at check in took awhile to get bags checked. There wasn't a wheel chair for me, I was sent to someone who turns out to work for a different airline, if My flight hadn't been delayed I probably would have missed my flight as it was, by the time I arrived at my gate, they started boarding in about 15 minutes. I don't know who took me to my gate, definitely was not the normal people who take passengers to the gate. I'm guessing she may have been in a management position. I wish I knew her name, she went beyond to help me. With that said everyone was kind, and were doing the best they could. So, I choose to say it was an Adventure, stressful start, but good. In the end went well. The situation was not only difficult for passengers but the employee's.

The staff at the check in counter was so rude. Made you feel Incompetent

Frontier scheduled a 40 minute connection in DEN. What they failed to mention was that they “close the doors” 20 mins prior to departure, which means you only have 20 mins. Not enough time. Possibly against DOT regulations. Filing complaint.

Flight was scheduled at 9:40pm. Got delayed to 10 am, the next day. crazy

The bag check, flight check-in, and onboard experience convinced my wife and me that we will actively go out of our way to avoid flying Frontier Airlines in the future. At bag check, we were informed that check-in could only be completed via the Frontier mobile app. Unfortunately, the app was extremely frustrating—sending us through repetitive, confusing loops that repeatedly forced us to decline add-on services with nearly every click. While most airline apps upsell, this one felt intentionally exhausting. As the process dragged on, we became genuinely concerned that my phone battery would die before check-in could be completed. We approached the bag check staff—who were standing together talking—and explained both our frustration and our predicament. They laughed. Later, my wife described the interaction as “gaslighting,” which felt accurate. We were then informed it would cost $25 per person simply to have our boarding passes printed. From that point forward, the tone of the experience was consistently hostile. The bag check employees were condescending and combative, behaving more like bullies than customer service staff. Unfortunately, that same attitude continued onboard. One flight attendant argued with me when I attempted to stow my backpack in the overhead bin. I explained that we had each paid $75 to check our bags specifically so we would not need to use carry-on space and could have adequate legroom. She demanded to see my ticket, pointed out that it said “no carry-on”—which I acknowledged—and I reiterated that this was precisely why we paid to check our bags. Her response was, “I don’t make the rules.” She then walked away, but not before asking if I “truly wanted to fly back to Chicago today?”—an unnecessary and unmistakable threat. It is also worth noting that despite booking our tickets together in the same transaction, we were not seated together. Upon our return to Chicago—where we could once again sit together—we compared onboard experiences. We both remarked on how unhappy the flight attendants appeared and how each of us was separately asked whether we would like to purchase a beverage. We declined. At no point was water mentioned as an option, leaving us with the clear impression that even water came at a cost—or that complimentary water, if available at all, was deliberately left unmentioned. Overall, the experience was shocking and deeply disappointing, but it was also a profound learning experience—one we will not forget and will not repeat. -Steve

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

12 hour delay required getting on and off plane 3 times - would have at least liked to have been offered a snack or drink

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

It was an early flight and most people napped/slept and the crew let us which was nice.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Columbus to Austin

Information on your arrival and departure airports