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$76 Find Cheap Flights from Columbus to Charlotte

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 Charlotte departing on 3/18. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Columbus to Charlotte, 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 Charlotte, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$156
Overall average: $452
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/24Wed 3/25
CMH - CLT • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$395
Typical prices: $423-$501
American Airlines
Tue 5/12Sat 5/16
CMH - CLT • Non-stop
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Spirit Airlines
Cheapest • from $156 (round-trip)
Southwest
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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Cheap Flights from Columbus to Charlotte (CMH-CLT)

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

Tue, Mar 24 - Wed, Mar 25
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:40 am - 8:17 pm
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CLT
9h 37m
1 stop
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1:20 pm - 10:49 pm
CLT
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CMH
9h 29m
1 stop
$156Spirit Airlines
Thu, May 7 - Sun, May 10
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10:38 am - 4:46 pm
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CLT
6h 08m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:56 am - 5:45 pm
CLT
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CMH
8h 49m
1 stop
$160Frontier
Thu, Mar 5 - Tue, Mar 10
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 1:54 pm
CMH
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CLT
7h 39m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:48 pm - 10:44 am
CLT
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CMH
14h 56m
1 stop
$168Multiple Airlines
Fri, Mar 6 - Tue, Mar 10
Spirit Airlines Logo
11:39 am - 11:56 pm
CMH
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CLT
12h 17m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:24 pm - 11:32 pm
CLT
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CMH
10h 08m
1 stop
$178Spirit Airlines
Fri, May 1 - Sun, May 3
Frontier Logo
10:38 am - 4:35 pm
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CLT
5h 57m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
5:41 pm - 9:43 am
CLT
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CMH
16h 02m
1 stop
$181Frontier
Tue, Mar 24 - Wed, Mar 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:07 pm - 12:38 am
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CLT
11h 31m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:56 am - 10:49 pm
CLT
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CMH
13h 53m
1 stop
$182Multiple Airlines
Fri, Feb 27 - Mon, Mar 2
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:17 am - 11:56 pm
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CLT
12h 39m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:42 pm - 6:42 pm
CLT
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CMH
20h 00m
1 stop
$183Multiple Airlines
Sat, May 2 - Thu, May 7
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:01 pm - 11:49 pm
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CLT
9h 48m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:56 am - 5:45 pm
CLT
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CMH
8h 49m
1 stop
$184Multiple Airlines
Mon, Mar 9 - Wed, Mar 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 5:03 pm
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CLT
11h 18m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:59 pm - 8:45 am
CLT
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CMH
18h 46m
1 stop
$186Multiple Airlines
Sun, Mar 8 - Sun, Mar 15
Frontier Logo
2:51 pm - 6:48 pm
CMH
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CLT
51h 57m
2 stops
Frontier Logo
7:38 pm - 8:30 am
CLT
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CMH
12h 52m
1 stop
$190Frontier
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Columbus to Charlotte flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Columbus to Charlotte 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 Columbus to Charlotte?

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Columbus to Charlotte, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Charlotte, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to Charlotte, 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 Charlotte is October, where tickets cost $382 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $479 and $472 respectively.

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

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 $398, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

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 Charlotte, 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 Charlotte, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 14% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$76
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Columbus to Charlotte

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Columbus to Charlotte 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 Columbus to Charlotte flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Columbus Airport to Charlotte was $76 for a one-way ticket and $156 for a round-trip.

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

    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 Columbus to Charlotte?

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

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

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Columbus to Charlotte flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Columbus to Charlotte?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Columbus to Charlotte are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $354 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $292 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Charlotte.

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

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

    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 Charlotte with an airline and back to Columbus with another airline. Booking your flights between Columbus and CLT 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 Charlotte?

    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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $178 or less one-way and $357 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Columbus to Charlotte?

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

Direct departures

Columbus to Charlotte Douglas

Monday

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Tuesday

American Airlines

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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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Charlotte Douglas to Columbus

Monday

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Tuesday

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Columbus to Charlotte

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Columbus to Charlotte. 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 Charlotte? 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 4284 reviews
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
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WiFi did not work. Boarding with the new seating assignments took too long. The temperature in the terminal was obnoxious. +/- 80°

2.0 MediocreMike, Feb 2026
LAS - OKC
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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.

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

My flight from Denver to Minneapolis was excellent. My flight from Minneapolis to Denver was one of the worst I flights I have ever experienced. I had a window seat, the gentleman in the middle seat was morbidly obese and SW should have made him purchase two seats. His elbow dug into my arm most of the way even after I asked to please be careful. I was literally squashed between the him and the window with no wiggle room. The plane was full so it was not possible to ask for a different seat. I realize I should have complained to the flight attendant but I didn't feel anything could be done to rectify the situation. I fly SW often, I will continue to do so as this was my first negative experience.

I was assigned seat 7E, yet my boarding was Group 5, which caused me to have to put my luggage in the back of the plance above `19 or 20 aisle, as passengers who had boarded earlier took the overhead bins in the front. SW needs to monitor bin space and ensure that bin space above the seat are aligned to those sitting near their seats. Also the seating assignments needs to align with group number. Maybe board those last first and so on? Having said the ALL the passengers on the plane were gracious enough to allow me and other passengers in this dilema to retrieve our luggage and helped us along the way. I always love the flight staff, as always their fantastic and I can't rave about them enough!

I appreciate the staff who allowed me to board though I arrived a little late! Regarding the assigned seating, I had booked my flight before this change and wasn't aware of the change at the time, and so I didn't select a seat at booking as I didn't realize it was relevant. Better communication about the change would have been helpful for preparing.

Flight attendants very hospitable and friendly. Pilot flew a smooth take off and landing.

Paid for premium extra leg room but the bin space for rows 1-3 had to go in rows 4-6 and 4-6 had to go to 7-9 because flight attendants have snacks and their luggage upfront. So we pay extra to have to fight thru traffic to get our bags. Only 2nd day of new seating so hope they fix this.

WIFI was great. My selection for seating is an aisle, but during my trip, I never had an aisle seat. If we can get that corrected, I will be thrilled. No snack or drink on this flight.

WIFI was great. My selection for seating is an aisle, but during my trip, I never had an aisle seat. If we can get that corrected, I will be thrilled.

Flight delay was frustrating, also you cannot checkin online without delta app, web browser check-in throw errors

The gate agent was most helpful in getting me on to fly standby. I greatly appreciate it.

bulkhead seat had very little legroom - even in bsiness class.

The plane was an older model, so it wasn’t as comfortable as others. The flight attendants were not helpful during onboarding. It was a full flight so there was chaos finding space for baggage.

Sorry I didn't realize I was writing a review for each leg. Please see my previous review - it applies to the entire flight, not just a single leg.

This is the first time I've been disappointed with Delta. I was called by Delta to see if I would volunteer to change flights since my original flight home was overbooked. I accepted. The modified booking only provided me a 35 minute layover - when you subtract the fact that boarding closes for a flight 15 minutes early, that gave me 20 minutes to run for one end of the airport to the other. I barely made it. On the 2.5 hour flight to Tampa, the crew repeatedly let us know over the intercom that they cannot serve drinks or snacks due to safety/turbulence. I would have accepted this reason if they did not CONTINUALLY SERVE DRINKS AND COOKED FOOD to First class. If safety is the excuse then the entire plane should be strapped in for safety. On top of this the air conditioning vents were not working correctly and the plane was uncomfortably warm. I love Delta and am a loyal Delta traveler, and I have never had an experience like this. I don't know if there's a disconnect between availability among third-party sites like KAYAK and the airlines or what, but when overbooking causes issues like this for travelers it should be reviewed and changes to the booking process should be made. I blame BOTH KAYAK and Delta for this terrible experience.

boarded at 5:30 pm, pushed away from gate at 6pm ... takeoff was not until ~6:45pm; disappointing

Smooth boarding, pleasant and professional lady checking us in. Crew service was excellent, again pleasant, but professional. Nice touch-down on landing! Thank you Delta. 💗

Originally, I was booked in economy. I paid several hundred additional dollars to upgrade to first class. Then I paid several more hundred dollars to change my flight to a slightly earlier flight. I asked if the changed flight would also seat me in first class, and I was told that it would. When I boarded the plane, however, I was seated in economy. So, I paid $500-600 more than I paid for my original ticket for an upgrade and a changed flight - received the changed flight (which was nice), but did not receive the upgrade. So, I was not completely satisfied.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

This was a horrible experience. I’ve experienced several delays at this point and still not home. I was supposed to be home by 8:30 last night and here I sit at 7 am on a plane STILL unable to go home because of American Airlines.

I would like the crew to talk LESS over the PA and specifically about credit card offers. I am trying to work, sleep, watch a movie and the PA was booming about a credit card offer. Could we go back to the days when the customer was more important than selling a credit card?

It was a good trip. Flight Attendants were friendly and responsive.

Crew in Columbia was not prepared for landing. It was a bit of a disaster and getting bags took forever.

Tell the crew (when boarding) to yell at the imbeciles blocking us from walking up to scan. I promise everyone crowds around and half of us (most the time I’m group 4) have to push our way through. Your staff is awesome, the public - not so much-

It was fine. My connection in Charlotte to go to WPB was too late and I had to spend the night in the Charlotte Airport in the mini suites.

Nothing to write home about, average flight experience. Seats were spacious enough, crew friendly enough. Loved the AA entertainment/wifi service.

Great flight - friendly and attentive team! Seats in coach were comfy, but a little cramped - but that is the case with all airlines ;)

Experience was good, however I had a delay due to weather happening and had to re purchase a seat on a new plane for a higher price (could be my own issue and misunderstanding) but other than that situation. First time flyer (by myself) was terrific!! The last from ORD to ALO didn't have wifi, but it was only 45 minutes so I'm sure that was part of the reason. Overall my experience was great! Next time I will remember to buy tickets with longer layovers. The delays really saved my overall anxiety. :)

Did not understand a single word the attendant said on the pa system. I was glad it was not an emergency.

There absolutely needs to be WiFi on flights. Not sure why this new aircraft did not have the capability, but it made for a very frustrating flight. I honestly would have paid twice as much for another airline to have WiFi as an option, especially as a mom with kids who have disabilities.

More comfortable seats, free snacks and soft drinks, some sort of entertainment or WiFi.

Delay at the gate without any communication such as announcement, sign, monitor, email or text. Found out later we were boarded with the knowledge of a significant delay, awaiting communication from Europe. Pilot was the only source of information regarding the delay after a long gate delay and sitting for more than 30 minutes after boarding. More than 2 hour delay, landing at 2 AM. Offered to deplane and reboard, but probably should have just waited rather than repeat the process. Not the first time experiencing the lack of communication with Spirit airlines. This morning was not as bad as showing up to a terminal without an agent (or aircraft) without any sort of communication. Much later an email was sent that stated our flight was rescheduled for a week later. Situations do arise, but simple communication can alleviate a lot of the frustration. Hard to believe a corporation doesn't understand that. But, you get what you pay for...

This was a horrible experience for both KAYAK and Spirit. My flight was canceled with no alternative flight option. I paid $600 for a last minute flight and didn't receive an email from KAYAK regarding the cancelled flight until hours after it was canceled. Never again for either.

No complaints with pricing so don’t expect a lot of extras.

Flight out was great but this flight was canceled and nothing was available for 2 days after this so I had to purchase an expensive ticket from another airline so I could go home. The flight cancellation was said to be a crew issue, it wasn’t weather or maintenance.

Flight got cancelled 1.5 hours prior to gate open and logistics of travel got delayed.

They cancelled the flight due to crew unavailability. The next day they cancelled the flight again.

They cancelled my flight last minute, forcing me to rebook with another airline.

the fligh was delay form 9am to 10, delayed again from 10 to 11, than delay and gate change to 12 and delay another gate change to 3;25 pm

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