$85 Find Cheap Flights from Columbus to Dallas

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Cheapest round-trip
$255
Typical prices: $444-$235
Frontier
Thu 7/30Mon 8/3
CMH - DFW • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$301
Typical prices: $556-$397
American Airlines
Wed 7/15Wed 7/22
CMH - DFW • Non-stop
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On American, avoid hard-sided bags; rough handling can crack them in checked luggage.
American Main Extra flyers may prefer rows below 10 for a better seat choice.
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Cheap Flights from Columbus to Dallas (CMH-DFW)

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

Thu, Jul 30 - Mon, Aug 3
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5:44 pm - 10:35 pm
CMH
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DFW
5h 51m
1 stop
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10:00 am - 9:17 am
DFW
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CMH
22h 17m
2 stops
$255Multiple Airlines
Thu, Aug 20 - Sun, Aug 23
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9:08 am - 10:31 pm
CMH
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DFW
14h 23m
2 stops
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10:00 am - 5:12 pm
DFW
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CMH
6h 12m
1 stop
$256Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jul 11 - Sat, Jul 18
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6:06 pm - 7:33 am
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DFW
14h 27m
1 stop
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8:28 am - 9:43 am
DFW
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CMH
24h 15m
1 stop
$258Frontier
Tue, Jul 14 - Tue, Jul 21
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5:44 pm - 12:09 am
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DFW
7h 25m
1 stop
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1:53 pm - 8:24 pm
DFW
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CMH
29h 31m
2 stops
$259Multiple Airlines
Thu, Aug 6 - Mon, Aug 10
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5:44 pm - 10:35 pm
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DFW
5h 51m
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8:20 pm - 10:08 am
DFW
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CMH
12h 48m
1 stop
$260Frontier
Tue, Jul 21 - Thu, Jul 23
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5:44 pm - 9:07 am
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DFW
16h 23m
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10:00 am - 4:59 pm
DFW
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CMH
5h 59m
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$261Frontier
Tue, Jul 14 - Tue, Jul 21
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6:00 am - 7:25 am
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DAL
2h 25mnonstop
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8:00 am - 11:20 am
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2h 20mnonstop
$301Southwest
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9
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9:35 am - 11:00 am
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DAL
2h 25mnonstop
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3:15 pm - 8:30 pm
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4h 15m
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$307Southwest
Wed, Jul 8 - Wed, Jul 15
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5:35 pm - 7:05 pm
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DAL
2h 30mnonstop
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7:00 am - 1:55 pm
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5h 55m
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$311Southwest
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9
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11:45 am - 2:40 pm
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DAL
3h 55m
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3:15 pm - 8:30 pm
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4h 15m
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$312Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Columbus to Dallas flights

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

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 Dallas departing in July.

What is the cheapest Columbus Airport to Dallas flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Columbus Airport to Dallas costs $299 on the route between Columbus Airport (CMH) and Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 4% cheaper than other Columbus Airport-Dallas routes. The most popular route is between Columbus Airport (CMH) and Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW).

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

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

For Columbus to Dallas, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Dallas back to Columbus, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to Dallas, 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 Dallas is October, where tickets cost $61 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $222 and $180 respectively.

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

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 Dallas, 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 Dallas, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 32% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Columbus to Dallas

 
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Cheapest flight$85
Flight from Columbus to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport

When to book flights from Columbus to Dallas

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Columbus to Dallas based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from Columbus to Dallas: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Columbus to Dallas 
Verified travelerFlew with American Airlines
CMH
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DFW
Apr 2026
To not use hard sided bags. They can Crack when thrown from planes luggage compartment below to baggage carrier truck or vehicle
MitchellFlew with American Airlines
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Dec 2024
If you choose main extra, avoid row 10 or higher.

FAQs for booking Columbus to Dallas flights

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Columbus Airport to Dallas was $85 for a one-way ticket and $255 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is required to fly from Columbus to Dallas.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Columbus to Dallas?

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

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

    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 Dallas.

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

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

    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 Dallas with an airline and back to Columbus with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Columbus to Dallas?

    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 Dallas from Columbus up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Columbus to Dallas?

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

Direct departures

Columbus to Dallas

Monday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Tuesday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Wednesday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Thursday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Friday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Saturday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Sunday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

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Direct returns

Dallas to Columbus

Monday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Tuesday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Wednesday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Thursday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Friday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Saturday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Sunday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Columbus to Dallas

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

Flight was delayed before take off and at landing. Baggage took 20 minutes. Flight crew would not serve full soft drink and had to ask multiple times before receiving water.

From checking to boarding, it was a seamless experience. The service agents were so helpful. The flight crew was so pleasant.

Gate agent showed up 20 minutes before boarding and was not at all friendly. Had to take this flight due to the one on the day before being cancelled and any later options were already full with long standby lists. Despite having paid for Delta Comfort seats, Delta did not allow me (or anyone) to choose their seat. The agent assigned them for everyone just prior to boarding. Self seat selection was allowed on the original flight. Flight staff was great - very friendly.

Flight attendants were great. Cheerful, upbeat and friendly. Jet, in particular, was fantastic.

I have Precheck. Flew HPN to DEN and return this past weekend. Delta didn't attach my Precheck number to this trip. So it was waiting in general line especially in Denver. Unavailable.

Original flight was delayed, then cancelled and the gate staff did not expedite rebooking. Also, no instructions were given that a ticket number was needed before being called to facilitate rebooking. This could have been much more organized.

Be on time? When not on time a circling for over an hour offer more than 1 bag of chips to the passengers? It was a 7 hour flight by the time we got done.

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..

Awfully rude American worker at door when we started boarding flight. Then, walk into a blazing hot airplane with no air conditioning until twenty minutes into the flight. Free entertainment was non existent! My husband, along with the fellow passenger in our row, and I could not get entertainment to work, no WIFI! Really?? Been flying American a long time. Was very disappointed.

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 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.

It was what i expected. I like the movies you can access from your phone. It would be nice if there was a gluten free snack offered. But I did bring my own snack knowing there would not be a gluten free option

Ontario airport boarding was very easy to park and access, is clean and TSA took 10 minutes total. Check-in was a breeze and cruise was very nice.

I tried to book a flight with Jet Blue. Your third party company hijacked my attempt with a website that looked like I was booking with Jet Blue. I realized it when I paid. I tried to cancel and was told by a man in India that there were no refunds. $735 stolen, Thanks Kayak!

It was inexplicably canceled and we are stuck in LA, haven't gotten home and it has been an inconvenience having lost work (on unpaid leave for my husband).

JetBlue worker, Blythe, was so amazing at the DCA counter. If it wasn’t for her, I’m not sure we would’ve made it through. Please thank her!

They lost my luggage and refuse to help. Terrible airline. I've never experienced worse customer service in my life. Pretty much just told me too bad that I lost all my luggage, not caring that I am stuck in Europe for 2 weeks with absolutely nothing.

You should have had Wifi to make it much enjoyable.

The flight out was delayed from 3:40pm to 5pm and again to 8pm. We boarded after 5pm, had to disembark because they could not get the Engine started, then we switched gates and got a new plane and did not board until after 8pm.

The flight was delayed after already taxiing from the gate due to a malfunction. After 3 hours we were told the flight was canceled. The next flight available was Sunday. My daughter and I stayed overnight in the airport due to this issue. I was given a $12 meal voucher. Unacceptable

Whole experience was poor. Delayed 2 hours. Lied about the delays. Was all jet blues fault and tried to blame on air traffic control. Sent out other let trips and wouldn't allow people to switch aircraft.

My bag was not loaded on my flight. it was not communicated to me until i was waiting for my bag at my destination. there was no confirmation of when my bag was arriving and no way to track it.

Nice plane, clean, wifi available and movies. All the flight attendants were courteous.

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.

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