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Cheapest round-trip
$238
Typical prices: $329-$541
Frontier
Wed 9/16Mon 9/21
CMH - PHX • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$277
Typical prices: $368-$538
American Airlines
Tue 10/13Tue 10/20
CMH - PHX • Non-stop
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You can fly direct with American Airlines and Southwest. Average duration is 4h 08m
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Cheapest • Avg $262 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 11m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 11% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Columbus to Phoenix (CMH-PHX)

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

Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 21
Frontier Logo
4:30 pm - 11:43 pm
CMH
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PHX
10h 13m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:25 am - 3:35 pm
PHX
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CMH
6h 10m
1 stop
$238Frontier
Sun, Sep 6 - Wed, Sep 9
Frontier Logo
6:10 pm - 11:14 am
CMH
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PHX
20h 04m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
5:28 pm - 5:33 pm
PHX
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CMH
21h 05m
2 stops
$238Frontier
Sat, Sep 26 - Wed, Oct 7
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:02 am - 7:07 pm
CMH
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PHX
15h 05m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:25 am - 3:35 pm
PHX
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CMH
6h 10m
1 stop
$266Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20
American Airlines Logo
7:51 am - 9:24 am
CMH
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PHX
4h 33mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
8:57 am - 3:56 pm
PHX
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CMH
3h 59mnonstop
$277American Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:35 pm - 11:31 am
CMH
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PHX
20h 56m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:25 am - 3:35 pm
PHX
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CMH
6h 10m
1 stop
$277Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Thu, Aug 27
American Airlines Logo
7:47 am - 9:02 am
CMH
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PHX
4h 15mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
8:59 am - 3:52 pm
PHX
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CMH
3h 53mnonstop
$307American Airlines
Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 14
Southwest Logo
3:10 pm - 4:25 pm
CMH
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PHX
4h 15mnonstop
Southwest Logo
9:20 am - 4:00 pm
PHX
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CMH
3h 40mnonstop
$311Southwest
Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27
Southwest Logo
5:50 am - 7:05 am
CMH
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PHX
4h 15mnonstop
Southwest Logo
4:55 pm - 11:35 pm
PHX
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CMH
3h 40mnonstop
$311Southwest
Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 15
Delta Logo
7:45 am - 12:15 pm
CMH
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PHX
7h 30m
1 stop
Delta Logo
11:51 am - 11:14 pm
PHX
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CMH
8h 23m
1 stop
$331Delta
Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 15
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 10:25 am
CMH
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PHX
6h 25m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 3:57 pm
PHX
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CMH
6h 57m
1 stop
$331Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Columbus to Phoenix flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Columbus to Phoenix 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

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

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport from Columbus Airport usually cost between $413 and $561 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $238 on Frontier (Aug 18-Sep 8).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Columbus to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport?

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Columbus, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Columbus Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl 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 Columbus Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport is October, where tickets cost $426 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $536 and $531 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Columbus Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl 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 $480 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Columbus Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl 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 Columbus Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 41% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Columbus to Phoenix

 
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Harriet Baskas

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Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$113
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.
Flight from Columbus to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport

When to book flights from Columbus to Phoenix

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Columbus to Phoenix 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport flights

  • Does CMH provide assistance for travelers with reduced mobility?

    CMH provides numerous adaptations throughout the airport, including handicap-accessible parking, shuttles fitted with lifts to accommodate electric scooters and wheelchairs, wheelchair availability, sunflower lanyards, wristbands to identify passengers that will need assistance and extra time navigating the airport, and more.

  • Is there a hotel at or near CMH where I can spend the night before my flight?

    CMH has three hotels that are located on airport grounds. All of these hotels are within walking distance of the terminals but passengers can also choose to use the free shuttle to the terminal offered by each hotel. The Fairfield Inn and Suites Columbus Airport, the Residents Inn by Marriott, and The Hampton Inn Columbus Airport are the three hotels that are within CMH grounds.

  • How do I get from PHX into downtown Phoenix?

    From Sky Harbor West at PHX, catch a Line 13 bus. This will take you into downtown Phoenix at the intersection of 7th Street and buckeye road. These buses take about 12min and depart PHX approximately every 30min. Also, you can take a Sky Tram from Terminal 4 of PHX. At 44th Street, you can transfer to a train or a bus, depending on where you want to go in Phoenix. These trips take between about 30min and 40min.

  • How can I fly from CMH to PHX?

    American Airlines and Southwest operate non-stop flights from CMH to PHX. American Airlines, Frontier, and Delta are among the airlines that operate one-stop flights from CMH to PHX. Layover cities include Dallas (DFW), Denver (DEN), Chicago (ORD), Charlotte (CLT), and Minneapolis (MSP). United Airlines offers flights that make two stops between CMH and PHX. These planes often stop at cities such as Houston (IAH), Denver (DEN), and Chicago (ORD).

  • What is the cheapest flight from Columbus Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Columbus Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport was $113 for a one-way ticket and $238 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Columbus and Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport?

    A passport is not required to fly from Columbus to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Columbus to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport?

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

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Columbus to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Columbus to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Columbus to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Columbus to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from Columbus to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Columbus to Phoenix are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $500 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 $394 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Columbus to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport?

    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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport?

    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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport with an airline and back to Columbus with another airline. Booking your flights between Columbus and PHX 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport?

    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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $195 or less one-way and $437 or less round-trip.
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) serves as a hub for American Airlines. The John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) no longer serves as a hub for any airlines.
  • PHX offers passengers Compassion Corner, which is a combination of an inter-faith chapel, the Compassion Corner Office, and a Sensory Room, where mentally and emotionally challenged passengers can focus and calm themselves before a flight. Compassion Corner is in Terminal 4 on the 3rd level, open 8 am to 4 pm.
  • If you are a nursing mom, you can take advantage of the nursing stations installed at PHX. Every terminal has two stations, one Airside and one Landside. Each of these nursing rooms contains a baby changing station, comfortable seating, a countertop, sink, soap dispenser, paper towels, and an electrical outlet.
  • The CMH Jake Brewer USO welcomes active-duty members of the US military and their families. Complimentary amenities include toiletries, refreshments, DirecTV, internet access, and computer use. If you are not traveling but wish to wait with a military member in the USO, you can request a pass.
  • CMH provides airport ambassadors throughout the airport. These volunteers are located primarily at ticketing, baggage, and information centers and make it their goal to answer any questions to aid travelers in the airport. They are identifiable by their bright blue shirts.

Prefer to fly direct from Columbus to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport?

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

Direct departures

Columbus to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

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

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl 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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