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Cheap Flights from Denver to Columbus (DEN-CMH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Denver 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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Fri, Sep 5 - Sun, Sep 7
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2:46 pm - 7:39 pmDEN-CMH
2h 53mnonstop
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8:34 pm - 9:49 pmCMH-DEN
3h 15mnonstop
$128Frontier
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Fri, Sep 26 - Sun, Sep 28
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2:46 pm - 7:39 pmDEN-CMH
2h 53mnonstop
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8:34 pm - 9:49 pmCMH-DEN
3h 15mnonstop
$129Frontier
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Fri, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 8
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2:46 pm - 7:39 pmDEN-CMH
2h 53mnonstop
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8:34 pm - 9:49 pmCMH-DEN
3h 15mnonstop
$132Frontier
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Sat, Sep 6 - Mon, Sep 8
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9:35 am - 2:20 pmDEN-CMH
2h 45mnonstop
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6:55 pm - 8:05 pmCMH-DEN
3h 10mnonstop
$156Southwest
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Wed, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 10
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9:47 am - 7:08 pmDEN-CMH
7h 21m1 stop
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1:53 pm - 6:36 pmCMH-DEN
6h 43m1 stop
$159American Airlines
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Thu, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 16
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5:48 pm - 10:43 pmDEN-CMH
2h 55mnonstop
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8:55 am - 10:09 amCMH-DEN
3h 14mnonstop
$168United Airlines
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Thu, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 16
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7:16 am - 4:48 pmDEN-CMH
7h 32m1 stop
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7:01 am - 1:57 pmCMH-DEN
8h 56m1 stop
$176American Airlines
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Thu, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 14
Southwest Logo
7:45 am - 12:30 pmDEN-CMH
2h 45mnonstop
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5:25 am - 6:30 amCMH-DEN
3h 05mnonstop
$181Southwest
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Thu, Sep 11 - Sat, Sep 13
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5:45 am - 1:30 pmDEN-CMH
5h 45m1 stop
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4:26 pm - 7:54 pmCMH-DEN
5h 28m1 stop
$237Delta
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Fri, Sep 26 - Mon, Sep 29
United Airlines Logo
5:35 pm - 10:31 pmDEN-CMH
2h 56mnonstop
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11:15 am - 4:35 pmCMH-DEN
7h 20m1 stop
$247United Airlines
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United's Economy Plus offers up to six inches more legroom than standard economy seats.


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Southwest

Southwest allows two free checked bags, saving money on baggage fees.


For a better seat, use EarlyBird Check-In to secure a higher boarding position.

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Frontier's Economy Bundle includes a carry-on bag and seat choice, ideal for budget travelers.


Choose Premium Bundle for priority boarding and extra legroom, just $20 more than Economy.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Denver to Columbus flights

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

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Planning a trip from Denver to Columbus? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

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

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Denver 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 Denver to Columbus Airport is August, where tickets cost $266 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $443 and $427 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Denver 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.

No, with an average price for the route of $573, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Denver 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 Denver 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 Denver to Columbus Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 39% 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$69
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 16% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 28% lower on average.
Flight from Denver to Columbus

When to book flights from Denver to Columbus

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

  • What amenities can I enjoy at the Columbus John Glenn International Airport (CMH)?

    At the Columbus Airport, you can look at art displays while waiting on your plane to leave. If you're hungry, you'll have several places to eat. There is a Bob Evans and Chili's for sit-down meals, a Starbucks to start your morning off, and a Charley's Philly Steaks where you can grab a quick bite no matter the time of day.

  • Is there a bank or ATM machine at the Denver International Airport (DEN)?

    There is a branch of the Canvas Credit Union in the main terminal. For quick money withdrawals, there are several ATM machines around the airport including in the main terminal and near the gates.

  • How can I get to my hotel from the Columbus John Glenn International Airport (CMH)?

    You can take the bus from the Columbus Airport to downtown Columbus and other areas of the city. If your hotel is downtown, it will take about 45min to get there by bus. You can catch the bus outside near the hotel shuttle area. By taxi, you can get downtown in less than 10min. Taxis pick up passengers right outside of the terminal doors.

  • What can I do while waiting on my plane to leave the Denver International Airport (DEN)?

    Kick back and relax with a massage at one of the spas. There is one in Concourse C and another in the Mezzanine. You can also get a little exercise while getting a close-up look at public art exhibits in the Jeppesen Terminal, the hotel and transit center, B gates, and the train tunnel. If you're hungry, you can grab something to eat from popular restaurants like Chick-fil-A, McDonald's, Panda Express, and Pizza Hut. Cocktails and beers are served at its many bars and brewing companies.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Denver to Columbus Airport was $69 for a one-way ticket and $128 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Denver to Columbus?

    Denver and Columbus are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Denver from Denver Intl and will be arriving at Columbus.

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

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

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

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Denver to Columbus flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Denver to Columbus?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Denver and Columbus.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Denver to Columbus are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $414 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 $280 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Denver 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 Denver to Columbus.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Columbus from Denver 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 Denver 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 Denver with another airline. Booking your flights between Denver 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 Denver 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 Denver 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 Denver to Columbus Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $139 or less one-way and $182 or less round-trip.
  • Although most flights from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Columbus' John Glenn International (CMH) are direct, some require that you change planes in another city such as Orlando, Chicago, Minneapolis, or Washington, D.C.
  • Denver International Airport (DEN) is a large airport with over 125 gates. Moving walkways make getting around the airport pretty easy. There is also an automated transit system to get passengers from one concourse to another. It covers the main terminal which includes baggage claim, ground transportation, and TSA.
  • At the Denver International Airport (DEN), curbside check-in is allowed. Your driver should drop you off in the departure area on level 6. If you prefer to drive yourself, you can park your car in the garage, which is a short walk from the terminal. There are also a couple of off-site parking lots that have cheaper rates. These lots provide complimentary transportation to the airport.
  • Several rental car agencies have offices at the Columbus John Glenn International Airport. This includes Alamo, Hertz, National, and Thrifty. They are located off-site on International Gateway. From the airport, you can catch a shuttle to the rental car lot.
  • The Columbus Airport is not very large. It is a walkable airport with just two runways and 34 gates. It is the second-largest airport in Ohio.

Prefer to fly direct from Denver to Columbus?

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

Direct departures

Denver Intl to Columbus

Monday

Frontier, Southwest, United Airlines

Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Wednesday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Thursday

Southwest, United Airlines, Frontier

Southwest, United Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Frontier, Southwest, United Airlines

Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Sunday

Frontier, Southwest, United Airlines

Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

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Direct returns

Columbus to Denver Intl

Monday

Frontier, Southwest, United Airlines

Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Wednesday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Thursday

Southwest, United Airlines, Frontier

Southwest, United Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Frontier, Southwest, United Airlines

Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Sunday

Frontier, Southwest, United Airlines

Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Denver to Columbus

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Denver 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.
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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4246 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
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Other than a bit of a delay, everything was good. Again, the boarding process and picking seats is the only thing I don't enjoy.

8.0 ExcellentBrian, Aug 2025BWI - CVG
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Other than a bit of a delay, everything was good. Again, the boarding process and picking seats is the only thing I don't enjoy.

If we are going to have to pay for luggage, make it easier to do. Put something on the app during check-in so I don't need to do it at the kiosk. I've done it twice recently and I ended up having to pay at the desk because something went wrong at the kiosk in Tampa.

southwest just starting charging for luggage. hadnt realized it until it was too late. now out $70 when i couldve bought a carry on if i wouldve known. free bags was one of the only reasons i chose southwest over another airline (the other being no assigned seats, which is apparently also being changed). stupid business decision. wont be flying southwest anymore.

The quality of Southwest Airlines continues to degrade each time I fly with them. If it were not for the free luggage, I would probably choose another airline. Their prices are a little bit competitive, but way too high for the quality of the service. Southwest is not unique in this way. Domestic flight in the United States of America has continued to be a lower and lower quality product. Very sad when you compare the quality of domestic airlines to that of many international airlines around the world.

Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

WiFi did not work. For as outrageous as these flights cost, when they’re advertised with certain services/ features they should be in working order

Worst experience I had on Southwest. Still better than most, but the seating was barely tolerable.

The Southwest employees (all two of them) were very nice and cheerful despite the fact the line to self-check a bag (simply drop it off) was hundreds of people long. Thank God I arrived early to the airport because I stood in this line for at least an hour. Once on the flight that had been delayed by an hour, we had no Wi-Fi and thus no entertainment. Finally, I hope the investor strong arm tactics against Southwest pay off in a short-term windfall to your C-Suite because the rest of you are screwed. I have been a faithful Southwest customer for 15 years due to everything you just got rid of. I'm flying to Idaho and Washington in October, both places I used to simply book with Southwest without a second thought now with Frontier (Washington) and United (Idaho) because they offer everything the "new" Southwest does but cheaper and at better times, destinations, etc. This really makes me sad...

It was okay. The plane was delayed from earlier in the day, but they kept updating the departure time, sometimes later, sometimes earlier. That was stressful. Once we finally got on and took off, it was fine. I was supposed to have a connection in Chicago to Los Angeles, and the time for so late I was rebooked to arrive in LA 3 hours late. The departure time to Chicago later became early enough to have taken my original connection and arrive earlier but that wasn't an option.

It was one and half hour late... Not sure if any other experience matters.

Having to up charge for a seat assignment is not good. Delta can do better

I liked the friendliness of the staff. The cleanliness of all 3 planes.

Was charged for my luggage despite having been on one ticket from an international flight. Too tired to argue after 15 hours on flight. Was charged for rechecking it at JFK airport. Not sure why those off Kenya Airways were required to do that.

De planning was an absolute mess. We were never told that we weren’t at the gate and that we had to go down unstable stairs and then hop on a bus. People were falling, we couldn’t tell who was in charge. Overall terrible communication that ended up leaving a bad impression at the very end of the experience.

My experience on any Delta flight is always overshadowed by the time Delta removed me from a flight for no apparent reason.

Delayed and took off even later than the scheduled delay time

For a 69 year old with health problems I had the worse experience, no wheelchair when I entered a lady told me to sit and wait while a gentleman told me I had to walk to the Delta station, which I did. I had a carry on and a bag, and I was traveling with my service dog, which was on his carrier and the lady charged me for my carry on luggage, beside all the waiting cause of the delay, I had to walk to get my luggage cause no wheelchair showed up, I am so disappointed. I will get in touch with the company. I got home at 3:00 am, not good for my health situation.

Great experience on Delta. Staff from baggage check to flight attendants were very courteous and professional. My only issue was a personal preference for pretzels instead of the chips and cookies that were offered.

There was no problems, just a little uncomfortable with seats that do not lay back a little

Always good but we must do something about people in rows ahead of you that don't put their seats back up when they are suppose to. And It's rough to not be able to even lean over to get something out of my purse.

It was delayed instead of departing at 9:20pm, we departed at 11pm… putting us in Columbus after 2am! It was awful. Had I known about the delay, I could have spent some time in the United Lounge… I was starving because I started my journey in Budapest… so I was exhausted and hungry. Plus I had to make new arrangements to be picked up at the airport in Columbus, instead of midnight it was 2:30 am after getting luggage and out of airport. Not feasible. I would have just stayed in Chicago for the night and gotten a morning flight.

Impressed with the service despite turbulence because of the weather. Both flights arrived before their scheduled times.

Great experience…left a bit behind schedule but made up fir that in the air and landed 10 minutes early 😁

Electric plugs didn't work. Entertainment system wasn't working

The design of the light switch on the arm rest is ridiculous.

The gate attendant let me walk right by her with a bag too big for the overhead compartment

Overall, it was a good experience. Boarding was good and there was plenty of overhead bin space for everyone’s carryons (even when we boarded toward the end). Only improvement would be to offer trash service more regularly.

David went above and beyond to make our flight the best that it could be

No food service almost missed because of first flight delays

Had a hard time finding my assigned seat. No attendants to assist.

Plane was delayed for 6 hours, at first by weather, which is understandable, but was further delayed with NO given reason for 2 1/2 hours more. We had no clue when we were going to depart actually until they opened the ramp. VERY POOR to ZERO COMMUNICATION!!!

Dreadful experience. Our flight was delayed more than 8 hours due to a maintenance issue and the assistance from rebooking was poor. I was travelling with a bad knee and needed assistance waited in one place more than 3 hours before someone came with a wheelchair. The woman next to me was a 91 year old great grandmother who had waited more than 4 hours. There were moments of support from the staff but it appeared as they were going against the direction of management. It was apathy, lack of ownership and dismissive responses with small moments of kindness and understanding typically from grey haired, female, veteran staff..

We had to turn around and head back to Manchester. Problem with a plane engine.

Flight was delayed. Staff at the gate effectively and proactively communicated about the delay.

Very poor delay in dfw was really bad n long

Our flight was 1.5 hours delayed. There was no weather for the inbound flight, so I don't understand why. This meant a VERY late arrival and only a quick nap before my morning flight.

Because of rescheduling, they had to put me on a flight that didn't go through Dallas

It was very difficult to stretch my knee out and I am very short. I also had a torn tendon in my knee which made it extra uncomfortable anyways. My husband is 6'2" and I can't imagine him flying in that plane.

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

Couldn’t get the door on the plane to close leading to a nearly 2 hour delay. But, hey at least they didn’t cancel the flight.

What I expected, nickeled and dined and a frontier flight attendant loudly complained about her job and lack of communication as she headed to the gate on her cell phone. Not professional.

I’m not gonna fly Frontier Airlines because booking is not an option. No water or food is for high price, not equipped for health emergency incompetent crew for emergency services. Cheap airline shows it is cheaper in all service categories. Boarding is the best of all airlines!

Very bad! No good service delayed my second connection flight

Frontier is terrible. Paid for exit row, not given exit row, refused to refund fee.

2 hour delay due to late plane, wrong size plane causing overbooking, and people getting off and on the plane after boarding was completed.

The worst. We never made our connection and they did absolutely nothing to help us at the airport.

I never got to experience the flight because they delayed my first flight and I missed this one. Then Frontier didn't want to help me rebook a flight to get me to my final destination.

The Boarding process in Denver was chaotic, and since the line was so long, we were lined up very far from the gate. If there were any announcements from the gate staff, we didn't hear them. The flight attendants were spectacular. The only negative part of the flight was sitting by a 2 1/2 year old who was unruly and unfortunately had parents that matched his behaviors. Also, the restaurants in Denver on the E concourse, they didn't have food (passengers could only order 1 item on the entire menu) or the restaurants had 12-14 people waiting for orders to be prepared and another 6 people waiting to order. If you have a layover in Denver and need to grab food, be prepared to visit the shops with pre-packaged sandwiches, or you can visit another concourse but it may take a while to transit throughout the airport.

Everything went as planned. Crew was great. Seats were still not that comfortable.

The check in process was a mess for no reason. I spent an hour waiting in line trying to get them to print my boarding pass and as a result I missed my flight.

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