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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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Denver to Columbus

Thu, Sep 4 - Thu, Sep 11
Southwest Logo
7:30 pm - 12:15 amDEN-CMH
2h 45mnonstop
Southwest Logo
6:55 pm - 8:05 pmCMH-DEN
3h 10mnonstop
$197Southwest
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Thu, Aug 28 - Sun, Aug 31
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2:50 pm - 7:45 pmDEN-CMH
2h 55mnonstop
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8:30 pm - 9:43 pmCMH-DEN
3h 13mnonstop
$199Frontier
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Fri, Sep 26 - Sun, Sep 28
Frontier Logo
12:45 pm - 5:37 pmDEN-CMH
2h 52mnonstop
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6:32 pm - 7:49 pmCMH-DEN
3h 17mnonstop
$206Frontier
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Fri, Sep 26 - Sun, Sep 28
American Airlines Logo
9:46 am - 5:28 pmDEN-CMH
5h 42m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:22 am - 1:07 pmCMH-DEN
6h 45m1 stop
$217American Airlines
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Thu, Sep 25 - Tue, Sep 30
Delta Logo
12:55 am - 9:43 amDEN-CMH
6h 48m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:50 pm - 10:15 pmCMH-DEN
6h 25m1 stop
$237Delta
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Thu, Aug 7 - Tue, Aug 12
American Airlines Logo
12:29 pm - 11:35 pmDEN-CMH
9h 06m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:14 am - 8:22 pmCMH-DEN
11h 08m1 stop
$255American Airlines
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Wed, Aug 13 - Sun, Aug 17
Southwest Logo
4:50 pm - 9:30 pmDEN-CMH
2h 40mnonstop
Southwest Logo
8:30 pm - 9:35 pmCMH-DEN
3h 05mnonstop
$272Southwest
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Wed, Sep 17 - Thu, Sep 18
Delta Logo
6:45 am - 1:28 pmDEN-CMH
4h 43m1 stop
Delta Logo
7:55 pm - 11:47 pmCMH-DEN
5h 52m1 stop
$308Delta
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Wed, Jul 9 - Wed, Jul 16
United Airlines Logo
9:40 am - 2:32 pmDEN-CMH
2h 52mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 10:35 amCMH-DEN
5h 35m1 stop
$327United Airlines
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Fri, Sep 26 - Tue, Sep 30
United Airlines Logo
5:35 pm - 10:31 pmDEN-CMH
2h 56mnonstop
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7:00 am - 4:35 pmCMH-DEN
11h 35m1 stop
$331United Airlines
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United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers up to six inches more legroom than standard economy seats.


United offers free messaging on most flights; check Wi-Fi coverage before purchasing internet access.

Frontier

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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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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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 Sunday, 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 $269 (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 $594, 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. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$94
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 16% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
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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 $94 for a one-way ticket and $197 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?

    Delta, and Alaska Airlines 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 $426 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 $288 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 $127 or less one-way and $181 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?

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

Southwest, United Airlines, Frontier

Southwest, United Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Wednesday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Thursday

Frontier, Southwest, United Airlines

Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

Friday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

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

Southwest, United Airlines, Frontier

Southwest, United Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Wednesday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Thursday

Frontier, Southwest, United Airlines

Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

Friday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Saturday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Sunday

Frontier, Southwest, United Airlines

Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Denver to Columbus

 
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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4287 reviews
7.6Entertainment
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
8.2Boarding
7.1Food
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Southwest is typically delayed, and it gets wearisome. It is no longer a discount airline and you get way less than you pay for when it comes to comfort and Ce.

6.0 GoodDavid, Jun 2025BWI - COS
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Southwest is typically delayed, and it gets wearisome. It is no longer a discount airline and you get way less than you pay for when it comes to comfort and Ce.

We sat on the plane on the tarmac for 4 hours.

I'm not a fan of Southwest's model. I don't like the herding style of boarding.

Flight crew and cabin crew were great. I had to rearrange flights because my original flight was 3hrs delayed for weather, the rub is the flight I moved to boarded on time then we sat at the gate for 2 hours because scheduling stole our first officer for another flight, TWICE. Then our actual FO was an hour delayed. To make it worse my original flight went from a 3 hour delay to departing 15min EARLY. Just poor scheduling operations all around.

Bring back peanuts Take our drink orders when were all seated, especially after you switch to assigned seating.

Staff was far less than helpful at all times. Departure and arrival times mean nothing to Southwest. Extremely disappointed, will never fly with them again, and I’ll be sure to share my experience with all.

It is southwest seat was ok. Not the most comfortable seat

I’ve always loved Southwest. No issues at all. I was flying standby and the gate agent was extremely friendly and helpful. Boarding was smooth and I was able to get a window seat in the emergency exit row. Crew was fantastic! They were very professional and accommodating. We had to divert from our destination due to weather but the flight crew kept everyone at ease and informed us of all pertinent information. Excellent flight

The price of the tickets isn't matching the flight experience. No matter how long the flight is, you're only getting pretzels. The flight attendants looked unkept and over it.

Plz don't take away free bags and free seating

Great service. Flight was delayed while we sat on the runway for a couple of hours. Weather related. Staff made is very bearable. The steward servicing the first class cabin was exceptional. Thank you! 💗

5 hours of delay that could've been much shorter if Delta had taken the 1 hour delay they imposed on the flight before boarding to run any of the plane checks required for flight to find the hydraulic issue that required nearly 3 hours to fix. $24 of meal credit buys a sandwich and a soft drink. Poor communication within the terminal about what gate we'd be re-boarding from and when we'd be re-boarding.

Amazing flight! I have never noticed the uniforms of the attendants before in twenty years of flying except today when one female had the most amazing dress on. It was beautifully designed and showed she was in charge. I never dreamed I would google who designed Delta uniforms . The ultimate compliment is when another woman admires your outfit. . I hope your designer puts it on the market

It would be nice if was given wires ear buds. Overall was a good experience was able to sleep on the plane

My flight was 6 pm 6/6. Every hour they delayed it again - air condition issues then no pilot then the crew had worked too many hours and cancelled the flight at 11 pm. Sent customers to NJ a 45 minutes uber ride to a hotel. Had to be back by 5 am for a 7 am flight and again no pilot etc with another three hours of delays.

The entertainment and wifi mostly didn't work on this flight.

Terrible entertainment system - kept freezing and audio kept cutting out. Snacks were mediocre at best for a 5 hour flight.

The check in and bag drop off for Sky Priority members is slow. The Clear security was also slow - a TSA issue.

I am still upset that my bag was lost on a recent trip to Rome ; we were inconvenienced and out €150 Euros ; delta has refused to reimburse us

I am very bothered by the events today. I can't believe the flight attendants allowed someone to take my seat and made me move. It was embarrassing. I was in the right. The lady just didn't want move. I can't believe delta would allow this to stand and disrespect my rights as a passenger. The lady complained about her leg and that she couldn't move. Firstly somehow she was able to make it to row 24. Not sure how much her leg could have hurt. Secondly, I'm in plenty of pain myself. I just finished chemotherapy a several weeks ago. My body is constantly sore. Yet deltas flight attendants didn't appropriately protect my rights. In the end they found me a seat on the plane but I want to understand how delta can operate this way. They in essence allowed a bully to get their way.

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.

The negative was the wait at the airport coming back. I checked my bags in, an hour before boarding and I get the notification that my flight was delayed. Rather had gotten the notification while I was at the hotel. Then it was delayed 3 x’s. Ugh!

It was one of my worst flight ever. First they were changing the gate for at least 4 times, changing from gate D7 to D12 to D44. Considering the size of the Miami Airport, we are talking about long distance and the train at the airport was not working. Then the flight was delayed around one hour. Then finally we boarded into the plane and when everybody was seated, there was an announcement that there is an issue with one of the tire of the plane, so we all had to get out of the plane with our belongings, to replace the tire. So we had around 2.5-hour delay

Most miserable flight ever. We waited almost 2 hours on the runway because the flight was oversold. American offered $1200 credit. Then there was some nonsense about weight distribution. Ridiculous. No food for 8 plus hours on the flight. I will be writing a letter.

Honestly, I haven’t flown American in years, probably due to the pandemic and my being unable to travel for certain periods in the last two years, but it was a good experience to dig out or obtain a new American Airlines account after many years of traveling for business with American in the past.

The plane was probably full boarding was easy. We were able to check our carry-on luggage for free. It was a return flight through Philly to LA. Never saw a stewardess do a demonstration of emergency Procedures. I think my flight was pretty full

Plane, flight, crew, captain were all great. The first flight had a Chipotle box lunch...delicious.

Plane, flight, crew, captain were all great. The first flight had a Chipotle box lunch...delicious. this return flight not as tasty, but filling.

The flight was 2 hour delayed, otherwise everything was excellent. The delay was due to the hourly limit requirement so given that as a reason, I'm happy with the flight!

Weather delay for 2.5 hours followed by half hour crew delay, did not have ginger ale, uncomfortable seats

So awful Unreliable Unfriendly Bad Mad Mean Smelly Hot Late Overbooked Understaffed Expensive Cramped Narcs If they were a fruit they’d be rotten durian

It’s a great flight. Service is good. Staff is awesome.

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.

they delayed my flight which ended up, causing my layover flight to leave without me, resulting in me missing a flight and having to stay overnight in Houston international. I got no compensation other than a flight to my original location only a day later. i’ve never experienced such a unprofessional situation

The seats were extremely hard and uncomfortable, even for a budget airline.

Boarding was very well executed. Got my bag right away.

Overall experience good. There was no food and seats were not terribly comfortable.

There was nothing to like, flight delayed had to move to different departure areas, disorganized to say the leasr

There were a lot of issues every step of the process. Check in, security, boarding, and dealing with luggage. Plus the money you think you are saving you end up using in hidden fees.

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