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Cheapest round-trip
$279
Typical prices: $336-$493
Southwest
Sat 10/6Sat 10/13
OMA - CMH • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$114
Typical prices: $207-$398
Southwest
Sat 10/13
OMA - CMH • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Omaha and Columbus Airport. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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October
Cheapest • 26% price drop
November
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Top layover airports
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW)
Cheapest • Avg $350 (round-trip)
Lambert-St Louis (STL)
Shortest trip • 3h 25m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Omaha to Columbus (OMA-CMH)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Omaha to Columbus

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 13
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4:35 pm - 9:00 pmOMA  Omaha Eppley Airfield-CMH Columbus
3h 25m1 stop Lambert-St Louis
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6:10 am - 1:10 pmCMH  Columbus-OMA Omaha Eppley Airfield
8h 00m1 stop Denver Intl
$279Southwest
Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 1
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1:45 pm - 6:25 pmOMA  Omaha Eppley Airfield-CMH Columbus
3h 40m1 stop Chicago Midway
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8:30 pm - 11:05 pmCMH  Columbus-OMA Omaha Eppley Airfield
3h 35m1 stop Lambert-St Louis
$279Southwest
Thu, Oct 22 - Wed, Oct 28
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5:00 pm - 11:30 pmOMA  Omaha Eppley Airfield-CMH Columbus
5h 30m1 stop Denver Intl
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12:25 pm - 5:00 pmCMH  Columbus-OMA Omaha Eppley Airfield
5h 35m1 stop Chicago Midway
$279Southwest
Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 13
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 2:08 pmOMA  Omaha Eppley Airfield-CMH Columbus
7h 08m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
United Airlines Logo
2:16 pm - 5:34 pmCMH  Columbus-OMA Omaha Eppley Airfield
4h 18m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$284United Airlines
Thu, Oct 22 - Wed, Oct 28
United Airlines Logo
6:30 pm - 11:54 pmOMA  Omaha Eppley Airfield-CMH Columbus
4h 24m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 12:21 pmCMH  Columbus-OMA Omaha Eppley Airfield
7h 11m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$284United Airlines
Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 13
Southwest Logo
5:15 am - 12:45 pmOMA  Omaha Eppley Airfield-CMH Columbus
6h 30m2 stops Chicago Midway Nashville Intl
Southwest Logo
4:15 pm - 10:25 pmCMH  Columbus-OMA Omaha Eppley Airfield
7h 10m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Chicago Midway
$289Southwest
Sat, Oct 17 - Mon, Oct 19
American Airlines Logo
10:21 am - 6:56 pmOMA  Omaha Eppley Airfield-CMH Columbus
7h 35m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
8:58 pm - 12:31 amCMH  Columbus-OMA Omaha Eppley Airfield
4h 33m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$302American Airlines
Wed, Mar 3 - Mon, Mar 8
United Airlines Logo
1:08 pm - 6:54 pmOMA  Omaha Eppley Airfield-CMH Columbus
4h 46m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 10:33 amCMH  Columbus-OMA Omaha Eppley Airfield
6h 03m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$338United Airlines
Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 25
American Airlines Logo
4:08 pm - 11:24 pmOMA  Omaha Eppley Airfield-CMH Columbus
6h 16m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
7:04 pm - 12:31 amCMH  Columbus-OMA Omaha Eppley Airfield
6h 27m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$372American Airlines
Mon, Sep 28 - Fri, Oct 2
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:33 pm - 6:55 pmOMA  Omaha Eppley Airfield-CMH Columbus
20h 22m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:30 pm - 6:34 pmCMH  Columbus-OMA Omaha Eppley Airfield
27h 04m1 stop Denver Intl
$384Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Omaha to Columbus Airport flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Omaha to Columbus Airport with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Omaha to Columbus Airport?

Round-trip flights from Omaha to Columbus Airport start at $279. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $336 to $493. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $279 on Southwest.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Omaha to Columbus Airport?

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Omaha to Columbus Airport, it is 26% cheaper than the average day. Wednesday is the most expensive day with flight prices 15% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

  • October is the cheapest month to fly from Omaha to Columbus Airport at $311 round-trip.
  • June ($756) and April ($582) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 143% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Omaha to Columbus Airport flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$114
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 7% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Omaha to Columbus

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Omaha to Columbus based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Omaha to Columbus Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • What airlines are available from Omaha to Columbus Airport?

    Only Southwest operates flights between Omaha and Columbus Airport.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Omaha to Columbus Airport?

    Flights from Omaha to Columbus Airport usually depart from Omaha Eppley Airfield (OMA) and arrive at Columbus (CMH).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Omaha to Columbus Airport?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Omaha to Columbus Airport.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Omaha to Columbus Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from Omaha to Columbus Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 49% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago Midway (MDW) - 30% of one-stop connections
    • Lambert-St Louis (STL) - 10% of one-stop connections
    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 6% of one-stop connections

    Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Omaha to Columbus Airport?

    On the Omaha to Columbus Airport route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 36%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $311 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $484: a $173 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What popular places can I visit in Columbus Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Columbus Airport are Greater Columbus Convention Center, Ohio Stadium and Nationwide Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Columbus Airport on KAYAK.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Omaha to Columbus Airport?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Omaha to Columbus Airport:

    • Earliest: departs at 3:10 pm and lands at 5:25 pm
    • Latest: departs at 3:10 pm and lands at 5:25 pm.

    The flight takes about 2h 15m.

  • How long is a flight from Omaha to Columbus Airport?

    A nonstop flight from Omaha to Columbus Airport takes 2h 15m, covering 687 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Omaha to Columbus Airport?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • Have flight prices from Omaha to Columbus Airport changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $279 to $1,298. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Omaha to Columbus Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Omaha to Columbus Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $130, which is 55% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Omaha to Columbus Airport?

    Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 25m, compared with 3h 59m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 4h 05m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

  • What is the time difference between Omaha and Columbus Airport?

    Columbus Airport is 1 hour ahead of Omaha (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Columbus Airport (CMH)?

    Columbus Airport (CMH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $32 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Payless
    • Budget
    • Alamo
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    • Thrifty

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Omaha to Columbus Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from Omaha to Columbus Airport range from $336 to $493, with an average of $418 over the past 12 months. Anything below $336 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Omaha to Columbus Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Wednesday. On this route, Saturday flights average $311 - about $173 less than Wednesday (36% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Omaha to Columbus Airport trip for October. Fares historically average $311 round-trip in that month - typically $445 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Columbus Airport.
    - Days Inn by Wyndham Columbus Airport
    - Hampton Inn Columbus-International Airport
    - Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus Airport

Prefer to fly direct from Omaha to Columbus?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Omaha Eppley Airfield Airport to Columbus Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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Omaha Eppley Airfield to Columbus

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Columbus to Omaha Eppley Airfield

Friday

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