What airlines fly 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?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Omaha to Columbus Airport: • Economy Class • First Class

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) - 46% of one-stop connections • Chicago Midway (MDW) - 26% of one-stop connections • Lambert-St Louis (STL) - 14% of one-stop connections • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 6% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 55% on flights from Omaha to Columbus Airport. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $336 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $741, a difference of $405. 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 $250 to $1,712. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x 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 $161, which is 45% 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 24m, compared with 4h via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 4h 10m 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 averaging $78 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 $351 to $556, with an average of $435 over the past 12 months. Anything below $351 counts as a good deal.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Omaha to Columbus Airport. It’s 23% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 70% higher.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Omaha to Columbus Airport?

United Airlines ($271) and Southwest ($298) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Omaha to Columbus Airport according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Omaha to Columbus Airport?

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) is the most popular layover for the Omaha to Columbus Airport route. 46% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ORD.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Omaha to Columbus Airport?

Flights via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $376. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

Which route with a layover is the fastest from Omaha to Columbus Airport?

Lambert-St Louis (STL) offers the shortest 1-stop connection from Omaha to Columbus Airport at 3h 24m one-way, 1h 09m longer than the 2h 15m direct flight. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Omaha to Columbus Airport which airport offers the shortest layover?

Lambert-St Louis (STL) had the shortest average connection time for Omaha to Columbus Airport layovers at 2h 03m over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Omaha to Columbus

Wed, Jan 6 - Sun, Jan 10

8:12 pm - 10:46 amOMA Omaha Eppley Airfield-CMH Columbus

13h 34m2 stops Denver Intl Orlando

1:15 pm - 10:00 amCMH Columbus-OMA Omaha Eppley Airfield

21h 45m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$250Multiple Airlines

Wed, Jan 6 - Sun, Jan 10

8:12 pm - 3:38 pmOMA Omaha Eppley Airfield-CMH Columbus

18h 26m1 stop Denver Intl

1:15 pm - 10:00 amCMH Columbus-OMA Omaha Eppley Airfield

21h 45m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$254Multiple Airlines

Mon, Jan 4 - Sun, Jan 10

10:50 am - 12:12 pmOMA Omaha Eppley Airfield-CMH Columbus

24h 22m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

1:15 pm - 10:00 amCMH Columbus-OMA Omaha Eppley Airfield

21h 45m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$259Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 2

6:43 pm - 11:44 pmOMA Omaha Eppley Airfield-CMH Columbus

4h 01m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:00 am - 10:32 amCMH Columbus-OMA Omaha Eppley Airfield

4h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$271United Airlines

Wed, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 2

6:43 pm - 11:44 pmOMA Omaha Eppley Airfield-CMH Columbus

4h 01m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:00 am - 12:17 pmCMH Columbus-OMA Omaha Eppley Airfield

7h 17m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$276United Airlines

Thu, Dec 17 - Sat, Dec 19

5:55 pm - 10:25 pmOMA Omaha Eppley Airfield-CMH Columbus

3h 30m1 stop Lambert-St Louis

8:30 pm - 11:10 pmCMH Columbus-OMA Omaha Eppley Airfield

3h 40m1 stop Lambert-St Louis

$298Southwest

Thu, Dec 17 - Sat, Dec 19

1:35 pm - 10:35 pmOMA Omaha Eppley Airfield-CMH Columbus

8h 00m2 stops Chicago Midway Nashville Intl

4:50 pm - 10:00 pmCMH Columbus-OMA Omaha Eppley Airfield

6h 10m1 stop Dallas Love Field

$303Southwest

Fri, Jan 8 - Mon, Jan 11

5:50 pm - 12:17 amOMA Omaha Eppley Airfield-CMH Columbus

5h 27m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

5:02 pm - 12:15 amCMH Columbus-OMA Omaha Eppley Airfield

8h 13m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$325Delta

Wed, Jan 6 - Mon, Jan 11

12:31 pm - 8:31 pmOMA Omaha Eppley Airfield-CMH Columbus

7h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:02 pm - 12:15 amCMH Columbus-OMA Omaha Eppley Airfield

8h 13m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$325Delta

Wed, Jan 6 - Wed, Jan 13

3:20 pm - 8:32 pmOMA Omaha Eppley Airfield-CMH Columbus

4h 12m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:00 am - 10:36 amCMH Columbus-OMA Omaha Eppley Airfield

4h 36m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$325United Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Omaha to Columbus

Mon, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 5

10:30 am - 12:44 pmOMA Omaha Eppley Airfield-CMH Columbus

25h 14m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

1:29 pm - 10:30 amCMH Columbus-OMA Omaha Eppley Airfield

22h 01m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$266Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 5

9:56 pm - 5:18 pmOMA Omaha Eppley Airfield-CMH Columbus

42h 22m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Orlando

1:29 pm - 10:30 amCMH Columbus-OMA Omaha Eppley Airfield

22h 01m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$420Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 10

9:52 am - 7:00 pmOMA Omaha Eppley Airfield-CMH Columbus

8h 08m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

11:39 am - 6:03 pmCMH Columbus-OMA Omaha Eppley Airfield

7h 24m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$633American Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 10

6:03 am - 11:42 amOMA Omaha Eppley Airfield-CMH Columbus

4h 39m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:38 am - 9:46 pmCMH Columbus-OMA Omaha Eppley Airfield

11h 08m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

$667United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 10

7:45 am - 1:10 pmOMA Omaha Eppley Airfield-CMH Columbus

4h 25m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

12:25 pm - 8:35 pmCMH Columbus-OMA Omaha Eppley Airfield

9h 10m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

$667United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 10

6:03 am - 11:42 amOMA Omaha Eppley Airfield-CMH Columbus

4h 39m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:38 am - 9:46 pmCMH Columbus-OMA Omaha Eppley Airfield

11h 08m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

$712United Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 5

3:35 pm - 11:45 pmOMA Omaha Eppley Airfield-CMH Columbus

7h 10m2 stops Nashville Intl Baltimore/Washington

8:45 am - 3:45 pmCMH Columbus-OMA Omaha Eppley Airfield

8h 00m2 stops Chicago Midway Denver Intl

$792Southwest

Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 10

6:54 am - 4:08 pmOMA Omaha Eppley Airfield-CMH Columbus

8h 14m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

8:15 am - 5:29 pmCMH Columbus-OMA Omaha Eppley Airfield

10h 14m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Minneapolis St Paul

$2,120Delta

Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 10

6:54 am - 1:31 pmOMA Omaha Eppley Airfield-CMH Columbus

5h 37m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

2:04 pm - 7:22 pmCMH Columbus-OMA Omaha Eppley Airfield

6h 18m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Minneapolis St Paul

$2,120Delta

Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 10

6:54 am - 1:31 pmOMA Omaha Eppley Airfield-CMH Columbus

5h 37m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

12:15 pm - 7:22 pmCMH Columbus-OMA Omaha Eppley Airfield

8h 07m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Minneapolis St Paul

$2,215Delta

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Price, demand and travel trends for Omaha to Columbus Airport flights

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Omaha to Columbus Airport?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Omaha to Columbus Airport. It’s 23% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 70% higher.

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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.
What cabin classes can I book on flights from Omaha to Columbus Airport?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Omaha to Columbus Airport:

• Economy Class
• First Class
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.
How much should I expect to pay for a Omaha to Columbus Airport flight?
Round-trip flights from Omaha to Columbus Airport range from $351 to $556, with an average of $435 over the past 12 months. Anything below $351 counts as a good deal.
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 $250 to $1,712. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x 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 $161, which is 45% below the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Columbus Airport (CMH)?
Columbus Airport (CMH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $78 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Payless
• Budget
• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Thrifty
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).
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) - 46% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Lambert-St Louis (STL) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 6% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Omaha to Columbus Airport?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 55% on flights from Omaha to Columbus Airport. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $336 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $741, a difference of $405.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
What airlines fly from Omaha to Columbus Airport?
Only Southwest operates flights between Omaha and Columbus Airport.
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 24m, compared with 4h via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 4h 10m 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 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.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $336, about $405 less than Sunday fares (55% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Omaha to Columbus Airport trip for December. Fares historically average $326 round-trip in that month - typically $430 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
• Hilton Garden Inn Columbus Airport
• Hampton Inn Columbus-International Airport

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