YOW - CMH

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Cheapest round-trip
$376
Typical prices: $749-$783
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Fri 9/18Sun 9/20
YOW - CMH • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$263
Air Canada
Sun 9/20
YOW - CMH • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $451 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Ottawa and Columbus. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $394 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 08m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 38% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Ottawa to Columbus (YOW-CMH)

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

Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 20
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7:00 am - 8:31 pm-
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19h 17m
$376Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 24 - Sun, Aug 30
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9:05 am - 3:22 pm-
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4:05 pm - 9:15 pm-
5h 10m
$451Air Canada
Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5
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5h 10m
$471United Airlines
Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 20
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6h 39m
$472United Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Sun, Aug 30
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3h 55m
$472United Airlines
Fri, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 7
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17h 59m
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4:05 pm - 9:20 pm-
5h 15m
$499Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5
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4h 07m
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6:02 am - 1:54 pm-
7h 52m
$533Air Canada
Mon, Aug 24 - Sun, Aug 30
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7:59 pm - 11:54 pm-
3h 55m
$534Air Canada
Wed, Sep 16 - Fri, Sep 18
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$546Multiple Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Sun, Aug 30
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$582Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Ottawa to Columbus flights

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Ottawa 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 Ottawa to Columbus Airport is April, where tickets cost $294 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $783 and $672 respectively.

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Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$263
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 64% 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 Ottawa to Columbus

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

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Ottawa to Columbus Airport was $263 for a one-way ticket and $376 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Columbus from Ottawa.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Ottawa to Columbus?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Ottawa to Columbus, United Airlines or Air Canada?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Ottawa to Columbus are United Airlines and Air Canada. With an average price for the route of $449 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. Air Canada is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $394 and an overall rating of 7.1.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Columbus from Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa with another airline. Booking your flights between Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Ottawa to Columbus

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Ottawa 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Ottawa to Columbus? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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I'm a United 1K member and have ben for 10 years. The gate agent had no control over the boarding process and had us passengers queued for hours as delays were announced. On the plane, the overhead air nozzle was broken so col over was powering through on me and the passenger next to me. Not a great experience for a million miler on United. Feel free to contact me. Josh Smigel - DM426089

2.0 MediocreJoshua, Jun 2026
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I'm a United 1K member and have ben for 10 years. The gate agent had no control over the boarding process and had us passengers queued for hours as delays were announced. On the plane, the overhead air nozzle was broken so col over was powering through on me and the passenger next to me. Not a great experience for a million miler on United. Feel free to contact me. Josh Smigel - DM426089

Crew were welcoming, accommodating and they worked hard to find places for all carry on.

very average service no complimentary alcoholics drinks unlike other airlines such as Porter airlines No decent seats available during check-in time the day before

Really hard landing... as in slammed into the runway then hit the brakes really hard ...

Good quick flight on a small but comfortable plane. I'm 6'3 and had plenty of space.

It was great. There were some issues prior to takeoff. The weather was poor so we had to go through deicing, and we were delayed a bit by the pilots' concern about one of the engines, but that's aviation. The pilots handled everything with aplomb, and kept us apprised

I dread trans-Pacific flights. They are very long. This was my first time on Universal, and it was my best crossing ever. The staff were professional, the hospitality was great, and the food was delicious. The entertainment system filled the long flight hours. I will seek out Universal flights from now onwards. 🙂

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.

United is today and old, the planes, the staff, the business processes. Yet they expect premium prices for a less than average flight experience. I should have remembered to stay away from them and will remember to stay away from them in the future since I'm traveling a lot again. In a nutshell, they suck eggs.

The flight was clean and on schedule, but connections could have been better

The flight was good. My luggage didn’t land with me when I arrived in Columbus. So grateful I was able to get my luggage back within the 2 hours😍👍.

The Flight Attendant was particularly helpful to my wife, who was having a bad day.

It is air Canada so leaving 20 minutes late is very acceptable

One United employee a little impatient, also on flight WiFi was out for some time. I was happy to receive a complimentary alcoholic beverage for volunteering to check my carry on bag.

Everything was great, staff, planes, at the gate. All around everything was a pleasure flying .

I COULD NOT GET ON THE FLIGHT BECAUSE THE AIR CANADA CHECK-IN STAFF COULD NOT CHECK ME IN NEITHER COULD THEY DIRECT ME TO THE ALTERNATIVE CHECK-IN AIRLINE I DIDN'T FLY AND HAD TO REBOOK ANOTHER AIRLINE, PORTER FOR THE FOLLOWING DAY. I NEED MY REFUND FOR THE RETURN LEG

There was a 1 hour delay but only a half hour announcement. Why was there 3 security screenings on 1 leg of the flight?

Crew seemed bored and disinterested. I’m glad it was a short flight.

When a person pays 500 $ for one way ticket that person should have better seat not the seat before the bathrooms.🤔🤨

The problem was this trip was held due to connection from Halifax. My issue is with the Halifax leg which was delayed due to "cosmetic"problem on outside of plane. No communication to passengers about missing connecting flight in Toronto

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