PHL - CMH

$86 Find Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Columbus

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Philadelphia to Columbus, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Philadelphia to Columbus, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$177
Overall average: $425
Frontier
Thu 4/16Sun 4/19
PHL - CMH • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$413
Typical prices: $396-$553
American Airlines
Wed 4/15Wed 4/22
PHL - CMH • Non-stop
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You can fly direct with American Airlines. Average duration is 1h 51m
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Cheapest • Avg $216 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 46m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Columbus (PHL-CMH)

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

Thu, Apr 16 - Sun, Apr 19
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8:41 pm - 7:33 pm
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CMH
22h 52m
1 stop
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3:47 pm - 12:20 am
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PHL
8h 33m
1 stop
$177Frontier
Thu, Apr 16 - Fri, Apr 17
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5:05 am - 2:52 pm
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CMH
9h 47m
1 stop
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6:35 pm - 12:54 am
CMH
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PHL
6h 19m
1 stop
$180Frontier
Thu, Apr 16 - Sun, Apr 19
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9:17 am - 2:52 pm
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CMH
5h 35m
1 stop
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3:47 pm - 12:20 am
CMH
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PHL
8h 33m
1 stop
$181Frontier
Thu, Apr 30 - Mon, May 4
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8:41 pm - 7:13 pm
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CMH
22h 32m
1 stop
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7:58 pm - 5:34 am
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PHL
9h 36m
1 stop
$182Frontier
Sat, Apr 18 - Sun, Apr 19
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10:24 pm - 10:42 am
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CMH
12h 18m
1 stop
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3:47 pm - 12:20 am
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PHL
8h 33m
1 stop
$187Frontier
Thu, May 14 - Sun, May 17
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10:38 pm - 9:43 am
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CMH
11h 05m
1 stop
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10:38 am - 7:41 am
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PHL
21h 03m
1 stop
$191Frontier
Thu, Apr 16 - Sun, Apr 19
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9:17 am - 2:52 pm
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CMH
5h 35m
1 stop
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7:00 pm - 10:38 am
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PHL
39h 38m
2 stops
$195Frontier
Thu, Apr 9 - Mon, Apr 13
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8:25 pm - 6:19 pm
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21h 54m
1 stop
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7:14 pm - 5:31 am
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PHL
10h 17m
1 stop
$201Frontier
Thu, Apr 16 - Sun, Apr 19
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7:00 am - 2:52 pm
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7h 52m
1 stop
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7:00 pm - 8:10 am
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PHL
13h 10m
1 stop
$202Multiple Airlines
Fri, Apr 17 - Mon, Apr 20
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5:05 am - 5:40 pm
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12h 35m
1 stop
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12:10 pm - 9:57 pm
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9h 47m
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$207Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Philadelphia to Columbus flights

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

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Philadelphia to Columbus, look for departures on Saturdays 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 Tuesday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Columbus Airport is August, where tickets cost $393 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $492 and $490 respectively.

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

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $464 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Columbus Airport, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$90
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Philadelphia to Columbus

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

  • What are some of the transportation choices to get from the John Glenn Columbus International Airport downtown Columbus area?

    A convenient way to get from the airport into the downtown Columbus area is to take the AirConnect bus operated by COTA, which will make the trip to the downtown area at around 12min. If you would prefer to travel by taxi, you should expect a ride time of around 10min.

  • Are there any hotels that have a convenient location near the John Glenn Columbus International Airport?

    A great feature of this airport is that four different hotels sit between Sawyer Road and the International Gateway right outside of the main terminal building that are within an easy walk from the terminal or a short shuttle ride. They include the Fairfield Inn and Suites Marriott Columbus Airport, the Residence Inn Marriott Airport, the Hampton Inn Airport, and the Hilton Garden Inn Columbus Airport.

  • Where should I plan on finding a rental car company upon my arrival at John Glenn Columbus International Airport?

    There are about nine different rental car companies that operate at this airport. All the rental car companies operate at the rental car center, which is easy to access by following all the purple signs that will guide you to the arrivals level of the airport and to the purple buses that make the trip to the rental car center.

  • If I plan on utilizing a rideshare service to get me from the John Glenn Columbus International Airport, where is the best place to be my ride?

    All rideshare pick-ups occur on the Ground Transportation Level of the terminal, and it's easy to locate these pickup points because of abundant signage just outside of the terminal exits.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Philadelphia to Columbus Airport was $90 for a one-way ticket and $177 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

    American Airlines, JetBlue, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Philadelphia to Columbus flight route.

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

    The Embraer 175 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Philadelphia to Columbus flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Philadelphia to Columbus?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Philadelphia and Columbus.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Philadelphia to Columbus, Southwest or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Philadelphia to Columbus are Southwest and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $374 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $481 and an overall rating of 7.1.

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

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

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $383 or less one-way and $421 or less round-trip.
  • One of the cheapest flights you will find on the route between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) is on the one-stop flight offered by Spirit Airlines, which generally has a layover at Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL).
  • One of the best ways that travelers can make the trip from the Suburban Station in downtown Philadelphia to the Philadelphia International Airport is to travel on the Airport Line operated by SEPTA, which can make this trip in around 22 minutes.
  • If you plan on driving your own car to the Philadelphia International Airport before a flight, one of the most cost-effective choices for parking is in their Economy Lot, which has more than 1800 spaces and offers one of the lowest daily rates for parking available and includes complimentary shuttle service to the terminal buildings. This lot gets patrolled by the Philadelphia Police Department, and they also offer complementary services for users, including things like flat tire service, auto lockout service, and battery jumpstarts.
  • Passengers that are traveling through the Philadelphia International Airport with limited mobility or disability should know that this airport offers a number of facilities to assist you in your travels, including accessible parking options, accessible drop-off locations at the curbside next to terminal buildings, and a number of other features inside of the terminal buildings such as elevators, accessible drinking fountains, and accessible restrooms.
  • If you are looking for a way to pass the time before a flight from the Philadelphia International Airport, this airport has an art collection that is nationally recognized and has received a number of awards for its visual arts initiative. Passengers will find an extensive collection of artwork with locations throughout every area of the airport property.

Prefer to fly direct from Philadelphia to Columbus?

 
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Direct departures

Philadelphia to Columbus

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Columbus to Philadelphia

Monday

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Tuesday

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Philadelphia to Columbus

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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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SouthwestOverall score based on 4318 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
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Long layover between flights to Long Island from BWI - need better coordination between flights

4.0 OkayKenny, Mar 2026
TPA - BWI
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Long layover between flights to Long Island from BWI - need better coordination between flights

I elected to pay for the upgrades and found very little difference

The new seating arrangement is so over priced for what you get.

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

I realize they are still working out kinks with the new boarding process, but by the time I boarded in group 5, most of the bins were full. All airlines should better enforce small bags and jackets going under the seats until everyone has boarded.

WiFi was not working and didn’t have a beverage service

Snacks are always pretzels. Why can't you also offer peanuts ?

Flight boarded late after announcing on time boarding. Flight arrived only a little late despite late departure. Had trouble connecting to WiFi

It would have been nice if American tried to care.

Delayed initially because they couldn’t print the flight details. Poor instruction on delay. When I got on the plane the flight attendant argued with me about whether my carry on would fit (it did, although she didn’t acknowledge that). No greeting (other than arguing with me) getting on or off the plane.

Experience was great. The best part is the free Wi-Fi connection which helps me to work on the flight

Beverage service was not good. Also just one service in 5 hr 30 min flight. No ask fir water ir anything beside one time beverage service.

They are always late and seats was also not having working charger

one crew said "he" didn't serve double alcohol drinks for travelers in exit rows. crew on prior flight did. Is this a AA rule, and the prior crew was being nice? Also, I think we deserve more than a 25% refund for losing first class seats when rescheduling a flight due to weather

This flight captain and crew were amazing, started ahead of time of departure and reached 30 mins before arrival time. Amazing!

Long delays, lack of information about the status of the flight. The flight was delayed 4 times.

Everything about the flight was lovely. My only suggestion would be to offer a few more options of tv series from Apple TV or HBO.

The captain brought my 6 year old son into the cockpit and allowed him to ask questions, sit in the captain’s chair and talk about all the gears and levers. Made the trip very special for him.

Flight was delayed, then undelayed, then delayed again. Gate was changed to the other side of the airport. Horrible seats with no screens. Spirit os truly awful, even for a budget option.

flight delayed because of poor staffing and organization - confusion from gate agents and flight attendant supervisors scheduling a missing flight attendant. flight delay 1 hr 30 min

I liked the quickness of the boarding process. Things were run smoothly and the staff was very professional. The overall experience was great.

Flight was delayed more than 3 hours, and the metro had stopped running by the time we got to the terminal well past midnight, so I was stranded, alone, with no way to get home until the metro started up the next morning.

We get stuck in the plane when landed during 45min and no communication from the crew People were listening to their phone and music out loud and nobody told them anything I definitely want stop booking spirit flight it is a disaster

When I arrived at the airport at 4:00 in the morning, I was notified that I "hadn't paid" for my ticket (I had paid and had a boarding pass). Then I was told that while I had paid, the ticket was $600 more than it actually was, and that I needed to pay that so I could board. None of this was true, of course, but it took 20 minutes, two crew members behind the desk, and one on the phone to clear up.

The flight was delayed by two hours, then by three hours. Then, at 10:01, a notification that the flight was back on schedule for the original time. I just happened to be getting on a train to go to the airport at 10 just to be extra early for the delayed departure when I saw the update come through. I got to the train terminal at the airport at 11:07. A shuttle immediately arrived and offloaded, but didn't show anyone on before speeding off. It was 30 minutes before another arrived. I finally got to the terminal and through security and to the gate just in time for them to tell me the door had just been locked. Flight closed. I had to wait until the next day to fly out. No or for a hotel, a meal, nothing.

Good: It was cheap and they got us to our destination safely. Not so Good: Gates experience with many, many nauseatingly (almost) threatening announcements about bags size and how much they were going to charge us if our bag was too big, even to the point of having a gate agent roaming around through the passengers eyeballing bags size and making people go check their bags in the sizers.

For a change, friendly staff at check-in and in flight.

Delayed both in takeoff and landing, trash plane no amenities, I've said it before but I'll never fly Spirit again.

There's no seats that lean back with little leg space i wad uncomfortable the entire flight. Your charges for extra baggage is despicable and costly!!

Remind customers of the need to have passport or new ID for boarding.

Flight was canceled. Most upsetting was message from Kayak, stating that the flight was canceled and click with Kayak for details regarding rebook, refund details. THERE'S NO INFORMATION PROVIDED BY KAYAK EXCEPT THAT FLIGHT IS CANCELED. AND NOW THIS SURVEY TO FIND OUT HOW WAS THE FLIGHT !!!!!!!

The flight never took off and we spent 7 hours at the airport

Gate not determined until I got to the airport - hard to plan the trip to the airport.

Our flight was canceled. I will never use Kayak nor Frontier for travel again. The entire experience was a headache.

Frontier.. nickel and dime add-ons. Flight late, on time, late again, last minute gate change, arrival gate required a shuttle to the terminal. They sure keep you guessing.. if you like a little chaos and airport anxiety, this is the airline for you!

This is my second time flying with Frontier. My current experience was very favorable. The staff from the gate to the plane was friendly, warm and professional. The food options lacked in my opinion. This area needs some attention in my opinion.

First of all we hade waited 3 hours in the airplane waiting to leave. Second the return schedule was changed and it messed up my entire vaction. I won't buy never again another flight and recommend to nobody traveling with them.

There was no food and no entertainment, so I'm not sure why these are even in the survey, as my understanding is frontier does not ever offer food without a few, not even a snack, and there are no screens so unless the flight safety talk is our entertainment why ask how we liked it?. One of the flight attendants say in the back of the plane as people filed in to their seats, yelling orders about where to put baggage and telling people to hurry up. It was the least professional experience I've ever had on a flight.

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