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Cheapest round-trip
$143
Overall average: $503
Frontier
Sun 12/14Tue 12/23
PHX - CMH • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$377
Typical prices: $402-$581
American Airlines
Wed 1/14Wed 1/21
PHX - CMH • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Phoenix to Columbus (PHX-CMH)

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

Sun, Dec 14 - Tue, Dec 23
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6:00 am - 11:41 amPHX-CMH
27h 41m1 stop
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9:13 pm - 11:49 pmCMH-PHX
28h 36m1 stop
$143Frontier
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Sun, Dec 14 - Mon, Dec 22
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6:00 am - 11:41 amPHX-CMH
27h 41m1 stop
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8:02 pm - 4:54 pmCMH-PHX
22h 52m2 stops
$154Frontier
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Thu, Dec 11 - Tue, Dec 23
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9:16 am - 11:51 amPHX-CMH
24h 35m2 stops
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9:13 pm - 11:49 pmCMH-PHX
28h 36m1 stop
$165Frontier
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Wed, Dec 10 - Tue, Dec 23
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4:32 pm - 5:40 pmPHX-CMH
23h 08m2 stops
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9:13 pm - 11:49 pmCMH-PHX
28h 36m1 stop
$178Frontier
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Mon, Dec 22 - Mon, Dec 29
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6:00 am - 6:50 pmPHX-CMH
10h 50m1 stop
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8:02 pm - 11:49 pmCMH-PHX
53h 47m2 stops
$179Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Dec 22 - Fri, Dec 26
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6:00 am - 6:50 pmPHX-CMH
10h 50m1 stop
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5:35 pm - 4:54 pmCMH-PHX
25h 19m2 stops
$187Frontier
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Sun, Dec 14 - Tue, Dec 23
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8:00 am - 11:41 amPHX-CMH
25h 41m2 stops
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9:13 pm - 11:49 pmCMH-PHX
28h 36m1 stop
$194Frontier
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Mon, Dec 15 - Tue, Dec 23
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12:16 pm - 10:19 amPHX-CMH
20h 03m2 stops
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9:13 pm - 11:49 pmCMH-PHX
28h 36m1 stop
$195Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Dec 19 - Thu, Jan 8
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6:00 am - 4:40 pmPHX-CMH
8h 40m1 stop
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1:36 pm - 3:13 pmCMH-PHX
27h 37m2 stops
$204Frontier
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Tue, Dec 16 - Tue, Dec 23
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7:43 pm - 7:38 pmPHX-CMH
21h 55m2 stops
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9:13 pm - 11:49 pmCMH-PHX
28h 36m1 stop
$209Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Phoenix to Columbus flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Phoenix 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 Phoenix to Columbus?

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Columbus on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Phoenix to Columbus. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Columbus Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Columbus Airport is May, where tickets cost $418 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $531 and $503 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Columbus Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 42% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Phoenix to Columbus

 
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American Airlines offers high-speed Wi-Fi for purchase, with some free options for T-Mobile customers.


Main Cabin Extra offers early boarding and complimentary drinks, enhancing comfort on longer flights.

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Southwest offers free carry-on and personal item, but checked bags now incur fees.


Southwest's Rapid Rewards program offers unlimited rewards seats and no blackout dates.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$58
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Phoenix to Columbus

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

  • What is the cheapest flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Columbus Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Columbus Airport was $58 for a one-way ticket and $143 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Phoenix 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 airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Phoenix to Columbus?

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

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

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Phoenix to Columbus flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Phoenix to Columbus?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Phoenix and Columbus, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Phoenix to Columbus, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Phoenix to Columbus are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $487 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 $416 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

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

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $189 or less one-way and $387 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Phoenix to Columbus?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl to Columbus.
Find which airlines fly direct from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Columbus Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl to Columbus

Monday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Tuesday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Wednesday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Thursday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Friday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Saturday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Sunday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

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Direct returns

Columbus to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Monday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Tuesday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Wednesday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Thursday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Friday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Saturday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Sunday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Phoenix to Columbus

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Phoenix 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.
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8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
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It was rough. The staff was unprofessional, the choice of on board drinks terrible, it was cramped in space at every airport, they always ran out of overhead bin space so they pressured people to check bags for free or we couldn’t leave on the plane— so I did check my bag to help, and they nearly lost my bag. My bag did not arrive on the luggage belt, another man on my flight and I had to waste our time going to the baggage office to search for our bags. I would only fly southwest again if it was my last choice. Also, my flights were consistently delayed over and over again— at one point they straight up told us we were waiting for the pilot to arrive.

2.0 MediocreCharity, Nov 2025MSP - MDW
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It was rough. The staff was unprofessional, the choice of on board drinks terrible, it was cramped in space at every airport, they always ran out of overhead bin space so they pressured people to check bags for free or we couldn’t leave on the plane— so I did check my bag to help, and they nearly lost my bag. My bag did not arrive on the luggage belt, another man on my flight and I had to waste our time going to the baggage office to search for our bags. I would only fly southwest again if it was my last choice. Also, my flights were consistently delayed over and over again— at one point they straight up told us we were waiting for the pilot to arrive.

Crew could have been friendlier, maybe I'm spoiled by SW crews. In flight wifi was good. Would be nice to have more food offerings on a 4 plus hour flight

Had to get off plane from prior flight even though I had to reboard same plane to continue to my final destination.

Everything a cheap airline should be at normal airline rates.

Plane crashed into a bus or some other vehicle on the ground while pulling out of the gate. No injuries, but wing tip was damaged and returned to gate for “maintenance issues” and we departed 5 hours later because the plane went out of service and new plane was flown in from a nearby airport, Midway.

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Full cans of soda would be nice. A choice between two snacks would be appreciated.

Tried watching free movie and it kept freezing so I couldn’t finish.

All was good. I just had a hard time getting connected to the WiFi/internet during the flight

Sacrament staff are always polite and helpful. Airport is easy to maneuver and boarding is straightforward.

The ticket agents in West Palm Beach on Friday afternoon Nov. 7th were incredible in getting us on an earlier plane to Atlanta during the government shutdown. Had the taken our original flight we would have missed our connection. She did this on her own, We didn't even have to ask, and she did it all with a smile and showing genuine concern that we would be taken care of. We are very grateful and thankful. We fly often, and now we will be sure to fly Delta.

Flight delayed then cancelled. Misplaced luggage. Still do not have. Rented car 1100 mile drive. I had to buy some overnight Hotels clothes toiletries gas food at my expense. Still not home. Not sure where luggage is. Over 4 hours on hold to Felta

I truly love flying with Delta. They have always treated me with the upmost respect

Our flight attendant in FIRST CLASS was one of the worst I’ve ever had. She was not at all pleasant, nor particularly good at her service.

Everything went well and was good. Nothing exceptional, but no complaints either. Cheap seats are pretty comfortable.

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

They ended up paying for the bag twice, but the counter wouldn't take my baggage receipt. Left it to me to resolve. Not sure how to resolve the issue.

The customer service before board was very rude and when I expressed my concerns about making the connecting flight she laughed and told me I bought the wrong ticket. I explained once it showed the flight was delayed it no longer let me change seats or anything. I was trying to upgrade to make sure I would get to the next gate on time.

Non stop on long haul is the way to go. Great experience

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

we landed at cmh ten minutes early but had to sit on tarmac for twenty minutes because a plane was at our gate despite the fact that 3 other gates were open.

Loved the crew . Absolutely no complaints. Except for luggage lost

this plane was really old, had exit row seats and tray was in arm of seat so super uncomfortable to use. another seat they could t even use the tray it was broke. seat i. front of me had duct tape on it cause seat was ripped open... this plane should either be updated or retired.

We are too tired and frustrated to comment politely at this point

Ring in first class for an overnight flight, there was no blankets nor pillows for first class customers.

I didn't like that my paid for seat was changed 2 hours before my flight.

Overall, a good experience. The food, however, was subpar. The breakfast was a joke.

First world problems, but still… We were seated in first class and asked for a cocktail on a very short, 50 minute flight. After our drink order was taken, a half hour went by, and we noticed that every other person in the small plane had been served except for us. We got up to ask about it, the drinks finally came, then were taken away three minutes later since the flight was so short. Really strange situation, on the other hand, we were in Utah.

Boarding took forever, the plane was cramped and cold, and the seatbelt song came on constantly throughout the red eye flight with a loud pre-recorded message playing each time

Wonderful crew and early arrival to our destination. It was so nice to have free wifi access and movies too. Thank you!

When I wanted to check in 3 hours prior to boarding time, the employees mentioned “a little over an hour delay” so I waited for an hour then I went to go look for food in the terminal and most people from that flight were in the same area looking for food. Finally I decided after food to check to see if it’s anytime closer and now it’s 2 mins until boarding closes?! What are you kidding me? I didn’t receive anything via sms about boarding now nor via email or on the intercom. I luckily made it through, barely, and then there’s no room for my carry on mind you I’m in the very first row so I had to place my purse in one further row back and my carry on sections down. Not sure who pays for better seats to get your stuff placed all over the plane but that was the worst experience I’ve ever had flying with anyone.

Better than expected. Staff were friendly and nice on both flights.

There was no one at the counter to assist with our check in. The app didn’t work, so I arrived at the airport with time to check in and I couldn’t because no employees were there. When I finally got someone on the phone, it was inside the 60min rule and they said I could no longer check in and they could sell me another ticket. We had to scramble and pay an additional $800 for tickets and THEN AFTER (about 60 min from my original convo with customer service and 10min after original departure time) I had boarded my new flight, there was email saying my original flight from Frontier was delayed and leaving 2hr 50min later, but I STILL wouldn’t have been able to check in. Which means customer service should have been able to see it and let me check in because I was well within my check in time. When I call Frontier, they hang up on me. So their app didn’t work and they employees left and they take zero responsibility or assistance with their “customer service”

Terrible. Flight cancelled with no reasoning and no flights to rebook. Employees were useless and did nothing to help. Did not even know where to retrieve luggage from the cancelled flight. Flyers beware.

No fault of Frontier staff: plane was very late, reached Orlando at 1 am, took a while to get luggage. Weather, gov financial shutdown impact on TSA, air controllers seemed to have multiple flights backed up. Frontier staff seemed to cope as gracefully as possible. It did reassure me that I and my new hip could adapt to travel challenges. Food/entertainment were irrelevant to my trip.

Terrible. The canceled my entire flight when I requested a refund for a trip frontier canceled trip one way.

Boarding was on time and plane departed as scheduled. There are obviously no amenities (food, drink, entertainment) on Frontier, but there also didn't seem to be any issues with luggage space either.

Inbound plane was on time and flight departed on time with no issues while boarding.

I knew going into this that Frontier, being a low cost carrier, would be pretty bare bones and charge for most extras but this was made up for by the fact that the airplane was a reasonably new Airbus, every employee was great and best of all, Everett Washington is an amazing airport - thanks Frontier for flying there!!!

i was unable to check in the flight. refund requested

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