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$82 Find Cheap Flights from Portland to Columbus

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Cheapest round-trip
$226
Overall average: $477
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PDX - CMH • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$82
Typical prices: $193-$267
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PDX - CMH • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $226 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Portland and Columbus. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $329 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 33m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 37% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Portland to Columbus (PDX-CMH)

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

Wed, Apr 15 - Mon, Apr 20
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12:28 pm - 7:33 pm
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CMH
28h 05m
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8:21 pm - 11:52 am
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PDX
18h 31m
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$226Frontier
Wed, Apr 15 - Mon, Apr 20
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12:28 pm - 7:33 pm
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CMH
28h 05m
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8:21 pm - 11:52 am
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PDX
18h 31m
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$231Frontier
Wed, Apr 15 - Sun, Apr 19
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12:28 pm - 7:33 pm
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CMH
28h 05m
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8:19 pm - 11:03 am
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PDX
17h 44m
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$261Frontier
Thu, Apr 16 - Sun, Apr 19
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11:48 am - 7:33 pm
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CMH
28h 45m
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8:19 pm - 11:03 am
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17h 44m
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$301Frontier
Mon, Apr 20 - Tue, Apr 28
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7:32 pm - 10:40 am
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CMH
12h 08m
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6:03 pm - 11:56 pm
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8h 53m
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$337Delta
Wed, Apr 15 - Sun, Apr 19
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12:28 pm - 2:52 pm
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23h 24m
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8:19 pm - 11:03 am
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17h 44m
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$344Frontier
Fri, Apr 24 - Wed, Apr 29
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7:32 pm - 11:02 am
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CMH
12h 30m
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7:10 am - 12:52 pm
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8h 42m
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$353Delta
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21
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8:05 am - 6:43 pm
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7h 38m
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3:34 pm - 9:14 pm
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8h 40m
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$367United Airlines
Mon, Apr 20 - Wed, Apr 22
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7:32 pm - 9:00 am
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10h 28m
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3:00 pm - 10:02 pm
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$372Delta
Wed, Apr 15 - Mon, Apr 20
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10h 28m
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7:10 am - 2:53 pm
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10h 43m
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$375Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Portland to Columbus flights

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Portland 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 Portland to Columbus Airport is February, where tickets cost $287 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $633 and $549 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Portland 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 Portland 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 Portland to Columbus Airport, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 37% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$82
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 37% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Portland to Columbus

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

  • What is the luggage allowance on Spirit Airlines flights from Portland to Columbus?

    All passengers are allowed to bring one personal item onboard for free. Passengers who purchase a standard Spirit Airlines ticket do not receive any free checked baggage allowance and instead must purchase a bundled fare or add baggage at an additional cost for checked baggage. Spirit Airlines also charges extra fees for overweight, oversized, or additional baggage.

  • What services are offered by United Airlines to economy-class passengers on flights from Portland to Columbus?

    United Airlines offers a personal seatback screen with a wide selection of movies, TV shows, games, and music available. Passengers can also stream United Wi-Fi entertainment using their personal devices. The airline also provides a complimentary snack and beverage service. Additionally, United Airlines provides power outlets for charging devices at every seat on most flights, as well as Wi-Fi access for an additional fee.

  • Can I bring a pet on Southwest Airlines flights from Portland to Columbus?

    Southwest Airlines allows small pets to travel with their owner on flights from Portland to Columbus. Only cats and dogs are allowed on Southwest flights, and they must not exceed 20 lbs in weight. All pets must also have proper vaccinations and documentation that meets the requirements of the local government.

  • What transit options are available from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to the city center?

    Taxis are available outside the baggage claim area of the airport terminal, and visitors can use them to travel to downtown Columbus. The journey takes around 15-20 minutes. The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) also provides bus service between the airport and downtown Columbus. Visitors can also use popular ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft, which are available at CMH.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Portland to Columbus Airport was $82 for a one-way ticket and $226 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Portland 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 aircraft models fly most regularly from Portland to Columbus?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Portland to Columbus?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Portland to Columbus are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $467 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 $443 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

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

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

  • Flights from Portland (PDX) to Columbus (CMH) usually have layovers in various cities depending on the airline you choose. Some of the layovers for this route include Houston (IAH), Las Vegas (LAS), Chicago (ORD), Dallas (DFW), Charlotte (CLT), and Seattle (SEA).
  • United Airlines offers wheelchair assistance to passengers who need help getting around the airport and boarding their flight including for flights from Portland to Columbus. Passengers can request a wheelchair at the time of booking or up to 24 hours before their flight departure.
  • American Airlines offers priority boarding for families with young children on flights from Portland to Columbus. The airline offers a wide range of in-flight entertainment options and child-friendly meals that are designed to cater to the tastes and dietary needs of young children. American Airlines also allows you to bring a stroller and bassinet on board free of charge, making it easier for you to transport your child throughout the airport and during the flight.
  • Portland International Airport (PDX) has one main terminal building with five concourses, labeled A through E. The main terminal building at PDX includes check-in counters, security checkpoints, baggage claim areas, and a lost and found.
  • Delta offers flights from Portland to Columbus and has implemented several measures to reduce fuel consumption through more efficient operations, including reducing taxi time on runways and reducing the weight of aircraft through load management and recycling.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Portland to Columbus

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Portland 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 Portland 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 4319 reviews
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
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I flew twice this week on Southwest, was delayed over 2 hours both ways. From Pittsburgh to Chicago it was due to weather but the gate agents, pilot etc were great at updating everyone. Today from Midway to Pittsburgh the plane had come from an international location, kept getting delayed, no information was given until we were delayed for the third time. It was ridiculous, whoever scheduled that plane to fly to Pittsburgh after didn’t consider a lot of things.

2.0 MediocreBeth, Mar 2026
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I flew twice this week on Southwest, was delayed over 2 hours both ways. From Pittsburgh to Chicago it was due to weather but the gate agents, pilot etc were great at updating everyone. Today from Midway to Pittsburgh the plane had come from an international location, kept getting delayed, no information was given until we were delayed for the third time. It was ridiculous, whoever scheduled that plane to fly to Pittsburgh after didn’t consider a lot of things.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

I was supposed to be on a later flight. When I showed up at the gate, the woman working there was extremely helpful getting moved up to this earlier flight.

We had a 5 hour delay on the tarmac in Baltimore

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

Never got on because first part of trip was cancelled and we have no idea when we will get rebooked…

Wonderful as always! Pleasant staff, smooth ride, and timely departure.

Everything ran like it should. Staff was professional. Looking forward to flying with them again.

Liked the attention and speed when getting wheelchair..........Was assured by phone that my needs would be taken care of and they were with my name.

The seats were spacious and comfortable. Even in basic economy. However, the flight boarded 30 minutes late.

Alaska used to be a top notch airline. With it's growth it is now in line with the big airlines. Not bad, not great.

Great. I did have a little issue getting into the Lounge, which is likely more an American Airlines issue. I did not carry my physical AAdvantage Executive credit card with me on this trip, which Admirals Club membership is a part of the benefits of having this card. The instructions on the AA website and the Citi cards website make it seem like you don't need the physical card, as both sites state you can enter with your boarding pass and driver's license. But both lounges said you were required to present the physical card (and not the digital version, via Apple Pay), as only the physical card says "Admirals Club" on the back.I also do not have a physical Admirals Club membership card, so while both lounges eventually let me in, both denied me entrance initially for this reason.

Everything from the time I booked my flight through to the end when I got home was smooth and wonderful. Service was great, the flight attendants were attentive and there were no outstanding delays.

Delayed and no entertainment? I also forgot my headphones and immediately reported it and have not heard back yet.

The crew was very friendly. Boarding was quick and efficient.

I had a flight cancel and had it rerouted. When the rerouted they put me at a window seat instead of an isle. It was hard sitting by the window because the couple with masks on were making out. I get motion sickness which is why I need to have the isle seat.

NEVER MADE THE FLIGHT BECAUSE DELTA SAID THEY CAN NOT

THEY FAILED ME AND I NEVER GOT ON THE FLIGHT BECAUSE IT WAS SO DELAYED! I ENDED UP HAVING TO PAY OUT OF POCKET FOR A HOTEL AND STAY IN NASHVILLE TO CATCH A FLIGHT FOR THE FOLLOWING DAY. DELTA IS POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE>

8 hours late and the plane smelled like urine, that smell in the morning when your child wet the bed in the night.

My flight was canceled on Sunday. Rebooking took three hours. Had to pay for accommodations another night. New flight was delayed for 5 hours, all that was sent was a 12 dollar food voucher, which doesn’t tell you how to use it. Then when we landed we had to sit on the plane for an hour before we could get off.

Miserable. This entire round trip was miserable. I booked evening flights to and from Detroit on consecutive days that should have had me at my destination by 10:30. Instead I arrived after 3am on my flight to Detroit and after midnight on my return. Multiple unforced errors like awaiting bags to get put on the plane for almost an hour in Detroit and a 20 minute delay to pull up to the gate in Atlanta has me rethinking my assumption that delta is the best and most reliable airline

Perhaps when you’re sitting in 1st class and the crew closes the bathroom for the pilots, there could be a notification other than holding your hands up as a blockade when you get there and you’re told the restrooms are closed please turn around … especially at night when visibility is poor and you’re met by a flight attendants with their arms up

First class is comfortable. Enjoyed a movie and was able to relax compared to coach.

Loved flying First Class. Very comfortable. The seat was amazing. Enjoyed a movie and was able to relax so much better than in coach.

We landed and sat on the tarmac for 45 minutes because they only have one gate at the airport and there was another plane running late so we had to wait

Economy plus was so cramped I could not use my laptop. It was beyond bad.

OK, we were delayed and had to de plane and reboard.

United is one airline which regardless of how many separate United tickets in existence, if one flight breaks down, the airline will take care of all the flights.

Both our flights were delayed. Almost didn’t get in the second flight. Staff was rude to the bone.

Both my flight where delayed Had 25min to make it to my transfer flight

Everything was on time and service on the flight was great!

Wifi Bluetooth features for watching in flight movie was horrible. Screen kept blacking out no connection of sound although it said connected. Other than that smooth trip .

The travel company that you have on your site did me so wrong. I don’t know how it happened, but they put my son‘s name on my plane ticket flying to Vietnam. Along with his birthday. They would not have let me fly from Fort Myers to Ho Chi Minh City. I don’t think that I can ever use your service again. I typed my information into the browser along with my passport number and four days before I’m leaving I have to quickly search another ticket to fly out here.

Seats are uncomfortable. This has been a trend in the industry for decades. Trying to fit more seats on each plane to increase profits at the expense of the passenger.

The flight was delayed so we were dead tired, and after that the turbulence was horrible. I was very scared.

They put me on an earlier and I got home sooner

Not good. One of my luggage is missing. And until now they can’t find it

Horrible experience upon landing. Probably more due to DCA utter incompetence than AA.

Jill was the flight attendant in first class she was fabulous!! Best flight attendant I have had in years.!! And I fly every other week. Other can learn from her!!

Really good. I accidentally left my duffel on the plane and the reps were so friendly in retrieving it.

My 9:50AM flight was delayed to 3:40PM "due to incoming aircraft delay". No aircraft is "delayed" that long. Found out once we did board (after several changes in times) that the aircraft had a maintenance issue and we had to wait for another aircraft. Just tell us that. The aircraft we did get was old and the seats need to be updated. I have been traveling for several weeks with AA and you should refresh your entertainment content as frequent flyers have gone through most of your new content. I have Celiac and a shellfish allergy and continue to have struggles with meals on business and first class flights. Please keep this in mind. Sorry - was a long travel day yesterday and a bit cranky this morning with my experience comments. Still an AA fan.

The business steward was absolutely amazing! Smiles and kindness! Wish all AA flights are like this one!

As a first class customer, there was no power the entire flight which limited my ability to work. I find this unacceptable. The first 11 rows on the left side of the plan were out. I was only offered the option to charge my phone which was not the issue because my laptop was out of power. I asked if there was anything that can be done for me, and the answer was, "no". I was not offered any type of compensation for this AA problem which caused me unnecessary stress due to inability to address business issues on an already challenging travel day. Flight attendants tried to reset the power once but that was the extent of their support. Very disappointing for the lack of expected services on a flight. Please contact me with customer focused response to this complaint.

Delay after delay with little communication then AA lost my luggage and at airport would not assist just said scan this QR code to track your luggage and submit a claim. However QR code provided did not work so have to go back to airport

After changing the departure gate 5 times making us mo e from one side of the airport to the other and then back the flight was delayed nearly 2 hours. The male flight attendant had a bad attitude with the guest being condescending, disrespectful with people who were already on edge.

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