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$133 Find Cheap Flights from Portland to Columbus

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Cheapest round-trip
$263
Overall average: $497
Frontier
Mon 3/9Thu 3/12
PDX - CMH • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$154
Typical prices: $176-$336
American Airlines
Sat 2/28
PDX - CMH • 1 stop
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Frontier
Cheapest • from $263 (round-trip)
Alaska Airlines
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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When to book
5 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 36% compared to booking last minute.
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February
Cheapest • 20% price drop
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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

Mon, Mar 9 - Thu, Mar 12
Frontier Logo
12:04 pm - 11:42 am
PDX
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CMH
20h 38m
2 stops
Frontier Logo
7:33 pm - 11:09 am
CMH
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PDX
18h 36m
1 stop
$263Frontier
Fri, Mar 6 - Thu, Mar 12
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12:04 pm - 11:15 am
PDX
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CMH
44h 11m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:33 pm - 11:09 am
CMH
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PDX
18h 36m
1 stop
$287Multiple Airlines
Wed, May 13 - Mon, May 18
Frontier Logo
1:48 pm - 7:23 pm
PDX
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CMH
26h 35m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:18 pm - 1:02 pm
CMH
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PDX
19h 44m
1 stop
$288Frontier
Sat, May 16 - Mon, May 18
Frontier Logo
12:27 pm - 9:43 am
PDX
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CMH
18h 16m
2 stops
Frontier Logo
8:18 pm - 1:02 pm
CMH
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PDX
19h 44m
1 stop
$303Frontier
Wed, Mar 4 - Sat, Mar 7
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7:00 am - 4:51 pm
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CMH
6h 51m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
3:30 pm - 9:10 pm
CMH
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PDX
8h 40m
1 stop
$307United Airlines
Mon, Feb 23 - Fri, Feb 27
American Airlines Logo
11:35 pm - 2:06 pm
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CMH
11h 31m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 11:07 am
CMH
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PDX
8h 37m
1 stop
$315American Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Sun, Mar 8
American Airlines Logo
11:35 pm - 2:06 pm
PDX
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CMH
11h 31m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:34 am - 10:07 am
CMH
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PDX
8h 33m
1 stop
$317American Airlines
Mon, Mar 9 - Thu, Mar 12
American Airlines Logo
11:59 pm - 5:10 pm
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CMH
14h 11m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:34 am - 11:07 am
CMH
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PDX
8h 33m
1 stop
$327American Airlines
Sat, Feb 28 - Sun, Mar 8
American Airlines Logo
9:44 pm - 11:05 am
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CMH
10h 21m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:34 am - 10:07 am
CMH
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PDX
8h 33m
1 stop
$329American Airlines
Fri, Mar 13 - Thu, Mar 19
Delta Logo
11:15 pm - 9:50 am
PDX
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CMH
7h 35m
1 stop
Delta Logo
4:34 pm - 11:59 pm
CMH
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PDX
10h 25m
2 stops
$330Delta
Booking Insights

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 $361 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $582 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 36% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$154
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 20% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 10% 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 $154 for a one-way ticket and $263 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?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Portland to Columbus are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $451 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $538 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • 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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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 11825 reviews
7.8Comfort
7.0Entertainment
7.1Food
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
Airline reviews

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.

10.0 ExcellentWade, Jan 2026
PDX - LAX
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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.

You need categories to note when food and entertainment are not available. Alaska's system would not update flight info on the board for this flight, so there was some confusion after deplaning from the previous flight as to which gate and depart time were accurate for this flight.

we waited for 50 minutes to check a bag and missed a flight. do better.

The flight crew was very professional and pleasant. Our flight was delayed 3 hours, but Kayak informed me in advance

Before I even boarded this old white man , a fat Samoan lady, and a short brown guy were at the desk. They asked if we could have 15 volunteers to get free checked bags cause it was a full flight. I waited in line, I got up to the short brown guy and he asked for my boarding pass and I showed him, he said that he can’t check my bag because I wasn’t given a seat yet. So he had me go to the next line with the old white guy, but before I switched lines I asked him, well if I go to that line, will I be able to check my bag so I waited in line and he said yeah, it doesn’t matter , I’m good. So I switch lines and wait in the line of the old white man, with every guest before me he was very sweet , making small talk, smiling and had great eye contact( all of the people he was talking to was white) I come up and he doesn’t look at me , then says I’ll be right with you, I wait for him to initiate and when he does he’s like what’s up? I was like the man next to you told me I needed to get checked in before I can check my bag. He’s like what’s your last name and I say Valenzuela , and he said we’re not there yet, all while not smiling, no eye contact like he was with the other guests. He said we’re will call you when I get to you. So I go sit down and I’m sitting down for less than a minute and he calls me and someone else. I go up and say Valenzuela and he’s like who are you and I’m like Valenzuela , he’s like hmm and says don’t go anywhere and calls someone else. I finally get my seat and I go back to the short brown man and ask if I can check my bag and he said there isn’t any room available and I was like? Wait you told me and then the fat Samoan lady said yeah we don’t need anymore bags thank you. I was dumbfounded and just walked away. So rude. Terrible experience and terrible communication on their end.

The flight was delayed, but once it arrived everything moved right along.

Coke zero offered...good. The proptness of flight was late. This has been a everytime thing for my last 9 flights. And is putting alot of pressure on my connecting flights. Not a bit punctual. I am always early, but Ak. Airlines is not. And people i happen fly beside, parrot the same thing. The baggage delivery to baggage claim, is not prompt. Its slowwwww. The seats are poorly padded, very crowd. We need more room, not padding the airlines bottom line. Its like a cattle car. More leg room, more side to side room. And attendants need upgrade of verbal skills. I have been faithful to Ak. A., but it will change if changes are not made. Not the only planes in the sky.

Flight attendants very hospitable and friendly. Pilot flew a smooth take off and landing.

Paid for premium extra leg room but the bin space for rows 1-3 had to go in rows 4-6 and 4-6 had to go to 7-9 because flight attendants have snacks and their luggage upfront. So we pay extra to have to fight thru traffic to get our bags. Only 2nd day of new seating so hope they fix this.

WIFI was great. My selection for seating is an aisle, but during my trip, I never had an aisle seat. If we can get that corrected, I will be thrilled. No snack or drink on this flight.

WIFI was great. My selection for seating is an aisle, but during my trip, I never had an aisle seat. If we can get that corrected, I will be thrilled.

The wifi on the plane is great. The only issue that I have is that I prefer an aisle seat and on my trips this week, I was either in the middle or window. If we can work to secure aisle seating, I will be thrilled. Nice trip.

All good except once again bags took an hour at Midway Airport Happens all the time. Ridiculous

Everything went smoothly and we even arrived a little bit early.

Great vacation. Can't wait till next year for another one.

Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

On time. Friendly staff. Took to long to pre bord all the specialty groups. Cramped small plane

I didn't take this flight. I changed the flight. Why am I getting surveys and notifications on flights that I change. Seems like a defect with Kayak.

Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

Timing, quality of service, promptness and courtesy of the staff

It was last minute due to weather - considering - it was amazing! Good smiles, friendly staff and they were making sure we knew what was going on when and where.

delta last minute gave me a boarding pass for a different flight with no confirmation that they were changing it

The service from the flight attendants were of supreme quality. They greeted and treated everyone with a wide smile. This is totally absent nowadays. Kudos to them!!!!

Excellent flight and got us around tough weather. Only issue was seat TV did not work and crew tried to reboot.

Very large passenger too space from my own seat. Arm board couldn’t be lowered because of his size. It wads very uncomfortable trip, as the flight was full couldn’t move anywhere having back pain because of the position in which I was the entire flight.

was sitting in the jet bridge for 10 minutes in -20 degree weather waiting for my bag

Outdated equipment in disrepair, wifi inoperable. Broken seats, taped air vents, generally poor condition, the 717 showed its age and lack of upkeep.

The attendant on board was amazing. She should be doing business/first international long haul.

I was fully checked in the prior night and i was unchecked and then didn’t have a seat when I boarded. Instead of an aisle seat, I was out in the middle seat of the very last row of the plane.

In overall it was a good experience, the only down point was that the entertainment screen was working properly.

HORRIBLE, my initial flight was cancelled, they made me pay $200 extra dollars and that got cancelled as well! After 6 cancellations I decided to get a refund because I needed to get home to my babies. Out of $1000+ dollars they offered me only $40 in refund! Totally unacceptable! The flight that they cancelled I was able to fly it on another airline. I had to spend $400 on one way tickets just to get home! I’m still getting the runaround.

First class ticket gets you a choice of chips or nuts. . Just like economy Southwest. Also no screen in the seats. This is first class???!

Seated dude next to me even though lots of empty rows. But main thing was we sat on the tarmac after landing for 30 minutes because of, in the words of the dude who sat next to me, “operational incompetence”. We got changing directions about where to pick up gate checked bags. Pilot and flight attendant were awesome though.

It was a pretty standard flight... until the almost hour and a half spent on the taxi way. I get that the weather has been poor but the delay had nothing to do with the weather and more to do with a plane with several issues tying up the gate. I get that that happens from time to time but this has been EVERY flight I've been on for the past 5 years and I fly 3 to 5 times a year. This isn't just United... it's American, it's Delta. It's an issue with the entire industry. I work for UPS and packages on a cargo plane get better service than people do these days. Anymore I HATE flying.

Flight arrived 30 min early and bag was waiting at the baggage pickup. United Club HNL was one of the nicest in the system

Unfortunately weather delayed our flight waiting for our plane to arrive and due to a little snow time was needed to deice the plane so departure was very delayed and I missed the connecting flight

Very good. Because of the delays with my previous flight, I missed my connection, but I was able to book another flight through the United app easily.

Update to handle the delay was very bad, crews no smiles or welcome or thanks. Don’t care attitude

It would be nice to have some low carb options in the snacks.

I was trying to take 2 one and a half hour one way trips and I experienced almost 20 delays over the course of those two trips. Only a few of them were due to weather the rest was disorganization

No gates avail at DFW so our incoming had to wait 30 mins for a plane to push back because they Had mechanical. We boarded 90 mins delayed and then we had a mechanical. Come on American…do better. Also at my seat the tray table had not been cleaned. Floor had not been cleaned. But captain and flight Att were very picture and apologetic.

Crew was helpful and cheerful especially when they had no refreshments to work with. The plane was never serviced and had nothing but limited water and coffee onboard. For the price point, a concern of services.

Flight was smooth, quick and felt safe. The 2 delays not happening would have been better but I guess that happens in the airline industry

Flight was canceled. I asked to be rerouted to OKC and then took an Uber.

AA did not allow to board a flight because my connecting flight from DFW had been canceled. I got on another flight to another city. No service on the plane and I did not use their entertainment system.

On time on a day with lots of weather cancellations on other flights. Thank you for getting me home during a winter storm!

Don't change gate multiple times make people run across the airport. Announce delays in a timely manner. Have maintenance crew ready. Don't delay and keep passengers on the plane for 3 hrs. on tarmac.

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