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$122 Find Cheap Flights from Portland to Columbus

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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$236
Typical prices: $553-$403
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PDX - CMH • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$116
Typical prices: $133-$318
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Tue 9/1
PDX - CMH • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $236 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 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 $337 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 39m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 23% 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

Thu, May 28 - Fri, Jun 5
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12:35 pm - 5:48 pm
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CMH
26h 13m
1 stop
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6:43 pm - 4:46 pm
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PDX
25h 03m
1 stop
$236Frontier
Thu, Aug 20 - Mon, Aug 24
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12:26 pm - 4:02 pm
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CMH
24h 36m
1 stop
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4:47 pm - 4:57 pm
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PDX
27h 10m
1 stop
$260Frontier
Thu, Jun 4 - Mon, Jun 8
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12:35 pm - 5:48 pm
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CMH
26h 13m
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6:43 pm - 4:35 pm
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PDX
24h 52m
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$280Frontier
Thu, Aug 6 - Mon, Aug 10
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12:26 pm - 4:02 pm
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CMH
24h 36m
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4:47 pm - 4:31 pm
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PDX
26h 44m
1 stop
$281Frontier
Thu, May 21 - Mon, May 25
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12:35 pm - 5:48 pm
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CMH
26h 13m
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6:43 pm - 5:01 pm
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PDX
25h 18m
1 stop
$300Frontier
Thu, Jun 11 - Mon, Jun 15
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12:26 pm - 4:02 pm
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CMH
24h 36m
1 stop
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4:47 pm - 4:35 pm
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PDX
26h 48m
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$346Frontier
Sun, Jul 26 - Wed, Aug 19
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12:26 pm - 4:02 pm
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24h 36m
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4:47 pm - 4:57 pm
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27h 10m
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$365Frontier
Wed, May 27 - Tue, Jun 2
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11:40 pm - 9:57 am
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7h 17m
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5:30 am - 9:39 am
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7h 09m
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$379United Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22
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1:25 pm - 10:50 pm
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6h 25m
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6:00 am - 12:35 pm
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9h 35m
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$384Southwest
Sat, May 23 - Wed, May 27
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11:30 am - 9:45 pm
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7h 15m
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5:25 pm - 11:59 pm
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9h 34m
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$389American Airlines
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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Portland to Columbus Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Portland to Columbus Airport departing in May.

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 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 23% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$116
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 36% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% 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 $116 for a one-way ticket and $236 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 airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Portland to Columbus?

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Portland to Columbus flight route.

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

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Portland to Columbus flight 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 $471 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $460 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.
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12330 reviews
8.5Crew
7.0Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
7.1Food
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very nice blankets and comfortable seats. great service. Great flights.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2026
PDX - SEA
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very nice blankets and comfortable seats. great service. Great flights.

great experience just at the end, we got in early and there wasn't anyone at the gate for 30 min so we had to just sit on the tarmac

Generally Good. Outbound flight was marred by a continuously s creaming baby. Fortunately the flight was only 90 mins long it would be nice if people traveling with small childres could be centered in one part of the plane. Also, you need to adapt your servey to include a "not applicable " option for things like food and entertainment, which are not offered on shorter flights. I fily Alaska by choice as given all the cirumstances, I fel\el you do a good job.

I was seating in 26A and the children in 27A and B were kicking me non-stop. They kicked me for hours nonstop and the parents refused to get off their phones or correct them. I kindly asked multiple times and got screamed at by the mom that her son is disabled. I told her I get it, but that I matter too and she is responsible for her child. He then kicked me so hard my drink spilled. Not one crew member or other passenger said or did a thing. It was so horrible.

Birding was slow. extremely slow; please do experiments on efficient plane boarding experiences; especially regarding passengers that pass their seat number…

Pretty smooth ride!… a little tight in the back and would’ve loved to had a movie screen… couldn’t beat the price to the West Coast!

I like not much people. Could tell the kids to be quiet.

I liked everything except, I left a brand new Switch 2 on the plane and talking to anybody about it is nearly impossible. I had to fill out a form and hope they get back to me in the next 2 weeks. I really hope they contact me. I saved for that thing for over a year and my son is heart broken.

Fight attendant excellent Food very good, not great Seats were stiff and uncomfortable Flight was overall very nice. Last three flights were burdened with miserably uncomfortable seats. Hard stiff no padding.

The ground crew was very good. They communicated clearly and continued updating. The flight crew was fine. The flight crew on the March 20th flight from MCI to Portland was excellent.

Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

no service at all due to turbulence. they should've at least given us snacks, there were only 10 people on the entire flight.

First time I've had to use the disabled accommodations. And I could not have had a better experience with Southwest, i was having trouble getting from one terminal to another due to my heart failure. And the next thing I know a Southwest agent had made sure. I had a wheelchair at all my flights. Can't thank them enough.

Delayed flight, lack of information, boarding process is a mess as is the carryon luggage causing issues when leaving the plane….just a poor experience.

Comfortable. Easy. No problems. Just wish they had gf options for snacks.

The crew was very kind and made going to Hawaii relaxing and fun to look forward to! Thank you Southwest for a pleasant flight!

This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

We waited in the airplane for over 45 min for a southwest employee to make the flight. This cause over half the plane to miss their connecting flight in Denver. When we confronted the desk upon arrival, they told us the only flight they had was the next day leaving at 8:50 pm!!! Or they offered to get us to Burbank or LA, but after that we were on our own to get back to Santa Barbara. I paid for a flight from sba to bna bna to sba. My re entry into mom mode has been 💯 rough because of southwest mistake with my flight. And now I’m leaving to Reno tomorrow for a vballl tournament and just discovered that my leg in Vegas has me and my 3 kids on a stand by flight even though I had booked these ticket last year November!! Do better southwest!

Southwest is kind of a slum airline. It’s gotten more expensive over the years for less and less service. I am a Southwest Chase Visa card holder and was forced to choose a seat in the 26th row in the middle seat. However my wife who is a rewards member but doesn’t hold a card or anything else, gets randomly assigned a normally paid seat in row 6! How does that work?

Seats in Delta Main are unbelievably close to the seat in front of. Hard to get a backpack under the seat.

The agent at check in and at the gate were less than thrilled to be at work. I'm not a fan of Kayak's placement on the plane. I got put in the middle seat and none of my preferences were used.

In ATL they have two sets of departure screens. Follow what is on your airline's departure board - the ATL Airport Authority departure board had completely incorrect details about the gate assignment for my flight, which would have made me miss boarding.

Flight was delayed it was hot while sitting on the plane, one engine was working on the plane until they had to do some jimmy rigging down the runway in order for the other engine to charge up. It was ridiculous

The flight was very good and the staff was very friendly and helpful!

The only thing I would say is we tried to get on a standby earlier flight, but with our fair we couldn’t. That seems senseless to leave with open seats..

Very easy to use and convenient, you can perform any action within the same portal

In a world of delays, Delta was on time both ways! Boarding was fast and efficient. Staff was friendly. AND wifi worked.

WiFi didn’t work. Flight delayed 3 hours Crew members were illiterate Seat lean back did not work.

Flight was delayed, we could have been notified earlier and in a consistent manner. App was not refreshing for another passenger to get the latest flight status. We could have stayed and waited at the hotel instead of waiting at the airport had we known the flight was going to delayed for more than 5 hours. The toilet is too tight, and needs to be cleaned more frequently (every hour). The entertainment screen froze, the touch screen not responding to touch. We were upgraded to comfort, it is more comfortable than regular economy seats.

Overall a good experience, but no wifi available for free or for purchase and we got wet from condensation or other water source during descent.

Booked through Kayak Business, had a seat in middle and towards back due to booking rate, not comfortable.

Was great in general, try to respect time and excuses when slight changes have been made, appreciated!

A long delay. Don't travel late in the day.

Super friendly with lots of drink options an entertainment. Friendly crew.

Standard flight with a drinks and a snack- overall very quick flight. The flight attendants were very strict, bordered on rude.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

Delayed - weather wasn't bad at either end. Also sat on tarmac in ORD.

They told us yesterday APR21st that they were cleaning the plane and we got delayed. After that they said they didn't had any crew for the flight so they cancelled the flight till next day.

The crew was great. Very friendly and responsive. The plane was old, small and tight. We ran out of overhead space and I had to check. Middle seat was particularly tight.

not sure why you ask about food, I n3ver get food on flights except maybe cookies or pretzels. wifi was slow and in and out most of the flight not good.

Cancelled BOYH legs of our flight home 30 min before initial boarding

Cancelled the flight half hour before boarding. Then cancelled the connecting flight too.

Left early arrived early..right amount of talking from pilots..of course had to love the biscuit and water!

I would like a refund for the extra cost the seat I paid for. An oversized person sat next to me and I couldn’t fit on my seat and had to move to another seat.

Boarding gate at LAX was too crowded—two gates next to one another

The flight was delayed about an hour for a maintenance specialist to approve the maintenance repair

This flight was delayed but it worked in my favor because my Atlanta to Dallas flight was delayed.

This was a hard flight. 3 delays out of OKC (1 on the Tarmac). Delay in Atlanta coming to Dallas. total travel time was the equivalent of driving from OKC to Atlanta.

Like: flights are on time, good boarding process Can improve: planes are old, improve entertainment and make space more comfortable

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