PDX - CMH

$134 Find Cheap Flights from Portland to Columbus

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Cheapest round-trip
$245
Overall average: $394
Alaska Airlines
Wed 2/11Wed 2/18
PDX - CMH • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$134
Typical prices: $189-$356
Multiple Airlines
Mon 1/12
PDX - CMH • 3 stops
When to book
5 weeks
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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, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 18
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:10 am - 6:27 pm
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CMH
8h 17m1 stop
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6:51 pm - 11:44 pm
CMH
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PDX
7h 53m1 stop
$245Alaska Airlines
Tue, Jan 13 - Mon, Jan 19
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5:35 pm - 6:27 pm
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CMH
21h 52m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 10:46 pm
CMH
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PDX
17h 46m1 stop
$254Alaska Airlines
Thu, Jan 15 - Sun, Jan 18
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1:38 pm - 6:27 pm
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CMH
25h 49m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 9:29 am
CMH
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PDX
28h 29m1 stop
$264Alaska Airlines
Wed, Jan 7 - Wed, Jan 14
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:38 pm - 6:27 pm
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CMH
25h 49m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 9:29 am
CMH
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PDX
28h 29m1 stop
$273Alaska Airlines
Wed, Jan 7 - Wed, Jan 14
Delta Logo
7:10 am - 10:59 pm
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CMH
12h 49m2 stops
Delta Logo
10:48 am - 8:59 pm
CMH
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PDX
13h 11m2 stops
$276Delta
Wed, Jan 21 - Tue, Jan 27
American Airlines Logo
7:38 am - 8:10 pm
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CMH
9h 32m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
3:00 pm - 8:27 pm
CMH
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PDX
8h 27m1 stop
$277American Airlines
Wed, Jan 7 - Wed, Jan 14
United Airlines Logo
7:45 am - 8:21 pm
PDX
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CMH
9h 36m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 1:45 pm
CMH
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PDX
8h 00m1 stop
$282United Airlines
Tue, Jan 13 - Sun, Jan 18
United Airlines Logo
11:05 pm - 10:41 am
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CMH
8h 36m1 stop
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7:00 am - 1:45 pm
CMH
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PDX
9h 45m2 stops
$294United Airlines
Wed, Jan 21 - Tue, Jan 27
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11:10 am - 10:59 pm
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CMH
8h 49m2 stops
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7:00 am - 12:46 pm
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PDX
8h 46m1 stop
$296Delta
Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17
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7:05 am - 10:55 pm
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CMH
12h 50m2 stops
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2:11 pm - 8:59 pm
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PDX
9h 48m2 stops
$297Delta
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’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Portland to Columbus?

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Portland to Columbus, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Thursday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Columbus, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

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 September, where tickets cost $375 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $555 and $542 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 32% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$134
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Portland to Columbus

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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 $134 for a one-way ticket and $245 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 Delta offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Portland to Columbus flight route.

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

    The Boeing 737-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Portland to Columbus flight 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, Alaska Airlines or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Portland to Columbus are Alaska Airlines and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $502 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $454 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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8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 11477 reviews
7.0Entertainment
7.8Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.1Food
8.5Crew
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I liked that I made it onto the flight rather than “missing” the connection. We left PDX early in the morning along with half of Portland arriving at about the same time as we did- 2 hours prior to our flight leaving. The layover was for less than an hour and we were concerned that we would not make the connection, but as it turns out, the flight leaving LAX was even more delayed in departure due to needing some maintenance repair for the a/c of the plane. As for the food- it seems not so very nice that you are not feeding people and offering complementary alcohol on the international flights any more.

8.0 Excellentjanelle, Dec 2025
PDX - LAX
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I liked that I made it onto the flight rather than “missing” the connection. We left PDX early in the morning along with half of Portland arriving at about the same time as we did- 2 hours prior to our flight leaving. The layover was for less than an hour and we were concerned that we would not make the connection, but as it turns out, the flight leaving LAX was even more delayed in departure due to needing some maintenance repair for the a/c of the plane. As for the food- it seems not so very nice that you are not feeding people and offering complementary alcohol on the international flights any more.

Flight was delayed but still made it to Phoenix on time. Boarding went quickly, the flight was smooth.

The food selections were not good, and entertainment was non existent.

I would have liked if the flight existed. To be fair the federal government canceled it. But, since it WAS canceled, I would have liked it if Alaska Airlines had moved a finger to assist me rather then abandoning me with my luggage, unable to check it, for 14 hours in Portland. So federal regulations forbid them from storing my bag? Then at least help me find storage or SOMETHING.

It was all good, no delays which was a worry. All great

It was a pleasant experience. Considering we paid over $3000 for first class there really wasn’t anything special about first class. All the seats looked the same and everyone got the same great customer service. The only thing that was different between first class and couch was the drinks and the meal. We wouldn’t waste that much $ on first class on that plane again.

This was more with the third party booking through Kayak but my KTN for Pre-TSA, even though I entered it, wasn't assigned to my ticket when I got to the airport. I had to go through regular security. Also the Alaska app had trouble loading my ticket in the first place and I had to ask for it to be printed. Alaska Airlines was great but wanted you to know about this hiccup in the ticketing interface.

Process of checking bag, boarding, etc. was all very quick, easy, and streamlined. Only problem I had was the seating: very cramped and uncomfortable, but I suppose that’s the perils of coach. Thankfully it wasn’t a super long flight so it didn’t ruin the experience overall.

The boarding was confusing because the PA system at PDX was so quiet you couldn’t hear anything being said . The seats were uncomfortable. The food was pretty bad and I normally don’t mind airplane food. The flight attendants were not friendly. I learned upon check in that Hawaiian airlines had reassigned our seats of the second leg of the trip. I had confirmed and paid for special seats but they put me and my companion on standard seats in different rows. Hawaiian also did the same on my return flight after the flight times had changed. I happened to go online to check my reservation and saw the flight had changed. I gad received no notice. I saw that my confirmed seats that I had paid extra were gone. After much back and forth with the airlines they refused to correct their error. I showed them confirmation documents of my seat reservation and receipt of payment but they refused to correct the seat change or reimburse me. I had to pay $200 again to reserve the original seats. Shameful and manipulative. They basically held me hostage. If I wanted to be in that flight I had to pay up.

When I bought my tickets I up great my seats for extra $104 each seats 8A and 8B in the way back from Portland to Palm Springs they gave me the seats 15. I thought it was for round trip same seats . So I was very disappointed ☹️

They sent a notice that they were boarding an hour early. We had to leave the club and run to the gate. They said sorry, that came from corporate and was a mistake. They did not have enough seating because the flight before it had not taken off on time. They moved our gate and delayed it for an hour.

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

Still a fan of open seating. Flight was on schedule and arrived on time. The 737 MAX is very comfortable.

Airline travel is always too cramped to really be pleasant, but the cabin crew on this flight did a pretty good job of making up for it by putting on some music during boarding and sprinkling a few funny remarks into the safety briefing and announcements, and just generally being friendly and helpful. It definitely reminded me of why I prefer the in-flight experience on Southwest!

No delays and arrived to destination 30 min early. Staff was super friendly.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

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.

I noticed that the planes seem to be outdated. There was no entertainment per se. Also, the waiting area did not have any working electrical outlets

Original flight was cancelled and when i was rebooked by the airline, they couldn't seat me in the same type of seat as I had originally booked (went from window/aisle to middle/middle and one was a bulkhead seat, and other wasn't in the same class)

Lady Pilot was perfect in every way wheels up to wheels down communication, professionalism, excellent on time departure and on time arrival, excellent communication! Fantastic job with Superb attitude!!

The food is terrible. The staff is wonderful. Comfort is good.

Left on time, a bit delayed due to headwinds most of the trip.

I fly Delta all the time, have Platinum Medallion status. But this route seems to have major problems with delays and seems to never leave on time! Have only taken it twice in the last two weeks, and each time it had delays of more than 1 hour... very disappointed!!!!

Good seats in Main cabin, excellent service and excellent landing

My flight was cancelled with no explanation after I had already cleared security. I was given 4 options to rebook, only one being non-stop like I had paid for. I grabbed it. It was 4 plus hours later and then took off even later. Biggest complaint is that I booked early and had an aisle seat. They gave me a "window" seat in front of the exit row, so the seat did not decline. I weigh all of 103 #s and it was tight for me! For what I paid, I feel I was kind of ripped off. I think they should have given me the empty comfort seat for the inconvenience. There was no apology nor any explanation as to why the flight was cancelled. My guess is it benefitted Delta in some way.

Very smooth, on-time, and pleasantly uneventful flight. The team at the gate and on board were professional and genuinely courteous. The pilot kept us well updated throughout, and both takeoff and landing were steady and enjoyable without any drama. Just a good, solid flight. Thank you! 💗

Staff was exceptional! Everyone was kind, professional and friendly making the trip very pleasant. Thank you!

The flight was on time. I generally don’t drink or eat on short flights and the seats were good and the flight attendants were friendly. That’s all I expect

It was nice to have gotten up upgraded to first class with a meal on a three hour flight

United have really come back. Airport and boarding process is clear and good, app and information also very good

Flight was delayed 8 times. We were sitting at the airport for 14 hours. We got 2 hours of sleep (if that) on what was not meant to be a red-eye.

After a delay at the gate, C3, at Ohare on Sunday, I left my Blk ski coat on the bench at the gate, lost! Please review my lob claim, thx.

Very bad! They kept delaying my flight and wouldn’t do anything about it

They brought an empty plane to the gate. Then a flight delay was announced for maintenance and waiting on a part. I was then put on a flight to San Francisco instead with a connecting flight to my final destination. Arrived at my final destination 2 hours late.

The only downside was my cell phone charger wouldn’t work in the charging port but everyone else’s would work in them all. My cell phone cable works fine in my hotel room in Frankfurt.

Flight team stood out for perzonal attention, kindness at bright cheery attitudes at 8am. Very helpful.

Ot was overall fine. Left on time and had basic snacks. Weather was finicky but that’s not the airlines fault.

Did not understand a single word the attendant said on the pa system. I was glad it was not an emergency.

Gate was overcrowded. Gate agents performed very well. Flight crew was top notch! Efficient & professional & courteous. Both meals not thermalized well. Dinner main dish was actually cold in the center. Almost inedible. Breakfast sandwich was lukewarm.

The boarding was as always, the crew tried their best but not enough. The food was a disaster I had dietary restrictions that were half met because the company did not loaded the food for the flight. The entertainment screen was fine but content was not and also they removed the free messaging option from the flight and they charged 30 dollars for that crappy bandwidth. This flight is not worth the cost and the company is going down on quality.

Awful. They won’t help me with anything. I booked on American but they abdicated to Iberia. The ticket was overpriced. Everything negative

it was fine, decent flight... dont get food besides cookies or pretzels so not sure why you ask about food. same for entertainment..

I got sick nothing contagious but distressing and the care I received by Kayla? Keighly the flight attendant will be memorable for ever. Thank You

I got sick nothing contagious but distressing enough and the care I received on the flight was astounding.

Waaay too small plane. They also need to up the size of the overhead bins. I would love to keep me 3k with of camera equipment in my hard case baggahe instead of it being thrown into the belly of the plane

Attendants were pleasant and the flight was smooth and relaxed.

A little late at the start but all worked out well.

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