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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$126
Typical prices: $361-$538
Frontier
Wed 8/19Tue 8/25
IAH - CMH • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$176
Typical prices: $97-$239
Frontier
Sun 8/30Sun 9/6
MCO - CMH • Non-stop
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For direct flights, Southwest is viewed favorably on some Columbus routes.
Arrive early and watch for gate changes before departure to Columbus.
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Cheap Flights to Columbus

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

Wed, Aug 19 - Tue, Aug 25
Frontier Logo
4:32 pm - 5:25 pm
IAH
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CMH
23h 53m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:10 pm - 7:20 am
CMH
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IAH
14h 10m
1 stop
$126Frontier
Sat, Aug 22 - Tue, Aug 25
Frontier Logo
4:32 pm - 5:25 pm
IAH
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CMH
23h 53m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:10 pm - 7:20 am
CMH
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IAH
14h 10m
1 stop
$131Frontier
Sat, Aug 22 - Mon, Aug 24
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:32 pm - 5:25 pm
IAH
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CMH
23h 53m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 2:32 pm
CMH
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IAH
20h 47m
2 stops
$165Multiple Airlines
Thu, Aug 20 - Mon, Aug 24
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 5:25 pm
IAH
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CMH
10h 25m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 2:32 pm
CMH
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IAH
20h 47m
2 stops
$172Multiple Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Sat, Sep 12
Breeze Airways Logo
7:05 am - 10:50 am
MCO
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CMH
3h 45m
1 stop
Breeze Airways Logo
7:26 pm - 11:42 pm
CMH
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MCO
4h 16m
1 stop
$174Breeze Airways
Thu, Aug 20 - Fri, Aug 21
Breeze Airways Logo
7:00 am - 12:43 pm
MCO
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CMH
5h 43m
1 stop
Breeze Airways Logo
6:45 pm - 10:26 pm
CMH
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MCO
3h 41m
1 stop
$177Breeze Airways
Wed, Aug 19 - Mon, Aug 24
American Airlines Logo
11:21 am - 1:52 pm
ORD
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CMH
1h 31mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
10:18 am - 11:00 am
CMH
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ORD
1h 42mnonstop
$227American Airlines
Wed, Aug 19 - Tue, Aug 25
United Airlines Logo
4:30 pm - 7:08 pm
ORD
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CMH
1h 38mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
5:20 am - 5:55 am
CMH
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ORD
1h 35mnonstop
$227United Airlines
Thu, Aug 20 - Mon, Aug 24
United Airlines Logo
12:54 pm - 3:28 pm
ORD
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CMH
1h 34mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
7:20 am - 7:54 am
CMH
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ORD
1h 34mnonstop
$227United Airlines
Fri, Aug 28 - Sat, Aug 29
American Airlines Logo
4:15 pm - 6:44 pm
ORD
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CMH
1h 29mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
2:24 pm - 3:09 pm
CMH
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ORD
1h 45mnonstop
$229American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Columbus

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Columbus to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a flight to Columbus?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Columbus from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to Columbus costs $337 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $28 and departed from Atlanta. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Boston to Columbus which costs $461 on average, and Los Angeles to Columbus, which costs $444 on average.

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What is the cheapest day to fly to Columbus?

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

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Columbus is Saturday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $332. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Monday, where round-trip prices are $506 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Columbus?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights to Columbus, 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 to Columbus is October, where tickets cost $331 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets from the United States is $424 and $397 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is September with an average price of $210.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Columbus?

The average price for all round-trip flights to Columbus depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Columbus is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $310 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Columbus is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $347.

What is a good deal for flights to Columbus?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Columbus, 25% of our users found tickets to Columbus for the following prices or less: From Norfolk $118 round-trip, from Fort Lauderdale $150 round-trip, from Jacksonville $173 round-trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Columbus?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Columbus, 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, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Columbus?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Columbus is Parkersburg Wood County Airport (PKB), with an average flight price of $109.

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Expert advice for your flight to Columbus

 
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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Chris Dong

Expert on Breeze Airways

Chris is a consumer travel reporter covering aviation, trending travel news, hotels, and loyalty programs—all for leading global publications like Travel + Leisure, The Washington Post, AFAR, and more. In addition to writing, Chris is a video host for Travel + Leisure, giving consumers an inside look at the latest in air travel.

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Estimated round-trip price
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Flights to Columbus: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew to Columbus 
nellieFlew with Spirit Airlines
LAS
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CMH
Aug 2024
Southwest is doing best currently for direct flight/ I usually fly united I miss midwest express and the cookies Why don't planes board from back to front? It would be 100x more efficient and faster.
LauraFlew with Southwest
MCO
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CMH
Apr 2024
Always go at least a couple hour prior to flight time. Keep an eye on gates they tend to change.

FAQs - booking Columbus flights

  • Which Columbus airport is closest to central Columbus?

    The distance between Columbus Airport and downtown Columbus is 6 miles, which makes it the closest of the 2 Columbus airports. Columbus Rickenbacker is 11 miles away from the center.

  • How much is a flight to Columbus?

    On average, a flight to Columbus costs $337. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $28 and departed from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Columbus is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights 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 with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Columbus

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Columbus flight deals.

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