Cheap flights to Columbus
Cheap flights from United States to Columbus
Flight suggestions are based on a route's cheapest round-trip fares from popular cities in United States to Columbus in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult in Economy. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
from Atlanta (ATL - CMH)
Jul 23 — Jul 30
Nonstop
from $76
from Chicago (MDW - CMH)
Aug 15 — Aug 22
Nonstop
from $157
from Miami (FLL - CMH)
Aug 31 — Sep 9
1 stop
from $177
from New York (EWR - CMH)
Sep 6 — Sep 15
1 stop
from $225
from Dallas (DFW - CMH)
Aug 10 — Aug 18
1 stop
from $234
from Los Angeles (LAX - CMH)
Aug 1 — Aug 10
1 stop
from $244
Popular airlines with direct flights to Columbus
- SouthwestFly to Columbus (CMH)
- ChicagoDirect flights every day1 hr 10 min +
- BaltimoreDirect flights every day1 hr 20 min +
- NashvilleDirect flights every day1 hr 20 min +
- OrlandoDirect flights every day2 hr 15 min +
- DenverDirect flights every day2 hr 40 min +
- AmericanFly to Columbus (CMH)
- ChicagoDirect flights every day1 hr 22 min +
- PhiladelphiaDirect flights every day1 hr 34 min +
- New YorkDirect flights every day1 hr 49 min +
- CharlotteDirect flights every day1 hr 23 min +
- WashingtonDirect flights every day1 hr 27 min +
- AllegiantFly to Columbus (LCK)
- TampaDirect flights every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun2 hr 12 min +
- DestinDirect flights every Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun1 hr 58 min +
- OrlandoDirect flights every Mon, Fri, Sat2 hr 9 min +
- Myrtle BeachDirect flights every Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun1 hr 29 min +
- SavannahDirect flights every Thu, Sat, Sun1 hr 41 min +
- BreezeFly to Columbus (CMH)
- RaleighDirect flights every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun1 hr 24 min +
- CharlestonDirect flights every Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun1 hr 40 min +
- PortlandDirect flights every Mon, Fri2 hr 13 min +
- HartfordDirect flights every Thu, Sun1 hr 57 min +
- Fort MyersDirect flights every Thu, Sun2 hr 35 min +
- UnitedFly to Columbus (CMH)
- ChicagoDirect flights every day1 hr 27 min +
- NewarkDirect flights every day1 hr 47 min +
- WashingtonDirect flights every day1 hr 13 min +
- HoustonDirect flights every day2 hr 41 min +
- DenverDirect flights every day2 hr 52 min +
- SpiritFly to Columbus (CMH)
- OrlandoDirect flights every day2 hr 17 min +
- Fort LauderdaleDirect flights every day2 hr 35 min +
- New YorkDirect flights every day1 hr 41 min +
- NewarkDirect flights every Mon, Fri1 hr 38 min +
- Las VegasDirect flights every Mon, Fri3 hr 54 min +
Popular airports near Columbus
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Columbus center and popularity with travelers.
- John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)ColumbusUnited States14 min6 mi
- Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)ColumbusUnited States21 min11 mi
- Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)DetroitUnited States3 hr 11 min156 mi
- Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)CincinnatiUnited States1 hr 53 min109 mi
When to fly to Columbus
Off-season
Apr, Dec – Feb
Less popular and lower prices
Peak season
Jun – Sep
Most popular and higher prices
About Columbus
Columbus is Ohio’s state capital. The city’s Scioto Mile is a string of parks on both sides of the Scioto River, with a huge interactive fountain and trails. On the west bank, the COSI science center offers hands-on exhibits and a planetarium. Downtown, the Columbus Museum of Art includes American and European paintings and a sculpture garden. The German Village area has restored brick houses built by 1800s settlers.
Frequently asked questions about flying to Columbus
What counts as the best airline for your flights to Columbus really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly to Columbus.
In terms of direct flights, Southwest is the most popular, flying directly from 18 cities. Southwest flies to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).
Other popular airlines flying to Columbus are American, Allegiant, Breeze, United, Spirit.
In terms of direct flights, Southwest is the most popular, flying directly from 18 cities. Southwest flies to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).
Other popular airlines flying to Columbus are American, Allegiant, Breeze, United, Spirit.
- American flies directly from 10 cities. American flies to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).
- Allegiant flies directly from 8 cities. Allegiant flies to Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
- Breeze flies directly from 7 cities. Breeze flies to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).
- United flies directly from 6 cities. United flies to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).
- Spirit flies directly from 6 cities. Spirit flies to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).
- Southwest offers direct flights to Columbus from 18 cities. The most frequent departures are: Chicago, Baltimore, Nashville, Orlando and Denver.
- American offers direct flights to Columbus from 10 cities. The most frequent departures are: Chicago, Philadelphia, New York, Charlotte and Washington.
- Allegiant offers direct flights to Columbus from 8 cities. The most frequent departures are: Tampa, Destin, Orlando, Myrtle Beach and Savannah.
- Breeze offers direct flights to Columbus from 7 cities. The most frequent departures are: Raleigh, Charleston, Portland, Hartford and Fort Myers.
- United offers direct flights to Columbus from 6 cities. The most frequent departures are: Chicago, Newark, Washington, Houston and Denver.
- Spirit offers direct flights to Columbus from 6 cities. The most frequent departures are: Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, New York, Newark and Las Vegas.
Columbus is a year-round destination with a temperate climate. The Columbus Winter Beerfest (Jan) features more than 100 breweries. Artists from around the country exhibit their work on the Scioto Mile for the Columbus Arts Festival (Jun). The Columbus Pride Festival (Jun) includes a downtown parade, live music and vendors. The Ohio State Fair (Jul–Aug) offers agricultural exhibitions, live music and rides.
Columbus is served by only one major airport: John Glenn Columbus International Airport, 6 mi away from the city center.
If you are looking to book airline tickets from United States to Columbus you have options. Some of the cheapest flights from popular cities include:
- Southwest flight from Chicago, starting at $157 from Aug 15 to Aug 22
- Frontier flight from Dallas, starting at $234 from Aug 10 to Aug 18
- Frontier flight from Atlanta, starting at $76 from Jul 23 to Jul 30
- Breeze flight from Miami, starting at $177 from Aug 31 to Sep 9
- Frontier flight from New York, starting at $225 from Sep 6 to Sep 15
- Frontier flight from Los Angeles, starting at $244 from Aug 1 to Aug 10
Of all the flights departing from popular cities in United States, the cheapest round-trip flight to Columbus starts at $76 and departs from Atlanta on Jul 23 to Jul 30.
Finding last-minute flights to Columbus is easy on Google Flights.
Select your departure city and use the calendar to pick your preferred travel dates and find the lowest ticket prices available. You can even check for flights departing today.
To find the cheapest tickets, it’s usually best to book at least a few weeks in advance for domestic flights and a few months in advance for cheap international flights.
Select your departure city and use the calendar to pick your preferred travel dates and find the lowest ticket prices available. You can even check for flights departing today.
To find the cheapest tickets, it’s usually best to book at least a few weeks in advance for domestic flights and a few months in advance for cheap international flights.
You can find great flight deals to Columbus on Google Flights.
Just enter your departure city, choose Columbus in the destination field, and click Search.
You can filter the results to see only nonstop flights or flights under a certain price to more easily plan your perfect budget trip.
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Just enter your departure city, choose Columbus in the destination field, and click Search.
You can filter the results to see only nonstop flights or flights under a certain price to more easily plan your perfect budget trip.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.