Cheap flights from Austin to Columbus

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Cheapest round-trip flights $197
Delta Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jul 9 — Sun, Jul 12
The cheapest round-trip flight from Austin to Columbus is currently $197
Cheapest one-way flight $99
Southwest Nonstop 3 hr Wed, Jul 8
The cheapest one-way flight from Austin to Columbus is currently $99
Last-minute weekend getaway $391
Frontier 1 stop 20 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Austin to Columbus is currently $391
Cheapest business class flights $518
Frontier 1 stop 9 hr Fri, Jul 17 — Sun, Jul 19
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Austin to Columbus is currently $518
Fastest flight 2 hr 35 min The fastest nonstop flight from Austin to Columbus takes 2 hr 35 min
Nonstop flights Some days There are direct flights on this route 6 days a week: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Austin to Columbus is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
October
Cheapest
Typical prices: $150–305
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $240–355

Popular airlines from Austin to Columbus

  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $207
    Typical price: $270–450
    6 weekly nonstop flights
    AUS - CMH Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
    649 weekly connecting flights
    AUS - CMH Every day
  • American
    from $301
    Typical price: $275–465
    576 weekly connecting flights
    AUS - CMH Every day
  • Delta
    from $197
    Typical price: $280–570
    344 weekly connecting flights
    AUS - CMH Every day
  • United
    from $217
    Typical price: $275–470
    343 weekly connecting flights
    AUS - CMH Every day
  • Frontier
    from $250
    Typical price: $195–540
    20 weekly connecting flights
    AUS - CMH Every day
  • Alaska
    from $813
    Typical price: $540–1,800
    14 weekly connecting flights
    AUS - CMH Every day

Popular airports near Austin

  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
    Austin United States 24 min 6 mi
  • Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
    Dallas United States 3 hr 14 min 186 mi
  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
    Houston United States 2 hr 44 min 144 mi
  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
    San Antonio United States 1 hr 16 min 66 mi

Popular airports near Columbus

  • John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
    Columbus United States 14 min 6 mi
  • Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
    Columbus United States 21 min 11 mi
  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
    Detroit United States 3 hr 11 min 156 mi
  • Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
    Cincinnati United States 1 hr 53 min 109 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Austin to Columbus

The cheapest flights from Austin to Columbus are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $150 to $305.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Austin to Columbus recently found on Google Flights was with Delta from $197. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $99.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Austin to Columbus is $207, flying from Jul 4 to Jul 5.
  • The cheapest American flight from Austin to Columbus is $301, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Austin to Columbus is $197, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 12.
  • The cheapest United flight from Austin to Columbus is $217, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 2.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Austin to Columbus is $250, flying from Jul 10 to Jul 12.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Austin to Columbus is $813, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 3.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Austin to Columbus starts at $197 from Thu, Jul 9 to Sun, Jul 12. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $99 and departs on Wed, Jul 8.
2 hr 35 min is the shortest flight time from Austin to Columbus.
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.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Austin to Columbus.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Austin 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 from Austin to Columbus.

In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 6 nonstop flights and 649 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) .

Other popular airlines flying from Austin to Columbus are:
  • American offers 576 connecting flights per week. American flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) .
  • Delta offers 344 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) .
  • United offers 343 connecting flights per week. United flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) .
  • Frontier offers 20 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) .
  • Alaska offers 14 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Austin and Columbus.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Austin to Columbus recently found on Google Flights was with Delta from $197. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $99.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Austin to Columbus is $207, flying from Jul 4 to Jul 5.
  • The cheapest American flight from Austin to Columbus is $301, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Austin to Columbus is $197, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 12.
  • The cheapest United flight from Austin to Columbus is $217, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 2.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Austin to Columbus is $250, flying from Jul 10 to Jul 12.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Austin to Columbus is $813, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 3.
Southwest flies direct from Austin to Columbus.
  • There are 6 Southwest direct flights from Austin to Columbus per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Austin and Columbus at price $391 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
Southwest flies direct from Austin to Columbus.
  • There are 6 Southwest direct flights from Austin to Columbus per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
Direct flights from Austin to Columbus are only available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Austin and Columbus start at $197 from Thu, Jul 9 to Sun, Jul 12 with Delta.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Austin to Columbus, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Austin and Columbus start at $518 from Fri, Jul 17 to Sun, Jul 19 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Austin and Columbus start at $197 from Thu, Jul 9 to Sun, Jul 12.
To book business class trips from Austin to Columbus, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Austin and Columbus starts at $391 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Austin and Columbus at price $391 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from Austin to Columbus, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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