Cheap flights from Columbus to Austin

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Cheapest round-trip flights $197
Southwest Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jul 30 — Sun, Aug 2
The cheapest round-trip flight from Columbus to Austin is currently $197
Cheapest one-way flight $99
Delta Nonstop 4 hr Wed, Jul 8
The cheapest one-way flight from Columbus to Austin is currently $99
Last-minute weekend getaway $540
Frontier 1 stop 27 hr Fri, May 8 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Columbus to Austin is currently $540
Cheapest business class flights $527
Delta Nonstop 4 hr Fri, Jul 3 — Sun, Jul 5
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Columbus to Austin is currently $527
Fastest flight 2 hr 45 min The fastest nonstop flight from Columbus to Austin takes 2 hr 45 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 Columbus to Austin is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.
October
Cheapest
Typical prices: $150–330
March
Most expensive
Typical prices: $255–450

Popular airlines from Columbus to Austin

  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $197
    Typical price: $270–450
    6 weekly nonstop flights
    CMH - AUS Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
    650 weekly connecting flights
    CMH - AUS Every day
  • American
    from $217
    Typical price: $275–465
    594 weekly connecting flights
    CMH - AUS Every day
  • Delta
    from $197
    Typical price: $280–580
    390 weekly connecting flights
    CMH - AUS Every day
  • United
    from $217
    Typical price: $270–480
    338 weekly connecting flights
    CMH - AUS Every day
  • Alaska
    from $933
    Typical price: $540–8,400
    21 weekly connecting flights
    CMH - AUS Every day
  • Frontier
    from $225
    Typical price: $195–495
    15 weekly connecting flights
    CMH - AUS Every Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Columbus to Austin

The cheapest flights from Columbus to Austin are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $150 to $330.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Columbus to Austin recently found on Google Flights was with Southwest from $197. The cheapest one-way flight was with Delta from $99.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Columbus to Austin is $197, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 2.
  • The cheapest American flight from Columbus to Austin is $217, flying from Jun 27 to Jun 29.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Columbus to Austin is $197, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 5.
  • The cheapest United flight from Columbus to Austin is $217, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 3.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Columbus to Austin is $933, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Columbus to Austin is $225, flying from May 29 to May 31.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Columbus to Austin starts at $197 from Thu, Jul 30 to Sun, Aug 2. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $99 and departs on Wed, Jul 8.
2 hr 45 min is the shortest flight time from Columbus to Austin.
Austin has mild winters and very hot, humid summers that make some outdoor activities inadvisable. Most visitors arrive Mar–Sep. Spring sees crowds for the South by Southwest (SXSW) music and film festival (Mar) and the blooming of the bluebonnet (mid-Mar–mid Apr), which is the Texas state flower. Hotels are especially crowded during college graduation weekends (May). Fall's popular events are the Austin City Limits music festival (Sep), college football season (Sep–Nov) and the Austin Film Festival (Oct).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Columbus to Austin.
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 Columbus to Austin 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 Columbus to Austin.

In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 6 nonstop flights and 650 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) .

Other popular airlines flying from Columbus to Austin are:
  • American offers 594 connecting flights per week. American flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) .
  • Delta offers 390 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) .
  • United offers 338 connecting flights per week. United flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) .
  • Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) .
  • Frontier offers 15 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Columbus and Austin.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Columbus to Austin recently found on Google Flights was with Southwest from $197. The cheapest one-way flight was with Delta from $99.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Columbus to Austin is $197, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 2.
  • The cheapest American flight from Columbus to Austin is $217, flying from Jun 27 to Jun 29.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Columbus to Austin is $197, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 5.
  • The cheapest United flight from Columbus to Austin is $217, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 3.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Columbus to Austin is $933, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Columbus to Austin is $225, flying from May 29 to May 31.
Southwest flies direct from Columbus to Austin.
  • There are 6 Southwest direct flights from Columbus to Austin 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 Columbus and Austin at price $540 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.
Southwest flies direct from Columbus to Austin.
  • There are 6 Southwest direct flights from Columbus to Austin 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 Columbus to Austin are only available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Columbus and Austin start at $197 from Thu, Jul 30 to Sun, Aug 2 with Southwest.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Columbus to Austin, 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 Columbus and Austin start at $527 from Fri, Jul 3 to Sun, Jul 5 with Delta.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Columbus and Austin start at $197 from Thu, Jul 30 to Sun, Aug 2.
To book business class trips from Columbus to Austin, 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 Columbus and Austin starts at $540 from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Columbus and Austin at price $540 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from Columbus to Austin, 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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