Cheap flights from Phoenix to Columbus

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Cheapest round-trip flights $210
Frontier 1 stop 23 hr Sun, May 24 — Sun, May 31
The cheapest round-trip flight from Phoenix to Columbus is currently $210
Cheapest one-way flight $111
Frontier 1 stop 17 hr Wed, Jul 29
The cheapest one-way flight from Phoenix to Columbus is currently $111
Cheapest nonstop flights $329
American Nonstop 4 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 3
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Phoenix to Columbus is currently $329
Last-minute weekend getaway $401
Frontier 1 stop 20 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Phoenix to Columbus is currently $401
Cheapest business class flights $502
Frontier 1 stop 19 hr Thu, Jul 30 — Sat, Aug 8
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Phoenix to Columbus is currently $502
Fastest flight 3 hr 35 min The fastest nonstop flight from Phoenix to Columbus takes 3 hr 35 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Phoenix to Columbus is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
October
Cheapest
Typical prices: $200–365
December
Most expensive
Typical prices: $330–580

Popular airlines from Phoenix to Columbus

  • American
    Nonstop
    from $329
    Typical price: $360–650
    13 weekly nonstop flights
    PHX - CMH Every day
    737 weekly connecting flights
    PHX - CMH Every day
  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $339
    Typical price: $375–660
    12 weekly nonstop flights
    PHX - CMH Every day
    690 weekly connecting flights
    PHX - CMH Every day
  • Delta
    from $349
    Typical price: $405–770
    307 weekly connecting flights
    PHX - CMH Every day
  • United
    from $349
    Typical price: $360–670
    278 weekly connecting flights
    PHX - CMH Every day
  • Frontier
    from $230
    Typical price: $220–540
    23 weekly connecting flights
    PHX - CMH Every day
  • Alaska
    from $618
    Typical price: $475–910
    21 weekly connecting flights
    PHX - CMH Every day

Popular airports near Phoenix

  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
    Phoenix United States 12 min 3 mi
  • Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
    Phoenix United States 25 mi
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS)
    Tucson United States 1 hr 54 min 112 mi
  • Scottsdale Airport (SCF)
    Phoenix United States 31 min 15 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 Phoenix to Columbus

The cheapest flights from Phoenix to Columbus are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $200 to $365.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Phoenix to Columbus recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $210. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $111.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest American flight from Phoenix to Columbus is $329, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Phoenix to Columbus is $339, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 9.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Phoenix to Columbus is $349, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest United flight from Phoenix to Columbus is $349, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Phoenix to Columbus is $230, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Phoenix to Columbus is $618, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 6.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Phoenix to Columbus starts at $210 from Sun, May 24 to Sun, May 31. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $111 and departs on Wed, Jul 29.
3 hr 35 min is the shortest flight time from Phoenix 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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix to Columbus.

In terms of nonstop flights, American is the most popular. American offers 13 nonstop flights and 737 connecting flights per week. American flies from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) .

Other popular airlines flying from Phoenix to Columbus are:
  • Southwest offers 12 nonstop flights and 690 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) .
  • Delta offers 307 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) .
  • United offers 278 connecting flights per week. United flies from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) .
  • Frontier offers 23 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) .
  • Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Phoenix and Columbus.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Phoenix to Columbus recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $210. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $111.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest American flight from Phoenix to Columbus is $329, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Phoenix to Columbus is $339, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 9.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Phoenix to Columbus is $349, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest United flight from Phoenix to Columbus is $349, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Phoenix to Columbus is $230, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Phoenix to Columbus is $618, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 6.
American and Southwest fly direct from Phoenix to Columbus.
  • There are 13 American direct flights from Phoenix to Columbus per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 12 Southwest direct flights from Phoenix to Columbus per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Phoenix and Columbus at price $401 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
American and Southwest fly direct from Phoenix to Columbus.
  • There are 13 American direct flights from Phoenix to Columbus per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 12 Southwest direct flights from Phoenix to Columbus per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Phoenix to Columbus on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Phoenix and Columbus start at $329 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3 with American.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Phoenix 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 Phoenix and Columbus start at $502 from Thu, Jul 30 to Sat, Aug 8 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Phoenix and Columbus start at $210 from Sun, May 24 to Sun, May 31.
To book business class trips from Phoenix 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 Phoenix and Columbus starts at $401 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Phoenix and Columbus at price $401 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from Phoenix 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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