Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Columbus (CHI - CMH)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Columbus and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$160	Frontier 1 stop 8 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Columbus is currently $160
Cheapest one-way flight	$79	Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Wed, May 6	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Columbus is currently $79
Cheapest nonstop flights	$219	Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Apr 9 — Mon, Apr 13	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Chicago to Columbus is currently $219
Last-minute weekend getaway	$327	American 1 stop 14 hr Sat, Mar 14 — Sun, Mar 15	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Columbus is currently $327
Cheapest business class flights	$398	Frontier 1 stop 8 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Columbus is currently $398

Fastest flight	1 hr 10 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Chicago to Columbus takes 1 hr 10 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 Chicago to Columbus is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

August Cheapest	Typical prices: $125–290
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $205–300

Popular airlines from Chicago to Columbus

United

Nonstop

from $239

Typical price: $215–470

56 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - CMH Every day

261 weekly connecting flights

ORD - CMH Every day
American

Nonstop

from $197

Typical price: $210–440

46 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - CMH Every day

570 weekly connecting flights

ORD - CMH Every day
Southwest

Nonstop

from $219

Typical price: $215–460

20 weekly nonstop flights

MDW - CMH Every day

1851 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - CMH Every day
Delta

from $259

Typical price: $245–510

645 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - CMH Every day
Frontier

from $160

Typical price: $180–550

39 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - CMH Every day
Spirit

21 weekly connecting flights

ORD - CMH Every day

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 26 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 24 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 59 min 165 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 10 min 156 mi
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)

Cincinnati United States 1 hr 54 min 109 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Columbus

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Columbus are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $125 to $290.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Columbus recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $160. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $79.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Columbus is $239, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 13.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Columbus is $197, flying from Apr 11 to Apr 12.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Columbus is $219, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 13.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Columbus is $259, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 20.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Columbus is $160, flying from May 7 to May 11.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Columbus starts at $160 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $79 and departs on Wed, May 6.

1 hr 10 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago 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 Chicago 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 Chicago 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 Chicago to Columbus.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 56 nonstop flights and 261 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 20 nonstop flights and 1,851 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Columbus are:

American offers 46 nonstop flights and 570 connecting flights per week. American flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) .
Delta offers 645 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) .
Frontier offers 39 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) .
Spirit offers 21 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chicago and Columbus.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Columbus recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $160. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $79.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Columbus is $239, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 13.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Columbus is $197, flying from Apr 11 to Apr 12.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Columbus is $219, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 13.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Columbus is $259, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 20.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Columbus is $160, flying from May 7 to May 11.

Southwest, United and American fly direct from Chicago to Columbus.

There are 56 United direct flights from Chicago to Columbus per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 46 American direct flights from Chicago to Columbus per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 20 Southwest direct flights from Chicago 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 Chicago and Columbus at price $327 is offered by American from Sat, Mar 14 to Sun, Mar 15.

Southwest, United and American fly direct from Chicago to Columbus.

There are 56 United direct flights from Chicago to Columbus per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 46 American direct flights from Chicago to Columbus per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 20 Southwest direct flights from Chicago 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 Chicago to Columbus on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Chicago and Columbus start at $219 from Thu, Apr 9 to Mon, Apr 13 with Southwest.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago 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 Chicago and Columbus start at $398 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Columbus start at $160 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

To book business class trips from Chicago 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 Chicago and Columbus starts at $327 from Sat, Mar 14 to Sun, Mar 15 with American.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Columbus at price $327 is offered by American from Sat, Mar 14 to Sun, Mar 15.

To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago 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.