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	$222	American 1 stop 14 hr Sat, Jul 11 — Sun, Jul 12	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Columbus is currently $222
Cheapest one-way flight	$79	Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Wed, May 27	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Columbus is currently $79
Cheapest nonstop flights	$239	Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Chicago to Columbus is currently $239
Last-minute weekend getaway	$232	Frontier 1 stop 18 hr Fri, May 8 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Columbus is currently $232
Cheapest business class flights	$412	American Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Columbus is currently $412

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

American

Nonstop

from $212

Typical price: $210–445

50 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - CMH Every day

577 weekly connecting flights

ORD - CMH Every day
United

Nonstop

from $239

Typical price: $210–470

55 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - CMH Every day

289 weekly connecting flights

ORD - CMH Every day
Southwest

Nonstop

from $239

Typical price: $210–460

21 weekly nonstop flights

MDW - CMH Every day

1744 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - CMH Every day
Delta

from $259

Typical price: $235–510

723 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - CMH Every day
Frontier

from $180

Typical price: $180–590

36 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - CMH Every day
Alaska

from $851

Typical price: $530–1,100

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 23 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 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 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 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 American from $222. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $79.

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

The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Columbus is $212, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 7.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Columbus is $239, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Columbus is $239, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Columbus is $259, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Columbus is $180, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Chicago to Columbus is $851, flying from May 28 to May 31.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Columbus starts at $222 from Sat, Jul 11 to Sun, Jul 12. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $79 and departs on Wed, May 27.

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 55 nonstop flights and 289 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 21 nonstop flights and 1,744 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 50 nonstop flights and 577 connecting flights per week. American flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) .
Delta offers 723 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 36 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) .
Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska 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 American from $222. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $79.

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

The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Columbus is $212, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 7.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Columbus is $239, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Columbus is $239, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Columbus is $259, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Columbus is $180, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Chicago to Columbus is $851, flying from May 28 to May 31.

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

There are 50 American direct flights from Chicago to Columbus per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 55 United direct flights from Chicago to Columbus per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 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 $232 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.

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

There are 50 American direct flights from Chicago to Columbus per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 55 United direct flights from Chicago to Columbus per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 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 $239 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8 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 $412 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8 with American.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Columbus start at $222 from Sat, Jul 11 to Sun, Jul 12.

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 $232 from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Columbus at price $232 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.

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.