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	$177	Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Sat, Jan 10 — Mon, Jan 12	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Columbus is currently $177
Cheapest one-way flight	$55	Frontier 1 stop 8 hr Sat, Feb 7	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Columbus is currently $55
Cheapest nonstop flights	$235	American Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Nov 20 — Mon, Nov 24	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Chicago to Columbus is currently $235
Last-minute weekend getaway	$235	American Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Nov 20 — Mon, Nov 24	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Columbus is currently $235
Cheapest business class flights	$400	American Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Nov 20 — Mon, Nov 24	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Columbus is currently $400

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 January.

August Cheapest	Typical prices: $125–290
January Most expensive	Typical prices: $240–395

Popular airlines from Chicago to Columbus

United

Nonstop

from $231

Typical price: $230–465

49 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - CMH Every day

299 weekly connecting flights

ORD - CMH Every day
American

Nonstop

from $235

Typical price: $230–435

43 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - CMH Every day

557 weekly connecting flights

ORD - CMH Every day
Southwest

Nonstop

from $231

Typical price: $230–460

23 weekly nonstop flights

MDW - CMH Every day

1483 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - CMH Every day
Delta

from $251

Typical price: $255–510

730 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - CMH Every day
Frontier

from $110

Typical price: $175–570

36 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - CMH Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Spirit

22 weekly connecting flights

ORD - CMH Every day

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 31 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 26 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 28 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 13 min 6 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 53 min 109 mi
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)

Cleveland United States 2 hr 2 min 116 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Columbus

When are the cheapest days to fly 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.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Columbus?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Columbus recently found on Google Flights was with Southwest from $177. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $55.

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

The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Columbus is $231, flying from Jan 17 to Jan 18.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Columbus is $235, flying from Nov 20 to Nov 24.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Columbus is $231, flying from Jan 17 to Jan 18.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Columbus is $251, flying from Jan 17 to Jan 18.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Columbus is $110, flying from Feb 7 to Feb 9.

What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Columbus?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Columbus starts at $177 from Sat, Jan 10 to Mon, Jan 12. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $55 and departs on Sat, Feb 7.

How long does it take to fly from Chicago to Columbus?

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

When should you fly to Columbus, United States?

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.

How do I find cheap dates to fly from Chicago to Columbus?

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 is the best airline to fly from Chicago to Columbus?

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 49 nonstop flights and 299 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 23 nonstop flights and 1,483 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 43 nonstop flights and 557 connecting flights per week. American flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) .
Delta offers 730 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) .
Spirit offers 22 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.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Columbus?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Columbus recently found on Google Flights was with Southwest from $177. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $55.

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

The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Columbus is $231, flying from Jan 17 to Jan 18.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Columbus is $235, flying from Nov 20 to Nov 24.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Columbus is $231, flying from Jan 17 to Jan 18.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Columbus is $251, flying from Jan 17 to Jan 18.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Columbus is $110, flying from Feb 7 to Feb 9.

Which airlines have direct flights from Chicago to Columbus?

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

There are 49 United direct flights from Chicago to Columbus per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 43 American direct flights from Chicago to Columbus per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 23 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.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Chicago to Columbus?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Columbus at price $235 is offered by American from Thu, Nov 20 to Mon, Nov 24.

Which airlines have direct flights from Chicago to Columbus?

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

There are 49 United direct flights from Chicago to Columbus per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 43 American direct flights from Chicago to Columbus per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 23 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.

When are direct flights from Chicago to Columbus available?

There are direct flights from Chicago to Columbus on a daily basis.

What are the cheapest direct flights from Chicago to Columbus?

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Chicago and Columbus start at $235 from Thu, Nov 20 to Mon, Nov 24 with American.

How can I find nonstop flights from Chicago to Columbus?

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.

What are the cheapest business class flights from Chicago to Columbus?

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Columbus start at $400 from Thu, Nov 20 to Mon, Nov 24 with American.

What are the cheapest economy class flights from Chicago to Columbus?

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Columbus start at $177 from Sat, Jan 10 to Mon, Jan 12.

How can I book business class trips from Chicago to Columbus?

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.

Are there any last-minute deals from Chicago to Columbus next weekend?

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Columbus starts at $235 from Thu, Nov 20 to Mon, Nov 24 with American.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Chicago to Columbus?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Columbus at price $235 is offered by American from Thu, Nov 20 to Mon, Nov 24.

How can I find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Columbus?

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.