Find Cheap Flights from Kansas City to Columbus (MKC - CMH)

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$230	Frontier 1 stop 27 hr Thu, May 28 — Mon, Jun 1	The cheapest round-trip flight from Kansas City to Columbus is currently $230
Cheapest one-way flight	$101	Frontier 1 stop 26 hr Tue, Jun 16	The cheapest one-way flight from Kansas City to Columbus is currently $101
Last-minute weekend getaway	$555	Frontier 1 stop 27 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Kansas City to Columbus is currently $555
Cheapest business class flights	$474	Frontier 1 stop 27 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Kansas City to Columbus is currently $474

Fastest flight	1 hr 45 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Kansas City to Columbus takes 1 hr 45 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Kansas City to Columbus is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

October Cheapest	Typical prices: $190–385
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $315–465

Popular airlines from Kansas City to Columbus

Southwest

from $345

Typical price: $310–530

639 weekly connecting flights

MCI - CMH Every day
American

from $345

Typical price: $305–550

423 weekly connecting flights

MCI - CMH Every day
United

from $345

Typical price: $310–590

402 weekly connecting flights

MCI - CMH Every day
Delta

from $391

Typical price: $340–630

362 weekly connecting flights

MCI - CMH Every day
Alaska

from $938

Typical price: $570–1,650

17 weekly connecting flights

MCI - CMH Every day
Frontier

from $180

Typical price: $185–495

17 weekly connecting flights

MCI - CMH Every day

Popular airports near Kansas City

Kansas City International Airport (MCI)

Kansas City United States 25 min 15 mi
Eppley Airfield (OMA)

Omaha United States 2 hr 54 min 167 mi
Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

Des Moines United States 2 hr 47 min 175 mi
Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT)

Wichita United States 2 hr 59 min 184 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 Kansas City to Columbus

The cheapest flights from Kansas City to Columbus are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $190 to $385.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Kansas City to Columbus recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $230. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $101.

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

The cheapest Southwest flight from Kansas City to Columbus is $345, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest American flight from Kansas City to Columbus is $345, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest United flight from Kansas City to Columbus is $345, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Delta flight from Kansas City to Columbus is $391, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 12.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Kansas City to Columbus is $938, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Kansas City to Columbus is $180, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Kansas City to Columbus starts at $230 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $101 and departs on Tue, Jun 16.

1 hr 45 min is the shortest flight time from Kansas City 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 Kansas City 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 Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Columbus.

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 639 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) .

Other popular airlines flying from Kansas City to Columbus are:

American offers 423 connecting flights per week. American flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) .
United offers 402 connecting flights per week. United flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) .
Delta offers 362 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) .
Alaska offers 17 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) .
Frontier offers 17 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Kansas City to Columbus recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $230. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $101.

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

The cheapest Southwest flight from Kansas City to Columbus is $345, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest American flight from Kansas City to Columbus is $345, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest United flight from Kansas City to Columbus is $345, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Delta flight from Kansas City to Columbus is $391, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 12.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Kansas City to Columbus is $938, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Kansas City to Columbus is $180, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.

No airline flies direct from Kansas City to Columbus.

There are 639 Southwest connecting flights from Kansas City to Columbus per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 423 American connecting flights from Kansas City to Columbus per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 402 United connecting flights from Kansas City to Columbus per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 362 Delta connecting flights from Kansas City to Columbus per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 17 Alaska connecting flights from Kansas City to Columbus per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 17 Frontier connecting flights from Kansas City 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 Kansas City and Columbus at price $555 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

No airline flies direct from Kansas City to Columbus.

There are 639 Southwest connecting flights from Kansas City to Columbus per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 423 American connecting flights from Kansas City to Columbus per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 402 United connecting flights from Kansas City to Columbus per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 362 Delta connecting flights from Kansas City to Columbus per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 17 Alaska connecting flights from Kansas City to Columbus per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 17 Frontier connecting flights from Kansas City 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 no direct flights from Kansas City to Columbus.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Kansas City 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 Kansas City and Columbus start at $474 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Kansas City and Columbus start at $230 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1.

To book business class trips from Kansas City 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 Kansas City and Columbus starts at $555 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Kansas City and Columbus at price $555 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Kansas City 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.