Cheap flights to Columbus

Cheap flights from United States to Columbus

from Atlanta (ATL - CMH)
Jun 11 — Jun 18
Nonstop
from $56
from Miami (FLL - CMH)
May 22 — May 31
Nonstop
from $155
from Chicago (ORD - CMH)
May 28 — Jun 3
1 stop
from $175

Popular airlines with direct flights to Columbus

  • Southwest
    Fly to Columbus (CMH)
    • Chicago
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 10 min +
    • Baltimore
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 20 min +
    • Nashville
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 20 min +
    • Orlando
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 15 min +
    • Denver
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 40 min +
  • American
    Fly to Columbus (CMH)
    • Chicago
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 22 min +
    • Philadelphia
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 34 min +
    • New York
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 49 min +
    • Charlotte
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 23 min +
    • Washington
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 27 min +
  • Allegiant
    Fly to Columbus (LCK)
    • Tampa
      Direct flights every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
      2 hr 12 min +
    • Destin
      Direct flights every Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun
      1 hr 58 min +
    • Orlando
      Direct flights every Mon, Fri, Sat
      2 hr 9 min +
    • Myrtle Beach
      Direct flights every Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun
      1 hr 29 min +
    • Savannah
      Direct flights every Thu, Sat, Sun
      1 hr 41 min +
  • Breeze
    Fly to Columbus (CMH)
    • Raleigh
      Direct flights every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun
      1 hr 24 min +
    • Charleston
      Direct flights every Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun
      1 hr 40 min +
    • Portland
      Direct flights every Mon, Fri
      2 hr 13 min +
    • Hartford
      Direct flights every Thu, Sun
      1 hr 57 min +
    • Fort Myers
      Direct flights every Thu, Sun
      2 hr 35 min +
  • United
    Fly to Columbus (CMH)
    • Chicago
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 27 min +
    • Newark
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 47 min +
    • Washington
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 13 min +
    • Houston
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 41 min +
    • Denver
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 52 min +
  • Spirit
    Fly to Columbus (CMH)
    • Orlando
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 17 min +
    • Fort Lauderdale
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 35 min +
    • New York
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 41 min +
    • Newark
      Direct flights every Mon, Fri
      1 hr 38 min +
    • Las Vegas
      Direct flights every Mon, Fri
      3 hr 54 min +

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

When to fly to Columbus

Off-seasons section.
Off-season
Apr, Dec – Feb
Less popular and lower prices
Peak seasons section.
Peak season
Jun – Sep
Most popular and higher prices

About Columbus

Columbus is Ohio’s state capital. The city’s Scioto Mile is a string of parks on both sides of the Scioto River, with a huge interactive fountain and trails. On the west bank, the COSI science center offers hands-on exhibits and a planetarium. Downtown, the Columbus Museum of Art includes American and European paintings and a sculpture garden. The German Village area has restored brick houses built by 1800s settlers.

Frequently asked questions about flying to Columbus

What counts as the best airline for your flights 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 to Columbus.

In terms of direct flights, Southwest is the most popular, flying directly from 18 cities. Southwest flies to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) .

Other popular airlines flying to Columbus are American, Allegiant, Breeze, United, Spirit.
  • American flies directly from 10 cities. American flies to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) .
  • Allegiant flies directly from 8 cities. Allegiant flies to Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) .
  • Breeze flies directly from 7 cities. Breeze flies to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) .
  • United flies directly from 6 cities. United flies to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) .
  • Spirit flies directly from 6 cities. Spirit flies to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) .
  • Southwest offers direct flights to Columbus from 18 cities. The most frequent departures are: Chicago, Baltimore, Nashville, Orlando and Denver.
  • American offers direct flights to Columbus from 10 cities. The most frequent departures are: Chicago, Philadelphia, New York, Charlotte and Washington.
  • Allegiant offers direct flights to Columbus from 8 cities. The most frequent departures are: Tampa, Destin, Orlando, Myrtle Beach and Savannah.
  • Breeze offers direct flights to Columbus from 7 cities. The most frequent departures are: Raleigh, Charleston, Portland, Hartford and Fort Myers.
  • United offers direct flights to Columbus from 6 cities. The most frequent departures are: Chicago, Newark, Washington, Houston and Denver.
  • Spirit offers direct flights to Columbus from 6 cities. The most frequent departures are: Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, New York, Newark and Las Vegas.
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.
Columbus is served by only one major airport: John Glenn Columbus International Airport, 6 mi away from the city center.
If you are looking to book airline tickets from United States to Columbus you have options. Some of the cheapest flights from popular cities include:
  • Frontier flight from Chicago, starting at $175 from May 28 to Jun 3
  • Frontier flight from Dallas, starting at $180 from May 28 to Jun 3
  • Frontier flight from Atlanta, starting at $56 from Jun 11 to Jun 18
  • Frontier flight from New York, starting at $205 from Jun 4 to Jun 11
  • Spirit flight from Miami, starting at $155 from May 22 to May 31
  • Frontier flight from Los Angeles, starting at $210 from May 28 to Jun 3
Of all the flights departing from popular cities in United States, the cheapest round-trip flight to Columbus starts at $56 and departs from Atlanta on Jun 11 to Jun 18.
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