Columbus

$153+ Cheap flights from Portland (PDX) to Columbus

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PDX — CMH
Jul 11 — Jul 181
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Cheap flight deals from Portland to Columbus

Cheapest flights from Portland to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Portland to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 11, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/1411:39 am
PDX
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CMH
1 stop8h 19m
Delta
Tue 10/207:05 pm
CMH
-
PDX
1 stop7h 42m
Delta
Deal found 6/10$305
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/1411:35 pm
PDX
-
CMH
1 stop7h 50m
Southwest
Tue 10/208:25 am
CMH
-
PDX
1 stop7h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 6/8$306
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/251:15 pm
PDX
-
CMH
1 stop6h 48m
Delta
Thu 8/277:05 am
CMH
-
PDX
1 stop9h 33m
Delta
Deal found 6/8$337
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/512:10 pm
PDX
-
CMH
1 stop8h 15m
Southwest
Tue 11/105:35 am
CMH
-
PDX
2 stops10h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 6/8$344
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/295:30 pm
PDX
-
CMH
1 stop9h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 8/56:07 pm
CMH
-
PDX
1 stop9h 15m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$350
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/186:19 am
PDX
-
CMH
1 stop7h 50m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 8/197:02 am
CMH
-
PDX
1 stop9h 08m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/9$360
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/65:15 am
PDX
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CMH
1 stop7h 37m
American Airlines
Mon 8/101:12 pm
CMH
-
PDX
1 stop9h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/8$369
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2710:35 pm
PDX
-
CMH
1 stop10h 13m
Delta
Sun 9/67:05 am
CMH
-
PDX
1 stop9h 33m
Delta
Deal found 6/10$382
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/59:19 am
PDX
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CMH
1 stop17h 21m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 8/127:00 am
CMH
-
PDX
2 stops12h 47m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/9$385

Find flight deals from Portland to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Portland (PDX) to Columbus (C01). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 11, 2026.

Round-trip from

$305
(Delta)

One-way from

$153
(Delta)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$506
From Portland to Columbus
One-way flight from Portland to Columbus
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($16 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
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PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Wed 8/26

12:35 am-10:02 am

1 stop6h 27m

Columbus

Sun 8/30

6:35 am-10:26 am

1 stop6h 51m

$423

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Thu 10/22

6:15 am-6:17 pm

1 stop9h 02m

Columbus

Sun 10/25

6:00 am-10:56 am

1 stop7h 56m

$423

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Thu 8/27

11:30 pm-10:35 am

1 stop8h 05m

Columbus

Sun 8/30

1:35 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops12h 55m

$429

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Tue 8/25

1:15 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop6h 48m

Columbus

Thu 8/27

7:00 am-2:45 pm

2 stops10h 45m

$430

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Wed 7/1

9:19 am-5:40 am

1 stop17h 21m

Columbus

Wed 7/8

6:07 pm-12:22 am

1 stop9h 15m

$436

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Wed 6/24

7:00 am-6:21 pm

1 stop8h 21m

Columbus

Tue 7/7

5:30 am-9:34 am

1 stop7h 04m

$436

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Mon 6/29

11:40 pm-9:57 am

1 stop7h 17m

Columbus

Thu 7/2

5:30 am-9:34 am

1 stop7h 04m

$477

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Thu 7/16

12:15 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops8h 40m

Columbus

Sun 7/26

7:40 pm-1:05 am

1 stop8h 25m

$482

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Fri 10/9

5:10 am-3:00 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Columbus

Sun 10/11

6:40 am-2:35 pm

2 stops10h 55m

$482

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Thu 7/16

12:15 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops8h 40m

Columbus

Mon 7/20

8:10 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$482

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Best time to book a flight from Portland to Columbus

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Portland to Columbus

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland to Columbus?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Columbus (average of $109). Flying from Portland to Columbus in November is currently the most expensive (average of $348). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Portland to Columbus?

How far ahead should I book a flight from Portland to Columbus?

Booking 65 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Portland to Columbus. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbus

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbus. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Columbus. Reviews last updated June 11, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines,Southwest, andDelta from Portland to Columbus by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2026

SEA - RNO

There was a delay and my husband needs a wheelchair and we were moved from 1 gate to another.

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2026

SEA - RNO

There was a delay and my husband needs a wheelchair and we were moved from 1 gate to another.

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2026

SEA - RNO

There was a delay and my husband needs a wheelchair and we were moved from 1 gate to another.

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2026

SEA - RNO

There was a delay and my husband needs a wheelchair and we were moved from 1 gate to another.

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2026

SEA - RNO

There was a delay and my husband needs a wheelchair and we were moved from 1 gate to another.

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2026

SEA - RNO

There was a delay and my husband needs a wheelchair and we were moved from 1 gate to another.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Portland to Columbus. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Portland to Columbus?

    If you book a flight to Columbus from Portland, you will be flying from Portland, which is the city’s only airport. Portland (PDX) is located 6.0 mi from the center of Portland. There are 0 flights from Portland to Columbus per day from 6 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Portland to Columbus?

    Departing from Portland to Columbus will take you 6h 27m. The distance between Portland and Columbus is about 2027 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Portland to Columbus round-trip?

    Currently priced at $187, Frontier will fly you from Portland to Columbus and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and Alaska Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $255 and $264, respectively. These flights start at 58% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Portland to Columbus one-way?

    $79 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $137 and $147, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Portland to Columbus that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Portland to Columbus flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Portland to Columbus?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Portland to Columbus.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Portland to Columbus?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Portland to Columbus by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland to Columbus?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Columbus (average of $109). Flying from Portland to Columbus in November is currently the most expensive (average of $348). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Portland to Columbus

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Portland to Columbus. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$187Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$255Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$264Average$596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$306Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$306Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$316Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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