Columbus

$48+ Cheap flights from Columbus

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CMH — JFK
Nov 28 — Dec 51
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What to know about flights from Columbus

Discover essential information about flights departing from Columbus, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Columbus airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travelers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated October 29, 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$34

Cheapest round-trip flight

$79

Cheapest airline

American Airlines

Most popular destination

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD)
The cheapest one-way flight from Columbus is currently to Raleigh-Durham.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Columbus is currently to Orlando.
On average, American Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Columbus (avg. price of $251).
Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) is currently the most popular flight destination from Columbus (average round-trip price of $346).

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Cheapest flights from Columbus
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Mon 12/18:06 pmCMH - MCO
Nonstop2h 26mFrontier
Thu 12/43:15 pmMCO - CMH
Nonstop2h 25mFrontier
Deal found 10/27$93
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Sat 11/152:38 pmCMH - MCO
Nonstop2h 20mFrontier
Sat 11/224:29 pmMCO - CMH
Nonstop2h 21mFrontier
Deal found 10/28$95
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Sun 11/911:09 amCMH - MCO
Nonstop2h 17mFrontier
Thu 11/138:59 pmMCO - CMH
1 stop22h 09mFrontier
Deal found 10/28$96
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Fri 1/302:49 pmCMH - MCO
Nonstop2h 16mSpirit Airlines
Sat 2/75:46 pmMCO - CMH
Nonstop2h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/26$98
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Sun 1/113:33 pmCMH - MCO
Nonstop2h 26mFrontier
Thu 1/155:40 amMCO - CMH
1 stop5h 22mFrontier
Deal found 10/28$100
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Mon 11/178:03 pmCMH - MCO
1 stop9h 41mFrontier
Sat 11/224:29 pmMCO - CMH
Nonstop2h 21mFrontier
Deal found 10/27$102
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Thu 1/2210:50 amCMH - FLL
Nonstop2h 39mSpirit Airlines
Fri 1/237:20 amFLL - CMH
Nonstop2h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/27$103
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Sat 11/156:20 amCMH - FLL
Nonstop2h 41mSpirit Airlines
Sat 11/229:15 pmFLL - CMH
Nonstop2h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/27$104
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Thu 11/1311:09 amCMH - MCO
Nonstop2h 17mFrontier
Fri 11/211:25 pmMCO - CMH
Nonstop2h 23mFrontier
Deal found 10/27$104
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Mon 11/104:30 pmCMH - MCO
1 stop4h 36mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/2011:49 amMCO - CMH
Nonstop2h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$105
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Sat 11/227:45 pmCMH - MCO
Nonstop2h 29mFrontier
Mon 11/244:50 pmMCO - CMH
Nonstop2h 21mFrontier
Deal found 10/28$106
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Sun 2/810:50 amCMH - FLL
Nonstop2h 39mSpirit Airlines
Sat 2/217:20 amFLL - CMH
Nonstop2h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/27$108

Find flights from Columbus within your budget

 
Find flights departing from Columbus that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on October 29, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches

Fly to

John F Kennedy Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusFort Lauderdale

CMH - FLL

CMHFLL

Columbus

Tue 1/6

11:14 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop2h 46m

Fort Lauderdale

Sun 1/11

7:20 am-9:55 am

Nonstop2h 35m

$114

ColumbusFort Lauderdale

CMH - FLL

CMHFLL

Columbus

Fri 12/5

8:33 pm-11:27 pm

Nonstop2h 54m

Fort Lauderdale

Sat 12/13

7:35 pm-10:14 pm

Nonstop2h 39m

$114

ColumbusFort Lauderdale

CMH - FLL

CMHFLL

Columbus

Mon 11/10

5:25 am-8:05 am

Nonstop2h 40m

Fort Lauderdale

Fri 11/14

8:35 pm-11:10 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

$134

ColumbusFort Lauderdale

CMH - FLL

CMHFLL

Columbus

Thu 11/20

3:08 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Fort Lauderdale

Sun 11/23

9:15 pm-11:51 pm

Nonstop2h 36m

$172

ColumbusNew York

CMH - JFK

CMHJFK

Columbus

Thu 11/27

7:08 am-9:09 am

Nonstop2h 01m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 12/2

9:41 am-11:40 am

Nonstop1h 59m

$173

ColumbusNew York

CMH - JFK

CMHJFK

Columbus

Fri 1/2

4:38 pm-6:43 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/7

10:05 am-11:59 am

Nonstop1h 54m

$173

ColumbusNewark

CMH - EWR

CMHEWR

Columbus

Tue 11/25

6:00 am-7:49 am

Nonstop1h 49m

Newark

Tue 12/2

7:52 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop3h 49m

$179

ColumbusMiami

CMH - MIA

CMHMIA

Columbus

Mon 12/1

5:45 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Miami

Fri 12/5

7:40 am-12:50 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$179

ColumbusNew York

CMH - LGA

CMHLGA

Columbus

Thu 1/15

6:35 am-11:50 am

1 stop5h 15m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 1/18

2:30 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$184

ColumbusNewark

CMH - EWR

CMHEWR

Columbus

Mon 11/24

8:38 am-10:29 am

Nonstop1h 51m

Newark

Thu 11/27

2:00 pm-3:54 pm

Nonstop1h 54m

$189

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Columbus travel tips

Get helpful tips and advice for traveling to or from Columbus. Find recommendations for transportation, accommodations, local attractions, dining options, and other practical tips to enhance your travel experience. Please note that the travel tips are based on general knowledge and recommendations. Data last updated October 29, 2025.
  • John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) is a hub of several licensed shuttle and car agencies serving many destinations within and beyond Columbus. Various car hire agencies operate their counters within the airport located in car rental garages, passenger terminals, and parking lots.
  • There’s only one terminal at CMH complemented by three airport concourses: Concourse A, B and C. There are walkways between the concourses, making it easy for travelers to move from one concourse to the next. All boarding gates A1-A7 are situated at Concourse A.
  • With numerous parking lots and garages, you won’t have challenges dropping off your car at CMH before flying to your next destination. There are both short-term and long-term spaces, and a regular shuttle provides connections between the parking and the terminals.
  • Each concourse and baggage claim area at CMH provides lactation and nursing facilities at the disposal of new moms and their little ones. These rooms are equipped with baby changing tables, comfortable seats, and power sockets, and offer privacy when breastfeeding.
  • The inter-faith meditation room located in the baggage claim level (across from carousel 6) of CMH allows prayerful travelers to make their supplication to the Almighty before their voyage. This sacred oasis is equipped with a collection of prayer books, sacred writings, and holy books.

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Travel insights for flights from Columbus

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When is the best time to book a flight from Columbus?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Columbus to John F Kennedy Intl. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Columbus, you should look to book at least 64 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus (average of $98). Flying from Columbus in December will prove the most costly (average of $189). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Columbus?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Columbus to John F Kennedy Intl. Price data was last updated on October 26, 2025.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Columbus would be wise to consider leaving during Thursday mornings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Tuesday evenings when fares are usually the most expensive.

Airline reviews for flights from Columbus

Read reviews and ratings of airlines operating flights from Columbus. Gain insights into the quality of service, in-flight amenities, customer experiences, and overall satisfaction to choose the best airline for your Columbus travel. Please note that the reviews are sourced from user searches and were last updated on October 29, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta and American Airlines from Columbus have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.

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Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Columbus. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated October 29, 2025.
  • What is the cheapest airport to fly out of Columbus?

    Columbus airport offers the cheapest routes to San José, from $77; whereas Columbus Rickenbacker airport is typically cheaper if you're flying to Fort Lauderdale, from $91. It's best to make sure you are flexible on dates to find the cheapest possible flight options for your journey.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Columbus?

    March is currently the cheapest month to fly from Columbus. At this moment in time December is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Columbus?

    Check out the cheapest flights from Columbus to embark to:
    Fly from Columbus to Orlando from $77 round trip
    Fly from Columbus to New York from $80 round trip
    Fly from Columbus to Raleigh from $88 round trip
    Fly from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale from $91 round trip
    Fly from Columbus to Atlanta from $97 round trip

  • Which special services are available on flights from CMH?

    John Glenn Columbus International Airport endeavors to cater to the needs of every traveler, regardless of their physical and mental status. To this end, you do not have to worry if you are disabled or have limited mobility as the facility provides essential amenities to offer the needed assistance. All high-traffic areas of the airport, including restrooms, elevators, security counters and boarding gates are wheelchair-accessible. Still, remember to contact your airline in advance to make arrangements for the wheelchair. To make your movement easier around this facility, all airlines operating here offer cab-to-plane wheelchair assistance. Most importantly, you will find trained and friendly airline agents ready to serve you with compassion. The staff will guide you through the various checks, through to the boarding gate, and up to the aircraft’s door.

  • Is there a lounge at CMH?

    With about 10 airlines operating at John Glenn Columbus International Airport, it’s no surprise that it runs a lounge at the disposal of tens of thousands of people passing through it every month. The Escape Lounge – The Centurion Studio Partner at CMH and offers access to any guest irrespective of the status, type of card, or airline they are traveling in. The suite also welcomes Delta SkyMiles Reserve and American Express Platinum card holders. However, holders of the Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card must be flying aboard a particular marketed flight that day to gain access. The lounge is situated on Concourse B, adjacent to gate 32, and is open daily from 5 am to 8 pm. As the airport is relatively small, you won’t have trouble accessing this amenity.

  • What is the best way to get to CMH from downtown Columbus?

    John Glenn International sits about 10 minutes from the city center of Columbus, and traveling from downtown to the airport is easy, with a variety of options for doing so. AirConnect Express Bus service offers reliable and convenient travel along this 6.2-mile stretch after a 40-minute commute. The coach departs its terminal in downtown Columbus every 30 minutes and arrives at CMH after about 40 minutes, stopping across the baggage claim area. You can buy tickets at kiosks using credit cards or pay by cash while on board. Suppose you want to reach the airport in under 8 minutes, consider taking a taxi. The taxi services are mostly run by Uber and ride-hailing services Lyft. Remember that there are also shuttle, limousine, and charter bus services providing pre-arranged transportation for individuals or groups.

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