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$51+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Midway (MDW)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — MDW
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Midway

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) to Midway (MDW). 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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$153
(Frontier)

One-way from

$51
(Southwest)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$270
From Columbus to Chicago Midway
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to Midway
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Midway. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/266:40 pmCMH - MDW
1 stop5h 40mFrontier
Mon 9/296:20 amMDW - CMH
1 stop10h 25mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$153
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Sat 10/114:05 pmCMH - MDW
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Sat 10/186:00 amMDW - CMH
1 stop4h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 9/11$154
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/810:40 amCMH - MDW
1 stop4h 45mSouthwest
Wed 10/158:35 pmMDW - CMH
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 9/11$156
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Tue 10/145:25 pmCMH - MDW
1 stop5h 35mSouthwest
Fri 10/179:55 pmMDW - CMH
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 9/11$157
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2112:50 pmCMH - MDW
2 stops5h 15mSouthwest
Mon 10/279:55 pmMDW - CMH
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 9/10$162
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/23:45 pmCMH - MDW
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Sat 12/68:25 amMDW - CMH
2 stops7h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 9/10$166
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/171:25 pmCMH - MDW
1 stop11h 21mFrontier
Mon 10/206:15 amMDW - CMH
1 stop4h 50mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$170
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/17:10 pmCMH - MDW
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Fri 10/39:55 pmMDW - CMH
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 9/10$172

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus to Midway that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Chicago Midway Airport that are best for you.

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Columbus

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Price

ColumbusChicago

CMH - MDW

CMHMDW

Columbus

Fri 11/14

4:30 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Chicago Midway

Sun 11/16

1:37 pm-7:47 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$153

ColumbusChicago

CMH - MDW

CMHMDW

Columbus

Wed 10/15

2:13 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop5h 12m

Chicago Midway

Mon 10/20

6:23 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop4h 27m

$177

ColumbusChicago

CMH - MDW

CMHMDW

Columbus

Tue 12/2

8:05 am-12:34 pm

1 stop5h 29m

Chicago Midway

Fri 12/5

6:00 am-12:42 pm

1 stop5h 42m

$177

ColumbusChicago

CMH - MDW

CMHMDW

Columbus

Fri 10/31

2:13 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop4h 42m

Chicago Midway

Sat 11/1

6:00 am-12:50 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$177

ColumbusChicago

CMH - MDW

CMHMDW

Columbus

Wed 10/22

6:09 am-8:40 am

1 stop3h 31m

Chicago Midway

Thu 10/23

9:35 am-1:29 pm

1 stop2h 54m

$177

ColumbusChicago

CMH - MDW

CMHMDW

Columbus

Sat 10/4

9:00 am-3:26 pm

1 stop7h 26m

Chicago Midway

Mon 10/6

6:23 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop4h 27m

$177

ColumbusChicago

CMH - MDW

CMHMDW

Columbus

Thu 10/30

8:00 am-12:28 pm

1 stop5h 28m

Chicago Midway

Sat 11/1

4:23 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$177

ColumbusChicago

CMH - MDW

CMHMDW

Columbus

Sat 10/11

12:03 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops7h 22m

Chicago Midway

Tue 10/14

9:35 am-1:29 pm

1 stop2h 54m

$182

ColumbusChicago

CMH - MDW

CMHMDW

Columbus

Sat 12/6

6:10 am-8:49 am

1 stop3h 39m

Chicago Midway

Sat 12/6

1:14 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops6h 41m

$182

ColumbusChicago

CMH - MDW

CMHMDW

Columbus

Wed 12/17

7:00 pm-7:20 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$51

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Midway

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus to Chicago Midway Airport

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Chicago Midway Airport (average of $160). Flying from Columbus to Chicago Midway Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of $249). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CMH to MDW?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus to Midway. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Columbus to Chicago Midway Airport in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 19% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Columbus to Chicago Midway Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Columbus to Midway. Price data was last updated on September 7, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus to Chicago Midway Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Midway

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Midway. 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 Midway. Reviews last updated September 11, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest from Columbus to Chicago Midway Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus to Midway. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Columbus to Chicago Midway Airport?

    Airlines like Frontier and Delta fly from Columbus to Chicago Midway Airport in about 5h 12m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 26m. Airlines will cover a distance of 282 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Columbus to Chicago Midway Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Columbus to Chicago Midway Airport is Southwest. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $163 on this airline. Southwest is 50% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Columbus to Chicago Midway Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Columbus to Chicago Midway Airport? While on average our users pay $309, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $88. The most popular route (Columbus - Chicago Midway), is priced around $101.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus to Midway 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 Columbus to Chicago Midway Airport?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Chicago Midway Airport (average of $160). Flying from Columbus to Chicago Midway Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of $249). 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 airline flying from Columbus to Midway

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SouthwestCheapest$163Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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