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Cheap flights from Columbus to Chicago (CHI)

CMH — CHI
Nov 5 — Nov 121
Thu 11/5
Thu 11/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Columbus to Chicago are usually found in January or April, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

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Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$333
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($52 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Chicago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Columbus with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus to Chicago

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

The best time to book flights from Columbus to Chicago is 87 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Chicago (average of $283). Flying from Columbus to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of $433). 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 CHI?

It’s optimal to fly from Columbus to Chicago in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 27% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Columbus to Chicago by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,215 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,215 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,215 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,289 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,215 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers
American Airlines
7.0
Good
12,129 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,215 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers
Frontier
5.5
Fair
2,550 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,215 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Related info for your journey

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($158), American Airlines ($177), and Southwest ($188) offers the cheapest pricing from Columbus to Chicago. United Airlines is priced at 53% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Columbus to Chicago are United Airlines ($80), American Airlines ($85), and Delta ($88).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Columbus to Chicago?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Columbus to Chicago on time: Royal Jordanian (78%), Republic Airways (78%), Copa Airlines (77%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Columbus to Chicago?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Columbus to Chicago? While on average our users pay $853, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $153. The most popular route (Columbus - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $268.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus to Chicago 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?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Chicago (average of $283). Flying from Columbus to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of $433). 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 3 airlines flying from Columbus to Chicago

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$158Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$177Average$301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$188Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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