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$92+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Columbus

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 9/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — CMH
Sep 10 — Sep 171
Wed 9/10
Wed 9/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Columbus are usually found in May or November, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) 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 September 5, 2025.

Round-trip from

$164
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$92
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$306
From Chicago (CHI) to Columbus
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 5, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/126:20 amMDW - CMH
1 stop10h 25mFrontier
Sun 9/1411:21 amCMH - MDW
1 stop21h 02mFrontier
Deal found 9/3$164
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/319:32 amMDW - CMH
1 stop27h 11mFrontier
Mon 11/34:40 pmCMH - MDW
1 stop6h 31mFrontier
Deal found 9/2$165
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/2710:51 amMDW - CMH
1 stop22h 30mFrontier
Mon 9/296:40 pmCMH - MDW
1 stop5h 40mFrontier
Deal found 9/4$166
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/2411:13 amORD - CMH
1 stop19h 16mSpirit Airlines
Fri 9/269:38 pmCMH - ORD
2 stops19h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/4$167
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 10/36:20 amMDW - CMH
1 stop10h 25mFrontier
Thu 10/97:04 pmCMH - MDW
1 stop6h 32mFrontier
Deal found 9/4$167
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1210:42 amORD - CMH
1 stop7h 57mFrontier
Sun 9/148:34 pmCMH - ORD
1 stop14h 03mFrontier
Deal found 9/3$170
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/105:05 amORD - CMH
1 stop6h 00mFrontier
Fri 10/171:25 pmCMH - ORD
1 stop5h 32mFrontier
Deal found 9/2$171
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/2711:57 amORD - CMH
2 stops18h 32mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/299:38 pmCMH - ORD
2 stops26h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/4$176
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/198:49 pmORD - CMH
1 stop12h 47mFrontier
Sun 9/2111:21 amCMH - ORD
1 stop9h 23mFrontier
Deal found 9/4$179
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/255:05 amORD - CMH
1 stop13h 57mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/299:38 pmCMH - ORD
2 stops21h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/3$180
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2210:27 amORD - CMH
2 stops20h 02mSpirit Airlines
Fri 9/269:38 pmCMH - ORD
1 stop20h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/3$182
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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.
Mon 10/206:15 amMDW - CMH
1 stop4h 50mFrontier
Sun 10/267:08 pmCMH - MDW
1 stop6h 28mFrontier
Deal found 9/3$182

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Columbus 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 5, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Columbus that are best for you.

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Chicago

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Price

ChicagoColumbus

MDW - CMH

MDWCMH

Chicago Midway

Fri 9/12

6:20 am-5:45 pm

1 stop10h 25m

Columbus

Sun 9/14

11:21 am-7:23 am

1 stop21h 02m

$164

ChicagoColumbus

MDW - CMH

MDWCMH

Chicago Midway

Fri 9/19

6:20 am-5:45 pm

1 stop10h 25m

Columbus

Sun 9/21

11:21 am-7:23 am

1 stop21h 02m

$164

ChicagoColumbus

MDW - CMH

MDWCMH

Chicago Midway

Fri 9/26

6:20 am-5:45 pm

1 stop10h 25m

Columbus

Sun 9/28

11:16 am-7:23 am

1 stop21h 07m

$164

ChicagoColumbus

MDW - CMH

MDWCMH

Chicago Midway

Fri 10/31

9:32 am-1:43 pm

1 stop27h 11m

Columbus

Mon 11/3

4:40 pm-10:11 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$165

ChicagoColumbus

MDW - CMH

MDWCMH

Chicago Midway

Sat 9/27

10:51 am-10:21 am

1 stop22h 30m

Columbus

Mon 9/29

6:40 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$166

ChicagoColumbus

ORD - CMH

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/24

11:13 am-7:29 am

1 stop19h 16m

Columbus

Fri 9/26

9:38 pm-4:12 pm

2 stops19h 34m

$167

ChicagoColumbus

MDW - CMH

MDWCMH

Chicago Midway

Fri 10/3

6:20 am-5:45 pm

1 stop10h 25m

Columbus

Thu 10/9

7:04 pm-12:36 am

1 stop6h 32m

$167

ChicagoColumbus

ORD - CMH

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/12

10:42 am-7:39 pm

1 stop7h 57m

Columbus

Sun 9/14

8:34 pm-9:37 am

1 stop14h 03m

$170

ChicagoColumbus

ORD - CMH

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/24

6:50 am-6:09 pm

1 stop10h 19m

Columbus

Sun 10/26

4:10 pm-7:10 am

1 stop16h 00m

$171

ChicagoColumbus

ORD - CMH

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/10

5:05 am-12:05 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Columbus

Fri 10/17

1:25 pm-5:57 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$171

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Columbus

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Columbus. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

Booking 75 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to Columbus. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Columbus (average of $254). Flying from Chicago to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 CHI to CMH?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Columbus. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 5, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chicago to Columbus in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 16% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Columbus. Price data was last updated on August 31, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Columbus flight should consider departing on Thursday 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.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Columbus

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Columbus. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated September 5, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to C01 are scheduled on a Wednesday (50 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (24 on average).

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

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 September 5, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Chicago 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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
4,241 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,939 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,016 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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 Chicago to Columbus. 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 Chicago to Columbus?

    For as low as $164, Frontier can have you in Columbus from Chicago in 10h 25m. Chicago and Columbus are separated by a distance of 282 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at $160, American Airlines will fly you from Chicago to Columbus and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $198 and $217, respectively. Users have found that American Airlines is 49% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $92. Users have also found prices from $94 and $102 on Spirit Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Chicago to Columbus consider choosing GoJet (86%), United Airlines (74%) or ANA (74%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Columbus?

    On average you can expect to pay $318 for a flight from Chicago to Columbus. The cheapest flight overall is $91 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Columbus) is currently priced at $180.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Columbus (average of $254). Flying from Chicago to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 Chicago to Columbus

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Chicago 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 September 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$160Average$315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$198Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$217Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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