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$120+ Cheap flights from Milwaukee (MKE) to Columbus

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MKE — CMH
Mar 21 — Mar 281
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Cheap flight deals from Milwaukee to Columbus

Cheapest flights from Milwaukee to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Milwaukee to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 19, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 5/22:00 pm
MKE
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CMH
1 stop2h 45m
Southwest
Wed 5/67:15 am
CMH
-
MKE
1 stop3h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 2/16$245
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 4/169:08 am
MKE
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CMH
1 stop4h 04m
American Airlines
Sat 4/182:52 pm
CMH
-
MKE
1 stop4h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/17$255
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/32:32 pm
MKE
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CMH
1 stop3h 29m
United Airlines
Tue 4/710:39 am
CMH
-
MKE
1 stop4h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/16$263
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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.
Thu 3/129:01 pm
MKE
-
CMH
1 stop10h 29m
Frontier
Sun 3/154:15 pm
CMH
-
MKE
1 stop20h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 2/17$264
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Fri 4/106:33 pm
MKE
-
CMH
1 stop4h 26m
Delta
Mon 4/136:03 pm
CMH
-
MKE
1 stop3h 05m
Delta
Deal found 2/18$268
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/197:18 pm
MKE
-
CMH
1 stop3h 29m
United Airlines
Sun 4/55:59 pm
CMH
-
MKE
1 stop4h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/17$273
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/107:22 pm
MKE
-
CMH
1 stop3h 22m
United Airlines
Sun 4/127:00 am
CMH
-
MKE
1 stop5h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/18$277
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/225:29 pm
MKE
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CMH
1 stop5h 30m
United Airlines
Mon 5/255:30 am
CMH
-
MKE
1 stop5h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/18$287
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Mon 8/246:25 pm
MKE
-
CMH
1 stop4h 32m
Delta
Wed 8/2612:10 pm
CMH
-
MKE
1 stop4h 57m
Delta
Deal found 2/18$301
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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.
Sun 5/245:00 pm
MKE
-
CMH
1 stop3h 15m
Delta
Sun 5/316:25 am
CMH
-
MKE
1 stop3h 24m
Delta
Deal found 2/17$307
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/269:44 am
MKE
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CMH
1 stop6h 02m
United Airlines
Fri 3/277:40 pm
CMH
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MKE
1 stop3h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/17$315

Find flight deals from Milwaukee to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Milwaukee (MKE) 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 February 19, 2026.

Round-trip from

$245
(Southwest)

One-way from

$120
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$491
From Milwaukee-Mitchell to Columbus
One-way flight from Milwaukee-Mitchell to Columbus
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($31 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Milwaukee to Columbus that are best for you.

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MilwaukeeColumbus

MKE - CMH

MKECMH

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sat 5/2

2:00 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop2h 45m

Columbus

Wed 5/6

7:15 am-9:40 am

1 stop3h 25m

$245

MilwaukeeColumbus

MKE - CMH

MKECMH

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 4/3

2:32 pm-7:01 pm

1 stop3h 29m

Columbus

Tue 4/7

10:39 am-1:47 pm

1 stop4h 08m

$263

MilwaukeeColumbus

MKE - CMH

MKECMH

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 3/12

9:01 pm-8:30 am

1 stop10h 29m

Columbus

Sun 3/15

4:15 pm-11:41 am

1 stop20h 26m

$264

MilwaukeeColumbus

MKE - CMH

MKECMH

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 3/26

7:18 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop3h 29m

Columbus

Sun 3/29

5:59 pm-9:49 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$273

MilwaukeeColumbus

MKE - CMH

MKECMH

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 3/19

7:18 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop3h 29m

Columbus

Sun 4/5

5:59 pm-9:49 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$273

MilwaukeeColumbus

MKE - CMH

MKECMH

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Mon 3/23

7:18 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop3h 29m

Columbus

Sun 3/29

5:59 pm-9:49 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$273

MilwaukeeColumbus

MKE - CMH

MKECMH

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 4/10

7:22 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop3h 22m

Columbus

Sun 4/12

7:00 am-11:32 am

1 stop5h 32m

$277

MilwaukeeColumbus

MKE - CMH

MKECMH

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 5/22

5:29 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Columbus

Mon 5/25

5:30 am-9:57 am

1 stop5h 27m

$287

MilwaukeeColumbus

MKE - CMH

MKECMH

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 7/31

7:30 am-1:15 pm

1 stop4h 45m

Columbus

Sat 8/8

5:49 pm-8:51 pm

1 stop4h 02m

$287

MilwaukeeColumbus

MKE - CMH

MKECMH

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 5/22

5:10 am-9:57 am

1 stop3h 47m

Columbus

Sun 5/24

2:19 pm-4:42 pm

1 stop3h 23m

$287

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Milwaukee to Columbus

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milwaukee to Columbus (average of $81). Flying from Milwaukee to Columbus in December is currently the most expensive (average of $209). 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.

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 February 19, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Milwaukee 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.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee to Columbus?

    Milwaukee-Mitchell (MKE), located 6.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Milwaukee to Columbus. 4 airlines have flights from Milwaukee-Mitchell to Columbus on a regular basis. Booking flights from Milwaukee-Mitchell to Columbus should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Columbus per day.

  • How long is the flight from Milwaukee to Columbus?

    Southwest, United Airlines, and Frontier can get you from Milwaukee to Columbus in just under 2h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 44m. The distance between Milwaukee and Columbus is about 329 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Southwest, at $196, was found to be the cheapest airline from Milwaukee to Columbus.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Delta. Southwest is currently priced 48% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $118 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and United Airlines, with prices starting from $118 and $163, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milwaukee to Columbus (average of $81). Flying from Milwaukee to Columbus in December is currently the most expensive (average of $209). 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 4 airlines flying from Milwaukee to Columbus

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Milwaukee 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 February 19, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$196Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$198Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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