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$144+ Cheap flights from Milwaukee (MKE) 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 1/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MKE — CMH
Jan 27 — Feb 31
Tue 1/27
Tue 2/3
1 adult, Economy
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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 December 28, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
Tue 12/3010:43 amMKE - CMH
1 stop5h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/45:00 amCMH - MKE
1 stop6h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/25$552
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 12/305:50 amMKE - CMH
2 stops9h 15mSouthwest
Sun 1/46:10 amCMH - MKE
1 stop5h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 12/25$602

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 December 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$163
(Frontier)

One-way from

$144
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$526
From Milwaukee-Mitchell to Columbus
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Milwaukee 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 December 28, 2025.
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MilwaukeeColumbus

MKE - CMH

MKECMH

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sat 1/31

7:48 pm-3:16 pm

1 stop18h 28m

Columbus

Mon 2/2

8:00 pm-5:58 pm

1 stop22h 58m

$163

MilwaukeeColumbus

MKE - CMH

MKECMH

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sat 1/31

8:33 am-1:22 pm

1 stop3h 49m

Columbus

Sat 1/31

5:39 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$251

MilwaukeeColumbus

MKE - CMH

MKECMH

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 1/29

6:40 am-1:28 pm

1 stop5h 48m

Columbus

Sat 1/31

6:25 am-8:48 am

1 stop3h 23m

$255

MilwaukeeColumbus

MKE - CMH

MKECMH

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sat 2/14

5:00 am-9:41 am

1 stop3h 41m

Columbus

Wed 2/18

5:30 am-10:30 am

1 stop6h 00m

$263

MilwaukeeColumbus

MKE - CMH

MKECMH

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 2/13

5:03 pm-9:07 pm

1 stop3h 04m

Columbus

Mon 2/16

6:23 am-8:51 am

1 stop3h 28m

$287

MilwaukeeColumbus

MKE - CMH

MKECMH

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 3/3

11:30 am-4:51 pm

1 stop4h 21m

Columbus

Wed 3/4

10:27 am-2:05 pm

1 stop4h 38m

$299

MilwaukeeColumbus

MKE - CMH

MKECMH

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 1/23

5:00 am-9:50 am

1 stop3h 50m

Columbus

Sun 1/25

5:45 am-10:34 am

1 stop5h 49m

$327

MilwaukeeColumbus

MKE - CMH

MKECMH

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sat 1/31

6:30 am-11:10 am

1 stop3h 40m

Columbus

Sat 1/31

12:50 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$342

MilwaukeeColumbus

MKE - CMH

MKECMH

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 1/23

7:28 pm-8:30 am

1 stop12h 02m

Columbus

Sun 1/25

4:11 pm-9:58 am

2 stops18h 47m

$344

MilwaukeeColumbus

MKE - CMH

MKECMH

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sat 1/31

1:05 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops8h 00m

Columbus

Mon 2/2

9:05 am-7:55 pm

2 stops11h 50m

$353

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Best time to book a flight from Milwaukee to Columbus

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

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 $227). 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 December 28, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,019 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,019 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,019 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,113 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,019 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,072 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,019 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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. 3 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?

    Frontier, United Airlines, and Delta can get you from Milwaukee to Columbus in just under 3h 49m. Your travel time can differ by up to 14h 39m. 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?

    Delta, at $188, was found to be the cheapest airline from Milwaukee to Columbus.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and American Airlines. Delta 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 Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $148 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 $227). 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 Milwaukee to Columbus

Discover the top 3 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 December 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$196Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$198Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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