$174+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA (OAK) to Columbus
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OAK — CMH
Sep 9 — Sep 161
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Oakland to ColumbusExplore the most affordable flight options available from Oakland to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 10, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Oakland to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 10, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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.
Mon 9/2811:55 pm -
1 stop8h 15m
Sun 10/48:45 pm -
1 stop7h 00m
Deal found 8/9![Southwest logo]()
$313
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/2210:11 am -
1 stop15h 57m
Sat 9/265:48 pm -
1 stop8h 06m
Deal found 8/7![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$347
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/26:04 am -
1 stop7h 33m
Fri 9/115:48 pm -
1 stop8h 06m
Deal found 8/9![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$351
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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.
Tue 9/225:00 pm -
2 stops14h 01m
Sat 9/267:45 am -
1 stop7h 14m
Deal found 8/7![Delta logo]()
$352
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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.
Wed 9/212:33 pm -
1 stop7h 30m
Fri 9/113:10 pm -
2 stops11h 49m
Deal found 8/9![Delta logo]()
$356
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 9/28:05 am -
2 stops9h 25m
Thu 9/107:30 am -
2 stops14h 50m
Deal found 8/7![Southwest logo]()
$363
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 9/221:35 pm -
1 stop6h 20m
Fri 9/255:35 pm -
2 stops9h 35m
Deal found 8/5![Southwest logo]()
$368
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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.
Fri 9/256:10 am -
1 stop13h 25m
Mon 9/281:40 pm -
2 stops12h 30m
Deal found 8/6![Southwest logo]()
$374
Best flights from Oakland to ColumbusDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Oakland to Columbus that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 10, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Oakland to Columbus that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 10, 2026.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/2210:11 am -
1 stop15h 57m
Sat 9/265:48 pm -
1 stop8h 06m
Deal found 8/7![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$347
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 9/25:30 am -
1 stop7h 00m
Thu 9/104:25 pm -
1 stop9h 05m
Deal found 8/7![Southwest logo]()
$347
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 10/78:50 am -
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Mon 10/126:00 am -
1 stop7h 10m
Deal found 8/7![Southwest logo]()
$363
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 9/221:35 pm -
1 stop6h 20m
Fri 9/255:35 pm -
2 stops9h 35m
Deal found 8/5![Southwest logo]()
$368
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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.
Fri 9/256:10 am -
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Mon 9/289:30 am -
1 stop7h 05m
Deal found 8/6![Southwest logo]()
$368
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 9/159:00 am -
2 stops8h 35m
Tue 9/2210:50 am -
2 stops12h 15m
Deal found 8/5![Southwest logo]()
$397
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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.
Thu 8/276:05 am -
1 stop6h 10m
Sun 8/306:50 pm -
1 stop6h 40m
Deal found 8/9![Southwest logo]()
$438
Last-minute flights from Oakland to ColumbusDiscover last-minute flight deals from Oakland to Columbus. Data last updated August 10, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Oakland to Columbus. Data last updated August 10, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/26:04 am -
1 stop7h 33m
Fri 9/115:48 pm -
1 stop8h 06m
Deal found 8/9![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$351
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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.
Wed 9/212:33 pm -
1 stop7h 30m
Fri 9/113:10 pm -
2 stops11h 49m
Deal found 8/9![Delta logo]()
$356
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 9/28:05 am -
2 stops9h 25m
Thu 9/107:30 am -
2 stops14h 50m
Deal found 8/7![Southwest logo]()
$363
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/2210:11 am -
1 stop15h 57m
Sat 9/265:48 pm -
1 stop8h 06m
Deal found 8/7![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$347
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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.
Tue 9/225:00 pm -
2 stops14h 01m
Sat 9/267:45 am -
1 stop7h 14m
Deal found 8/7![Delta logo]()
$352
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 9/221:35 pm -
1 stop6h 20m
Fri 9/255:35 pm -
2 stops9h 35m
Deal found 8/5![Southwest logo]()
$368
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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.
Fri 9/256:10 am -
1 stop13h 25m
Mon 9/281:40 pm -
2 stops12h 30m
Deal found 8/6![Southwest logo]()
$374
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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.
Mon 9/2811:55 pm -
1 stop8h 15m
Sun 10/48:45 pm -
1 stop7h 00m
Deal found 8/9![Southwest logo]()
$313
One-way flights from Oakland to ColumbusSearch for one-way flight options from Oakland to Columbus. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 10, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Oakland to Columbus. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 10, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 9/1911:55 pm -
1 stop7h 40m
Deal found 8/7![Southwest logo]()
$174
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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.
Thu 10/11:35 pm -
2 stops8h 20m
Deal found 8/5![Southwest logo]()
$179
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 9/1912:47 pm -
2 stops27h 08m
Deal found 8/7![Frontier logo]()
$187
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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.
Mon 9/1410:23 am -
1 stop15h 45m
Deal found 8/5![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$195
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 9/55:15 am -
1 stop10h 55m
Deal found 8/6![Southwest logo]()
$205
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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.
Sun 9/2011:55 pm -
1 stop7h 40m
Deal found 8/7![Southwest logo]()
$214
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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.
Sat 9/512:33 pm -
1 stop6h 01m
Deal found 8/7![Delta logo]()
$220
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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.
Thu 10/16:48 am -
2 stops19h 20m
Deal found 8/5![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$223
Find flight deals from Oakland to Columbus
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Oakland (OAK) 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 August 10, 2026.
Round-trip from | $313 (Southwest) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $174 (Southwest) |
Popular in | November |
Cheapest in | March |
Average price | $437 |
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OaklandColumbus
OAK Oakland - CMH Columbus
OAKCMH
Oakland
Tue 9/22
10:11 am-5:08 am
1 stop15h 57m
Columbus
Sat 9/26
5:48 pm-10:54 pm
1 stop8h 06m
$347
OaklandColumbus
OAK Oakland - CMH Columbus
OAKCMH
Oakland
Wed 9/2
5:30 am-3:30 pm
1 stop7h 00m
Columbus
Thu 9/10
4:25 pm-10:30 pm
1 stop9h 05m
$347
OaklandColumbus
OAK Oakland - CMH Columbus
OAKCMH
Oakland
Wed 10/7
8:50 am-6:50 pm
1 stop7h 00m
Columbus
Mon 10/12
6:00 am-10:10 am
1 stop7h 10m
$363
OaklandColumbus
OAK Oakland - CMH Columbus
OAKCMH
Oakland
Tue 9/22
1:35 pm-10:55 pm
1 stop6h 20m
Columbus
Fri 9/25
5:35 pm-12:10 am
2 stops9h 35m
$368
OaklandColumbus
OAK Oakland - CMH Columbus
OAKCMH
Oakland
Fri 9/25
6:10 am-10:35 pm
1 stop13h 25m
Columbus
Mon 9/28
9:30 am-1:35 pm
1 stop7h 05m
$368
OaklandColumbus
OAK Oakland - CMH Columbus
OAKCMH
Oakland
Tue 9/15
9:00 am-8:35 pm
2 stops8h 35m
Columbus
Tue 9/22
10:50 am-8:05 pm
2 stops12h 15m
$397
Quickest round-trip
OaklandColumbus
OAK Oakland - CMH Columbus
OAKCMH
Oakland
Thu 8/27
6:05 am-3:15 pm
1 stop6h 10m
Columbus
Sun 8/30
6:50 pm-10:30 pm
1 stop6h 40m
$438
Cheapest one-way
OaklandColumbus
OAK Oakland - CMH Columbus
OAKCMH
Oakland
Thu 10/1
5:00 am-2:35 pm
1 stop6h 35m
$174
OaklandColumbus
OAK Oakland - CMH Columbus
OAKCMH
Oakland
Sat 9/19
11:55 pm-10:35 am
1 stop7h 40m
$190
Quickest one-way
OaklandColumbus
OAK Oakland - CMH Columbus
OAKCMH
Oakland
Sat 9/5
12:33 pm-9:34 pm
1 stop6h 01m
$220
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Best time to book a flight from Oakland to Columbus
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Oakland to Columbus
OAK-C01
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Oakland, California to Columbus?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Columbus (average of $363). Flying from Oakland, California to Columbus in November is currently the most expensive (average of $562). 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.
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Oakland, California to Columbus?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Oakland, California to Columbus flights typically cost between $327 and $488 in September.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $313 on Southwest (Sep 28-Oct 4).
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 August 10, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest and Delta from Oakland to Columbus. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$322 | Average$446 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$363 | Average$448 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |