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$139+ Cheap flights from Portland (PDX) 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 1/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — CMH
Dec 20 — Dec 271
Sat 12/20
Sat 12/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Portland to Columbus are usually found in September or October, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Portland to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Portland (PDX) 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 November 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$233
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$139
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$471
From Portland to Columbus
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Cheapest flights from Portland to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Portland to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 20, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Tue 12/912:32 amPDX - CMH
1 stop6h 52mDelta
Wed 12/176:00 amCMH - PDX
1 stop7h 44mDelta
Deal found 11/18$233
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/125:49 pmPDX - CMH
1 stop20h 58mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/156:43 pmCMH - PDX
1 stop17h 49mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/19$253
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Thu 12/1110:40 amPDX - CMH
1 stop28h 07mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/166:43 pmCMH - PDX
1 stop22h 07mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/20$254
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Thu 12/117:30 pmPDX - CMH
2 stops11h 19mDelta
Tue 12/166:43 amCMH - PDX
2 stops11h 50mDelta
Deal found 11/19$256
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Tue 12/910:50 amPDX - CMH
2 stops9h 51mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/174:40 pmCMH - PDX
1 stop7h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/18$258
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/127:30 pmPDX - CMH
2 stops11h 54mDelta
Mon 12/155:49 pmCMH - PDX
2 stops9h 26mDelta
Deal found 11/19$261
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Thu 12/1110:40 amPDX - CMH
1 stop28h 07mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/156:43 pmCMH - PDX
1 stop17h 49mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/19$263
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Thu 12/117:30 pmPDX - CMH
2 stops11h 54mDelta
Sun 12/145:49 pmCMH - PDX
2 stops9h 26mDelta
Deal found 11/20$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/1012:32 amPDX - CMH
1 stop6h 52mDelta
Mon 12/151:46 pmCMH - PDX
1 stop6h 57mDelta
Deal found 11/19$283

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

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Price

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Tue 1/20

9:45 pm-9:55 am

1 stop9h 10m

Columbus

Wed 1/21

5:00 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$233

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Wed 12/10

10:10 pm-9:00 am

1 stop7h 50m

Columbus

Wed 12/17

4:48 pm-10:19 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$233

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Tue 12/9

9:10 am-11:34 pm

2 stops11h 24m

Columbus

Wed 12/17

1:46 pm-12:15 am

2 stops13h 29m

$256

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Tue 12/9

10:50 am-11:41 pm

2 stops9h 51m

Columbus

Wed 12/17

4:40 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$258

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Wed 2/18

5:05 am-6:59 pm

2 stops10h 54m

Columbus

Sat 2/21

2:25 pm-6:49 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$284

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Wed 12/10

12:32 am-10:24 am

1 stop6h 52m

Columbus

Tue 12/16

6:43 am-3:33 pm

2 stops11h 50m

$289

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Thu 12/11

7:30 pm-10:24 am

2 stops11h 54m

Columbus

Sun 12/14

6:20 am-3:33 pm

2 stops12h 13m

$300

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Fri 12/12

7:30 pm-9:54 am

2 stops11h 24m

Columbus

Sun 12/14

12:33 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop10h 02m

$319

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Wed 1/14

7:10 am-6:27 pm

1 stop8h 17m

$139

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Mon 12/15

5:00 am-3:00 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$142

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Best time to book a flight from Portland to Columbus

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Portland to Columbus. Price data was last updated on November 14, 2025.

Booking 71 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Portland 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 Portland to Columbus?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Columbus (average of $187). Flying from Portland to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $379). 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 PDX to CMH?

Find hourly flight availability from Portland 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 November 20, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Portland to Columbus is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 42% on airfare.

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 November 20, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Portland 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,326 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marcie,Nov 2025

PIT - SEA

It was not a full flight, so I was able to enjoy a row to myself. Luck of the draw, I guess.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,326 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,326 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marcie,Nov 2025

PIT - SEA

It was not a full flight, so I was able to enjoy a row to myself. Luck of the draw, I guess.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,251 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,326 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marcie,Nov 2025

PIT - SEA

It was not a full flight, so I was able to enjoy a row to myself. Luck of the draw, I guess.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,326 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marcie,Nov 2025

PIT - SEA

It was not a full flight, so I was able to enjoy a row to myself. Luck of the draw, I guess.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,028 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,326 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marcie,Nov 2025

PIT - SEA

It was not a full flight, so I was able to enjoy a row to myself. Luck of the draw, I guess.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,047 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,326 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marcie,Nov 2025

PIT - SEA

It was not a full flight, so I was able to enjoy a row to myself. Luck of the draw, I guess.

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to Columbus from Portland, you will be flying from Portland, which is the city’s only airport. Portland (PDX) is located 6.0 mi from the center of Portland. There are 0 flights from Portland to Columbus per day from 6 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Portland to Columbus?

    Departing from Portland to Columbus will take you 9h 10m. The distance between Portland and Columbus is about 2027 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at $187, Frontier will fly you from Portland to Columbus and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $275 and $300, respectively. These flights start at 57% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $139 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Alaska Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and United Airlines, with prices starting from $142 and $145, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Columbus (average of $187). Flying from Portland to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $379). 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 6 airlines flying from Portland to Columbus

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Portland 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 November 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$187Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$260Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$313Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$326Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$342Average$515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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