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$76+ Cheap flights from Charlotte (CLT) 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 4/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CLT — CMH
Apr 25 — May 21
Sat 4/25
Sat 5/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Charlotte Douglas to Columbus are usually found in September or May, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Charlotte to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Charlotte to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 26, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/238:56 am
CLT
-
CMH
1 stop9h 19m
Frontier
Sun 4/2611:03 am
CMH
-
CLT
1 stop22h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 3/22$171
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/94:18 pm
CLT
-
CMH
1 stop17h 50m
Frontier
Mon 4/139:57 pm
CMH
-
CLT
1 stop18h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 3/24$180
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/182:59 pm
CLT
-
CMH
1 stop7h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/193:47 pm
CMH
-
CLT
1 stop22h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$191
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/158:09 pm
CLT
-
CMH
1 stop13h 34m
Frontier
Thu 4/163:47 pm
CMH
-
CLT
1 stop22h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 3/25$192
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/207:58 pm
CLT
-
CMH
1 stop23h 55m
Frontier
Sat 5/2312:01 pm
CMH
-
CLT
1 stop24h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 3/21$196
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/112:50 pm
CLT
-
CMH
1 stop9h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/47:58 pm
CMH
-
CLT
1 stop20h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$200
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/99:25 am
CLT
-
CMH
1 stop8h 30m
Frontier
Fri 4/1011:03 am
CMH
-
CLT
1 stop13h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 3/24$201
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/2412:50 pm
CLT
-
CMH
1 stop9h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/2611:03 am
CMH
-
CLT
1 stop22h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$206
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/1712:50 pm
CLT
-
CMH
1 stop9h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/193:47 pm
CMH
-
CLT
1 stop22h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$209
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/79:15 am
CLT
-
CMH
1 stop8h 40m
Frontier
Fri 4/1011:03 am
CMH
-
CLT
1 stop13h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 3/24$212
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/228:09 pm
CLT
-
CMH
1 stop13h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/267:00 pm
CMH
-
CLT
2 stops14h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$213

Find flight deals from Charlotte to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Charlotte (CLT) 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 March 26, 2026.

Round-trip from

$171
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$76
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$481
From Charlotte Douglas to Columbus
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Charlotte 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 March 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Charlotte to Columbus that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

CharlotteColumbus

CLT - CMH

CLTCMH

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 5/13

1:45 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Columbus

Wed 5/27

4:10 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$257

CharlotteColumbus

CLT - CMH

CLTCMH

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 4/22

1:45 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Columbus

Wed 4/29

1:15 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$263

CharlotteColumbus

CLT - CMH

CLTCMH

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 4/9

4:33 pm-10:08 am

2 stops17h 35m

Columbus

Mon 4/13

9:57 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop18h 38m

$271
Quickest round-trip

CharlotteColumbus

CLT - CMH

CLTCMH

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 4/25

7:05 am-11:55 am

1 stop4h 50m

Columbus

Tue 4/28

4:10 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$283

CharlotteColumbus

CLT - CMH

CLTCMH

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 5/9

10:55 am-9:15 pm

2 stops10h 20m

Columbus

Tue 5/12

11:40 am-8:45 pm

2 stops9h 05m

$299

CharlotteColumbus

CLT - CMH

CLTCMH

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 5/17

1:55 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Columbus

Tue 5/19

1:15 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops8h 25m

$337

CharlotteColumbus

CLT - CMH

CLTCMH

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 9/10

1:05 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Columbus

Sun 9/13

9:20 am-2:35 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$395

CharlotteColumbus

CLT - CMH

CLTCMH

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 4/12

2:50 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Columbus

Mon 4/13

3:30 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops7h 10m

$399

CharlotteColumbus

CLT - CMH

CLTCMH

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 6/4

4:40 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Columbus

Sat 6/6

3:15 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops6h 50m

$400

CharlotteColumbus

CLT - CMH

CLTCMH

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 5/24

6:55 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop4h 05m

Columbus

Mon 5/25

3:30 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops7h 10m

$400

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Best time to book a flight from Charlotte to Columbus

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Columbus from Charlotte with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Charlotte to Columbus

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Charlotte to Columbus. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Charlotte to Columbus may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 65 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to Columbus (average of $113). Flying from Charlotte to Columbus in December is currently the most expensive (average of $263). 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 CLT to CMH?

Find hourly flight availability from Charlotte 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 March 26, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Charlotte to Columbus in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 32% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Charlotte to Columbus. Price data was last updated on March 23, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Charlotte to Columbus flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Charlotte 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 March 26, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,American Airlines, andSpirit Airlines from Charlotte to Columbus to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,333 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,333 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,333 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,497 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,333 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,541 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,333 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 5.7 mi from the city center, Charlotte Douglas is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Columbus from Charlotte. Booking flights from Douglas (CLT) to Columbus should be relatively easy as there are 6 daily outbound flights to Columbus from 3 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Charlotte to Columbus?

    There are many flights that can get you from Charlotte to Columbus in 5h. Fly via Southwest or Frontier to get the fastest option. There are 347 mi between Charlotte and Columbus. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Columbus, with prices starting at $102. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Southwest and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $196 and $382, respectively. Spirit Airlines is priced at 77% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $104. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Charlotte to Columbus for a low price.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Charlotte to Columbus on time: British Airways (71%), American Airlines (69%), PSA Airlines (68%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Charlotte to Columbus?

    On average you can expect to pay $474 for a flight from Charlotte to Columbus. The cheapest flight overall is $276 while the most popular route, (Charlotte Douglas - Columbus) is currently priced at $191.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to Columbus (average of $113). Flying from Charlotte to Columbus in December is currently the most expensive (average of $263). 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 Charlotte to Columbus

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Charlotte 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 March 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$102Average$259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$196Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$335Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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