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$74+ 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 1/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CLT — CMH
Nov 22 — Nov 291
Sat 11/22
Sat 11/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Charlotte Douglas to Columbus are usually found in September or March, booked 16 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 October 23, 2025.

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$152
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$74
(Cheapflightsfares)

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September

Average price

$433
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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 October 23, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/58:05 pmCLT - CMH
1 stop14h 14mFrontier
Sat 11/82:38 pmCMH - CLT
1 stop18h 29mFrontier
Deal found 10/22$152
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/410:07 amCLT - CMH
2 stops22h 40mSpirit Airlines
Wed 11/54:18 pmCMH - CLT
1 stop5h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/21$163
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/258:06 pmCLT - CMH
1 stop11h 29mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/23:08 pmCMH - CLT
1 stop8h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/23$164
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/17:59 pmCLT - CMH
1 stop15h 20mFrontier
Sat 11/82:38 pmCMH - CLT
1 stop20h 54mFrontier
Deal found 10/21$165
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/133:15 pmCLT - CMH
1 stop6h 59mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/166:00 amCMH - CLT
1 stop7h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/21$167
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/63:15 pmCLT - CMH
1 stop6h 59mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/106:00 amCMH - CLT
1 stop7h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/21$174
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/157:59 pmCLT - CMH
1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/184:18 pmCMH - CLT
1 stop5h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/23$176
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/298:05 pmCLT - CMH
1 stop14h 24mFrontier
Sat 11/12:38 pmCMH - CLT
1 stop19h 29mFrontier
Deal found 10/22$177
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/249:29 amCLT - CMH
1 stop7h 05mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/306:30 amCMH - CLT
1 stop8h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/20$180
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/115:40 pmCLT - CMH
1 stop15h 07mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/144:18 pmCMH - CLT
1 stop26h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/22$184
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/215:59 pmCLT - CMH
1 stop5h 52mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/243:08 pmCMH - CLT
1 stop8h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/23$185
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/151:18 pmCLT - CMH
1 stop21h 01mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/223:08 pmCMH - CLT
1 stop5h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/21$186

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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 October 23, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Charlotte to Columbus that are best for you.

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Charlotte

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Depart

Return

Price

CharlotteColumbus

CLT - CMH

CLTCMH

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 11/5

8:05 pm-10:19 am

1 stop14h 14m

Columbus

Sat 11/8

2:38 pm-9:07 am

1 stop18h 29m

$152

CharlotteColumbus

CLT - CMH

CLTCMH

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 11/11

5:40 pm-8:47 am

1 stop15h 07m

Columbus

Fri 11/14

4:18 pm-7:14 pm

1 stop26h 56m

$184

CharlotteColumbus

CLT - CMH

CLTCMH

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 11/21

5:59 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop5h 52m

Columbus

Mon 11/24

3:08 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$185

CharlotteColumbus

CLT - CMH

CLTCMH

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 11/4

10:07 am-11:10 pm

1 stop13h 03m

Columbus

Wed 11/5

4:18 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$205

CharlotteColumbus

CLT - CMH

CLTCMH

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 12/5

3:15 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop6h 59m

Columbus

Sun 12/7

11:14 am-7:12 pm

1 stop7h 58m

$213

CharlotteColumbus

CLT - CMH

CLTCMH

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 11/24

9:44 am-11:51 pm

2 stops14h 07m

Columbus

Fri 11/28

3:08 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$234

CharlotteColumbus

CLT - CMH

CLTCMH

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 11/6

10:07 am-11:10 pm

1 stop13h 03m

Columbus

Sun 11/9

4:18 pm-5:16 pm

2 stops24h 58m

$236

CharlotteColumbus

CLT - CMH

CLTCMH

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 12/8

3:15 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop6h 59m

Columbus

Tue 12/9

6:00 am-1:02 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$241

CharlotteColumbus

CLT - CMH

CLTCMH

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 11/10

9:38 pm-11:10 pm

3 stops25h 32m

Columbus

Fri 11/14

4:18 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$247

CharlotteColumbus

CLT - CMH

CLTCMH

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 12/24

5:10 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop4h 00m

Columbus

Tue 12/30

6:40 am-5:00 pm

2 stops10h 20m

$250

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Best time to book a flight from Charlotte to Columbus

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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 October 17, 2025.

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 16 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to Columbus (average of $112). Flying from Charlotte to Columbus in December is currently the most expensive (average of $245). 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 October 23, 2025.

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 25% 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 October 19, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Charlotte to Columbus

Explore weekly flight availability from Charlotte to Columbus. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated October 23, 2025.

The most flights from CLT to C01 are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

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 October 23, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and American 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
4,237 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
7.9
Good
7,981 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,028 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,098 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

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 4 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 52m. Fly via Frontier or Spirit Airlines 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 $112. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at $188 and $242, respectively. Spirit Airlines is priced at 74% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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: Envoy Air (93%), PSA Airlines (90%), American Airlines (87%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Charlotte to Columbus?

    On average you can expect to pay $416 for a flight from Charlotte to Columbus. The cheapest flight overall is $239 while the most popular route, (Charlotte Douglas - Columbus) is currently priced at $164.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to Columbus (average of $112). Flying from Charlotte to Columbus in December is currently the most expensive (average of $245). 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 Charlotte to Columbus

Discover the top 4 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 October 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$112Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$188Average$300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$242Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$325Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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