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Cheap flights from Charlotte (CLT) to Columbus

CLT — CMH
Nov 12 — Nov 191
Thu 11/12
Thu 11/19
1 adult, Economy
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Popular in

October

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$637
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($42 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to Columbus (average of $433). Flying from Charlotte to Columbus in October is currently the most expensive (average of $637). 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?

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 22% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbus

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andAmerican 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
7.9
Good
4,216 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,216 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,216 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,650 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,216 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.
American Airlines
7.0
Good
12,160 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,216 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.
Frontier
5.5
Fair
2,542 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,216 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 9 daily outbound flights to Columbus from 5 different airlines.

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

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Columbus, with prices starting at $146. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Frontier and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at $210 and $257, respectively. Delta is priced at 71% 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 Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $115. 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: PSA Airlines (77%), American Airlines (77%), British Airways (74%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Charlotte to Columbus?

    On average you can expect to pay $478 for a flight from Charlotte to Columbus. The cheapest flight overall is $331 while the most popular route, (Charlotte Douglas - Columbus) is currently priced at $337.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to Columbus (average of $433). Flying from Charlotte to Columbus in October is currently the most expensive (average of $637). 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 5 airlines flying from Charlotte to Columbus

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ContourCheapest$112Average$159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$146Average$206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$210Average$245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$257Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$376Average$512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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