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$64+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) 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 2/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — CMH
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/2410:52 amORD - CMH
Nonstop1h 38mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/245:45 pmCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/247:10 amORD - CMH
Nonstop1h 27mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/2411:08 amCMH - ORD
1 stop9h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$254
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Mon 12/2910:52 amORD - CMH
Nonstop1h 38mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/314:15 pmCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$304
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/319:10 pmORD - CMH
Nonstop1h 34mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/26:05 amCMH - ORD
1 stop4h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$314
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/315:31 pmORD - CMH
1 stop5h 42mDelta
Fri 1/26:00 amCMH - ORD
1 stop6h 24mDelta
Deal found 12/17$324
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Mon 12/297:36 amORD - CMH
Nonstop1h 27mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/315:00 amCMH - ORD
1 stop5h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$344
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/196:00 amORD - CMH
1 stop9h 40mFrontier
Sun 12/289:13 pmCMH - ORD
1 stop12h 34mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$392
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/316:05 amORD - CMH
2 stops12h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/25:35 pmCMH - ORD
1 stop5h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$398
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Mon 12/296:08 pmMDW - CMH
1 stop3h 23mDelta
Wed 12/3112:00 pmCMH - MDW
1 stop6h 26mDelta
Deal found 12/16$420
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/2512:14 pmORD - CMH
Nonstop1h 21mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/268:34 amCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$430
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/2910:20 pmMDW - CMH
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Wed 12/317:00 pmCMH - MDW
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/16$430
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Mon 12/296:00 amORD - CMH
1 stop11h 50mFrontier
Fri 1/25:35 pmCMH - ORD
1 stop5h 49mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$437

Find flight deals from Chicago to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) 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 December 18, 2025.

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$158
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$64
(Frontier)

Popular in

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Average price

$349
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago 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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Columbus that are best for you.

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ChicagoColumbus

ORD - CMH

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/6

3:26 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop30h 12m

Columbus

Wed 2/11

5:45 am-9:03 pm

1 stop16h 18m

$170

ChicagoColumbus

ORD - CMH

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/15

1:13 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop9h 14m

Columbus

Mon 1/19

12:00 pm-1:57 pm

1 stop26h 57m

$176

ChicagoColumbus

ORD - CMH

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/21

10:48 am-11:19 pm

1 stop11h 31m

Columbus

Tue 1/27

5:45 am-6:27 pm

2 stops13h 42m

$183

ChicagoColumbus

ORD - CMH

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/13

7:20 am-11:27 pm

1 stop15h 07m

Columbus

Tue 1/20

6:06 am-11:46 pm

2 stops18h 40m

$184

ChicagoColumbus

ORD - CMH

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/14

5:57 pm-10:58 am

1 stop16h 01m

Columbus

Sat 1/17

6:06 am-7:41 pm

1 stop14h 35m

$199

ChicagoColumbus

MDW - CMH

MDWCMH

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/17

11:21 am-5:05 pm

1 stop4h 44m

Columbus

Sun 1/18

6:00 am-10:27 am

1 stop5h 27m

$209

ChicagoColumbus

ORD - CMH

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/13

8:21 am-10:51 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Columbus

Tue 1/20

7:37 pm-8:18 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

$210

ChicagoColumbus

ORD - CMH

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/14

10:54 am-1:22 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

Columbus

Sat 1/17

10:55 am-11:37 am

Nonstop1h 42m

$210

ChicagoColumbus

MDW - CMH

MDWCMH

Chicago Midway

Tue 1/20

1:40 pm-3:50 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Columbus

Wed 1/21

6:40 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$210

ChicagoColumbus

ORD - CMH

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/17

11:05 am-5:18 pm

1 stop5h 13m

Columbus

Sun 1/18

6:00 am-10:07 am

1 stop5h 07m

$210

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Columbus

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Columbus. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

Booking 65 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago 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 Chicago to Columbus?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Columbus (average of $81). Flying from Chicago to Columbus in February is currently the most expensive (average of $275). 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 CHI to CMH?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago 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 December 18, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chicago to Columbus in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 44% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Columbus. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Columbus flight should consider departing on Monday evenings 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 Chicago to Columbus?

How often are flights from Chicago to Columbus delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between Chicago and Columbus have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 120 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Chicago to Columbus flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Chicago to Columbus flights?

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.

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 December 18, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Chicago 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.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Columbus. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Columbus?

    For as low as $210, Spirit Airlines can have you in Columbus from Chicago in 1h 10m. Chicago and Columbus are separated by a distance of 282 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at $155, Southwest will fly you from Chicago to Columbus and back. In addition to Southwest, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $161 and $206, respectively. Users have found that Southwest is 51% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $74. Users have also found prices from $98 and $104 on American Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Chicago to Columbus consider choosing Envoy Air (78%), Alaska Airlines (72%) or Copa Airlines (71%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Columbus?

    On average you can expect to pay $329 for a flight from Chicago to Columbus. The cheapest flight overall is $129 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Columbus) is currently priced at $168.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Columbus (average of $81). Flying from Chicago to Columbus in February is currently the most expensive (average of $275). 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 Chicago to Columbus

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Chicago 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$155Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$199Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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