$40+ 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 2/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — CMH
Mar 5 — Mar 121
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to ColumbusExplore 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 February 3, 2026.
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 February 3, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Tue 4/2811:45 am
ORD
- CMH
Nonstop1h 27m
American Airlines
Thu 4/302:52 pm
CMH
- ORD
Nonstop1h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/3![American Airlines logo]()
$144
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Sat 2/144:42 pm
ORD
- CMH
1 stop16h 50m
Frontier
Mon 2/1611:19 am
CMH
- ORD
1 stop24h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2![Frontier logo]()
$154
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Sat 5/97:40 am
MDW
- CMH
Nonstop1h 10m
Southwest
Mon 5/113:30 pm
CMH
- MDW
Nonstop1h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 2/1![Southwest logo]()
$157
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Sat 2/214:42 pm
ORD
- CMH
1 stop16h 50m
Frontier
Fri 2/2711:17 am
CMH
- ORD
1 stop24h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 2/3![Frontier logo]()
$160
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Sat 3/146:55 pm
MDW
- CMH
Nonstop1h 10m
Southwest
Mon 3/163:50 pm
CMH
- MDW
Nonstop1h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 2/1![Southwest logo]()
$168
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Sat 5/97:30 am
ORD
- CMH
Nonstop1h 30m
United Airlines
Mon 5/119:21 pm
CMH
- ORD
Nonstop1h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3![United Airlines logo]()
$171
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/47:00 am
ORD
- CMH
1 stop15h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/75:45 am
CMH
- ORD
1 stop18h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$174
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 2/209:07 pm
ORD
- CMH
1 stop18h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/2411:39 am
CMH
- ORD
1 stop24h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$175
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Mon 3/23:50 pm
ORD
- CMH
1 stop25h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/911:39 am
CMH
- ORD
2 stops21h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$179
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 3/47:00 am
ORD
- CMH
1 stop15h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/58:08 pm
CMH
- ORD
1 stop29h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$181
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Sun 2/225:05 am
ORD
- CMH
1 stop28h 29m
Frontier
Fri 2/2711:17 am
CMH
- ORD
1 stop24h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 2/3![Frontier logo]()
$182
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Sat 8/227:22 am
ORD
- CMH
Nonstop1h 29m
American Airlines
Wed 8/265:30 am
CMH
- ORD
Nonstop1h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/1![American Airlines logo]()
$184
Best flights from Chicago to ColumbusDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Chicago to Columbus that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated February 3, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Chicago to Columbus that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated February 3, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Sat 3/146:55 pm
MDW
- CMH
Nonstop1h 10m
Southwest
Mon 3/163:50 pm
CMH
- MDW
Nonstop1h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 2/1![Southwest logo]()
$168
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Sat 2/214:42 pm
ORD
- CMH
1 stop16h 50m
Frontier
Mon 2/2311:19 am
CMH
- ORD
1 stop12h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1![Frontier logo]()
$190
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Fri 2/279:15 pm
ORD
- CMH
Nonstop1h 27m
United Airlines
Sat 2/287:09 am
CMH
- ORD
Nonstop1h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/1![United Airlines logo]()
$215
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 3/45:15 am
ORD
- CMH
1 stop17h 17m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 3/55:45 am
CMH
- ORD
3 stops30h 37m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/3![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$216
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 2/278:16 pm
ORD
- CMH
1 stop13h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/211:39 am
CMH
- ORD
2 stops24h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$231
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Sat 5/91:44 pm
ORD
- CMH
1 stop6h 31m
Delta
Mon 5/117:55 pm
CMH
- ORD
1 stop5h 04m
Delta
Deal found 2/2![Delta logo]()
$245
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Sat 3/147:00 am
ORD
- CMH
Nonstop1h 36m
American Airlines
Mon 3/1611:55 am
CMH
- ORD
1 stop7h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/2![American Airlines logo]()
$254
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 2/209:07 pm
ORD
- CMH
1 stop18h 51m
Frontier
Sun 2/2211:17 am
CMH
- ORD
1 stop12h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2![Frontier logo]()
$225
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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.
Wed 3/1812:45 pm
MDW
- CMH
Nonstop1h 10m
Southwest
Wed 3/251:45 pm
CMH
- MDW
Nonstop1h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 1/31![Southwest logo]()
$231
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Fri 3/2010:57 am
ORD
- CMH
Nonstop1h 25m
United Airlines
Sat 3/212:24 pm
CMH
- ORD
Nonstop1h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3![United Airlines logo]()
$244
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 2/174:43 pm
ORD
- CMH
1 stop17h 01m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 2/2111:25 am
CMH
- ORD
1 stop13h 22m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$250
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Sun 3/19:04 pm
MDW
- CMH
2 stops21h 24m
Frontier
Sun 3/82:51 pm
CMH
- MDW
1 stop8h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1![Frontier logo]()
$230
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 3/181:10 pm
MDW
- CMH
2 stops8h 17m
Delta
Wed 3/2510:31 am
CMH
- MDW
1 stop2h 58m
Delta
Deal found 1/31![Delta logo]()
$256
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Fri 3/208:05 am
ORD
- CMH
Nonstop1h 36m
American Airlines
Sat 3/218:20 am
CMH
- ORD
Nonstop1h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/3![American Airlines logo]()
$260
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Tue 5/192:40 pm
ORD
- CMH
1 stop5h 50m
Southwest
Sun 5/247:40 am
CMH
- ORD
1 stop7h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 2/3![Southwest logo]()
$237
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 3/1110:57 am
ORD
- CMH
Nonstop1h 25m
United Airlines
Thu 3/127:00 am
CMH
- ORD
Nonstop1h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3![United Airlines logo]()
$244
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Tue 3/107:45 am
MDW
- CMH
Nonstop1h 10m
Southwest
Wed 3/116:00 am
CMH
- MDW
1 stop3h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 2/2![Southwest logo]()
$241
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 4/81:10 pm
MDW
- CMH
2 stops10h 14m
Delta
Sun 4/126:24 pm
CMH
- MDW
1 stop5h 07m
Delta
Deal found 1/31![Delta logo]()
$269
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Tue 3/1012:45 pm
MDW
- CMH
Nonstop1h 10m
Southwest
Thu 3/129:00 am
CMH
- MDW
Nonstop1h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 2/2![Southwest logo]()
$244
Last-minute flights from Chicago to ColumbusDiscover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Columbus. Data last updated February 3, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Columbus. Data last updated February 3, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Sat 2/144:42 pm
ORD
- CMH
1 stop16h 50m
Frontier
Mon 2/1611:19 am
CMH
- ORD
1 stop24h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2![Frontier logo]()
$154
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 2/176:00 am
MDW
- CMH
2 stops27h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/2010:54 am
CMH
- MDW
1 stop12h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$167
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 2/195:05 am
ORD
- CMH
2 stops17h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/2010:54 am
CMH
- ORD
1 stop12h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$185
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 2/209:07 pm
ORD
- CMH
1 stop18h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/2411:39 am
CMH
- ORD
1 stop24h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$175
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Sat 2/214:42 pm
ORD
- CMH
1 stop16h 50m
Frontier
Fri 2/2711:17 am
CMH
- ORD
1 stop24h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 2/3![Frontier logo]()
$160
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Sun 2/225:05 am
ORD
- CMH
1 stop28h 29m
Frontier
Fri 2/2711:17 am
CMH
- ORD
1 stop24h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 2/3![Frontier logo]()
$182
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Mon 3/23:50 pm
ORD
- CMH
1 stop25h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/911:39 am
CMH
- ORD
2 stops21h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$179
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/411:51 am
ORD
- CMH
2 stops10h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/75:45 am
CMH
- ORD
1 stop18h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$171
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 3/47:00 am
ORD
- CMH
1 stop15h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/58:08 pm
CMH
- ORD
1 stop29h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$181
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/109:28 am
ORD
- CMH
2 stops13h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/1111:45 am
CMH
- ORD
1 stop7h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$186
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 3/126:05 am
MDW
- CMH
1 stop6h 51m
Frontier
Sun 3/152:51 pm
CMH
- MDW
1 stop8h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 2/3![Frontier logo]()
$133
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Sat 3/146:55 pm
MDW
- CMH
Nonstop1h 10m
Southwest
Mon 3/163:50 pm
CMH
- MDW
Nonstop1h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 2/1![Southwest logo]()
$168
One-way flights from Chicago to ColumbusSearch for one-way flight options from Chicago to Columbus. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated February 3, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to Columbus. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated February 3, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Sat 2/2810:15 am
MDW
- CMH
Nonstop1h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 2/2![Southwest logo]()
$40
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Sat 4/2511:45 am
ORD
- CMH
Nonstop1h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/2![American Airlines logo]()
$46
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Sat 4/251:55 pm
ORD
- CMH
1 stop6h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 2/2![Southwest logo]()
$50
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Sat 3/74:35 pm
MDW
- CMH
1 stop5h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 2/2![Southwest logo]()
$50
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Sat 4/259:15 am
MDW
- CMH
2 stops10h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 2/2![Southwest logo]()
$55
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 4/110:47 am
ORD
- CMH
Nonstop1h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3![United Airlines logo]()
$59
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Tue 4/76:20 pm
MDW
- CMH
Nonstop1h 15m
Southwest
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$59
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Sat 3/74:44 pm
ORD
- CMH
1 stop19h 12m
Frontier
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$60
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Sun 3/86:05 am
MDW
- CMH
1 stop6h 51m
Frontier
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$66
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Thu 2/1912:22 pm
MDW
- CMH
1 stop20h 37m
Frontier
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$67
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Mon 3/96:05 am
MDW
- CMH
1 stop28h 37m
Frontier
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$68
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Tue 4/142:40 pm
ORD
- CMH
1 stop5h 50m
Southwest
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$69
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 February 3, 2026.
Round-trip from | $144 (American Airlines) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $40 (Southwest) |
Popular in | January |
Cheapest in | May |
Average price | $299 |
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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 February 3, 2026.
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MDW - CMH
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Chicago Midway
Sat 3/14
6:55 pm-9:05 pm
Nonstop1h 10m
Columbus
Mon 3/16
3:50 pm-4:05 pm
Nonstop1h 15m
$168
ChicagoColumbus
ORD - CMH
ORDCMH
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 2/21
4:42 pm-10:32 am
1 stop16h 50m
Columbus
Mon 2/23
11:19 am-10:39 pm
1 stop12h 20m
$190
ChicagoColumbus
ORD - CMH
ORDCMH
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 2/27
9:15 pm-11:42 pm
Nonstop1h 27m
Columbus
Sat 2/28
7:09 am-7:52 am
Nonstop1h 43m
$215
ChicagoColumbus
ORD - CMH
ORDCMH
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 3/4
5:15 am-11:32 pm
1 stop17h 17m
Columbus
Thu 3/5
5:45 am-11:22 am
3 stops30h 37m
$216
ChicagoColumbus
ORD - CMH
ORDCMH
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 2/20
9:07 pm-4:58 pm
1 stop18h 51m
Columbus
Sun 2/22
11:17 am-10:39 pm
1 stop12h 22m
$225
ChicagoColumbus
MDW - CMH
MDWCMH
Chicago Midway
Sun 3/1
9:04 pm-7:28 pm
2 stops21h 24m
Columbus
Sun 3/8
2:51 pm-10:19 pm
1 stop8h 28m
$230
ChicagoColumbus
ORD - CMH
ORDCMH
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 2/27
8:16 pm-10:44 am
1 stop13h 28m
Columbus
Mon 3/2
11:39 am-10:51 am
2 stops24h 12m
$231
ChicagoColumbus
MDW - CMH
MDWCMH
Chicago Midway
Wed 3/18
12:45 pm-2:55 pm
Nonstop1h 10m
Columbus
Wed 3/25
1:45 pm-2:05 pm
Nonstop1h 20m
$231
ChicagoColumbus
ORD - CMH
ORDCMH
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 5/19
2:40 pm-9:30 pm
1 stop5h 50m
Columbus
Sun 5/24
7:40 am-1:55 pm
1 stop7h 15m
$237
ChicagoColumbus
MDW - CMH
MDWCMH
Chicago Midway
Tue 3/10
7:45 am-9:55 am
Nonstop1h 10m
Columbus
Wed 3/11
6:00 am-8:50 am
1 stop3h 50m
$241
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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Columbus
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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 January 30, 2026.
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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $236). 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 February 3, 2026.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chicago to Columbus in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 6% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.
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 January 31, 2026.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Columbus flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Columbus
Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago 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 February 3, 2026.
The most flights from CHI to C01 are scheduled on a Monday (38 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (23 on average).
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Columbus?
How often are flights from Chicago to Columbus delayed?
About 16% of weekly flights between Chicago and Columbus have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 122 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 Sunday 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 13% 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 February 3, 2026.
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.
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$155 | Average$345 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$161 | Average$305 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$199 | Average$319 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |