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$43+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) 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 3/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — CMH
Mar 17 — Mar 241
Tue 3/17
Tue 3/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 15, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 3/127:00 am
ORD
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CMH
Nonstop1h 36m
American Airlines
Sun 3/157:00 am
CMH
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ORD
Nonstop1h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/11$97
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 3/66:55 am
ORD
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CMH
Nonstop1h 36m
American Airlines
Sun 3/87:00 am
CMH
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/12$98
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Sun 3/297:00 am
ORD
-
CMH
Nonstop1h 36m
American Airlines
Sun 4/57:00 am
CMH
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/11$99
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 3/119:29 pm
ORD
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CMH
Nonstop1h 18m
United Airlines
Thu 3/127:00 am
CMH
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/12$134
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 3/47:06 am
ORD
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CMH
Nonstop1h 36m
American Airlines
Sun 3/87:00 am
CMH
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/11$149
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Tue 3/245:30 am
ORD
-
CMH
1 stop5h 34m
Delta
Tue 3/244:34 pm
CMH
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ORD
1 stop5h 36m
Delta
Deal found 2/11$157
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 4/11:57 pm
ORD
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CMH
1 stop6h 04m
Delta
Tue 4/76:35 am
CMH
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ORD
2 stops7h 42m
Delta
Deal found 2/11$162
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 4/27:00 am
ORD
-
CMH
Nonstop1h 36m
American Airlines
Sun 4/57:00 am
CMH
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/11$164
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 3/125:01 am
ORD
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CMH
1 stop7h 55m
Frontier
Sun 3/152:51 pm
CMH
-
ORD
1 stop21h 01m
Frontier
Deal found 2/11$166
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
Thu 3/121:00 pm
ORD
-
CMH
Nonstop1h 30m
United Airlines
Sat 3/147:40 pm
CMH
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/12$171
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 3/44:43 pm
ORD
-
CMH
1 stop17h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/82:51 pm
CMH
-
ORD
1 stop21h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$176

Find flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from O'Hare Intl (ORD) 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 15, 2026.

Round-trip from

$97
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$43
(United Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$435
From Chicago O'Hare Intl to Columbus
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Customize your flight search to find flights from O'Hare Intl 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 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus that are best for you.

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ChicagoColumbus

ORD - CMH

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/24

10:57 am-1:22 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Columbus

Tue 3/24

6:00 pm-6:42 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$97

ChicagoColumbus

ORD - CMH

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/11

9:29 pm-11:47 pm

Nonstop1h 18m

Columbus

Thu 3/12

7:00 am-7:43 am

Nonstop1h 43m

$134

ChicagoColumbus

ORD - CMH

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/1

5:30 am-12:04 pm

1 stop5h 34m

Columbus

Tue 4/7

10:31 am-1:17 pm

1 stop3h 46m

$157

ChicagoColumbus

ORD - CMH

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/9

7:00 am-1:25 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Columbus

Sat 5/9

6:41 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$191

ChicagoColumbus

ORD - CMH

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/14

6:00 am-11:48 am

1 stop4h 48m

Columbus

Sat 5/16

4:59 pm-9:49 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$191

ChicagoColumbus

ORD - CMH

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/5

7:41 pm-12:10 am

1 stop3h 29m

Columbus

Mon 3/9

6:24 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$191

ChicagoColumbus

ORD - CMH

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/9

1:44 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop6h 31m

Columbus

Mon 5/11

7:55 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$191

ChicagoColumbus

ORD - CMH

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/4

10:47 am-1:12 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Columbus

Tue 4/14

5:40 am-6:17 am

Nonstop1h 37m

$193

ChicagoColumbus

ORD - CMH

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/7

2:20 pm-4:50 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Columbus

Sat 4/11

7:00 am-7:37 am

Nonstop1h 37m

$193

ChicagoColumbus

ORD - CMH

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/8

10:47 am-1:12 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Columbus

Thu 4/9

2:15 pm-2:50 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$193

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Best time to book a flight from O'Hare Intl to Columbus

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from O'Hare Intl to Columbus. Price data was last updated on February 13, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 52 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus (average of $132). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $234). 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 ORD to CMH?

Find hourly flight availability from O'Hare Intl 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 15, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 7% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from O'Hare Intl to Columbus. Price data was last updated on February 7, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus

Explore weekly flight availability from O'Hare Intl 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 15, 2026.

The most flights from ORD to C01 are scheduled on a Friday (52 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (25 on average).

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 126 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 Wednesday 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 15, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,296 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,296 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,296 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,297 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,296 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus?

    For as low as $97, United Airlines can have you in Columbus from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in 1h 25m. There are 295 mi between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Columbus. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus round-trip?

    Currently priced at $161, American Airlines will fly you from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on United Airlines for as low as $207. These flights start at 51% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $91 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $93 and United Airlines from $115 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus?

    Consider Copa Airlines (82%), Republic Airways (75%) or United Airlines (74%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus?

    On average you can expect to pay $424 for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus. The cheapest flight overall is $86 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Columbus) is currently priced at $97.

  • Can I find deals for flights from O'Hare Intl to Columbus that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on O'Hare Intl to Columbus flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to Columbus?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from O'Hare Intl to Columbus?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus (average of $132). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $234). 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 2 airlines flying from O'Hare Intl to Columbus

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from O'Hare Intl 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 February 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$161Average$306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$199Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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