$69+ 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 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — CMH
Jun 5 — Jun 121
Round-trip
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 May 6, 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 May 6, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 5/256:04 pm
ORD
- CMH
Nonstop1h 38m
American Airlines
Thu 5/282:00 pm
CMH
- ORD
Nonstop1h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/4![American Airlines logo]()
$239
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 5/237:40 am
MDW
- CMH
Nonstop1h 10m
Southwest
Mon 5/253:30 pm
CMH
- MDW
Nonstop1h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 5/1![Southwest logo]()
$239
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 5/234:05 pm
ORD
- CMH
2 stops24h 05m
Frontier
Tue 5/266:05 pm
CMH
- ORD
1 stop14h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4![Frontier logo]()
$240
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 5/2310:16 am
ORD
- CMH
Nonstop1h 34m
American Airlines
Mon 5/258:23 am
CMH
- ORD
Nonstop1h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/2![American Airlines logo]()
$241
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 5/246:55 am
ORD
- CMH
1 stop9h 15m
Frontier
Mon 5/256:43 pm
CMH
- ORD
2 stops14h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 5/5![Frontier logo]()
$242
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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.
Mon 6/85:34 pm
ORD
- CMH
1 stop5h 18m
American Airlines
Wed 6/179:14 pm
CMH
- ORD
Nonstop1h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/3![American Airlines logo]()
$243
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 6/306:00 am
MDW
- CMH
1 stop10h 05m
Frontier
Sun 7/56:00 pm
CMH
- MDW
1 stop18h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 5/3![Frontier logo]()
$243
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 6/46:55 am
ORD
- CMH
1 stop9h 15m
Frontier
Sun 6/76:05 pm
CMH
- ORD
2 stops19h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 5/3![Frontier logo]()
$244
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Sun 6/76:00 am
MDW
- CMH
1 stop10h 10m
Frontier
Thu 8/206:07 pm
CMH
- MDW
1 stop5h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 5/5![Frontier logo]()
$244
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 6/912:46 pm
ORD
- CMH
Nonstop1h 33m
American Airlines
Wed 8/1910:20 am
CMH
- ORD
Nonstop1h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/5![American Airlines logo]()
$247
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 6/38:00 am
MDW
- CMH
Nonstop1h 15m
Southwest
Sun 6/79:00 am
CMH
- MDW
Nonstop1h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 5/4![Southwest logo]()
$247
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/256:51 am
ORD
- CMH
2 stops9h 36m
Delta
Wed 8/266:00 am
CMH
- ORD
2 stops8h 13m
Delta
Deal found 5/3![Delta logo]()
$248
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 May 6, 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 May 6, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 6/38:00 am
MDW
- CMH
Nonstop1h 15m
Southwest
Sun 6/79:00 am
CMH
- MDW
Nonstop1h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 5/4![Southwest logo]()
$247
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Mon 6/85:30 am
ORD
- CMH
1 stop5h 21m
Delta
Mon 6/86:28 pm
CMH
- ORD
1 stop6h 31m
Delta
Deal found 5/2![Delta logo]()
$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 5/237:20 am
ORD
- CMH
Nonstop1h 37m
United Airlines
Tue 5/269:00 am
CMH
- ORD
Nonstop1h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/4![United Airlines logo]()
$274
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 7/26:55 am
ORD
- CMH
1 stop9h 10m
Frontier
Sun 7/56:00 pm
CMH
- ORD
2 stops23h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 5/5![Frontier logo]()
$355
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Mon 6/87:45 am
MDW
- CMH
Nonstop1h 20m
Southwest
Mon 6/85:45 pm
CMH
- MDW
1 stop5h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 5/2![Southwest logo]()
$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/25:30 am
ORD
- CMH
1 stop7h 19m
Delta
Tue 6/25:58 pm
CMH
- ORD
1 stop3h 16m
Delta
Deal found 5/1![Delta logo]()
$259
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Wed 6/245:20 pm
MDW
- CMH
1 stop3h 40m
Southwest
Tue 6/306:45 am
CMH
- MDW
2 stops7h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 5/2![Southwest logo]()
$252
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/289:23 am
MDW
- CMH
2 stops8h 29m
Delta
Mon 6/16:05 am
CMH
- MDW
1 stop4h 55m
Delta
Deal found 5/3![Delta logo]()
$264
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 6/87:20 am
ORD
- CMH
Nonstop1h 37m
United Airlines
Wed 8/197:00 am
CMH
- ORD
Nonstop1h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/5![United Airlines logo]()
$313
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Tue 6/911:25 am
MDW
- CMH
2 stops9h 35m
Southwest
Fri 6/129:00 am
CMH
- MDW
Nonstop1h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 5/1![Southwest logo]()
$262
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/99:30 am
MDW
- CMH
1 stop2h 57m
Delta
Fri 9/113:50 pm
CMH
- MDW
1 stop6h 56m
Delta
Deal found 5/1![Delta logo]()
$267
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 5/256:24 am
ORD
- CMH
2 stops6h 01m
Delta
Thu 5/282:03 pm
CMH
- ORD
2 stops7h 11m
Delta
Deal found 5/4![Delta logo]()
$269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/269:29 pm
ORD
- CMH
Nonstop1h 29m
United Airlines
Sun 6/289:00 am
CMH
- ORD
Nonstop1h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/2![United Airlines logo]()
$337
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 5/263:00 pm
MDW
- CMH
1 stop5h 30m
Southwest
Fri 5/295:35 am
CMH
- MDW
2 stops8h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 5/2![Southwest logo]()
$279
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/262:00 pm
ORD
- CMH
2 stops9h 25m
Delta
Fri 5/2910:47 am
CMH
- ORD
2 stops10h 27m
Delta
Deal found 5/1![Delta logo]()
$288
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Thu 5/2812:45 pm
MDW
- CMH
2 stops5h 40m
Southwest
Fri 5/295:35 am
CMH
- MDW
2 stops8h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 5/5![Southwest logo]()
$325
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/26:24 am
ORD
- CMH
1 stop5h 48m
Delta
Fri 6/54:49 pm
CMH
- ORD
1 stop4h 37m
Delta
Deal found 5/1![Delta logo]()
$308
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Fri 6/127:00 pm
MDW
- CMH
Nonstop1h 10m
Southwest
Sun 6/146:25 am
CMH
- MDW
Nonstop1h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 5/1![Southwest logo]()
$337
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 6/36:24 am
ORD
- CMH
2 stops6h 01m
Delta
Sun 6/77:00 am
CMH
- ORD
2 stops7h 04m
Delta
Deal found 5/5![Delta logo]()
$318
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Fri 6/56:24 am
ORD
- CMH
2 stops6h 01m
Delta
Mon 6/86:28 pm
CMH
- ORD
1 stop6h 31m
Delta
Deal found 5/5![Delta logo]()
$344
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Thu 7/21:40 pm
ORD
- CMH
2 stops8h 29m
Delta
Sun 7/57:00 am
CMH
- ORD
2 stops7h 00m
Delta
Deal found 5/5![Delta logo]()
$368
Last-minute flights from Chicago to ColumbusDiscover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Columbus. Data last updated May 6, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Columbus. Data last updated May 6, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 5/237:40 am
MDW
- CMH
Nonstop1h 10m
Southwest
Mon 5/253:30 pm
CMH
- MDW
Nonstop1h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 5/1![Southwest logo]()
$239
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 5/234:05 pm
ORD
- CMH
2 stops24h 05m
Frontier
Tue 5/266:05 pm
CMH
- ORD
1 stop14h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4![Frontier logo]()
$240
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 5/2310:16 am
ORD
- CMH
Nonstop1h 34m
American Airlines
Mon 5/258:23 am
CMH
- ORD
Nonstop1h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/2![American Airlines logo]()
$241
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 5/246:55 am
ORD
- CMH
1 stop9h 15m
Frontier
Mon 5/256:43 pm
CMH
- ORD
2 stops14h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 5/5![Frontier logo]()
$242
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 5/256:04 pm
ORD
- CMH
Nonstop1h 38m
American Airlines
Thu 5/282:00 pm
CMH
- ORD
Nonstop1h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/4![American Airlines logo]()
$239
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 5/256:55 am
ORD
- CMH
2 stops28h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/286:05 pm
CMH
- ORD
1 stop14h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$248
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 6/38:00 am
MDW
- CMH
Nonstop1h 15m
Southwest
Sun 6/79:00 am
CMH
- MDW
Nonstop1h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 5/4![Southwest logo]()
$247
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 6/46:55 am
ORD
- CMH
1 stop9h 15m
Frontier
Sun 6/76:05 pm
CMH
- ORD
2 stops19h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 5/3![Frontier logo]()
$244
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Sun 6/76:00 am
MDW
- CMH
1 stop10h 10m
Frontier
Thu 8/206:07 pm
CMH
- MDW
1 stop5h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 5/5![Frontier logo]()
$244
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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.
Mon 6/85:34 pm
ORD
- CMH
1 stop5h 18m
American Airlines
Wed 6/179:14 pm
CMH
- ORD
Nonstop1h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/3![American Airlines logo]()
$243
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 6/912:46 pm
ORD
- CMH
Nonstop1h 33m
American Airlines
Tue 8/255:25 am
CMH
- ORD
Nonstop1h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/5![American Airlines logo]()
$247
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 6/306:00 am
MDW
- CMH
1 stop10h 05m
Frontier
Sun 7/56:00 pm
CMH
- MDW
1 stop18h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 5/3![Frontier logo]()
$243
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 May 6, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to Columbus. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated May 6, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 6/26:00 am
MDW
- CMH
1 stop10h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 5/5![Frontier logo]()
$69
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 5/271:50 pm
ORD
- CMH
1 stop26h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4![Frontier logo]()
$70
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 6/312:04 pm
MDW
- CMH
1 stop28h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 5/5![Frontier logo]()
$70
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Thu 5/286:55 am
ORD
- CMH
1 stop9h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 5/1![Frontier logo]()
$71
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 5/2712:04 pm
MDW
- CMH
1 stop28h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4![Frontier logo]()
$76
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Tue 6/97:20 am
ORD
- CMH
Nonstop1h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/4![United Airlines logo]()
$79
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Tue 9/228:50 am
MDW
- CMH
Nonstop1h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 5/1![Southwest logo]()
$79
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Sun 6/286:00 am
MDW
- CMH
1 stop10h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 5/2![Frontier logo]()
$81
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 5/3011:59 am
MDW
- CMH
1 stop28h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 5/2![Frontier logo]()
$82
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 6/46:00 am
MDW
- CMH
1 stop10h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 5/3![Frontier logo]()
$83
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 5/301:50 pm
ORD
- CMH
1 stop26h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 5/5![Frontier logo]()
$84
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 7/2912:11 pm
MDW
- CMH
1 stop27h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4![Frontier logo]()
$86
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 May 6, 2026.
Round-trip from | $239 (American Airlines) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $69 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | January |
Cheapest in | June |
Average price | $313 |
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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 May 6, 2026.
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Route
Depart
Return
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ChicagoColumbus
MDW - CMH
MDWCMH
Chicago Midway
Wed 6/3
8:00 am-10:15 am
Nonstop1h 15m
Columbus
Sun 6/7
9:00 am-9:10 am
Nonstop1h 10m
$247
ChicagoColumbus
MDW - CMH
MDWCMH
Chicago Midway
Mon 6/8
7:45 am-10:05 am
Nonstop1h 20m
Columbus
Mon 6/8
5:45 pm-9:55 pm
1 stop5h 10m
$249
ChicagoColumbus
MDW - CMH
MDWCMH
Chicago Midway
Wed 6/24
5:20 pm-10:00 pm
1 stop3h 40m
Columbus
Tue 6/30
6:45 am-1:35 pm
2 stops7h 50m
$252
ChicagoColumbus
ORD - CMH
ORDCMH
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 6/8
5:30 am-11:51 am
1 stop5h 21m
Columbus
Mon 6/8
6:28 pm-11:59 pm
1 stop6h 31m
$259
ChicagoColumbus
ORD - CMH
ORDCMH
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 6/2
5:30 am-1:49 pm
1 stop7h 19m
Columbus
Tue 6/2
5:58 pm-8:14 pm
1 stop3h 16m
$259
ChicagoColumbus
MDW - CMH
MDWCMH
Chicago Midway
Tue 6/9
11:25 am-10:00 pm
2 stops9h 35m
Columbus
Fri 6/12
9:00 am-9:10 am
Nonstop1h 10m
$262
ChicagoColumbus
MDW - CMH
MDWCMH
Chicago Midway
Thu 5/28
9:23 am-6:52 pm
2 stops8h 29m
Columbus
Mon 6/1
6:05 am-10:00 am
1 stop4h 55m
$264
ChicagoColumbus
MDW - CMH
MDWCMH
Chicago Midway
Wed 9/9
9:30 am-1:27 pm
1 stop2h 57m
Columbus
Fri 9/11
3:50 pm-9:46 pm
1 stop6h 56m
$267
ChicagoColumbus
ORD - CMH
ORDCMH
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 5/25
6:24 am-1:25 pm
2 stops6h 01m
Columbus
Thu 5/28
2:03 pm-8:14 pm
2 stops7h 11m
$269
ChicagoColumbus
ORD - CMH
ORDCMH
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 5/23
7:20 am-9:57 am
Nonstop1h 37m
Columbus
Tue 5/26
9:00 am-9:38 am
Nonstop1h 38m
$274
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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?
Booking 85 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Columbus (average of $77). Flying from Chicago to Columbus in December is currently the most expensive (average of $203). 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 May 6, 2026.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chicago to Columbus in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 13% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.
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 May 2, 2026.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Columbus flight should consider departing on Thursday 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.
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 May 6, 2026.
The most flights from CHI to C01 are scheduled on a Monday (65 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (36 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 17% 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 Friday 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 15% 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 May 6, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican 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.
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$155 | Average$305 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$207 | Average$375 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$233 | Average$408 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |