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$68+ Cheap flights from Indianapolis (IND) 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 5/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IND — CMH
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Indianapolis (IND) 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 April 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$176
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$68
(Mytrip)
From Indianapolis to Columbus
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Indianapolis to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/278:15 amIND - CMH
1 stop24h 35mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/39:55 amCMH - IND
1 stop13h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$176
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Sat 6/215:31 pmIND - CMH
1 stop5h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/238:53 pmCMH - IND
1 stop19h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$199
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/145:40 amIND - CMH
1 stop11h 14mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/182:20 pmCMH - IND
1 stop9h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$653

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Price

IndianapolisColumbus

IND - CMH

INDCMH

Indianapolis

Tue 5/27

8:15 am-8:50 am

1 stop24h 35m

Columbus

Tue 6/3

9:55 am-11:15 pm

1 stop13h 20m

$176

IndianapolisColumbus

IND - CMH

INDCMH

Indianapolis

Sat 6/21

5:31 pm-11:11 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Columbus

Mon 6/23

8:53 pm-4:09 pm

1 stop19h 16m

$199

IndianapolisColumbus

IND - CMH

INDCMH

Indianapolis

Wed 5/14

5:40 am-4:54 pm

1 stop11h 14m

Columbus

Sun 5/18

2:20 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop9h 07m

$653

IndianapolisColumbus

IND - CMH

INDCMH

Indianapolis

Tue 5/13

10:50 am-9:41 pm

1 stop10h 51m

$68

IndianapolisColumbus

IND - CMH

INDCMH

Indianapolis

Mon 5/12

11:00 am-9:41 pm

3 stops34h 41m

$162

IndianapolisColumbus

IND - CMH

INDCMH

Indianapolis

Fri 5/9

5:30 am-9:44 am

1 stop4h 14m

$280

IndianapolisColumbus

IND - CMH

INDCMH

Indianapolis

Fri 5/9

5:20 am-3:40 pm

2 stops10h 20m

$285

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Deals found on 4/29

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IND to CMH?

Find hourly flight availability from Indianapolis 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 April 29, 2025.

When flying from Indianapolis to Columbus, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 14% versus a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Columbus by month

Plan your trip to Columbus by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbus ranges from 2.3 - 4.8 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Columbus when rainfall is around 2.3 in.

Temperature in Columbus by month

Plan your trip to Columbus by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbus, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 30.2 F).

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 April 29, 2025.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
7,961 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Indianapolis to Columbus?

    Indianapolis (IND), located 8.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Indianapolis to Columbus. 0 airlines have flights from Indianapolis to Columbus on a regular basis. Booking flights from Indianapolis to Columbus should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Columbus per day.

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

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Columbus, with prices starting at $176. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $653 round trip.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $68. Users have also found prices from $280 and $285 on American Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to Columbus (average of $254). Flying from Indianapolis to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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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