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$98+ 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 8/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IND — CMH
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$240
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$98
(Mytrip)
From Indianapolis to Columbus
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This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/166:30 amIND - CMH
1 stop13h 02mSpirit Airlines
Sun 7/209:17 pmCMH - IND
1 stop12h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/1$244
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/47:02 pmIND - CMH
1 stop14h 17mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/66:00 amCMH - IND
1 stop10h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$439
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 7/22:35 pmIND - CMH
1 stop3h 35mSouthwest
Sun 7/65:45 amCMH - IND
1 stop3h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 7/2$576
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Wed 7/167:29 pmIND - CMH
1 stop14h 24mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/206:00 amCMH - IND
1 stop17h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$697

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Indianapolis to Columbus that are best for you.

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Indianapolis

Fly to

Columbus

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IndianapolisColumbus

IND - CMH

INDCMH

Indianapolis

Wed 7/16

2:01 pm-12:18 am

1 stop10h 17m

Columbus

Thu 7/17

9:17 pm-8:50 am

1 stop11h 33m

$240

IndianapolisColumbus

IND - CMH

INDCMH

Indianapolis

Wed 7/16

6:30 am-7:32 pm

1 stop13h 02m

Columbus

Sun 7/20

9:17 pm-9:20 am

1 stop12h 03m

$244

IndianapolisColumbus

IND - CMH

INDCMH

Indianapolis

Wed 7/16

7:29 pm-9:53 am

1 stop14h 24m

Columbus

Sun 7/20

6:00 am-11:58 pm

1 stop17h 58m

$697

IndianapolisColumbus

IND - CMH

INDCMH

Indianapolis

Sat 8/2

6:00 am-7:32 pm

1 stop13h 32m

$98

IndianapolisColumbus

IND - CMH

INDCMH

Indianapolis

Sat 8/2

10:15 am-12:18 am

2 stops14h 03m

$168

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Deals found on 7/2

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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.

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 July 3, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Indianapolis to Columbus, such as United Airlines and Spirit Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,845 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,845 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,845 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,094 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,845 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

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  • 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 $244. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $697 round trip.

  • 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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