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$81+ Cheap flights from Kansas City (MCI) 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 2/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — CMH
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Kansas City to Columbus

Cheapest flights from Kansas City to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kansas City to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/1911:26 am
MCI
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CMH
1 stop11h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/2211:17 am
CMH
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MCI
1 stop23h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$155
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/2711:00 am
MCI
-
CMH
2 stops11h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/111:17 am
CMH
-
MCI
1 stop23h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$182
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/184:39 pm
MCI
-
CMH
1 stop25h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/256:15 am
CMH
-
MCI
1 stop29h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$202
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/105:04 pm
MCI
-
CMH
1 stop18h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/1811:39 am
CMH
-
MCI
1 stop23h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$221
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/105:04 pm
MCI
-
CMH
1 stop18h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/177:37 pm
CMH
-
MCI
1 stop20h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$222
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/148:36 pm
MCI
-
CMH
1 stop21h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/177:37 pm
CMH
-
MCI
1 stop20h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$223
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/105:04 pm
MCI
-
CMH
1 stop18h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/196:15 am
CMH
-
MCI
1 stop29h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$226
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/148:36 pm
MCI
-
CMH
1 stop21h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/196:15 am
CMH
-
MCI
1 stop29h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$227
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/148:36 pm
MCI
-
CMH
2 stops12h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/1811:39 am
CMH
-
MCI
1 stop23h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$228
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/105:04 pm
MCI
-
CMH
1 stop18h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/1511:17 am
CMH
-
MCI
1 stop23h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$229

Find flight deals from Kansas City to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kansas City (MCI) 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 January 21, 2026.

Round-trip from

$155
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$81
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$523
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Kansas City 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 January 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kansas City to Columbus that are best for you.

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Kansas CityColumbus

MCI - CMH

MCICMH

Kansas City

Thu 2/19

11:26 am-9:59 am

2 stops21h 33m

Columbus

Sun 2/22

11:17 am-9:53 am

1 stop23h 36m

$173

Kansas CityColumbus

MCI - CMH

MCICMH

Kansas City

Wed 2/18

4:39 pm-7:23 pm

1 stop25h 44m

Columbus

Wed 2/25

6:15 am-10:30 am

1 stop29h 15m

$202

Kansas CityColumbus

MCI - CMH

MCICMH

Kansas City

Tue 2/10

5:04 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop18h 26m

Columbus

Tue 2/17

7:37 pm-3:29 pm

1 stop20h 52m

$222

Kansas CityColumbus

MCI - CMH

MCICMH

Kansas City

Tue 2/10

5:04 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop18h 26m

Columbus

Thu 2/19

6:15 am-10:03 am

2 stops28h 48m

$239

Kansas CityColumbus

MCI - CMH

MCICMH

Kansas City

Fri 2/27

11:00 am-11:32 pm

2 stops11h 32m

Columbus

Mon 3/2

6:53 pm-3:29 pm

1 stop21h 36m

$250

Kansas CityColumbus

MCI - CMH

MCICMH

Kansas City

Fri 2/6

12:45 pm-4:23 pm

2 stops26h 38m

Columbus

Mon 2/9

8:00 pm-4:09 pm

1 stop21h 09m

$253

Kansas CityColumbus

MCI - CMH

MCICMH

Kansas City

Wed 2/18

4:39 pm-7:23 pm

1 stop25h 44m

Columbus

Wed 2/25

1:25 pm-8:29 pm

2 stops32h 04m

$262

Kansas CityColumbus

MCI - CMH

MCICMH

Kansas City

Thu 4/9

8:46 pm-10:08 am

2 stops12h 22m

Columbus

Sun 4/12

8:03 pm-3:36 pm

1 stop20h 33m

$270

Kansas CityColumbus

MCI - CMH

MCICMH

Kansas City

Sun 2/8

11:26 am-10:47 am

2 stops22h 21m

Columbus

Wed 2/11

6:06 am-4:09 pm

1 stop11h 03m

$278

Kansas CityColumbus

MCI - CMH

MCICMH

Kansas City

Tue 2/10

5:04 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop18h 26m

Columbus

Wed 2/18

1:25 pm-10:30 am

2 stops22h 05m

$286

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Kansas City to Columbus

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kansas City to Columbus

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kansas City to Columbus?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Columbus (average of $203). Flying from Kansas City to Columbus in July is currently the most expensive (average of $274). 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.

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 January 21, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Kansas City to Columbus have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Delta
7.9
Good
8,089 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,191 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,174 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,364 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Columbus?

    If you book a flight to Columbus from Kansas City, you will be flying from Kansas City, which is the city’s only airport. Kansas City (MCI) is located 17.4 mi from the center of Kansas City. There are 0 flights from Kansas City to Columbus per day from 5 different airlines.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Kansas City to Columbus round-trip from $203. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $212, and Southwest, from $312. You may be able to fly from Kansas City to Columbus for 52% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $113. Users have also found prices from $113 and $146 on United Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Kansas City to Columbus?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Columbus?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Columbus (average of $203). Flying from Kansas City to Columbus in July is currently the most expensive (average of $274). 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 5 airlines flying from Kansas City to Columbus

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Kansas City 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 January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$203Average$272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$212Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$232Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$268Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$312Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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