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Cheap flights from Moline (MLI) to Columbus

MLI — CMH
Feb 7 — Feb 141
Sat 2/7
Sat 2/14
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Moline (MLI) 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 8, 2026.

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Best time to book a flight from Moline to Columbus

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Moline to Columbus (average of $174). Flying from Moline to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $298). 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 8, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Moline to Columbus to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,139 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,139 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,139 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,095 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,139 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 4.0 mi from the city center, Moline Quad-City is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Columbus from Moline. Booking flights from Quad-City (MLI) to Columbus should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Columbus from 2 different airlines.

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

    Currently priced at $198, American Airlines will fly you from Moline 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 $228. Users have found that American Airlines is 42% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Moline to Columbus (average of $174). Flying from Moline to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $298). 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 Moline to Columbus

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Moline 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 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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