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$165+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA (OAK) 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 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — CMH
Apr 21 — Apr 281
Tue 4/21
Tue 4/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Oakland to Columbus

Cheapest flights from Oakland to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Oakland to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 22, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 4/131:50 pm
OAK
-
CMH
1 stop7h 00m
Southwest
Wed 4/157:10 pm
CMH
-
OAK
1 stop7h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 3/18$342
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/215:04 pm
OAK
-
CMH
2 stops12h 56m
Delta
Sat 4/2510:37 am
CMH
-
OAK
2 stops8h 49m
Delta
Deal found 3/20$352
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 5/2710:45 am
OAK
-
CMH
2 stops10h 10m
Southwest
Sun 5/315:30 pm
CMH
-
OAK
1 stop7h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 3/19$354
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/1311:55 pm
OAK
-
CMH
1 stop7h 20m
Southwest
Thu 4/165:20 am
CMH
-
OAK
1 stop8h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 3/20$355
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Sat 4/185:55 am
OAK
-
CMH
2 stops9h 50m
Delta
Sat 4/257:05 am
CMH
-
OAK
1 stop7h 48m
Delta
Deal found 3/19$360
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Sat 4/1812:34 pm
OAK
-
CMH
1 stop7h 28m
Delta
Sun 4/267:05 am
CMH
-
OAK
1 stop7h 48m
Delta
Deal found 3/19$362
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Sat 4/1112:35 pm
OAK
-
CMH
1 stop7h 20m
Delta
Sat 4/187:05 am
CMH
-
OAK
1 stop7h 48m
Delta
Deal found 3/17$369
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/2312:50 pm
OAK
-
CMH
2 stops7h 55m
Southwest
Mon 4/2712:45 pm
CMH
-
OAK
2 stops10h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 3/20$373

Find flight deals from Oakland to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Oakland (OAK) 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 March 22, 2026.

Round-trip from

$342
(Southwest)

One-way from

$165
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$374
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Cheapest round-trip

OaklandColumbus

OAK - CMH

OAKCMH

Oakland

Tue 4/28

6:20 am-6:21 pm

1 stop9h 01m

Columbus

Wed 4/29

7:17 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop30h 15m

$396

OaklandColumbus

OAK - CMH

OAKCMH

Oakland

Thu 7/23

7:05 am-8:50 pm

2 stops10h 45m

Columbus

Mon 7/27

4:15 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops9h 20m

$419

OaklandColumbus

OAK - CMH

OAKCMH

Oakland

Wed 6/24

1:10 pm-12:10 am

1 stop8h 00m

Columbus

Sun 6/28

7:40 pm-12:25 am

1 stop7h 45m

$433

OaklandColumbus

OAK - CMH

OAKCMH

Oakland

Tue 6/30

11:05 am-12:25 am

2 stops10h 20m

Columbus

Sun 7/5

3:30 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops9h 45m

$448

OaklandColumbus

OAK - CMH

OAKCMH

Oakland

Sat 4/18

12:34 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop7h 28m

Columbus

Fri 4/24

6:00 pm-11:53 am

2 stops20h 53m

$460
Quickest round-trip

OaklandColumbus

OAK - CMH

OAKCMH

Oakland

Sat 4/25

12:34 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop7h 28m

Columbus

Mon 4/27

7:05 am-11:53 am

1 stop7h 48m

$487

OaklandColumbus

OAK - CMH

OAKCMH

Oakland

Thu 9/3

5:20 am-5:00 pm

2 stops8h 40m

Columbus

Mon 9/7

9:30 am-1:35 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$498

OaklandColumbus

OAK - CMH

OAKCMH

Oakland

Fri 6/26

2:05 pm-1:25 am

2 stops8h 20m

Columbus

Sun 6/28

6:55 pm-12:50 am

2 stops8h 55m

$503

OaklandColumbus

OAK - CMH

OAKCMH

Oakland

Sat 8/15

6:20 am-5:16 pm

1 stop7h 56m

Columbus

Sat 8/22

5:42 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop8h 08m

$513

OaklandColumbus

OAK - CMH

OAKCMH

Oakland

Wed 5/20

12:28 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop7h 28m

Columbus

Wed 5/27

8:10 am-4:25 pm

2 stops11h 15m

$524

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Best time to book a flight from Oakland to Columbus

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Oakland to Columbus

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Oakland, California to Columbus?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Columbus (average of $126). Flying from Oakland, California to Columbus in December is currently the most expensive (average of $308). 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 March 22, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest from Oakland to Columbus. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 7.0 mi from the city center, Oakland is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Columbus from Oakland. Booking flights from Oakland (OAK) to Columbus should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Columbus from 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from Oakland, California to Columbus?

    A quick flight from Oakland, California to Columbus can take about 7h 28m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $402. Oakland, California and Columbus are separated by a distance of 2104 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Oakland, California to Columbus round-trip?

    Southwest, at $296, was found to be the cheapest airline from Oakland, California to Columbus.. Southwest is 30% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Oakland 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 Oakland, California to Columbus?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Columbus (average of $126). Flying from Oakland, California to Columbus in December is currently the most expensive (average of $308). 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 airline flying from Oakland to Columbus

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Oakland 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 March 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$296Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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