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Cheap flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to Columbus

PHL — CMH
Nov 4 — Nov 111
Wed 11/4
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1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Philadelphia to Columbus are usually found in January or April, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Friday

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January

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$521
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Philadelphia to Columbus

How far ahead should I book a flight from Philadelphia to Columbus?

The best time to book flights from Philadelphia to Columbus is 54 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Columbus (average of $444). Flying from Philadelphia to Columbus in May is currently the most expensive (average of $579). 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.

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

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Philadelphia to Columbus is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 14% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Philadelphia to Columbus?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Philadelphia to Columbus flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbus

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,American Airlines, andFrontier from Philadelphia to Columbus by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,213 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edward,Sep 2026

MCO - BWI

Changed flight which was easy. Gate Agent booked me from extra leg room seat on original flight to row 15 on new flight that did not have extra leg room - even though it was an exit row. The row in front of me with extra leg room had an empty seat.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,213 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,213 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edward,Sep 2026

MCO - BWI

Changed flight which was easy. Gate Agent booked me from extra leg room seat on original flight to row 15 on new flight that did not have extra leg room - even though it was an exit row. The row in front of me with extra leg room had an empty seat.
American Airlines
7.0
Good
12,125 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,213 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edward,Sep 2026

MCO - BWI

Changed flight which was easy. Gate Agent booked me from extra leg room seat on original flight to row 15 on new flight that did not have extra leg room - even though it was an exit row. The row in front of me with extra leg room had an empty seat.
Frontier
5.5
Fair
2,552 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,213 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edward,Sep 2026

MCO - BWI

Changed flight which was easy. Gate Agent booked me from extra leg room seat on original flight to row 15 on new flight that did not have extra leg room - even though it was an exit row. The row in front of me with extra leg room had an empty seat.

Related info for your journey

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

    Philadelphia (PHL), located 7.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Philadelphia to Columbus. 4 airlines have flights from Philadelphia to Columbus on a regular basis. Booking flights from Philadelphia to Columbus should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 3 outbound flights to Columbus per day.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Philadelphia to Columbus round-trip from $150. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Southwest, from $288, and American Airlines, from $392. You may be able to fly from Philadelphia to Columbus for 70% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $60 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and Delta, with prices starting from $151 and $173, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Philadelphia to Columbus?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Philadelphia to Columbus consider choosing PSA Airlines (83%), Aer Lingus (77%) or British Airways (72%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Columbus?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Philadelphia to Columbus? While on average our users pay $514, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $221. The most popular route (Philadelphia - Columbus), is priced around $171.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Columbus (average of $444). Flying from Philadelphia to Columbus in May is currently the most expensive (average of $579). 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 4 airlines flying from Philadelphia to Columbus

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$150Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$288Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$374Average$604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$375Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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