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$70+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia (PHL) 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 4/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — CMH
Apr 29 — May 61
Wed 4/29
Wed 5/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 30, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/265:01 am
PHL
-
CMH
1 stop9h 51m
Frontier
Mon 4/276:44 pm
CMH
-
PHL
1 stop10h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 3/27$140
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/168:41 pm
PHL
-
CMH
1 stop22h 52m
Frontier
Mon 4/2010:53 am
CMH
-
PHL
1 stop23h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 3/29$160
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/2510:24 pm
PHL
-
CMH
1 stop11h 44m
Frontier
Sun 4/268:19 pm
CMH
-
PHL
1 stop9h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 3/25$162
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 4/175:05 am
PHL
-
CMH
1 stop12h 35m
Frontier
Sun 4/197:00 pm
CMH
-
PHL
1 stop13h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 3/28$164
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1112:59 pm
PHL
-
CMH
1 stop6h 54m
Frontier
Mon 5/188:48 pm
CMH
-
PHL
1 stop27h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 3/26$166
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/1512:59 pm
PHL
-
CMH
1 stop6h 54m
Frontier
Sun 5/177:20 pm
CMH
-
PHL
1 stop13h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 3/26$167
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sun 4/197:00 am
PHL
-
CMH
1 stop28h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/237:00 pm
CMH
-
PHL
1 stop5h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$168
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/198:36 pm
PHL
-
CMH
1 stop22h 50m
Frontier
Thu 4/233:47 pm
CMH
-
PHL
1 stop22h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 3/28$171
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 4/167:00 am
PHL
-
CMH
1 stop7h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/197:00 pm
CMH
-
PHL
1 stop13h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/29$177
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/1010:36 pm
PHL
-
CMH
1 stop10h 36m
Frontier
Mon 4/137:14 pm
CMH
-
PHL
1 stop10h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 3/27$180

Find flight deals from Philadelphia to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) 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 30, 2026.

Round-trip from

$140
(Frontier)

One-way from

$70
(Frontier)

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Average price

$492
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia 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 March 30, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to Columbus that are best for you.

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Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

PhiladelphiaColumbus

PHL - CMH

PHLCMH

Philadelphia

Sat 5/16

11:50 am-7:55 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Columbus

Tue 5/19

4:25 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$283

PhiladelphiaColumbus

PHL - CMH

PHLCMH

Philadelphia

Tue 4/28

2:00 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops7h 05m

Columbus

Fri 5/1

3:30 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops7h 35m

$319

PhiladelphiaColumbus

PHL - CMH

PHLCMH

Philadelphia

Mon 5/11

12:20 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops8h 40m

Columbus

Mon 5/18

3:30 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops7h 35m

$343

PhiladelphiaColumbus

PHL - CMH

PHLCMH

Philadelphia

Mon 4/20

2:15 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops8h 30m

Columbus

Fri 4/24

8:55 am-4:45 pm

2 stops7h 50m

$380

PhiladelphiaColumbus

PHL - CMH

PHLCMH

Philadelphia

Wed 6/10

9:35 am-5:30 pm

2 stops7h 55m

Columbus

Tue 6/16

3:40 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops7h 10m

$386

PhiladelphiaColumbus

PHL - CMH

PHLCMH

Philadelphia

Mon 5/11

12:45 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops8h 15m

Columbus

Fri 5/15

3:30 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops7h 35m

$386

PhiladelphiaColumbus

PHL - CMH

PHLCMH

Philadelphia

Fri 5/22

12:20 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops8h 40m

Columbus

Sun 5/24

7:50 am-5:20 pm

2 stops9h 30m

$405

PhiladelphiaColumbus

PHL - CMH

PHLCMH

Philadelphia

Fri 4/24

12:45 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops8h 15m

Columbus

Sun 4/26

7:10 am-3:45 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$425

PhiladelphiaColumbus

PHL - CMH

PHLCMH

Philadelphia

Thu 4/30

5:32 pm-9:04 pm

1 stop3h 32m

Columbus

Wed 5/6

3:00 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$441
Quickest round-trip

PhiladelphiaColumbus

PHL - CMH

PHLCMH

Philadelphia

Fri 4/24

6:00 am-9:51 am

1 stop3h 51m

Columbus

Sat 5/2

10:06 am-2:36 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$481

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Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to Columbus

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Columbus from Philadelphia with our price prediction graph.
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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Columbus. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Philadelphia to Columbus is 88 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Columbus (average of $47). Flying from Philadelphia to Columbus in February is currently the most expensive (average of $188). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia to Columbus. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 30, 2026.

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 afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 8% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Philadelphia to Columbus. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from Philadelphia to Columbus

Explore weekly flight availability from Philadelphia to Columbus. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated March 30, 2026.

The most flights from PHL to C01 are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Philadelphia to Columbus?

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 30, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,American Airlines, andSpirit Airlines 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
4,331 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,525 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,551 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,011 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Philadelphia 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 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. 5 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 9 outbound flights to Columbus per day.

  • How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Columbus?

    Airlines like Southwest fly from Philadelphia to Columbus in about 8h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between Philadelphia and Columbus is about 405 mi.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Philadelphia to Columbus round-trip from $112. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Frontier, from $150, and Southwest, from $188. You may be able to fly from Philadelphia to Columbus for 75% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $55 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and Southwest, with prices starting from $60 and $98, 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 Republic Airways (79%), Qatar Airways (77%) or Piedmont Airlines (76%) 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 $451, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $229. The most popular route (Philadelphia - Columbus), is priced around $177.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Columbus (average of $47). Flying from Philadelphia to Columbus in February is currently the most expensive (average of $188). 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 Philadelphia to Columbus

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Philadelphia 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 30, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$112Average$255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$150Average$222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$188Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$356Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$374Average$530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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