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$93+ Cheap flights from Portland, ME (PWM) to Columbus

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PWM — CMH
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
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Cheapest flights from Portland to Columbus
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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Fri 6/123:51 pm
PWM
-
CMH
Nonstop2h 14m
Breeze Airways
Sun 6/1411:56 am
CMH
-
PWM
1 stop7h 20m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 1/27$240
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/266:18 am
PWM
-
CMH
1 stop5h 41m
Delta
Thu 3/58:00 am
CMH
-
PWM
1 stop4h 00m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$279
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/256:30 am
PWM
-
CMH
1 stop5h 29m
Delta
Sat 2/286:23 am
CMH
-
PWM
1 stop5h 37m
Delta
Deal found 1/28$288
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/255:45 am
PWM
-
CMH
2 stops9h 55m
Southwest
Sat 2/285:30 am
CMH
-
PWM
1 stop5h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 1/28$314
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Thu 5/143:11 pm
PWM
-
CMH
2 stops28h 35m
Breeze Airways
Mon 5/1812:02 pm
CMH
-
PWM
Nonstop2h 07m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 1/28$320
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 6/193:51 pm
PWM
-
CMH
Nonstop2h 14m
Breeze Airways
Tue 6/302:34 pm
CMH
-
PWM
1 stop26h 46m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 1/28$321
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/264:50 pm
PWM
-
CMH
1 stop6h 50m
Southwest
Thu 3/53:35 pm
CMH
-
PWM
2 stops8h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 1/27$326
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/305:23 am
PWM
-
CMH
1 stop6h 41m
Delta
Fri 4/37:10 am
CMH
-
PWM
1 stop6h 40m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$344
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/146:30 am
PWM
-
CMH
1 stop5h 11m
Delta
Sun 5/176:00 am
CMH
-
PWM
1 stop7h 21m
Delta
Deal found 1/28$348
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/294:48 pm
PWM
-
CMH
1 stop7h 11m
Delta
Fri 4/310:31 am
CMH
-
PWM
1 stop5h 35m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$367
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/302:50 pm
PWM
-
CMH
2 stops9h 20m
Southwest
Fri 4/39:25 am
CMH
-
PWM
1 stop4h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 1/26$369

Find flight deals from Portland to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Portland (PWM) 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 29, 2026.

Round-trip from

$240
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$93
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

November

Average price

$630
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Portland 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 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to Columbus that are best for you.

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Portland

Fly to

Columbus

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Thu 2/26

6:18 am-11:59 am

1 stop5h 41m

Columbus

Thu 3/5

8:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop4h 00m

$279

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Wed 2/25

6:30 am-11:59 am

1 stop5h 29m

Columbus

Sat 2/28

6:23 am-12:00 pm

1 stop5h 37m

$288

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Wed 2/25

5:45 am-3:40 pm

2 stops9h 55m

Columbus

Sat 2/28

5:30 am-10:55 am

1 stop5h 25m

$314

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Thu 5/14

3:11 pm-7:46 pm

2 stops28h 35m

Columbus

Mon 5/18

12:02 pm-2:09 pm

Nonstop2h 07m

$320

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Fri 6/19

3:51 pm-6:05 pm

Nonstop2h 14m

Columbus

Tue 6/30

2:34 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop26h 46m

$321

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Thu 2/26

4:50 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Columbus

Thu 3/5

3:35 pm-12:05 am

2 stops8h 30m

$326

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Mon 3/30

5:23 am-12:04 pm

1 stop6h 41m

Columbus

Fri 4/3

7:10 am-1:50 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$344

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Fri 5/8

4:50 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop7h 07m

Columbus

Sat 5/9

12:10 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop4h 05m

$344

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Thu 5/14

6:30 am-11:41 am

1 stop5h 11m

Columbus

Sun 5/17

6:00 am-1:21 pm

1 stop7h 21m

$348

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Fri 6/12

4:58 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 01m

Columbus

Sun 6/14

7:00 am-2:26 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$367

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Best time to book a flight from Portland to Columbus

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Portland, Maine to Columbus?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Portland to Columbus. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Portland, Maine to Columbus is 28 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 Portland, Maine to Columbus?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to Columbus (average of $98). Flying from Portland, Maine to Columbus in December is currently the most expensive (average of $240). 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 29, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Breeze Airways, Southwest, and Delta from Portland 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.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
263 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
263 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
263 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
263 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,127 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
263 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
263 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,206 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
263 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.

Related info for your journey

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

    Portland (PWM) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Portland to Columbus. You should not have trouble finding flights to Columbus from Portland; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Columbus per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights from the Portland airport to Columbus. It is only a 2.9 mi journey to Portland (PWM) from Portland’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Portland, Maine to Columbus?

    Delta, Southwest, and Breeze Airways can get you from Portland, Maine to Columbus in just under 5h 41m. Your travel time can differ by up to 22h 54m. Airlines will cover a distance of 694 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Portland, Maine to Columbus round-trip?

    Currently priced at $91, Breeze Airways will fly you from Portland, Maine to Columbus and back. In addition to Breeze Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $129 and $232, respectively. Breeze Airways is 73% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Portland, Maine to Columbus one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Breeze Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $64. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Portland, Maine to Columbus for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Portland 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 Portland, Maine to Columbus?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to Columbus (average of $98). Flying from Portland, Maine to Columbus in December is currently the most expensive (average of $240). 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 Portland to Columbus

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Portland 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 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$91Average$174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$129Average$196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$232Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$254Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$279Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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