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$89+ Cheap flights from Portland, ME (PWM) 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 5/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PWM — CMH
May 30 — Jun 61
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Cheapest flights from Portland to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Portland to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 30, 2026.

This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/43:51 pm
PWM
-
CMH
Nonstop2h 14m
Breeze Airways
Mon 9/1412:01 pm
CMH
-
PWM
Nonstop1h 56m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 4/28$188
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/293:51 pm
PWM
-
CMH
Nonstop2h 14m
Breeze Airways
Mon 6/112:02 pm
CMH
-
PWM
Nonstop2h 07m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 4/28$207
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/113:51 pm
PWM
-
CMH
Nonstop2h 14m
Breeze Airways
Fri 5/1512:02 pm
CMH
-
PWM
Nonstop2h 07m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 4/25$208
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/293:51 pm
PWM
-
CMH
Nonstop2h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/26:05 pm
CMH
-
PWM
2 stops22h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$229
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/293:51 pm
PWM
-
CMH
Nonstop2h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/298:48 pm
CMH
-
PWM
1 stop12h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$244
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/53:51 pm
PWM
-
CMH
Nonstop2h 14m
Breeze Airways
Mon 6/812:02 pm
CMH
-
PWM
Nonstop2h 07m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 4/26$248
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/173:51 pm
PWM
-
CMH
Nonstop2h 14m
Breeze Airways
Tue 7/212:34 pm
CMH
-
PWM
1 stop6h 45m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 4/29$250
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Mon 6/13:51 pm
PWM
-
CMH
Nonstop2h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/26:05 pm
CMH
-
PWM
2 stops22h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$251
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/113:51 pm
PWM
-
CMH
Nonstop2h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/158:48 pm
CMH
-
PWM
2 stops19h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$264
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Mon 6/13:51 pm
PWM
-
CMH
Nonstop2h 14m
Breeze Airways
Tue 6/21:02 pm
CMH
-
PWM
1 stop27h 14m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 4/28$266

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 April 30, 2026.

Round-trip from

$188
(Breeze Airways)

One-way from

$89
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$505
From Portland to Columbus
One-way flight from Portland to Columbus
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 36% potential increase in price ($187 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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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 April 30, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to Columbus that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Fri 9/4

3:51 pm-6:05 pm

Nonstop2h 14m

Columbus

Mon 9/14

12:01 pm-1:57 pm

Nonstop1h 56m

$188

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Fri 7/17

3:51 pm-6:05 pm

Nonstop2h 14m

Columbus

Tue 7/21

2:34 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$257

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Wed 6/10

1:55 pm-9:31 pm

1 stop7h 36m

Columbus

Tue 6/16

5:33 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop5h 56m

$288

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Tue 5/26

6:00 am-1:49 pm

1 stop7h 49m

Columbus

Fri 5/29

6:00 am-10:23 am

1 stop4h 23m

$294

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Tue 5/26

6:10 am-12:15 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Columbus

Tue 6/2

4:10 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$319

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Thu 6/25

6:00 am-1:40 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Columbus

Tue 6/30

5:33 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$328

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Wed 5/27

6:00 am-1:49 pm

1 stop7h 49m

Columbus

Mon 6/1

8:10 am-11:18 pm

2 stops15h 08m

$332

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Sat 5/16

2:05 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop7h 31m

Columbus

Tue 5/19

6:37 pm-12:43 am

1 stop6h 06m

$333

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Fri 5/29

12:45 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops9h 25m

Columbus

Sat 5/30

5:00 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$372

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Wed 5/20

6:00 am-1:14 pm

1 stop7h 14m

Columbus

Sun 5/24

2:19 pm-9:51 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$374

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Deals found on 4/25

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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 April 30, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Breeze Airways,Delta, andUnited Airlines 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.

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.6

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.6

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.6

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.6

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.6

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

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 4 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?

    Breeze Airways, Delta, and Southwest can get you from Portland, Maine to Columbus in just under 2h 14m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 22m. 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 71% 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.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Portland, Maine to Columbus?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $114. While the most popular route (Portland - Columbus) can be booked for $188 on average, our data indicates $229 when flying from Portland, Maine to Columbus.

  • 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.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Portland to Columbus

Discover the top 4 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 April 30, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$91Average$188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$129Average$173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$232Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$254Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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