Columbus

$111+ Cheap flights from Portland (PDX) 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 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — CMH
Apr 21 — Apr 281
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Cheap flight deals from Portland to Columbus

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 March 22, 2026.

This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/1512:28 pm
PDX
-
CMH
1 stop28h 05m
Frontier
Mon 4/208:21 pm
CMH
-
PDX
1 stop18h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 3/19$171
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/207:32 pm
PDX
-
CMH
2 stops12h 08m
Delta
Tue 4/286:03 pm
CMH
-
PDX
2 stops8h 53m
Delta
Deal found 3/18$337
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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.
Wed 4/1512:28 pm
PDX
-
CMH
2 stops23h 24m
Frontier
Sun 4/198:19 pm
CMH
-
PDX
1 stop17h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 3/21$339
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/148:05 am
PDX
-
CMH
1 stop7h 38m
United Airlines
Tue 4/213:34 pm
CMH
-
PDX
1 stop8h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/18$367
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.
Mon 4/207:32 pm
PDX
-
CMH
2 stops10h 28m
Delta
Wed 4/223:00 pm
CMH
-
PDX
1 stop10h 02m
Delta
Deal found 3/17$372
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 5/1311:55 pm
PDX
-
CMH
1 stop7h 05m
Southwest
Sat 5/164:35 pm
CMH
-
PDX
1 stop8h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 3/19$373
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/147:05 am
PDX
-
CMH
2 stops12h 57m
Delta
Tue 4/216:03 pm
CMH
-
PDX
2 stops8h 53m
Delta
Deal found 3/18$376
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.
Thu 4/1611:55 pm
PDX
-
CMH
1 stop7h 05m
Southwest
Tue 4/211:15 pm
CMH
-
PDX
2 stops10h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/18$377
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/157:00 am
PDX
-
CMH
1 stop6h 50m
United Airlines
Sat 4/1810:36 am
CMH
-
PDX
2 stops10h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/21$382
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 5/142:06 pm
PDX
-
CMH
1 stop7h 24m
Delta
Tue 5/192:03 pm
CMH
-
PDX
1 stop6h 12m
Delta
Deal found 3/21$383

Find flight deals from Portland to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Portland (PDX) 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

$171
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$111
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$527
From Portland to Columbus
One-way flight from Portland to Columbus
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($35 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 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 March 22, 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

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Thu 4/16

11:55 pm-10:00 am

1 stop7h 05m

Columbus

Tue 4/28

3:55 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop10h 15m

$372

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Wed 4/15

1:24 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Columbus

Mon 4/20

7:05 am-2:53 pm

2 stops10h 48m

$392

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Tue 4/21

11:51 am-12:43 am

1 stop9h 52m

Columbus

Sun 4/26

7:05 am-12:17 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$427

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Mon 5/11

11:12 pm-9:56 am

1 stop7h 44m

Columbus

Thu 5/14

2:03 pm-8:11 pm

1 stop9h 08m

$429

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Sat 5/9

9:35 am-10:40 pm

2 stops10h 05m

Columbus

Sat 5/23

5:25 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$433
Quickest round-trip

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Tue 4/14

9:00 am-6:34 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Columbus

Wed 4/15

7:30 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$459

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Tue 4/14

7:15 am-10:43 pm

2 stops12h 28m

Columbus

Wed 4/15

10:39 am-3:09 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$472

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Wed 6/24

10:40 pm-8:38 am

1 stop6h 58m

Columbus

Mon 6/29

5:55 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$477
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Tue 4/21

1:55 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$184

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Tue 5/5

6:30 am-9:00 pm

2 stops11h 30m

$189

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Best time to book a flight from Portland to Columbus

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Portland 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 March 13, 2026.

Booking 70 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Portland to Columbus. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Columbus (average of $187). Flying from Portland to Columbus in November is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andDelta from Portland 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.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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

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

    If you book a flight to Columbus from Portland, you will be flying from Portland, which is the city’s only airport. Portland (PDX) is located 6.0 mi from the center of Portland. There are 0 flights from Portland to Columbus per day from 6 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Portland to Columbus?

    Departing from Portland to Columbus will take you 6h 38m. The distance between Portland and Columbus is about 2027 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at $129, Frontier will fly you from Portland to Columbus and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and Alaska Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $255 and $264, respectively. These flights start at 71% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $79 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $139 and $147, respectively.

  • 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 to Columbus?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Columbus (average of $187). Flying from Portland to Columbus in November is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 6 airlines flying from Portland to Columbus

Discover the top 6 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 March 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$129Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$255Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$264Average$529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$306Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$316Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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