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$81+ 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 9/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — CMH
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Portland to Columbus are usually found in August or January, booked 26 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$160
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$81
(CheapOair)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$471
From Portland to Columbus
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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 July 30, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1712:07 pmPDX - CMH
1 stop7h 22mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/2312:53 pmCMH - PDX
1 stop9h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/29$160
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/1312:25 pmPDX - CMH
1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/181:03 pmCMH - PDX
1 stop8h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$257
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/1312:25 pmPDX - CMH
1 stop25h 05mFrontier
Thu 8/218:30 pmCMH - PDX
1 stop17h 53mFrontier
Deal found 7/28$265
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/147:20 amPDX - CMH
1 stop7h 26mAlaska Airlines
Tue 10/216:43 pmCMH - PDX
1 stop7h 02mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/28$306
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Tue 8/191:51 pmPDX - CMH
1 stop7h 24mDelta
Sat 8/232:09 pmCMH - PDX
1 stop8h 35mDelta
Deal found 7/28$307
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 8/275:00 amPDX - CMH
2 stops8h 48mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/35:52 pmCMH - PDX
1 stop7h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$312
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/307:30 amPDX - CMH
1 stop6h 58mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 11/46:24 pmCMH - PDX
1 stop8h 45mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/30$321
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/237:00 amPDX - CMH
1 stop7h 22mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/15:30 amCMH - PDX
1 stop6h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$322

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

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PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Wed 9/17

12:07 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop7h 22m

Columbus

Tue 9/23

12:53 pm-7:04 pm

1 stop9h 11m

$160

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Wed 8/13

12:25 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop25h 05m

Columbus

Mon 8/18

1:03 pm-6:57 pm

1 stop8h 54m

$257

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Wed 8/13

12:25 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop25h 05m

Columbus

Thu 8/21

8:30 pm-11:23 am

1 stop17h 53m

$265

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Tue 10/14

7:20 am-5:46 pm

1 stop7h 26m

Columbus

Tue 10/21

6:43 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$306

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Tue 8/19

1:51 pm-12:15 am

1 stop7h 24m

Columbus

Sat 8/23

2:09 pm-7:44 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$307

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Wed 8/27

5:00 am-4:48 pm

2 stops8h 48m

Columbus

Wed 9/3

5:52 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$312

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Thu 10/30

7:30 am-5:28 pm

1 stop6h 58m

Columbus

Tue 11/4

6:24 pm-12:09 am

1 stop8h 45m

$321

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Sat 8/23

5:34 am-6:37 pm

1 stop10h 03m

Columbus

Mon 9/1

5:30 am-9:24 am

1 stop6h 54m

$322

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Mon 9/22

12:07 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$81

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Wed 8/13

12:25 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop25h 05m

$127

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Best time to book a flight from Portland to Columbus

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Cheapflights Insights

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 July 25, 2025.

Booking 26 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Columbus (average of $254). Flying from Portland to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 PDX to CMH?

Find hourly flight availability from Portland 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 July 30, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Portland 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 45% on airfare.

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 July 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,611 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

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?

    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 7 different airlines.

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

    Currently priced at $160, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Portland to Columbus and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Frontier and Alaska Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $265 and $306, respectively. These flights start at 63% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $81 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 Delta, with prices starting from $127 and $154, 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Columbus (average of $254). Flying from Portland to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 7 airlines flying from Portland to Columbus

Discover the top 7 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 July 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$129Average$228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$207Average$273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$260Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$313Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$317Average$514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$345Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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