Columbus

$119+ 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 5/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — CMH
Feb 26 — Mar 51
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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 January 27, 2026.

This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/131:48 pm
PDX
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CMH
1 stop26h 35m
Frontier
Mon 5/188:18 pm
CMH
-
PDX
1 stop19h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$212
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/41:40 pm
PDX
-
CMH
1 stop7h 19m
United Airlines
Sat 3/73:30 pm
CMH
-
PDX
1 stop8h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$237
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/56:00 am
PDX
-
CMH
1 stop10h 04m
American Airlines
Wed 5/133:51 pm
CMH
-
PDX
1 stop8h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$265
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 4/155:00 am
PDX
-
CMH
2 stops8h 50m
United Airlines
Sat 4/182:15 pm
CMH
-
PDX
1 stop7h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/24$281
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Wed 2/189:44 pm
PDX
-
CMH
1 stop10h 21m
American Airlines
Thu 2/265:30 am
CMH
-
PDX
1 stop8h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/24$289
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/2512:04 pm
PDX
-
CMH
1 stop9h 17m
American Airlines
Wed 4/14:57 pm
CMH
-
PDX
1 stop10h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$291
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/1411:48 am
PDX
-
CMH
1 stop28h 35m
Frontier
Mon 5/188:18 pm
CMH
-
PDX
1 stop19h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 1/25$293
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/1511:35 pm
PDX
-
CMH
1 stop8h 11m
American Airlines
Tue 2/177:33 pm
CMH
-
PDX
1 stop7h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/25$294
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.
Wed 5/66:05 pm
PDX
-
CMH
2 stops11h 53m
Delta
Sat 5/911:00 am
CMH
-
PDX
1 stop7h 58m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$316

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 January 27, 2026.

Round-trip from

$212
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$119
(American Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$582
From Portland to Columbus
One-way flight from Portland to Columbus
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($48 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 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 January 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to Columbus that are best for you.

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Portland

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Columbus

Route

Depart

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Price

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Wed 5/13

1:48 pm-7:23 pm

1 stop26h 35m

Columbus

Mon 5/18

8:18 pm-1:02 pm

1 stop19h 44m

$212

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Wed 4/15

9:00 am-6:34 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Columbus

Sat 4/18

7:35 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$237

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Wed 5/6

2:24 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Columbus

Sat 5/9

5:55 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$237

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Wed 4/22

2:10 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Columbus

Sat 4/25

5:40 am-1:08 pm

2 stops10h 28m

$272

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Wed 3/4

5:05 am-2:28 pm

1 stop6h 23m

Columbus

Sat 3/7

3:30 pm-11:09 pm

2 stops10h 39m

$272

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Wed 4/15

5:00 am-4:50 pm

2 stops8h 50m

Columbus

Sat 4/18

2:15 pm-6:34 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$281

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Wed 3/25

12:04 pm-12:21 am

1 stop9h 17m

Columbus

Wed 4/1

4:57 pm-12:34 am

1 stop10h 37m

$291

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Sat 5/16

12:27 pm-7:23 pm

1 stop27h 56m

Columbus

Mon 5/18

8:18 pm-1:02 pm

1 stop19h 44m

$293

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Thu 5/14

11:48 am-7:23 pm

1 stop28h 35m

Columbus

Mon 5/18

8:18 pm-1:02 pm

1 stop19h 44m

$293

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Wed 5/6

6:05 pm-8:58 am

2 stops11h 53m

Columbus

Sat 5/9

11:00 am-3:58 pm

1 stop7h 58m

$316

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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 January 23, 2026.

Booking 71 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 May is currently the most expensive (average of $338). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Portland 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 January 27, 2026.
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.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

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 6 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Portland to Columbus?

    Departing from Portland to Columbus will take you 6h 20m. 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 Alaska Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $264 and $275, 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 May is currently the most expensive (average of $338). 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 January 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$129Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$264Average$545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$275Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$306Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$316Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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