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$154+ Cheap flights from Richmond (RIC) to Columbus

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RIC — CMH
Jun 18 — Jun 251
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Cheap flight deals from Richmond to Columbus

Cheapest flights from Richmond to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 19, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 6/39:24 pm
RIC
-
CMH
1 stop11h 04m
Breeze Airways
Mon 6/88:26 pm
CMH
-
RIC
1 stop13h 32m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 5/15$293
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/164:55 pm
RIC
-
CMH
1 stop5h 55m
Southwest
Tue 6/235:40 am
CMH
-
RIC
1 stop6h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 5/17$307
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/86:00 am
RIC
-
CMH
1 stop6h 14m
American Airlines
Mon 9/146:44 pm
CMH
-
RIC
1 stop4h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/18$315
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Thu 6/118:10 pm
RIC
-
CMH
1 stop3h 42m
American Airlines
Thu 6/188:00 am
CMH
-
RIC
1 stop6h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/14$323
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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.
Tue 6/167:00 am
RIC
-
CMH
1 stop4h 53m
Delta
Mon 6/228:00 am
CMH
-
RIC
1 stop4h 14m
Delta
Deal found 5/17$327
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/158:10 pm
RIC
-
CMH
1 stop3h 42m
American Airlines
Wed 6/171:01 pm
CMH
-
RIC
1 stop4h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/17$330
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/148:42 pm
RIC
-
CMH
1 stop23h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/236:00 pm
CMH
-
RIC
2 stops38h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/17$333
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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.
Fri 7/316:15 am
RIC
-
CMH
1 stop5h 55m
Southwest
Mon 8/35:35 pm
CMH
-
RIC
1 stop6h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 5/13$335
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/106:10 am
RIC
-
CMH
2 stops11h 50m
Southwest
Tue 10/135:50 am
CMH
-
RIC
1 stop5h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 5/17$338

Find flight deals from Richmond to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Richmond (RIC) 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 May 19, 2026.

Round-trip from

$293
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$154
(American Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$459
From Richmond Byrd Intl to Columbus
One-way flight from Richmond Byrd Intl to Columbus
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($7 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

RichmondColumbus

RIC - CMH

RICCMH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 6/17

9:32 am-1:45 pm

1 stop4h 13m

Columbus

Wed 6/24

6:08 am-12:14 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$307

RichmondColumbus

RIC - CMH

RICCMH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 6/11

9:32 am-1:45 pm

1 stop4h 13m

Columbus

Wed 6/17

11:00 am-5:19 pm

1 stop6h 19m

$315

RichmondColumbus

RIC - CMH

RICCMH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 7/16

6:10 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Columbus

Fri 7/24

5:45 am-10:55 am

1 stop5h 10m

$347

RichmondColumbus

RIC - CMH

RICCMH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 10/13

12:25 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Columbus

Thu 10/22

1:10 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops8h 00m

$356
Quickest round-trip

RichmondColumbus

RIC - CMH

RICCMH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 9/18

4:09 pm-7:28 pm

1 stop3h 19m

Columbus

Mon 9/21

6:00 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop4h 24m

$381

RichmondColumbus

RIC - CMH

RICCMH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 7/17

6:15 am-4:55 pm

2 stops10h 40m

Columbus

Fri 7/24

5:45 am-10:55 am

1 stop5h 10m

$388

RichmondColumbus

RIC - CMH

RICCMH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 10/10

6:10 am-6:00 pm

2 stops11h 50m

Columbus

Tue 10/13

2:30 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops7h 20m

$393

RichmondColumbus

RIC - CMH

RICCMH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 8/23

6:00 am-11:35 am

1 stop5h 35m

Columbus

Thu 8/27

6:11 pm-12:53 am

1 stop6h 42m

$405

RichmondColumbus

RIC - CMH

RICCMH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 10/16

6:05 am-3:00 pm

2 stops8h 55m

Columbus

Sun 10/18

5:40 am-11:35 am

1 stop5h 55m

$408

RichmondColumbus

RIC - CMH

RICCMH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 6/18

6:00 am-1:17 pm

1 stop7h 17m

Columbus

Sun 6/21

6:00 am-9:55 am

1 stop3h 55m

$417

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Columbus (average of $105). Flying from Richmond to Columbus in April 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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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 May 19, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Richmond 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.

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly from Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) if they book a flight from Richmond to Columbus. On average, Byrd Intl has 0 outbound flights to Columbus per day from 4 airlines. Richmond Byrd Intl is conveniently located just 6.9 mi from Richmond’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Richmond to Columbus?

    Airlines like Delta, Southwest, and American Airlines fly from Richmond to Columbus in about 3h 19m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 21m. The distance from Richmond to Columbus is about 346 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Richmond to Columbus round-trip from $105. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $118, and American Airlines, from $194. These flights start at 71% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Richmond to Columbus are United Airlines ($114), American Airlines ($114), and Delta ($128).

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Richmond 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 Richmond to Columbus?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Columbus (average of $105). Flying from Richmond to Columbus in April 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 4 airlines flying from Richmond to Columbus

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Richmond 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 May 19, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$105Average$172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$118Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$194Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$256Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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