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$89+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Illinois

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CMH — ORD
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$199
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$89
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$279
From Columbus to Illinois
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/36:15 pmCMH - STL
1 stop6h 36mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/55:30 amSTL - CMH
1 stop6h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$199
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/272:25 pmCMH - STL
1 stop7h 14mDelta
Tue 6/35:40 pmSTL - CMH
1 stop5h 28mDelta
Deal found 4/29$221
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/99:35 pmCMH - STL
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Tue 6/107:40 amSTL - CMH
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$224
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/85:59 pmCMH - STL
1 stop7h 07mFrontier
Sat 5/105:45 pmSTL - CMH
1 stop22h 24mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$230
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/110:31 amCMH - MDW
1 stop2h 58mDelta
Sat 7/2610:26 amMDW - CMH
1 stop6h 06mDelta
Deal found 4/29$234
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/196:05 amCMH - ORD
2 stops30h 45mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/217:47 amORD - CMH
2 stops24h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$234
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/146:46 amCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/216:45 amORD - CMH
Nonstop1h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$235
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/206:50 amCMH - ORD
1 stop6h 55mSouthwest
Tue 5/204:00 pmORD - CMH
1 stop4h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$237
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/611:35 amCMH - MDW
2 stops8h 35mSouthwest
Sat 8/99:45 amMDW - CMH
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 4/30$239
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/287:10 amCMH - STL
1 stop6h 10mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/305:00 amSTL - CMH
1 stop4h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$239
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/292:25 pmCMH - ORD
1 stop5h 23mDelta
Mon 6/25:58 pmORD - CMH
1 stop5h 10mDelta
Deal found 4/29$240
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/18:30 amCMH - MDW
1 stop12h 47mFrontier
Fri 6/69:12 pmMDW - CMH
1 stop12h 20mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$241

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus to Illinois 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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Illinois that are best for you.

Fly from

Columbus

Fly to

Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusSt. Louis

CMH - STL

CMHSTL

Columbus

Tue 6/3

6:15 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 6/5

5:30 am-12:42 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$199

ColumbusSt. Louis

CMH - STL

CMHSTL

Columbus

Tue 5/27

2:25 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop7h 14m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 6/3

5:40 pm-12:08 am

1 stop5h 28m

$221

ColumbusSt. Louis

CMH - STL

CMHSTL

Columbus

Mon 6/9

9:35 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 6/10

7:40 am-10:00 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$224

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Mon 5/19

6:05 am-11:50 am

2 stops30h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/21

7:47 am-8:50 am

2 stops24h 03m

$234

ColumbusChicago

CMH - MDW

CMHMDW

Columbus

Tue 7/1

10:31 am-12:29 pm

1 stop2h 58m

Chicago Midway

Sat 7/26

10:26 am-5:32 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$234

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Sat 6/14

6:46 am-7:15 am

Nonstop1h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/21

6:45 am-9:11 am

Nonstop1h 26m

$235

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Tue 5/20

6:35 am-9:51 am

1 stop4h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/20

7:25 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop3h 25m

$237

ColumbusSt. Louis

CMH - STL

CMHSTL

Columbus

Wed 5/28

7:10 am-12:20 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 5/30

5:00 am-10:02 am

1 stop4h 02m

$239

ColumbusChicago

CMH - MDW

CMHMDW

Columbus

Wed 6/4

6:50 am-1:40 pm

2 stops7h 50m

Chicago Midway

Sat 6/7

9:35 pm-11:50 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$239

ColumbusChicago

CMH - MDW

CMHMDW

Columbus

Sun 6/1

8:30 am-8:17 pm

1 stop12h 47m

Chicago Midway

Fri 6/6

9:12 pm-10:32 am

1 stop12h 20m

$241

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Illinois

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Columbus to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 CMH to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Columbus to Illinois as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Columbus to Illinois

Explore weekly flight availability from Columbus to Illinois. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

The most flights from C01 to USIL are scheduled on a Wednesday (58 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

Rainfall in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Illinois ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Illinois when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Illinois, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. 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 Illinois. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Columbus to Illinois, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Sun Country Air
6.9
Okay
346 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus to Illinois. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Columbus to Illinois are Frontier ($89), American Airlines ($95), and Southwest ($106).

  • What are the most popular routes from Columbus to Illinois?

    When deciding which route to take from Columbus to Illinois consider Columbus - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Columbus - Chicago Midway or Columbus - Lambert-St Louis as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Columbus to Illinois?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Columbus to Illinois consider choosing Copa Airlines (92%), Republic Airways (88%) or Piedmont Airlines (85%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Columbus to Illinois?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,049 for a flight from Columbus to Illinois. The cheapest flight overall is $120 while the most popular route, (Columbus - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $175.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Columbus to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 5 airlines flying from Columbus to Illinois

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Columbus to Illinois. 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 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$163Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$165Average$310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$230Average$310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$246Average$830FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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