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$65+ Cheap flights from Columbus to New York, NY (NYC)

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 5/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — NYC
Mar 21 — Mar 281
Sat 3/21
Sat 3/28
1 adult, Economy
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Thu 5/281:07 pm
CMH
-
EWR
1 stop10h 36m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 6/15:10 am
EWR
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CMH
1 stop7h 02m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$185
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/25:45 am
CMH
-
EWR
1 stop11h 19m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 3/45:59 pm
EWR
-
CMH
1 stop5h 54m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/15$186
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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.
Tue 2/245:45 am
CMH
-
EWR
1 stop7h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/310:31 pm
EWR
-
CMH
2 stops12h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/16$188
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/101:07 pm
CMH
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JFK
1 stop12h 06m
Frontier
Thu 3/126:00 am
JFK
-
CMH
1 stop7h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 2/19$189
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/117:05 am
CMH
-
EWR
Nonstop1h 51m
United Airlines
Tue 4/147:59 pm
EWR
-
CMH
Nonstop2h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/17$189
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/41:25 pm
CMH
-
JFK
1 stop20h 38m
Frontier
Sat 3/71:11 pm
JFK
-
CMH
2 stops23h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 2/18$190
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 3/82:51 pm
CMH
-
EWR
1 stop8h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/156:00 am
EWR
-
CMH
1 stop7h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/16$190
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Tue 4/216:00 am
CMH
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LGA
2 stops17h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/276:00 am
LGA
-
CMH
1 stop8h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/15$190
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/211:19 am
CMH
-
EWR
1 stop13h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/45:00 am
EWR
-
CMH
1 stop7h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$191
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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.
Mon 3/211:19 am
CMH
-
LGA
1 stop11h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/68:30 pm
LGA
-
CMH
2 stops14h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/16$191
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 3/152:51 pm
CMH
-
JFK
1 stop10h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/186:00 am
JFK
-
CMH
2 stops16h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/16$192
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/45:45 am
CMH
-
EWR
1 stop7h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/710:43 pm
EWR
-
CMH
1 stop14h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$192

Find flight deals from Columbus to New York

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) to New York (NYC). 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 February 19, 2026.

Round-trip from

$185
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$65
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

April

Average price

$241
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus to New York 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 February 19, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to New York that are best for you.

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Price

ColumbusNewark

CMH - EWR

CMHEWR

Columbus

Wed 4/15

7:05 am-8:56 am

Nonstop1h 51m

Newark

Sat 4/18

8:50 am-10:51 am

Nonstop2h 01m

$189

ColumbusNew York

CMH - JFK

CMHJFK

Columbus

Sat 3/21

7:09 am-9:07 am

Nonstop1h 58m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/24

3:27 pm-5:26 pm

Nonstop1h 59m

$199

ColumbusNew York

CMH - JFK

CMHJFK

Columbus

Sat 4/4

7:09 am-9:07 am

Nonstop1h 58m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/11

10:04 am-11:57 am

Nonstop1h 53m

$199

ColumbusNewark

CMH - EWR

CMHEWR

Columbus

Fri 3/20

6:00 am-7:54 am

Nonstop1h 54m

Newark

Fri 3/27

8:00 am-2:12 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$199

ColumbusNew York

CMH - JFK

CMHJFK

Columbus

Sat 4/11

7:09 am-9:07 am

Nonstop1h 58m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/14

9:50 am-11:57 am

Nonstop2h 07m

$199

ColumbusNew York

CMH - JFK

CMHJFK

Columbus

Mon 4/20

7:00 am-8:59 am

Nonstop1h 59m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/27

9:50 am-11:57 am

Nonstop2h 07m

$199

ColumbusNew York

CMH - JFK

CMHJFK

Columbus

Thu 4/9

7:10 am-9:07 am

Nonstop1h 57m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/13

3:07 pm-5:22 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$199

ColumbusNew York

CMH - JFK

CMHJFK

Columbus

Sat 4/4

7:09 am-9:07 am

Nonstop1h 58m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/7

10:04 am-11:57 am

Nonstop1h 53m

$199

ColumbusNew York

CMH - JFK

CMHJFK

Columbus

Thu 4/9

7:10 am-9:07 am

Nonstop1h 57m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/11

10:04 am-11:57 am

Nonstop1h 53m

$199

ColumbusNew York

CMH - JFK

CMHJFK

Columbus

Fri 8/14

12:05 pm-2:02 pm

Nonstop1h 57m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/19

3:30 pm-5:32 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

$199

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to New York

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus to New York

How far ahead should I book a flight from Columbus to New York?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Columbus to New York. Price data was last updated on February 18, 2026.

Booking 79 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Columbus to New York. 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 Columbus to New York?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to New York (average of $48). Flying from Columbus to New York in January is currently the most expensive (average of $139). 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 NYC?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 19, 2026.

When flying from Columbus to New York, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 29% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Columbus to New York?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Columbus to New York. Price data was last updated on February 7, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus to New York flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Columbus to New York

Explore weekly flight availability from Columbus to New York. 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 February 19, 2026.

The most flights from C01 to NYC are scheduled on a Wednesday (52 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (29 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Columbus to New York?

How often are flights from Columbus to New York delayed?

About 14% of weekly flights between Columbus and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 130 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Columbus to New York flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Columbus to New York flights?

Over the last year, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. 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 New York. Reviews last updated February 19, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Columbus to New York, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Delta
7.9
Good
8,215 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,325 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,320 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,478 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Columbus to New York?

    Departing from Columbus to New York will take you 1h 51m. The distance between Columbus and New York is about 461 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

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

    Currently priced at $55, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Columbus to New York and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $90 and $157, respectively. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 75% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $39. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Columbus to New York for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Columbus to New York?

    Most travelers choose Columbus - New York John F Kennedy Intl, Columbus - Newark or Columbus - New York LaGuardia when deciding on the best route from Columbus to New York.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Columbus to New York?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Columbus to New York consider choosing Royal Jordanian (82%), SAUDIA (80%) or China Eastern (80%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Columbus to New York?

    While on average a flight from Columbus to New York is generally $1,269, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $213. When looking at the most popular route, (Columbus - New York John F Kennedy Intl), you can expect to pay $166 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbus to New York?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus to New York 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 New York?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to New York (average of $48). Flying from Columbus to New York in January is currently the most expensive (average of $139). 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 Columbus to New York

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Columbus to New York. 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 February 19, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$55Average$141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$90Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$157Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$185Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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