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$76+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Philadelphia (PHL)

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 10/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — PHL
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Columbus to Philadelphia are usually found in August or November, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Philadelphia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) to Philadelphia (PHL). 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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$143
(Priceline)

One-way from

$76
(Frontier)

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June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$453
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to Philadelphia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Philadelphia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 17, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/66:40 pmCMH - PHL
1 stop6h 19mFrontier
Thu 10/95:05 amPHL - CMH
1 stop10h 20mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$143
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/296:40 pmCMH - PHL
1 stop6h 17mFrontier
Fri 10/36:45 amPHL - CMH
1 stop12h 54mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$147
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/247:04 pmCMH - PHL
1 stop10h 15mFrontier
Mon 10/275:05 amPHL - CMH
1 stop5h 45mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$148
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/94:10 pmCMH - PHL
1 stop9h 03mFrontier
Sun 10/125:05 amPHL - CMH
1 stop10h 20mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$152
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/318:03 pmCMH - PHL
1 stop8h 46mFrontier
Fri 11/76:19 amPHL - CMH
1 stop12h 49mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$154
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/247:04 pmCMH - PHL
1 stop10h 15mFrontier
Sun 10/266:58 pmPHL - CMH
1 stop15h 52mFrontier
Deal found 9/17$164
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/66:40 pmCMH - PHL
1 stop6h 19mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/75:20 amPHL - CMH
1 stop9h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$165
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/101:25 pmCMH - PHL
1 stop11h 34mFrontier
Sun 10/125:05 amPHL - CMH
1 stop10h 20mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$167
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sun 9/217:16 pmCMH - PHL
1 stop29h 36mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/89:14 pmPHL - CMH
1 stop18h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$168
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/171:25 pmCMH - PHL
1 stop5h 19mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/215:20 amPHL - CMH
1 stop9h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$171
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/88:42 amCMH - PHL
1 stop12h 42mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/125:05 amPHL - CMH
1 stop10h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$175
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sun 9/217:16 pmCMH - PHL
1 stop29h 36mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/78:00 amPHL - CMH
1 stop6h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$178

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus to Philadelphia 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 September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Philadelphia that are best for you.

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Columbus

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Philadelphia

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Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusPhiladelphia

CMH - PHL

CMHPHL

Columbus

Mon 10/20

1:25 pm-12:59 am

1 stop11h 34m

Philadelphia

Fri 10/24

6:42 am-6:09 pm

1 stop11h 27m

$152

ColumbusPhiladelphia

CMH - PHL

CMHPHL

Columbus

Wed 11/5

2:49 pm-8:35 am

1 stop17h 46m

Philadelphia

Sat 11/8

6:50 pm-8:15 am

1 stop13h 25m

$209

ColumbusPhiladelphia

CMH - PHL

CMHPHL

Columbus

Fri 10/31

8:03 pm-11:24 am

2 stops15h 21m

Philadelphia

Fri 11/7

6:19 am-7:08 pm

1 stop12h 49m

$212

ColumbusPhiladelphia

CMH - PHL

CMHPHL

Columbus

Fri 11/7

4:30 pm-4:49 am

2 stops12h 19m

Philadelphia

Sun 11/9

10:48 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops16h 47m

$240

ColumbusPhiladelphia

CMH - PHL

CMHPHL

Columbus

Fri 10/3

8:34 pm-1:02 pm

2 stops16h 28m

Philadelphia

Sun 10/5

8:08 pm-11:23 am

1 stop15h 15m

$251

ColumbusPhiladelphia

CMH - PHL

CMHPHL

Columbus

Tue 11/11

1:10 pm-9:46 am

2 stops20h 36m

Philadelphia

Thu 11/13

7:00 am-1:17 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$253

ColumbusPhiladelphia

CMH - PHL

CMHPHL

Columbus

Mon 11/17

1:10 pm-1:24 am

1 stop12h 14m

Philadelphia

Wed 11/19

5:15 am-9:12 pm

1 stop15h 57m

$256

ColumbusPhiladelphia

CMH - PHL

CMHPHL

Columbus

Tue 9/30

5:15 am-9:46 am

1 stop28h 31m

Philadelphia

Wed 10/1

2:07 pm-8:33 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$260

ColumbusPhiladelphia

CMH - PHL

CMHPHL

Columbus

Fri 10/17

7:59 pm-12:52 am

1 stop4h 53m

Philadelphia

Sun 10/19

6:00 am-9:53 am

1 stop3h 53m

$267

ColumbusPhiladelphia

CMH - PHL

CMHPHL

Columbus

Thu 10/16

5:55 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Philadelphia

Sun 10/19

6:00 am-9:53 am

1 stop3h 53m

$267

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Philadelphia

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Columbus to Philadelphia. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Columbus to Philadelphia is 79 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Philadelphia (average of $236). Flying from Columbus to Philadelphia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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 PHL?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus to Philadelphia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 17, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Columbus to Philadelphia in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 58% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Columbus to Philadelphia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Columbus to Philadelphia. Price data was last updated on September 14, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Columbus to Philadelphia

Explore weekly flight availability from Columbus to Philadelphia. 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 September 17, 2025.

The most flights from C01 to PHL are scheduled on a Monday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Philadelphia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia. Reviews last updated September 17, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Columbus to Philadelphia 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,023 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,173 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus to Philadelphia. 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 into for flights to Philadelphia from Columbus?

    Philadelphia (PHL), located 7.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Columbus to Philadelphia. 6 airlines have flights to Philadelphia from Columbus on a regular basis. Booking flights from Columbus to Philadelphia should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 13 inbound flights from Columbus per day.

  • How long is the flight from Columbus to Philadelphia?

    A quick flight from Columbus to Philadelphia can take about 11h 34m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $152. The distance from Columbus to Philadelphia is about 405 mi.

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

    Spirit Airlines, at $123, was found to be the cheapest airline from Columbus to Philadelphia.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Frontier and Delta. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 72% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    Before booking your flight to Philadelphia from Columbus, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Republic Airways (80%), PSA Airlines (80%), American Airlines( 76%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Columbus to Philadelphia?

    While on average a flight from Columbus to Philadelphia is generally $1,122, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $108. When looking at the most popular route, (Columbus - Philadelphia), you can expect to pay $165 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Philadelphia (average of $236). Flying from Columbus to Philadelphia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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 Columbus to Philadelphia

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Columbus to Philadelphia. 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$123Average$222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$146Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$148Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$267Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$277Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$311Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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