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$60+ 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 8/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — PHL
juil. 7 — juil. 141
lun. 7/7
lun. 7/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Columbus to Philadelphia are usually found in July or August, booked 83 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 juillet 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$226
(Orbitz)

One-way from

$60
(Priceline)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$216
From Columbus to Philadelphia
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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 juillet 2, 2025.

This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
sam. 7/2610:04 amCMH - PHL
1 stop5h 46mMultiple Airlines
lun. 7/285:21 pmPHL - CMH
1 stop6h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$226
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
mar. 7/299:17 pmCMH - PHL
1 stop10h 47mSpirit Airlines
mer. 7/307:05 pmPHL - CMH
2 stops22h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/1$228
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
lun. 11/245:45 pmCMH - PHL
1 stop6h 54mFrontier
dim. 11/308:37 amPHL - CMH
1 stop8h 13mFrontier
Deal found 7/1$245

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Columbus

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Philadelphia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusPhiladelphia

CMH - PHL

CMHPHL

Columbus

sam. 7/26

10:04 am-3:50 pm

1 stop5h 46m

Philadelphia

lun. 7/28

5:21 pm-12:18 am

1 stop6h 57m

$226

ColumbusPhiladelphia

CMH - PHL

CMHPHL

Columbus

mar. 7/29

9:17 pm-8:04 am

1 stop10h 47m

Philadelphia

mer. 7/30

7:05 pm-5:09 pm

2 stops22h 04m

$228

ColumbusPhiladelphia

CMH - PHL

CMHPHL

Columbus

sam. 7/19

10:04 am-3:50 pm

1 stop5h 46m

Philadelphia

dim. 7/20

6:15 am-4:30 pm

1 stop10h 15m

$251

ColumbusPhiladelphia

CMH - PHL

CMHPHL

Columbus

lun. 9/22

6:45 pm-12:54 am

1 stop6h 09m

$69

ColumbusPhiladelphia

CMH - PHL

CMHPHL

Columbus

mer. 7/16

9:17 pm-8:04 am

1 stop10h 47m

$79

ColumbusPhiladelphia

CMH - PHL

CMHPHL

Columbus

sam. 8/23

6:45 am-2:05 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$100

ColumbusPhiladelphia

CMH - PHL

CMHPHL

Columbus

mer. 7/16

8:37 pm-2:26 pm

2 stops17h 49m

$135

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Deals found on 7/2

Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Philadelphia

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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 June 27, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Columbus to Philadelphia is 75 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 juillet 2, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Columbus to Philadelphia in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 94% 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 1, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus to Philadelphia flight should consider departing on Wednesday 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.

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 juillet 2, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Spirit Airlines, and Frontier 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
4,272 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,103 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Frontier
5.9
Fair
3,290 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

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 8 inbound flights from Columbus per day.

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

    Spirit Airlines, at $228, was found to be the cheapest airline from Columbus to Philadelphia. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Frontier. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 41% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $60. Users have also found prices from $79 and $100 on Spirit Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

  • 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: Sun Country Air (100%), Republic Airways (78%), Aer Lingus( 64%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Columbus to Philadelphia?

    While on average a flight from Columbus to Philadelphia is generally $2,117, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $118. When looking at the most popular route, (Columbus - Philadelphia), you can expect to pay $164 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 juillet 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$38Average$83FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$113Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$123Average$229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$155Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$205Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$267Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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