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Cheap flights from Columbus to Phoenix

CMH — PHX
Nov 1 — Nov 81
Sun 11/1
Sun 11/8
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Columbus to Phoenix are usually found in August or April, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

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Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$484
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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Phoenix

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

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Columbus to Phoenix, you should look to book at least 73 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Phoenix (average of $439). Flying from Columbus to Phoenix in June is currently the most expensive (average of $536). 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 PHX?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Columbus to Phoenix in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 17% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Phoenix

See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andJetBlue from Columbus to Phoenix have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,212 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edward,Sep 2026

MCO - BWI

Changed flight which was easy. Gate Agent booked me from extra leg room seat on original flight to row 15 on new flight that did not have extra leg room - even though it was an exit row. The row in front of me with extra leg room had an empty seat.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,212 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,212 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edward,Sep 2026

MCO - BWI

Changed flight which was easy. Gate Agent booked me from extra leg room seat on original flight to row 15 on new flight that did not have extra leg room - even though it was an exit row. The row in front of me with extra leg room had an empty seat.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,621 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,212 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edward,Sep 2026

MCO - BWI

Changed flight which was easy. Gate Agent booked me from extra leg room seat on original flight to row 15 on new flight that did not have extra leg room - even though it was an exit row. The row in front of me with extra leg room had an empty seat.
JetBlue
7.1
Good
3,041 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,212 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edward,Sep 2026

MCO - BWI

Changed flight which was easy. Gate Agent booked me from extra leg room seat on original flight to row 15 on new flight that did not have extra leg room - even though it was an exit row. The row in front of me with extra leg room had an empty seat.
American Airlines
7.0
Good
12,111 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,212 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edward,Sep 2026

MCO - BWI

Changed flight which was easy. Gate Agent booked me from extra leg room seat on original flight to row 15 on new flight that did not have extra leg room - even though it was an exit row. The row in front of me with extra leg room had an empty seat.
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,565 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,212 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edward,Sep 2026

MCO - BWI

Changed flight which was easy. Gate Agent booked me from extra leg room seat on original flight to row 15 on new flight that did not have extra leg room - even though it was an exit row. The row in front of me with extra leg room had an empty seat.

Related info for your journey

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

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Phoenix, with prices starting at $148. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and JetBlue, with the lowest prices starting at $263 and $266, respectively. Frontier is currently priced 70% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $98 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $178 and United Airlines from $179 one-way.

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

    Before booking your flight to Phoenix from Columbus, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Alaska Airlines (100%), American Airlines (71%), Southwest( 64%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Columbus to Phoenix?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Columbus to Phoenix? While on average our users pay $398, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $178. The most popular route (Columbus - Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl), is priced around $275.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Phoenix (average of $439). Flying from Columbus to Phoenix in June is currently the most expensive (average of $536). 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 Phoenix

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$148Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$263Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$266Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$366Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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