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$64+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) to Phoenix

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 2/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — PHX
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Columbus to Phoenix are usually found in September or August, booked 21 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Phoenix

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (CMH) to Phoenix (PH1). 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 October 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$228
(Frontier)

One-way from

$64
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$405
From Columbus to Phoenix
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to Phoenix
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Phoenix. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 30, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Mon 11/108:03 pmCMH - PHX
1 stop6h 26mFrontier
Fri 11/146:00 amPHX - CMH
1 stop7h 35mFrontier
Deal found 10/28$228
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Mon 11/38:03 pmCMH - PHX
1 stop15h 28mFrontier
Thu 11/612:55 pmPHX - CMH
1 stop28h 13mFrontier
Deal found 10/27$234
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/156:20 amCMH - PHX
1 stop31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/34:32 pmPHX - CMH
2 stops23h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$235
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:28 pmCMH - PHX
2 stops24h 37mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/74:18 pmPHX - CMH
1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$236
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Thu 11/278:30 amCMH - PHX
1 stop16h 41mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/13:48 pmPHX - CMH
2 stops20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$239
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Fri 12/58:53 pmCMH - PHX
1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/146:00 amPHX - CMH
1 stop27h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$241
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/228:02 pmCMH - PHX
2 stops38h 46mFrontier
Sat 12/2710:31 pmPHX - CMH
1 stop18h 32mFrontier
Deal found 10/29$244
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Mon 11/178:03 pmCMH - PHX
1 stop6h 26mFrontier
Sun 11/237:00 amPHX - CMH
1 stop10h 36mFrontier
Deal found 10/29$246
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/197:30 amCMH - PHX
1 stop30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/27:43 pmPHX - CMH
2 stops18h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$249
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/197:30 amCMH - PHX
1 stop30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/2410:55 pmPHX - CMH
1 stop14h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$251
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/1311:09 amCMH - PHX
2 stops23h 15mFrontier
Wed 11/199:05 pmPHX - CMH
1 stop20h 31mFrontier
Deal found 10/29$257
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/178:03 pmCMH - PHX
1 stop15h 28mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/242:20 pmPHX - CMH
2 stops23h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$258

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus to Phoenix 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 October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to Phoenix that are best for you.

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ColumbusPhoenix

CMH - PHX

CMHPHX

Columbus

Sat 12/6

6:43 pm-11:08 am

1 stop18h 25m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 12/10

7:00 am-5:47 pm

1 stop8h 47m

$322

ColumbusPhoenix

CMH - PHX

CMHPHX

Columbus

Tue 12/9

6:43 pm-11:08 am

1 stop18h 25m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 12/13

6:00 am-5:47 pm

1 stop9h 47m

$322

ColumbusPhoenix

CMH - PHX

CMHPHX

Columbus

Sat 12/6

6:43 pm-11:08 am

1 stop18h 25m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 12/12

7:00 am-5:47 pm

1 stop8h 47m

$332

ColumbusPhoenix

CMH - PHX

CMHPHX

Columbus

Fri 12/5

6:43 pm-12:23 pm

1 stop19h 40m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 12/11

7:00 am-5:47 pm

1 stop8h 47m

$343

ColumbusPhoenix

CMH - PHX

CMHPHX

Columbus

Sun 12/7

6:43 pm-11:08 am

1 stop18h 25m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 12/12

7:00 am-5:47 pm

1 stop8h 47m

$343

ColumbusPhoenix

CMH - PHX

CMHPHX

Columbus

Wed 12/31

5:15 am-7:50 am

Nonstop4h 35m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 1/7

4:40 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

$352

ColumbusPhoenix

CMH - PHX

CMHPHX

Columbus

Sat 2/28

6:25 pm-10:11 pm

1 stop29h 46m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 3/3

4:15 pm-5:23 pm

2 stops23h 08m

$358

ColumbusPhoenix

CMH - PHX

CMHPHX

Columbus

Sun 11/23

6:32 pm-8:32 am

1 stop16h 00m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 11/27

12:09 pm-5:44 pm

1 stop27h 35m

$360

ColumbusPhoenix

CMH - PHX

CMHPHX

Columbus

Tue 1/6

7:00 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 1/20

4:40 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

$362

ColumbusPhoenix

CMH - PHX

CMHPHX

Columbus

Thu 12/11

6:43 pm-11:08 am

1 stop18h 25m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 12/15

6:00 am-5:47 pm

1 stop9h 47m

$370

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Phoenix

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Columbus to Phoenix. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

Booking 21 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Columbus Airport to Phoenix. 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 Airport to Phoenix?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Phoenix (average of $186). Flying from Columbus Airport to Phoenix in December is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus to Phoenix. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 30, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Columbus Airport to Phoenix at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 28% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Columbus Airport to Phoenix?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Columbus to Phoenix. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Columbus Airport to Phoenix?

Reviews of airlines servicing Phoenix

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Phoenix. 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 Phoenix. Reviews last updated October 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Columbus Airport to Phoenix by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

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
4,243 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

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
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

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
8,998 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

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
11,035 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

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
3,122 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

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 Phoenix. 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 Airport to Phoenix?

    For as low as $322, Alaska Airlines can have you in Phoenix from Columbus Airport in 18h 25m. The distance between Columbus Airport and Phoenix is about 1665 mi.

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

    Spirit Airlines, at $120, was found to be the cheapest airline from Columbus Airport to Phoenix.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Frontier and Delta. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 73% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    Before booking your flight to Phoenix from Columbus Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Southwest (76%), Alaska Airlines (74%), American Airlines( 73%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Columbus Airport to Phoenix?

    On average you can expect to pay $394 for a flight from Columbus Airport to Phoenix. The cheapest flight overall is $168 while the most popular route, (Columbus - Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl) is currently priced at $145.

  • 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 Airport to Phoenix?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Phoenix (average of $186). Flying from Columbus Airport to Phoenix in December is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Columbus to Phoenix. 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$120Average$264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$130Average$245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$325Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$352Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$354Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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