Columbus

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Flights to Columbus in 2025

Find the latest flights to Columbus in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on June 23, 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$231

Round-trip from

$127

One-way from

$58

Good round-trip deal

$182 or less

Good one-way deal

$89 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($20 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
From New York to Columbus
One-way flight from New York to Columbus (CMH)
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York to Columbus.
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Cheapest flights to Columbus Airport
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Columbus Airport. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on June 23, 2025.

Fri 8/299:00 amEWR - CMH
Nonstop1h 38mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/111:33 amCMH - EWR
Nonstop1h 56mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/21$127
Tue 8/198:50 pmJFK - CMH
Nonstop2h 17mDelta
Sat 8/236:47 pmCMH - JFK
Nonstop2h 13mDelta
Deal found 6/23$151
Wed 7/163:13 pmLGA - CMH
Nonstop1h 56mSpirit Airlines
Sun 7/208:37 pmCMH - LGA
1 stop13h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/23$151
Tue 9/98:15 amEWR - CMH
1 stop6h 31mDelta
Wed 9/108:10 amCMH - EWR
1 stop3h 53mDelta
Deal found 6/22$157
Tue 9/96:00 amLGA - CMH
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Tue 9/169:10 amCMH - LGA
2 stops8h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 6/22$162
Sat 9/273:30 pmJFK - CMH
Nonstop1h 55mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/19:03 amCMH - JFK
Nonstop1h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/22$166
Sat 11/13:00 pmEWR - CMH
Nonstop1h 54mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/25:10 amCMH - EWR
1 stop3h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/20$174
Wed 7/28:30 amLGA - CMH
Nonstop1h 53mDelta
Fri 7/47:10 amCMH - LGA
Nonstop1h 49mDelta
Deal found 6/22$181
Thu 8/146:30 amLGA - CMH
Nonstop1h 49mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/186:11 pmCMH - LGA
Nonstop1h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/23$185
Fri 8/225:36 pmSWF - CMH
1 stop17h 54mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/255:15 amCMH - SWF
1 stop11h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/21$194
Fri 7/115:59 amEWR - CMH
1 stop5h 43mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/119:17 pmCMH - EWR
1 stop12h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/23$199
Fri 9/262:27 pmEWR - CMH
1 stop6h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/286:17 amCMH - EWR
1 stop6h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/21$204

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Depart

Return

Price

NewarkColumbus

EWR - CMH

EWRCMH

Newark

Fri 8/29

9:00 am-10:38 am

Nonstop1h 38m

Columbus

Mon 9/1

11:33 am-1:29 pm

Nonstop1h 56m

$127

New YorkColumbus

JFK - CMH

JFKCMH

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/19

9:50 am-11:46 am

Nonstop1h 56m

Columbus

Sat 8/23

6:47 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop2h 13m

$151

New YorkColumbus

LGA - CMH

LGACMH

New York LaGuardia

Wed 7/16

3:13 pm-5:09 pm

Nonstop1h 56m

Columbus

Sun 7/20

8:37 pm-10:00 am

1 stop13h 23m

$151

NewarkColumbus

EWR - CMH

EWRCMH

Newark

Tue 9/9

1:16 pm-8:38 pm

1 stop7h 22m

Columbus

Wed 9/10

8:10 am-12:03 pm

1 stop3h 53m

$157

New YorkColumbus

LGA - CMH

LGACMH

New York LaGuardia

Tue 9/9

6:00 am-12:20 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Columbus

Tue 9/16

9:10 am-5:20 pm

2 stops8h 10m

$162

New YorkColumbus

JFK - CMH

JFKCMH

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 8/7

3:29 pm-5:26 pm

Nonstop1h 57m

Columbus

Wed 8/27

9:04 am-11:00 am

Nonstop1h 56m

$171

NewarkColumbus

EWR - CMH

EWRCMH

Newark

Sat 11/1

3:00 pm-4:54 pm

Nonstop1h 54m

Columbus

Sun 11/2

5:10 am-9:05 am

1 stop3h 55m

$174

New YorkColumbus

LGA - CMH

LGACMH

New York LaGuardia

Thu 8/14

6:30 am-8:19 am

Nonstop1h 49m

Columbus

Mon 8/18

6:11 pm-7:59 pm

Nonstop1h 48m

$185

New WindsorColumbus

SWF - CMH

SWFCMH

New Windsor Stewart

Fri 8/22

5:36 pm-11:30 am

1 stop17h 54m

Columbus

Mon 8/25

5:15 am-4:46 pm

1 stop11h 31m

$194

NewarkColumbus

EWR - CMH

EWRCMH

Newark

Fri 7/11

5:59 am-11:42 am

1 stop5h 43m

Columbus

Fri 7/11

9:17 pm-9:45 am

1 stop12h 28m

$199

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The best insider tips for flights to Columbus Airport

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Columbus Airport trip
Airlines
American Airlines

American Airlines offers Main Cabin Extra with more legroom on short-haul flights.


Flagship Business class on American offers lay-flat beds and direct aisle access.

Frontier

Frontier's UpFront Plus seats guarantee an empty middle seat for more comfort.


Frontier offers no in-flight entertainment or Wi-Fi, so bring your own entertainment.

Read more about Frontierby Marisa Garcia
Delta

Delta Comfort Plus offers extra legroom and complimentary alcoholic drinks.


Delta offers free Wi-Fi on most domestic flights for SkyMiles members.

Read more about Deltaby Harriet Baskas
Breeze Airways

Breeze's Breeze Ascent seats offer more recline and legroom than typical first class.


Breeze's Extra Legroom seats provide more comfort on short flights.

United Airlines

Basic Economy on United allows no carry-on bags, except for MileagePlus members or select routes.


United Economy Plus offers extra legroom seats towards the front of the economy cabin.

Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seats offer wider seats and 11 inches more legroom.


Spirit Saver$ Club offers discounts on luggage, seats, and boarding shortcuts.

Our travel experts
Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on American Airlines and Frontier

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on Delta and United Airlines

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Ramsey Qubein

Expert on Breeze Airways

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Expert on Spirit Airlines

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Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Best time to book a flight to Columbus

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Columbus Airport

When is the best time to book a flight to Columbus?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Columbus. Price data was last updated on June 20, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Columbus, you should look to book at least 30 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.

How long is the flight to Columbus?

On average, a flight from New York to Columbus takes 3 hours 14 minutes. Flights to Columbus from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Columbus?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Columbus. Price data was last updated on June 22, 2025.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Columbus should consider flying on Monday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Sunday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Columbus

The most flights from New York to Columbus are scheduled on a Monday (48 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (35 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Columbus?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Columbus are Spirit Airlines, Delta and American Airlines.

Rainfall in Columbus by month

Plan your trip to Columbus by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbus ranges from 2.3 - 4.8 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Columbus when rainfall is around 2.3 in.

Temperature in Columbus by month

Plan your trip to Columbus by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbus, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 30.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbus

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbus. 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 Columbus. Reviews last updated June 23, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest to Columbus to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

6.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Food

6.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Food

6.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Food

6.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
8.0
Very good

Food

6.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Food

6.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

FAQs about flying to Columbus

Port Columbus International Airport (CMH) is located six miles (10km) outside of Columbus, Ohio. A relatively small airport with only one terminal, Port Columbus nevertheless is the main gateway to the state of Ohio.

The airport maintains a casual and welcoming atmosphere with art exhibitions and museums, and sweetens the deal with the gold standard of airports: free wireless. With a reputation for efficiency and Midwestern friendliness, it’s easy to see why more than 6 million passengers per year choose to fly from here.

Direct flights to Port Columbus International Airport come from a number of cities in the US, Canada and Mexico, including Atlanta, Boston, Cancun, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, St Louis, Toronto and Washington DC.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Columbus if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Columbus on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Columbus?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Spirit Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Columbus.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Columbus?

    Columbus is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Columbus. One-way flights to Columbus typically cost $38, while round-trip flights cost around $63.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Columbus?

    A round-trip flight to Columbus will typically cost around $274, however they can be found for as little as $63.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Columbus depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Columbus, Detroit offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 3 minutes).

  • Does Columbus have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Columbus can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Columbus?

    Yes. Columbus has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Concourse Airport Hotel is the closest property to Columbus (0.0 mi away from Columbus).

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