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$87+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Columbus (CMH)

CHI — CMH
Oct 5 — Oct 121
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Columbus are usually found in November or October, booked 26 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Columbus

Cheapest flights from Chicago to Columbus

Tue 10/136:00 am -
1 stop11h 48m
Tue 10/206:12 pm -
1 stop14h 39m
Deal found 9/2$188
Wed 9/306:30 am -
1 stop8h 05m
Wed 10/79:16 pm -
1 stop11h 15m
Deal found 9/2$190
Tue 10/136:21 am -
1 stop11h 27m
Tue 10/207:44 pm -
1 stop4h 59m
Deal found 9/2$195
Wed 9/236:30 am -
1 stop8h 05m
Sat 9/269:16 pm -
1 stop26h 43m
Deal found 8/31$196
Tue 9/226:20 am -
1 stop11h 35m
Tue 9/299:16 pm -
1 stop26h 43m
Deal found 8/31$197
Thu 11/1910:26 am -
1 stop7h 07m
Tue 12/16:48 pm -
1 stop7h 21m
Deal found 9/4$198
Tue 10/66:20 am -
1 stop11h 35m
Wed 10/79:16 pm -
1 stop11h 15m
Deal found 9/3$199
Tue 9/226:20 am -
1 stop11h 35m
Wed 9/234:30 pm -
1 stop8h 53m
Deal found 9/2$200
Thu 10/110:26 am -
1 stop7h 29m
Sat 10/39:16 pm -
1 stop26h 43m
Deal found 9/5$202
Tue 9/296:25 am -
1 stop11h 30m
Thu 10/17:50 pm -
1 stop4h 54m
Deal found 9/3$202
Thu 9/2410:26 am -
1 stop7h 29m
Sat 9/269:16 pm -
1 stop26h 43m
Deal found 9/2$203
Thu 10/16:25 am -
1 stop11h 30m
Thu 10/87:44 pm -
1 stop4h 59m
Deal found 9/3$205

Find flight deals from Chicago to Columbus

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$188
(Expedia)

One-way from

$87
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$338

Good round-trip deal

$304 or less

Good one-way deal

$175 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Columbus flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Chicago (CHI)-Columbus flights.
From Chicago (CHI) to Columbus
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Columbus
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($12 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Chicago (CHI) to Columbus.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Columbus.

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Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoColumbus

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CMH Columbus

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/7

10:38 am-1:10 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

Columbus

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$142

ChicagoColumbus

MDW Chicago Midway - CMH Columbus

MDWCMH

Chicago Midway

Tue 10/20

5:55 pm-8:10 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Columbus

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$142

ChicagoColumbus

MDW Chicago Midway - CMH Columbus

MDWCMH

Chicago Midway

Wed 9/30

4:30 pm-6:45 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Columbus

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$142
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoColumbus

MDW Chicago Midway - CMH Columbus

MDWCMH

Chicago Midway

Tue 12/1

1:20 pm-3:25 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

Columbus

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$142

ChicagoColumbus

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CMH Columbus

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/3

11:30 am-5:18 pm

1 stop4h 48m

Columbus

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$152

ChicagoColumbus

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CMH Columbus

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/1

7:05 am-1:26 pm

1 stop5h 21m

Columbus

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$152

ChicagoColumbus

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CMH Columbus

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/3

7:05 am-11:22 am

1 stop3h 17m

Columbus

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$152

ChicagoColumbus

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CMH Columbus

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/2

7:00 am-1:28 pm

1 stop5h 28m

Columbus

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$152

ChicagoColumbus

MDW Chicago Midway - CMH Columbus

MDWCMH

Chicago Midway

Sat 10/3

9:29 am-1:29 pm

1 stop3h 00m

Columbus

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$152

ChicagoColumbus

MDW Chicago Midway - CMH Columbus

MDWCMH

Chicago Midway

Wed 9/30

9:29 am-1:29 pm

1 stop3h 00m

Columbus

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$152

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Columbus

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Columbus in September.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Columbus Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Columbus Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Columbus Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Columbus Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Columbus Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Columbus

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Columbus Airport (average of $336). Flying from Chicago to Columbus Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $530). 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 CHI to CMH?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chicago to Columbus Airport at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 22% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Columbus Airport

The most flights from CHI to CMH are scheduled on a Friday (67 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Chicago to Columbus Airport flights typically cost between $229 and $449 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $188 on Frontier (Oct 13-Oct 20).

How often are flights from Chicago to Columbus delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between Chicago and Columbus have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 122 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Chicago to Columbus flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Chicago to Columbus flights?

Over the last year, Southwest have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.

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

The price you pay for your flight from Chicago to Columbus Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 90 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbus

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Columbus Airport, such as Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Columbus Airport?

    For as low as $283, United Airlines can have you in Columbus Airport from Chicago in 1h 10m. There are 282 mi between Chicago and Columbus Airport. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Currently priced at $177, American Airlines will fly you from Chicago to Columbus Airport and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $228 and $253, respectively. Users have found that American Airlines is 55% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $86. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from Chicago to Columbus Airport for a low price.

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

    Consider SkyWest Airlines (75%), United Airlines (71%) or Republic Airways (71%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Columbus Airport.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Chicago to Columbus Airport is $83. On average you can expect to pay $345. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Columbus), can usually be booked for $199.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Columbus 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 Chicago to Columbus Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Columbus Airport (average of $336). Flying from Chicago to Columbus Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $530). 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 3 airlines flying from Chicago to Columbus

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$177Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$229Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$253Average$515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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