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$172+ Cheap flights from Harrisburg (MDT) to Columbus (CMH)

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 12/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MDT — CMH
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Harrisburg to Columbus

Cheapest flights from Harrisburg to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Harrisburg to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/136:15 amMDT - CMH
1 stop3h 32mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/76:07 amCMH - MDT
1 stop3h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/136:00 amMDT - CMH
1 stop6h 41mDelta
Sun 12/141:42 pmCMH - MDT
1 stop4h 50mDelta
Deal found 12/10$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/263:00 pmMDT - CMH
1 stop4h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/307:00 amCMH - MDT
1 stop7h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$374

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Harrisburg (MDT) to Columbus (CMH). 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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$289
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$172
(Frontier)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$278
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Harrisburg to Columbus Airport that are best for you.

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Harrisburg

Fly to

Columbus

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HarrisburgColumbus

MDT - CMH

MDTCMH

Harrisburg

Sat 1/31

10:34 am-2:17 pm

1 stop3h 43m

Columbus

Tue 2/3

2:18 pm-9:27 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$289

HarrisburgColumbus

MDT - CMH

MDTCMH

Harrisburg

Fri 12/26

3:00 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop4h 00m

Columbus

Tue 12/30

7:00 am-2:08 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$374

HarrisburgColumbus

MDT - CMH

MDTCMH

Harrisburg

Mon 2/2

11:40 am-11:19 pm

1 stop11h 39m

Columbus

Fri 2/6

12:03 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops31h 27m

$376

HarrisburgColumbus

MDT - CMH

MDTCMH

Harrisburg

Mon 2/2

6:10 am-9:36 am

1 stop3h 26m

Columbus

Fri 2/6

12:33 pm-5:07 pm

1 stop4h 34m

$393

HarrisburgColumbus

MDT - CMH

MDTCMH

Harrisburg

Sun 12/21

11:11 am-8:18 pm

1 stop9h 07m

$172

HarrisburgColumbus

MDT - CMH

MDTCMH

Harrisburg

Fri 5/29

6:10 am-9:40 am

1 stop3h 30m

$197

HarrisburgColumbus

MDT - CMH

MDTCMH

Harrisburg

Sun 12/21

6:19 pm-8:37 am

3 stops38h 18m

$367

HarrisburgColumbus

MDT - CMH

MDTCMH

Harrisburg

Wed 12/17

12:41 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops11h 18m

$370

HarrisburgColumbus

MDT - CMH

MDTCMH

Harrisburg

Wed 12/17

1:10 pm-11:57 pm

3 stops34h 47m

$422

HarrisburgColumbus

MDT - CMH

MDTCMH

Harrisburg

Fri 5/29

6:00 am-4:01 pm

3 stops10h 01m

$1,109

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Deals found on 12/10

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Harrisburg to Columbus in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 Harrisburg-Columbus Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Harrisburg-Columbus Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Harrisburg-Columbus Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Harrisburg-Columbus Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Harrisburg-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 Harrisburg to Columbus

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Harrisburg to Columbus Airport (average of $165). Flying from Harrisburg to Columbus Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $270). 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 MDT to CMH?

Find hourly flight availability from Harrisburg to Columbus. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Harrisburg to Columbus Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 42% on airfare.

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 December 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Harrisburg to Columbus Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Harrisburg to Columbus. 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 from for flights from Harrisburg to Columbus?

    Harrisburg (MDT), located 8.5 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Harrisburg to Columbus. 2 airlines have flights from Harrisburg to Columbus on a regular basis. Booking flights from Harrisburg to Columbus should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Columbus per day.

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

    United Airlines and Delta can get you from Harrisburg to Columbus Airport in just under 3h 26m. Your travel time can differ by up to 17m. Airlines will cover a distance of 324 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Harrisburg to Columbus Airport round-trip from $228. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. These flights start at 42% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Harrisburg to Columbus Airport (average of $165). Flying from Harrisburg to Columbus Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $270). 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 2 airlines flying from Harrisburg to Columbus

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Harrisburg to Columbus. 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 December 12, 2025.
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United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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