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$70+ Cheap flights from Illinois 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 1/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — CMH
Jan 20 — Jan 271
Tue 1/20
Tue 1/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Columbus

Cheapest flights from Illinois to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 21, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
Wed 12/317:42 pmORD - CMH
Nonstop1h 34mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/35:45 pmCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/19$304
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/319:20 amMDW - CMH
1 stop6h 05mSouthwest
Sat 1/36:45 amCMH - MDW
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/19$305
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
Wed 12/315:31 pmORD - CMH
1 stop5h 42mDelta
Sat 1/36:30 amCMH - ORD
1 stop3h 31mDelta
Deal found 12/19$324
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/319:20 amMDW - CMH
1 stop6h 05mSouthwest
Mon 1/56:15 amCMH - MDW
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 12/19$344
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 12/3112:39 pmORD - CMH
2 stops30h 59mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/36:00 amCMH - ORD
1 stop8h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/19$375
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 12/269:34 amORD - CMH
1 stop27h 07mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/25:35 pmCMH - ORD
1 stop5h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/19$406
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Tue 12/307:20 amORD - CMH
2 stops25h 59mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/25:35 pmCMH - ORD
1 stop5h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$409
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/319:18 amSTL - CMH
1 stop11h 44mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/79:24 amCMH - STL
1 stop7h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/19$413
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 12/297:20 amORD - CMH
2 stops25h 59mSpirit Airlines
Fri 1/26:00 amCMH - ORD
1 stop17h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/20$417
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
Thu 12/256:02 pmORD - CMH
1 stop3h 29mDelta
Sun 12/286:30 amCMH - ORD
1 stop3h 31mDelta
Deal found 12/19$420
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Wed 12/315:31 pmORD - CMH
1 stop5h 42mDelta
Fri 1/212:40 pmCMH - ORD
2 stops8h 56mDelta
Deal found 12/20$425
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2212:39 pmORD - CMH
1 stop5h 11mFrontier
Sun 1/47:58 pmCMH - ORD
1 stop29h 14mFrontier
Deal found 12/19$427

Find flight deals from Illinois to Columbus

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Columbus flight deals. Data was last updated December 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$150
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$70
(Mytrip)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

May

Average price

$349

Good round-trip deal

$306 or less

Good one-way deal

$158 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Columbus 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 December 21, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Columbus Airport that are best for you.

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ChicagoColumbus

ORD - CMH

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/8

4:49 pm-10:48 am

1 stop16h 59m

Columbus

Mon 1/12

11:48 am-12:08 pm

1 stop25h 20m

$161

ChicagoColumbus

ORD - CMH

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/14

5:15 am-11:27 pm

1 stop17h 12m

Columbus

Thu 1/15

5:45 am-5:52 pm

2 stops13h 07m

$167

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 1/14

8:32 pm-10:58 am

1 stop13h 26m

Columbus

Tue 1/20

6:06 am-11:33 pm

1 stop18h 27m

$172

ChicagoColumbus

MDW - CMH

MDWCMH

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/17

6:40 am-11:10 am

1 stop3h 30m

Columbus

Sat 1/17

12:50 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$177

ChicagoColumbus

ORD - CMH

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/17

9:10 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

Columbus

Sun 1/18

5:45 am-6:27 am

Nonstop1h 42m

$189

ChicagoColumbus

ORD - CMH

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/17

8:21 am-10:51 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Columbus

Sun 1/18

11:26 am-12:06 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$190

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 1/14

8:32 pm-10:58 am

1 stop13h 26m

Columbus

Thu 1/22

8:39 am-6:51 am

2 stops47h 12m

$191

ChicagoColumbus

ORD - CMH

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/17

5:15 am-11:19 pm

2 stops17h 04m

Columbus

Sun 1/18

8:39 am-1:13 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$198

ChicagoColumbus

ORD - CMH

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/17

7:20 am-11:19 pm

2 stops14h 59m

Columbus

Sat 1/24

6:06 am-9:03 pm

2 stops15h 57m

$208

ChicagoColumbus

MDW - CMH

MDWCMH

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/17

9:32 am-1:31 pm

1 stop2h 59m

Columbus

Sun 1/18

11:03 am-4:29 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$209

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Columbus

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Columbus Airport (average of $81). Flying from Illinois to Columbus Airport in February is currently the most expensive (average of $246). 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 IL to CMH?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 21, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Illinois to Columbus Airport in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 37% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

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

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

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Columbus Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois to Columbus. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated December 21, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to CMH are scheduled on a Friday (37 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to Columbus. 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 Illinois to Columbus Airport?

    Departing from Illinois to Columbus Airport will take you 3h 30m. There are 282 mi between Illinois 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 to fly from Illinois to Columbus Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $74. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Illinois to Columbus Airport for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Columbus Airport?

    When deciding which route to take from Illinois to Columbus Airport consider Chicago O'Hare Intl - Columbus, Chicago Midway - Columbus or Lambert-St Louis - Columbus as they are the most popular.

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

    Before booking your flight to Columbus Airport from Illinois, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Envoy Air (78%), Alaska Airlines (72%), Copa Airlines( 71%).

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

    While on average a flight from Illinois to Columbus Airport is generally $329, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $129. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Columbus), you can expect to pay $151 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Columbus Airport (average of $81). Flying from Illinois to Columbus Airport in February is currently the most expensive (average of $246). 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 Illinois to Columbus

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$155Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$206Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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