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$55+ 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 1/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — CMH
Dec 4 — Dec 111
Thu 12/4
Thu 12/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Columbus

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Columbus flight deals. Data was last updated November 4, 2025.

Round-trip from

$179
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$55
(Priceline)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$297

Good round-trip deal

$297 or less

Good one-way deal

$126 or less
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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 November 4, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 11/197:24 pmSTL - CMH
1 stop17h 49mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/234:32 pmCMH - STL
1 stop8h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$244
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 11/187:45 pmSTL - CMH
2 stops18h 38mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/38:30 amCMH - STL
1 stop15h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$247
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 12/102:02 pmSTL - CMH
1 stop5h 52mDelta
Sat 12/1312:26 pmCMH - STL
1 stop4h 42mDelta
Deal found 11/3$248
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Thu 12/255:00 amSTL - CMH
1 stop7h 00mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/211:42 amCMH - STL
1 stop6h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/4$254
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/222:01 pmORD - CMH
2 stops23h 12mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/248:30 amCMH - ORD
1 stop15h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/2$255
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Thu 12/45:50 amMDW - CMH
1 stop6h 00mSouthwest
Thu 12/47:00 pmCMH - MDW
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 11/3$255
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Mon 11/246:00 amORD - CMH
2 stops6h 23mDelta
Mon 11/245:59 pmCMH - ORD
1 stop3h 30mDelta
Deal found 11/3$256
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Tue 12/911:15 amMDW - CMH
1 stop5h 00mSouthwest
Wed 12/109:55 amCMH - MDW
2 stops8h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 11/4$256
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Tue 12/2312:14 pmORD - CMH
Nonstop1h 21mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/308:39 amCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/1$257
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 11/137:34 pmORD - CMH
1 stop12h 13mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/18:06 pmCMH - ORD
2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$258
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 11/216:05 amMDW - CMH
2 stops16h 46mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/238:30 amCMH - MDW
1 stop9h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$258
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 11/147:34 pmORD - CMH
1 stop12h 13mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/174:30 pmCMH - ORD
2 stops21h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$259

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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 November 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Columbus Airport that are best for you.

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Illinois

Fly to

Columbus

Route

Depart

Return

Price

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 1/19

6:52 am-2:15 pm

1 stop6h 23m

Columbus

Mon 1/26

7:00 am-10:21 am

1 stop4h 21m

$179

PeoriaColumbus

PIA - CMH

PIACMH

Greater Peoria

Wed 4/1

10:55 am-3:14 pm

1 stop3h 19m

Columbus

Sun 4/5

6:00 pm-9:16 pm

1 stop4h 16m

$229

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 11/19

7:24 pm-2:13 pm

1 stop17h 49m

Columbus

Sun 11/23

4:32 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$244

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 12/10

2:02 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop5h 52m

Columbus

Sat 12/13

12:26 pm-4:08 pm

1 stop4h 42m

$248

ChicagoColumbus

MDW - CMH

MDWCMH

Chicago Midway

Thu 12/4

10:00 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Columbus

Mon 12/8

5:40 am-10:10 am

1 stop5h 30m

$255

ChicagoColumbus

ORD - CMH

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/13

6:00 am-2:35 pm

2 stops7h 35m

Columbus

Sat 12/13

6:39 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$256

ChicagoColumbus

ORD - CMH

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/5

6:11 am-10:14 pm

2 stops15h 03m

Columbus

Sun 12/7

8:33 pm-11:08 am

1 stop15h 35m

$258

ChicagoColumbus

ORD - CMH

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/4

1:20 pm-6:53 pm

1 stop4h 33m

Columbus

Sat 12/6

6:43 am-10:33 am

1 stop4h 50m

$258

ChicagoColumbus

ORD - CMH

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/18

6:50 am-1:31 pm

1 stop5h 41m

Columbus

Mon 1/19

4:33 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop5h 26m

$258

ChicagoColumbus

MDW - CMH

MDWCMH

Chicago Midway

Tue 12/9

9:34 am-1:26 pm

1 stop2h 52m

Columbus

Thu 12/11

2:06 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop4h 54m

$258

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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 November 4, 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 38% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 November 10, 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 November 4, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to CMH are scheduled on a Monday (49 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, 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 1h 20m. 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 $87. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and Delta, 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: SkyWest Airlines (83%), United Airlines (82%), Republic Airways( 82%).

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

    While on average a flight from Illinois to Columbus Airport is generally $326, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $99. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Columbus), you can expect to pay $166 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 November 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$160Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$206Average$319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$217Average$314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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