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$40+ 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 2/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — CMH
Mar 6 — Mar 131
Fri 3/6
Fri 3/13
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 February 4, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/149:15 pm
ORD
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CMH
Nonstop1h 29m
United Airlines
Wed 4/152:15 pm
CMH
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/4$116
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/126:05 am
MDW
-
CMH
1 stop6h 51m
Frontier
Sun 3/152:51 pm
CMH
-
MDW
1 stop8h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 2/3$133
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/243:49 pm
STL
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CMH
1 stop19h 41m
Frontier
Fri 2/2711:17 am
CMH
-
STL
1 stop20h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1$139
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 4/142:40 pm
ORD
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CMH
1 stop5h 50m
Southwest
Wed 4/156:35 am
CMH
-
ORD
1 stop7h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 2/4$142
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2811:45 am
ORD
-
CMH
Nonstop1h 27m
American Airlines
Thu 4/302:52 pm
CMH
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/3$144
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Sat 2/144:42 pm
ORD
-
CMH
1 stop16h 50m
Frontier
Mon 2/1611:19 am
CMH
-
ORD
1 stop24h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2$154
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Wed 5/138:00 am
MDW
-
CMH
Nonstop1h 15m
Southwest
Mon 5/182:30 pm
CMH
-
MDW
1 stop7h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 2/3$154
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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.
Wed 4/226:55 pm
STL
-
CMH
1 stop4h 26m
American Airlines
Wed 4/295:05 am
CMH
-
STL
1 stop4h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/4$159
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/214:42 pm
ORD
-
CMH
1 stop16h 50m
Frontier
Fri 2/2711:17 am
CMH
-
ORD
1 stop24h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 2/3$160
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 2/243:49 pm
STL
-
CMH
1 stop19h 41m
Frontier
Wed 3/41:25 pm
CMH
-
STL
1 stop10h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 2/4$166
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/176:00 am
MDW
-
CMH
2 stops27h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/2010:54 am
CMH
-
MDW
1 stop12h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$167
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/243:49 pm
STL
-
CMH
2 stops17h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/2711:17 am
CMH
-
STL
1 stop20h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$167

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 February 4, 2026.

Round-trip from

$133
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$40
(Southwest)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$299

Good round-trip deal

$283 or less

Good one-way deal

$214 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 February 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Columbus Airport that are best for you.

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ChicagoColumbus

MDW - CMH

MDWCMH

Chicago Midway

Wed 5/13

6:05 am-1:20 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Columbus

Mon 5/18

8:25 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop3h 20m

$164

ChicagoColumbus

MDW - CMH

MDWCMH

Chicago Midway

Tue 2/17

6:00 am-10:44 am

2 stops27h 44m

Columbus

Fri 2/20

10:54 am-10:25 pm

1 stop12h 31m

$167

ChicagoColumbus

MDW - CMH

MDWCMH

Chicago Midway

Sat 3/14

6:55 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Columbus

Mon 3/16

3:50 pm-4:05 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$168

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 3/16

8:10 pm-8:30 am

1 stop11h 20m

Columbus

Tue 3/17

4:15 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$175

ChicagoColumbus

ORD - CMH

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/2

3:50 pm-6:42 pm

1 stop25h 52m

Columbus

Mon 3/9

11:39 am-8:23 am

2 stops21h 44m

$179

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 2/16

8:22 pm-10:44 am

2 stops13h 22m

Columbus

Fri 2/20

10:54 am-6:51 am

1 stop20h 57m

$192

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 3/31

5:21 pm-12:24 am

1 stop6h 03m

Columbus

Sun 4/5

6:15 am-9:46 am

1 stop4h 31m

$197

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 3/12

6:00 am-12:05 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Columbus

Mon 3/16

2:11 pm-4:32 pm

1 stop3h 21m

$197

ChicagoColumbus

MDW - CMH

MDWCMH

Chicago Midway

Tue 4/28

4:40 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop3h 25m

Columbus

Thu 4/30

3:30 pm-3:50 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$197

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 2/14

3:49 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Columbus

Sun 2/15

11:17 am-6:51 am

1 stop20h 34m

$198

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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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $236). 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 February 4, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Illinois to Columbus Airport in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 6% 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 January 31, 2026.

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 February 4, 2026.

The most flights from USIL to CMH are scheduled on a Monday (35 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (21 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 4h 26m. There are 409 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 Southwest, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $88. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Frontier, 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: Copa Airlines (82%), Republic Airways (75%), United Airlines( 74%).

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

    While on average a flight from Illinois to Columbus Airport is generally $396, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $86. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Columbus), you can expect to pay $144 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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $236). 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 February 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$155Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$161Average$304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$207Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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