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$93+ Cheap flights from Kansas City (MCI) to Columbus (CMH)

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MCI — CMH
Feb 5 — Feb 121
Thu 2/5
Thu 2/12
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kansas City (MCI) 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 January 6, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$239
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$93
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$496
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Cheapest flights from Kansas City to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kansas City to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 6, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 2/212:45 pmMCI - CMH
2 stops33h 42mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/812:08 pmCMH - MCI
1 stop24h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6$234
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 1/3011:26 amMCI - CMH
1 stop11h 01mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/112:03 pmCMH - MCI
1 stop24h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$239
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 2/115:45 pmMCI - CMH
1 stop4h 59mUnited Airlines
Thu 2/127:09 amCMH - MCI
1 stop4h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/5$277
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 2/112:15 pmMCI - CMH
1 stop3h 52mAmerican Airlines
Thu 2/1210:32 amCMH - MCI
1 stop6h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/5$281
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 2/2711:26 amMCI - CMH
1 stop22h 18mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/26:53 pmCMH - MCI
1 stop21h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4$286
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 2/117:35 amMCI - CMH
1 stop3h 40mSouthwest
Thu 2/128:20 pmCMH - MCI
1 stop3h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 1/5$289
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 2/2711:26 amMCI - CMH
1 stop11h 06mSpirit Airlines
Mon 3/211:39 amCMH - MCI
2 stops28h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/4$292
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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.
Tue 1/275:47 pmMCI - CMH
1 stop5h 16mDelta
Tue 2/36:04 pmCMH - MCI
1 stop3h 59mDelta
Deal found 1/3$309

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Kansas City 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 January 6, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kansas City to Columbus Airport that are best for you.

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Kansas City

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Columbus

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Return

Price

Kansas CityColumbus

MCI - CMH

MCICMH

Kansas City

Mon 2/2

12:45 pm-11:27 pm

2 stops33h 42m

Columbus

Sun 2/8

12:08 pm-11:50 am

1 stop24h 42m

$234

Kansas CityColumbus

MCI - CMH

MCICMH

Kansas City

Fri 1/30

11:26 am-11:27 pm

1 stop11h 01m

Columbus

Sun 2/1

12:03 pm-11:50 am

1 stop24h 47m

$239

Kansas CityColumbus

MCI - CMH

MCICMH

Kansas City

Wed 2/11

2:15 pm-7:07 pm

1 stop3h 52m

Columbus

Thu 2/12

10:32 am-3:41 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$281

Kansas CityColumbus

MCI - CMH

MCICMH

Kansas City

Fri 2/27

11:26 am-10:44 am

1 stop22h 18m

Columbus

Mon 3/2

6:53 pm-3:29 pm

1 stop21h 36m

$286

Kansas CityColumbus

MCI - CMH

MCICMH

Kansas City

Wed 2/11

7:35 am-12:15 pm

1 stop3h 40m

Columbus

Thu 2/12

8:20 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop3h 55m

$289

Kansas CityColumbus

MCI - CMH

MCICMH

Kansas City

Tue 1/27

5:47 pm-12:03 am

1 stop5h 16m

Columbus

Tue 2/3

6:04 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop3h 59m

$309

Kansas CityColumbus

MCI - CMH

MCICMH

Kansas City

Tue 3/10

6:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop4h 55m

Columbus

Fri 3/13

8:00 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop3h 55m

$350

Kansas CityColumbus

MCI - CMH

MCICMH

Kansas City

Mon 2/23

5:30 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop5h 14m

Columbus

Thu 2/26

5:30 am-10:36 am

1 stop6h 06m

$353

Kansas CityColumbus

MCI - CMH

MCICMH

Kansas City

Mon 2/2

12:35 pm-7:06 pm

1 stop5h 31m

Columbus

Thu 2/5

10:55 am-2:27 pm

1 stop4h 32m

$353

Kansas CityColumbus

MCI - CMH

MCICMH

Kansas City

Wed 3/4

4:39 pm-7:23 pm

1 stop25h 44m

$106

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Compare providers for flights from Kansas City to Columbus

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Kansas City to Columbus in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice 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 Kansas City-Columbus Airport flights, users find the pricing of Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on Kansas City-Columbus Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Kansas City-Columbus Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Kansas City-Columbus Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com 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 Kansas City-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 Kansas City to Columbus

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kansas City to Columbus Airport

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Columbus Airport (average of $203). Flying from Kansas City to Columbus Airport in February is currently the most expensive (average of $354). 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.

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 January 6, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Kansas City to Columbus Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Delta
7.9
Good
8,018 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,132 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,084 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,271 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Columbus?

    For a flight from Kansas City to Columbus, you will be flying from Kansas City. Kansas City (MCI) is just 17.4 mi from the center of the city. Kansas City is the only Kansas City airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Columbus per day. 5 airlines have flights to Columbus from Kansas City on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Kansas City to Columbus Airport?

    For as low as $281, American Airlines can have you in Columbus Airport from Kansas City in 3h 52m. The distance between Kansas City and Columbus Airport is about 630 mi.

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

    Currently priced at $203, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Kansas City to Columbus Airport and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $212 and $299, respectively. Spirit Airlines is priced at 52% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $113 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $113 and Southwest from $146 one-way.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Kansas City to Columbus?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Columbus Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Columbus Airport (average of $203). Flying from Kansas City to Columbus Airport in February is currently the most expensive (average of $354). 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 5 airlines flying from Kansas City to Columbus

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Kansas City 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 January 6, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$203Average$272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$212Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$299Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$327Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$416Average$613FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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