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$72+ Cheap flights from Kansas City (MCI) 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 2/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — CMH
Dec 20 — Dec 271
Sat 12/20
Sat 12/27
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 20, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Wed 12/37:31 pmMCI - CMH
1 stop25h 43mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/78:33 pmCMH - MCI
2 stops16h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$301
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/163:30 pmMCI - CMH
1 stop5h 55mSouthwest
Tue 12/235:45 pmCMH - MCI
1 stop6h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 11/18$303
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Wed 12/37:31 pmMCI - CMH
1 stop25h 43mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/105:45 amCMH - MCI
2 stops38h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$304
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Wed 12/37:31 pmMCI - CMH
1 stop25h 43mSpirit Airlines
Sun 12/78:33 pmCMH - MCI
1 stop22h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/18$313
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Wed 12/37:31 pmMCI - CMH
1 stop25h 43mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/911:14 amCMH - MCI
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$319
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/95:45 pmMCI - CMH
1 stop5h 17mDelta
Thu 12/186:20 amCMH - MCI
1 stop4h 36mDelta
Deal found 11/18$324
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/176:10 amMCI - CMH
1 stop8h 34mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/245:40 amCMH - MCI
1 stop4h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/18$325
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Thu 12/48:09 pmMCI - CMH
2 stops14h 42mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/58:33 pmCMH - MCI
1 stop22h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$335
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Tue 12/236:10 pmMCI - CMH
1 stop4h 55mSouthwest
Mon 12/297:45 pmCMH - MCI
1 stop5h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 11/19$341
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Thu 12/48:09 pmMCI - CMH
2 stops14h 42mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/78:33 pmCMH - MCI
1 stop22h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$344
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Thu 12/48:09 pmMCI - CMH
2 stops37h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/811:14 amCMH - MCI
1 stop13h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$345

Cheap flight deals from Kansas City to Columbus

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 November 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$202
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$72
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$478
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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 November 20, 2025.
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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Depart

Return

Price

Kansas CityColumbus

MCI - CMH

MCICMH

Kansas City

Thu 1/22

4:28 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Columbus

Sun 1/25

4:11 pm-7:46 pm

2 stops28h 35m

$208

Kansas CityColumbus

MCI - CMH

MCICMH

Kansas City

Wed 1/7

3:47 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Columbus

Sun 1/11

5:33 am-3:33 pm

1 stop11h 00m

$222

Kansas CityColumbus

MCI - CMH

MCICMH

Kansas City

Fri 12/5

7:01 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop26h 13m

Columbus

Wed 12/10

5:45 am-7:14 pm

2 stops38h 29m

$304

Kansas CityColumbus

MCI - CMH

MCICMH

Kansas City

Wed 3/4

4:24 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Columbus

Sun 3/8

6:41 pm-10:23 am

1 stop16h 42m

$311

Kansas CityColumbus

MCI - CMH

MCICMH

Kansas City

Thu 2/5

11:26 am-11:58 pm

3 stops35h 32m

Columbus

Sun 2/8

5:33 am-10:31 am

3 stops29h 58m

$312

Kansas CityColumbus

MCI - CMH

MCICMH

Kansas City

Tue 12/9

5:45 pm-12:02 am

1 stop5h 17m

Columbus

Thu 12/18

6:20 am-9:56 am

1 stop4h 36m

$324

Kansas CityColumbus

MCI - CMH

MCICMH

Kansas City

Tue 12/9

6:44 am-4:16 pm

1 stop8h 32m

Columbus

Thu 12/18

8:23 am-2:52 pm

1 stop7h 29m

$324

Kansas CityColumbus

MCI - CMH

MCICMH

Kansas City

Tue 12/23

6:10 pm-12:05 am

1 stop4h 55m

Columbus

Mon 12/29

7:45 pm-12:30 am

1 stop5h 45m

$341

Kansas CityColumbus

MCI - CMH

MCICMH

Kansas City

Tue 12/2

12:58 pm-4:09 pm

2 stops26h 11m

Columbus

Sun 12/7

8:33 pm-5:56 pm

1 stop22h 23m

$346

Kansas CityColumbus

MCI - CMH

MCICMH

Kansas City

Fri 12/5

7:01 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop26h 13m

Columbus

Mon 12/8

12:36 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops11h 39m

$352

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 11/17

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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 November.
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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Cheapflights Insights

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 $377). 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 MCI to CMH?

Find hourly flight availability from Kansas City 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 20, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 50% on flights from Kansas City to Columbus Airport by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Kansas City to Columbus Airport?

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 November 20, 2025.
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
4,251 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,251 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,251 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,251 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,028 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,251 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,047 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,251 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,159 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,251 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

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 $222, Spirit Airlines can have you in Columbus Airport from Kansas City in 7h 10m. 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 $212, American Airlines will fly you from Kansas City to Columbus Airport and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Spirit Airlines and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $223 and $246, respectively. American Airlines is priced at 49% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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 $377). 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 November 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$212Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$223Average$281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$246Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$312Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$358Average$613FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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