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$59+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) 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 4/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — CMH
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Thu 4/2
Thu 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from New York to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 3, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/104:59 pm
LGA
-
CMH
1 stop6h 33m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 3/1210:40 am
CMH
-
LGA
1 stop13h 18m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/27$189
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 5/296:25 am
LGA
-
CMH
1 stop7h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/112:35 pm
CMH
-
LGA
1 stop6h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/26$191
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 3/126:00 am
JFK
-
CMH
1 stop7h 56m
Frontier
Sun 3/152:51 pm
CMH
-
JFK
1 stop10h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 3/3$193
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 4/73:05 pm
LGA
-
CMH
1 stop6h 00m
Southwest
Wed 4/81:15 pm
CMH
-
LGA
1 stop7h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 2/26$193
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 5/86:00 am
LGA
-
CMH
1 stop8h 41m
Frontier
Mon 5/113:36 pm
CMH
-
LGA
1 stop7h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 3/2$195
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/176:10 am
LGA
-
CMH
1 stop5h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/2010:40 am
CMH
-
LGA
1 stop13h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$196
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 3/186:20 am
LGA
-
CMH
2 stops16h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/1910:40 am
CMH
-
LGA
1 stop8h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/27$197
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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.
Fri 6/195:00 pm
LGA
-
CMH
Nonstop2h 07m
American Airlines
Sun 6/2112:06 pm
CMH
-
LGA
Nonstop1h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/26$198
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/910:04 am
JFK
-
CMH
Nonstop1h 53m
Delta
Sat 4/117:09 am
CMH
-
JFK
Nonstop1h 58m
Delta
Deal found 3/1$199
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/177:59 am
LGA
-
CMH
Nonstop2h 00m
Delta
Sun 4/196:00 am
CMH
-
LGA
Nonstop1h 45m
Delta
Deal found 3/2$199
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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.
Mon 4/139:17 am
JFK
-
CMH
Nonstop2h 09m
American Airlines
Mon 4/205:48 am
CMH
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 01m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/27$200
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 4/1510:00 pm
LGA
-
CMH
2 stops13h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/1712:35 pm
CMH
-
LGA
1 stop10h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/26$200

Find flight deals from New York to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) 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 March 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$189
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$59
(Trip.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$266

Good round-trip deal

$218 or less

Good one-way deal

$213 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from New York 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 March 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Columbus Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkColumbus

JFK - CMH

JFKCMH

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/18

3:07 pm-5:22 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Columbus

Sun 4/19

7:00 am-8:59 am

Nonstop1h 59m

$199

New YorkColumbus

JFK - CMH

JFKCMH

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/14

9:50 am-11:57 am

Nonstop2h 07m

Columbus

Tue 4/21

7:00 am-8:59 am

Nonstop1h 59m

$199

New YorkColumbus

JFK - CMH

JFKCMH

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 4/10

3:30 pm-5:26 pm

Nonstop1h 56m

Columbus

Mon 4/13

7:00 am-8:59 am

Nonstop1h 59m

$199

New YorkColumbus

JFK - CMH

JFKCMH

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/9

10:04 am-11:57 am

Nonstop1h 53m

Columbus

Mon 4/13

7:00 am-8:59 am

Nonstop1h 59m

$199

New YorkColumbus

LGA - CMH

LGACMH

New York LaGuardia

Sat 4/25

5:55 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Columbus

Wed 4/29

8:00 am-9:50 am

Nonstop1h 50m

$199

New YorkColumbus

LGA - CMH

LGACMH

New York LaGuardia

Fri 6/12

7:25 am-9:20 am

Nonstop1h 55m

Columbus

Sun 6/14

8:00 am-9:47 am

Nonstop1h 47m

$199

New YorkColumbus

LGA - CMH

LGACMH

New York LaGuardia

Thu 4/9

7:58 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop1h 57m

Columbus

Mon 4/13

6:00 am-7:45 am

Nonstop1h 45m

$199

NewarkColumbus

EWR - CMH

EWRCMH

Newark

Sat 3/28

6:00 am-9:39 am

1 stop3h 39m

Columbus

Wed 4/1

6:10 am-9:59 am

1 stop3h 49m

$209

New YorkColumbus

LGA - CMH

LGACMH

New York LaGuardia

Wed 4/15

6:00 am-9:51 am

1 stop3h 51m

Columbus

Wed 4/22

8:00 am-9:50 am

Nonstop1h 50m

$209

New YorkColumbus

LGA - CMH

LGACMH

New York LaGuardia

Thu 7/9

7:25 am-9:20 am

Nonstop1h 55m

Columbus

Sat 7/11

2:00 pm-5:39 pm

1 stop3h 39m

$209

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Compare providers for flights from New York 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 New York to Columbus in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice 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 New York-Columbus Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New York-Columbus Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York-Columbus Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York-Columbus Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 New York-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 New York to Columbus

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Columbus from New York with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Columbus Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Columbus Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Columbus. Price data was last updated on February 27, 2026.

Booking 63 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New York to Columbus Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Columbus Airport (average of $47). Flying from New York to Columbus Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $180). 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 NYC to CMH?

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 March 3, 2026.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 10% on flights from New York to Columbus Airport by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York to Columbus Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Columbus. Price data was last updated on February 21, 2026.

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York to Columbus Airport?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from New York to Columbus Airport?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from New York to Columbus Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Atlanta (ATL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 88% of 1-stop itineraries from New York to Columbus Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from New York to Columbus Airport?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from New York to Columbus Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Orlando (MCO) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $210.

What’s the fastest layover option from New York to Columbus Airport?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from New York to Columbus Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Orlando (MCO) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 16m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from New York to Columbus Airport?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from New York to Columbus Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Orlando (MCO) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 26m.

How often are flights from New York to Columbus delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between New York and Columbus have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 137 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to Columbus flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to Columbus flights?

Over the last year, American Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.

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 March 3, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York to Columbus Airport, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,305 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

DEN - BDL

Weird they cancelled a direct and rerouted me on a connecting flight to get in 10 hours later. What was the point? Crew and flight were great, but not sure what's going on with Southwest.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,305 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,305 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

DEN - BDL

Weird they cancelled a direct and rerouted me on a connecting flight to get in 10 hours later. What was the point? Crew and flight were great, but not sure what's going on with Southwest.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,305 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

DEN - BDL

Weird they cancelled a direct and rerouted me on a connecting flight to get in 10 hours later. What was the point? Crew and flight were great, but not sure what's going on with Southwest.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,380 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,305 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

DEN - BDL

Weird they cancelled a direct and rerouted me on a connecting flight to get in 10 hours later. What was the point? Crew and flight were great, but not sure what's going on with Southwest.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,375 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,305 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

DEN - BDL

Weird they cancelled a direct and rerouted me on a connecting flight to get in 10 hours later. What was the point? Crew and flight were great, but not sure what's going on with Southwest.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,486 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,305 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

DEN - BDL

Weird they cancelled a direct and rerouted me on a connecting flight to get in 10 hours later. What was the point? Crew and flight were great, but not sure what's going on with Southwest.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York 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 New York to Columbus Airport?

    Airlines like Frontier, Southwest, and Delta fly from New York to Columbus Airport in about 2h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h 45m. The distance between New York and Columbus Airport is about 481 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Columbus Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from New York to Columbus Airport round-trip from $49. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $136, and American Airlines, from $165. Spirit Airlines is priced at 80% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to Columbus Airport one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $38. American Airlines flights start at $75 while deals on Frontier start at $80 one-way.

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

    While some choose either New York John F Kennedy Intl - Columbus or New York LaGuardia - Columbus, Newark - Columbus is the most popular route from New York to Columbus Airport.

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

    Consider Qatar Airways (88%), American Airlines (76%) or Cathay Pacific (76%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from New York to Columbus Airport.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to Columbus Airport?

    While on average a flight from New York to Columbus Airport is generally $255, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $189. When looking at the most popular route, (Newark - Columbus), you can expect to pay $127 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Columbus?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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 New York to Columbus Airport?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Columbus Airport (average of $47). Flying from New York to Columbus Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $180). 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 New York to Columbus

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from New York 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 March 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$49Average$133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$136Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$165Average$266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
FrontierCheapest$183Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$188Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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