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$74+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA (OAK) 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 9/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — CMH
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Oakland (OAK) 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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$175
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$74
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$383
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Cheapest flights from Oakland to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Oakland to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/286:00 amOAK - CMH
1 stop13h 29mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/112:53 pmCMH - OAK
1 stop13h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/29$175
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Thu 8/145:27 pmOAK - CMH
1 stop15h 56mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/181:03 pmCMH - OAK
1 stop13h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$258

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Oakland to Columbus Airport that are best for you.

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OAK - CMH

OAKCMH

Oakland

Sun 9/28

6:00 am-10:29 pm

1 stop13h 29m

Columbus

Wed 10/1

12:53 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop13h 39m

$175

OaklandColumbus

OAK - CMH

OAKCMH

Oakland

Thu 8/14

5:27 pm-12:23 pm

1 stop15h 56m

Columbus

Mon 8/18

1:03 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop13h 24m

$258

OaklandColumbus

OAK - CMH

OAKCMH

Oakland

Thu 9/4

8:33 am-10:29 pm

1 stop10h 56m

$74

OaklandColumbus

OAK - CMH

OAKCMH

Oakland

Wed 10/8

6:40 am-5:46 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$154

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OAK - CMH

OAKCMH

Oakland

Wed 8/20

12:35 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$155

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OAK - CMH

OAKCMH

Oakland

Wed 8/27

10:35 am-11:15 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$160

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OAK - CMH

OAKCMH

Oakland

Sat 8/2

5:43 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops20h 42m

$307

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Deals found on 7/29

Best time to book a flight from Oakland to Columbus

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Oakland to Columbus Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Oakland, California to Columbus Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Columbus Airport (average of $254). Flying from Oakland, California to Columbus Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 OAK to CMH?

Find hourly flight availability from Oakland 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 July 29, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Oakland, California to Columbus Airport in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 40% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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 July 29, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Oakland to Columbus Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,044 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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

    Oakland (OAK), located 7.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Oakland to Columbus. 3 airlines have flights from Oakland to Columbus on a regular basis. Booking flights from Oakland to Columbus should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Columbus per day.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Oakland, California to Columbus Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $175, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Oakland, California to Columbus Airport and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 59% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Oakland, California to Columbus Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $74. Users have also found prices from $154 and $155 on Alaska Airlines and Delta, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Oakland to Columbus?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Oakland 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 Oakland, California to Columbus Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Columbus Airport (average of $254). Flying from Oakland, California to Columbus Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 Oakland to Columbus

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Oakland 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$153Average$264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$296Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$296Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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