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$165+ 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 5/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — CMH
Apr 12 — Apr 191
Sun 4/12
Sun 4/19
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Oakland to Columbus

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 March 13, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Wed 4/1512:34 pm
OAK
-
CMH
1 stop7h 28m
Delta
Sat 4/187:05 am
CMH
-
OAK
1 stop7h 48m
Delta
Deal found 3/8$329
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 5/196:00 am
OAK
-
CMH
2 stops11h 59m
Delta
Sat 5/302:03 pm
CMH
-
OAK
2 stops11h 31m
Delta
Deal found 3/9$339
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 4/711:55 pm
OAK
-
CMH
1 stop7h 20m
Southwest
Tue 4/145:55 am
CMH
-
OAK
1 stop7h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 3/11$343
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Fri 5/296:05 am
OAK
-
CMH
1 stop9h 30m
Southwest
Sun 5/315:30 pm
CMH
-
OAK
1 stop9h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 3/10$349
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Mon 4/2012:10 pm
OAK
-
CMH
2 stops8h 40m
Southwest
Thu 4/231:05 pm
CMH
-
OAK
1 stop9h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/12$358
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Fri 5/89:30 pm
OAK
-
CMH
2 stops9h 20m
Southwest
Mon 5/114:20 pm
CMH
-
OAK
2 stops8h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 3/11$359
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 5/191:50 pm
OAK
-
CMH
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Tue 5/265:55 am
CMH
-
OAK
1 stop9h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/10$363
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 4/1412:34 pm
OAK
-
CMH
1 stop7h 28m
Delta
Wed 4/157:05 am
CMH
-
OAK
1 stop7h 48m
Delta
Deal found 3/8$364
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/286:20 am
OAK
-
CMH
1 stop9h 01m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 4/297:17 pm
CMH
-
OAK
1 stop30h 15m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/8$366

Find flight deals from Oakland to Columbus

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 March 13, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$329
(Delta)

One-way from

$165
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$374
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Oakland 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 13, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Oakland to Columbus Airport that are best for you.

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OaklandColumbus

OAK - CMH

OAKCMH

Oakland

Fri 4/17

12:34 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop7h 28m

Columbus

Wed 4/22

7:05 am-11:53 am

1 stop7h 48m

$329

OaklandColumbus

OAK - CMH

OAKCMH

Oakland

Wed 4/15

12:34 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop7h 28m

Columbus

Sat 4/18

7:05 am-11:53 am

1 stop7h 48m

$329

OaklandColumbus

OAK - CMH

OAKCMH

Oakland

Mon 4/20

11:55 pm-10:15 am

1 stop7h 20m

Columbus

Thu 4/23

5:45 pm-12:05 am

1 stop9h 20m

$349

OaklandColumbus

OAK - CMH

OAKCMH

Oakland

Fri 5/29

6:05 am-6:35 pm

1 stop9h 30m

Columbus

Sun 5/31

5:30 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$349

OaklandColumbus

OAK - CMH

OAKCMH

Oakland

Fri 5/8

9:30 pm-9:50 am

2 stops9h 20m

Columbus

Mon 5/11

6:50 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$354

OaklandColumbus

OAK - CMH

OAKCMH

Oakland

Tue 5/19

1:50 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Columbus

Tue 5/26

5:55 am-12:30 pm

1 stop9h 35m

$363

OaklandColumbus

OAK - CMH

OAKCMH

Oakland

Tue 4/28

6:20 am-6:21 pm

1 stop9h 01m

Columbus

Wed 4/29

7:17 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop30h 15m

$386

OaklandColumbus

OAK - CMH

OAKCMH

Oakland

Thu 6/18

12:15 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Columbus

Sun 6/21

3:30 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops9h 45m

$454

OaklandColumbus

OAK - CMH

OAKCMH

Oakland

Thu 4/9

8:25 am-6:35 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Columbus

Sun 4/12

6:50 am-5:30 pm

1 stop13h 40m

$459
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

OaklandColumbus

OAK - CMH

OAKCMH

Oakland

Tue 5/19

1:30 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$165

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Compare providers for flights from Oakland 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 Oakland to Columbus in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 Oakland, California-Columbus Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Oakland, California-Columbus Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Oakland, California-Columbus Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Oakland, California-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 Oakland, California-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 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Columbus Airport (average of $126). Flying from Oakland, California to Columbus Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $308). 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 March 13, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,319 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,319 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,319 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

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. 1 airline 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.

  • How long is the flight from Oakland, California to Columbus Airport?

    Departing from Oakland, California to Columbus Airport will take you 7h 20m. There are 2104 mi between Oakland, California and Columbus Airport. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Currently priced at $296, Southwest will fly you from Oakland, California to Columbus Airport and back. In addition to Southwest, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Users have found that Southwest is 30% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Columbus Airport (average of $126). Flying from Oakland, California to Columbus Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $308). 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 airline flying from Oakland to Columbus

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SouthwestCheapest$296Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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