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$132+ 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 9/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — CMH
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Wed 8/26
Wed 9/2
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 July 27, 2026.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 9/226:48 am
OAK
-
CMH
2 stops19h 20m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 9/267:02 am
CMH
-
OAK
2 stops15h 50m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/24$264
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/96:48 am
OAK
-
CMH
2 stops19h 20m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 9/145:48 pm
CMH
-
OAK
2 stops20h 18m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/22$274
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/251:29 pm
OAK
-
CMH
2 stops12h 39m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 9/17:02 am
CMH
-
OAK
2 stops14h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/26$283
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/272:11 pm
OAK
-
CMH
1 stop11h 57m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 8/315:35 pm
CMH
-
OAK
2 stops23h 58m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/22$311
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Thu 8/136:10 am
OAK
-
CMH
1 stop13h 20m
Southwest
Sat 8/158:05 am
CMH
-
OAK
1 stop10h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 7/22$328
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/272:11 pm
OAK
-
CMH
1 stop11h 57m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 9/15:35 pm
CMH
-
OAK
2 stops20h 31m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/25$331
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Wed 8/1911:40 am
OAK
-
CMH
2 stops8h 10m
Southwest
Wed 8/2611:45 am
CMH
-
OAK
2 stops8h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 7/26$333

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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 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$264
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$132
(Booking.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$437
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($44 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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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Cheapest round-trip

OaklandColumbus

OAK - CMH

OAKCMH

Oakland

Tue 9/22

1:29 pm-5:08 am

2 stops12h 39m

Columbus

Sat 9/26

7:02 am-6:12 pm

2 stops14h 10m

$264

OaklandColumbus

OAK - CMH

OAKCMH

Oakland

Wed 8/12

8:55 am-8:30 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Columbus

Wed 8/19

7:30 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$323
Quickest round-trip

OaklandColumbus

OAK - CMH

OAKCMH

Oakland

Wed 10/28

7:15 am-5:50 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Columbus

Sun 11/1

7:20 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$351

OaklandColumbus

OAK - CMH

OAKCMH

Oakland

Mon 8/10

11:55 pm-11:10 am

1 stop8h 15m

Columbus

Thu 8/13

5:40 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$391

OaklandColumbus

OAK - CMH

OAKCMH

Oakland

Mon 9/7

10:30 am-12:25 am

2 stops10h 55m

Columbus

Mon 9/14

12:50 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops9h 55m

$403
Cheapest one-way

OaklandColumbus

OAK - CMH

OAKCMH

Oakland

Tue 8/18

12:15 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops7h 55m

$167

OaklandColumbus

OAK - CMH

OAKCMH

Oakland

Mon 9/14

10:30 am-12:25 am

2 stops10h 55m

$167

OaklandColumbus

OAK - CMH

OAKCMH

Oakland

Mon 12/7

6:00 am-5:52 pm

2 stops8h 52m

$172

OaklandColumbus

OAK - CMH

OAKCMH

Oakland

Wed 8/12

8:55 am-8:30 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$180

OaklandColumbus

OAK - CMH

OAKCMH

Oakland

Fri 9/4

12:33 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$190

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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 July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Columbus Airport (average of $363). Flying from Oakland, California to Columbus Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of $562). 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 July 27, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,228 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,228 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,228 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,483 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,228 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

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. 2 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.

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

    Departing from Oakland, California to Columbus Airport will take you 8h 35m. 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Oakland, California to Columbus Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $328, 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. Check Cheapflights for deals on Delta for as low as $363. Users have found that Southwest is 26% 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Columbus Airport (average of $363). Flying from Oakland, California to Columbus Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of $562). 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 2 airlines flying from Oakland to Columbus

Discover the top 2 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 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$328Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$363Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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