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$222+ Cheap flights from Ottawa (YOW) 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 3/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — CMH
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to Columbus

Cheapest flights from Ottawa to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 27, 2026.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/1212:00 pm
YOW
-
CMH
1 stop8h 56m
Air Canada
Thu 3/199:30 am
CMH
-
YOW
1 stop5h 53m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/26$341
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Thu 3/56:45 am
YOW
-
CMH
2 stops11h 17m
American Airlines
Sun 3/87:50 am
CMH
-
YOW
2 stops8h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$417
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/1212:00 pm
YOW
-
CMH
1 stop8h 56m
United Airlines
Thu 3/195:30 am
CMH
-
YOW
2 stops9h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$421
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/22:15 pm
YOW
-
CMH
1 stop4h 51m
United Airlines
Thu 2/511:22 am
CMH
-
YOW
1 stop5h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$434
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/27:27 pm
YOW
-
CMH
1 stop4h 17m
Air Canada
Thu 2/56:00 am
CMH
-
YOW
2 stops7h 18m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/25$496
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/510:20 am
YOW
-
CMH
1 stop10h 36m
Air Canada
Sun 3/89:30 am
CMH
-
YOW
1 stop7h 48m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/27$520
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/55:40 am
YOW
-
CMH
2 stops10h 37m
Delta
Sun 3/81:00 pm
CMH
-
YOW
2 stops11h 39m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$521
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/126:45 am
YOW
-
CMH
3 stops16h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/195:15 am
CMH
-
YOW
3 stops19h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$522

Find flight deals from Ottawa to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ottawa (YOW) 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 January 27, 2026.

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$341
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$222
(United Airlines)

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September

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$352
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Ottawa 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 January 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Ottawa to Columbus Airport that are best for you.

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Ottawa

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Columbus

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Price

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Thu 3/12

12:00 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop8h 56m

Columbus

Thu 3/19

9:30 am-3:23 pm

1 stop5h 53m

$341

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Thu 3/5

6:45 am-6:02 pm

2 stops11h 17m

Columbus

Sun 3/8

7:50 am-4:48 pm

2 stops8h 58m

$417

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Thu 3/12

12:00 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop8h 56m

Columbus

Thu 3/19

5:30 am-3:23 pm

2 stops9h 53m

$421

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Thu 3/5

10:20 am-8:56 pm

1 stop10h 36m

Columbus

Sun 3/8

9:30 am-5:18 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$520

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Thu 3/5

5:40 am-4:17 pm

2 stops10h 37m

Columbus

Sun 3/8

1:00 pm-12:39 am

2 stops11h 39m

$521

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Thu 3/12

6:45 am-11:19 pm

3 stops16h 34m

Columbus

Thu 3/19

5:15 am-12:39 am

3 stops19h 24m

$522

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Thu 3/5

6:20 am-1:22 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Columbus

Sun 3/8

7:00 am-5:12 pm

1 stop10h 12m

$536

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Fri 3/13

5:00 am-1:22 pm

2 stops8h 22m

$222

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Fri 3/13

10:20 am-8:56 pm

1 stop10h 36m

$227

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Fri 3/13

11:00 am-9:40 am

3 stops22h 40m

$279

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Deals found on 1/27

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  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Ottawa-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 Ottawa-Columbus Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Columbus Airport (average of $155). Flying from Ottawa to Columbus Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of $425). 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.

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to Columbus from Ottawa, you will be flying from Ottawa, which is the city’s only airport. Ottawa (YOW) is located 6.6 mi from the center of Ottawa. There are 0 flights from Ottawa to Columbus per day from 0 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Ottawa to Columbus Airport?

    For as low as $341, Air Canada can have you in Columbus Airport from Ottawa in 8h 56m. The distance from Ottawa to Columbus Airport is about 519 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa 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 Ottawa to Columbus Airport?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Columbus Airport (average of $155). Flying from Ottawa to Columbus Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of $425). 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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