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$198+ 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 8/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — CMH
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$426
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$198
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$574
From Ottawa to Columbus
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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 June 12, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/277:00 amYOW - CMH
2 stops27h 41mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/39:17 pmCMH - YOW
1 stop19h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$426
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/85:50 pmYOW - CMH
1 stop5h 12mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/116:00 amCMH - YOW
1 stop3h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$549
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/1410:00 amYOW - CMH
1 stop5h 33mAir Canada
Mon 7/219:20 amCMH - YOW
1 stop3h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 6/10$557
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/175:55 amYOW - CMH
2 stops27h 51mWestJet
Thu 7/246:00 amCMH - YOW
2 stops18h 22mWestJet
Deal found 6/10$632
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/175:55 amYOW - CMH
2 stops13h 42mDelta
Thu 7/242:46 pmCMH - YOW
2 stops9h 36mDelta
Deal found 6/11$640

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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 June 12, 2025.
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

Sun 7/27

1:45 pm-10:41 am

3 stops20h 56m

Columbus

Sun 8/3

9:17 pm-5:06 pm

1 stop19h 49m

$426

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Tue 7/8

5:50 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop5h 12m

Columbus

Fri 7/11

6:00 am-9:58 am

1 stop3h 58m

$549

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Mon 7/14

10:00 am-3:33 pm

1 stop5h 33m

Columbus

Mon 7/21

9:20 am-1:10 pm

1 stop3h 50m

$557

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Thu 7/17

5:55 am-9:46 am

2 stops27h 51m

Columbus

Thu 7/24

6:00 am-12:22 am

2 stops18h 22m

$632

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Thu 7/17

5:55 am-7:37 pm

2 stops13h 42m

Columbus

Thu 7/24

2:46 pm-12:22 am

2 stops9h 36m

$640

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Tue 8/12

7:00 am-5:09 pm

2 stops10h 09m

$198

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Deals found on 6/12

Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to Columbus

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Cheapflights Insights

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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Columbus Airport (average of $254). Flying from Ottawa 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 YOW to CMH?

Find hourly flight availability from Ottawa 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 June 12, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 55% on flights from Ottawa to Columbus Airport by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Rainfall in Columbus by month

Plan your trip to Columbus by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbus Airport ranges from 2.3 - 4.8 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Columbus Airport when rainfall is around 2.3 in.

Temperature in Columbus by month

Plan your trip to Columbus by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbus Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 30.2 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines and WestJet from Ottawa to Columbus to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,868 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,531 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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 1 airline.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Ottawa to Columbus Airport is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $549 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air Canada and WestJet, starting at $557 and $632 round-trip. United Airlines is currently priced 17% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Columbus Airport (average of $254). Flying from Ottawa 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 airline flying from Ottawa to Columbus

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Air CanadaCheapest$512Average$641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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