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Cheap flights from Ottawa (YOW) to Columbus (CMH) from $457

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
YOW — CMH
May 13 — May 201
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The best prices from Ottawa to Columbus are usually found in December or October, booked 31 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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 May 8, 2024.

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January

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December

Average price

$715

Round-trip from

$283
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Ottawa to Columbus Airport?

Users have found that leaving on a Sunday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 35% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Ottawa to Columbus Airport?

Find a great deal and save up to 59% by booking at least 30 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Ottawa to Columbus Airport within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $577.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Columbus Airport?

Our data shows that December tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Columbus Airport from Ottawa. Users have commonly found prices around $608 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $390. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in January.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Ottawa to Columbus Airport (YOW - CMH)?

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 22% on flights from Ottawa to Columbus Airport by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Cheap Air Canada flights from Ottawa to Columbus

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air Canada for the route between Ottawa and Columbus. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced Air Canada flights heading from Ottawa to Columbus. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
Thu 7/1810:00 amYOW - CMH
1 stop4h 59mAir Canada
Sat 7/209:20 amCMH - YOW
1 stop14h 27mAir Canada
Deal found 5/7$461
Thu 7/259:20 amYOW - CMH
1 stop5h 39mAir Canada
Mon 7/293:40 pmCMH - YOW
1 stop9h 53mAir Canada
Deal found 5/6$462
Tue 6/117:30 pmYOW - CMH
1 stop4h 12mAir Canada
Wed 6/129:20 amCMH - YOW
1 stop10h 52mAir Canada
Deal found 5/6$516

Cheap WestJet flights from Ottawa to Columbus

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by WestJet for the route between Ottawa and Columbus. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest WestJet flights traveling from Ottawa to Columbus. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
Thu 7/185:00 pmYOW - CMH
2 stops30h 39mWestJet
Sat 7/203:00 pmCMH - YOW
2 stops29h 42mWestJet
Deal found 5/7$575
Tue 6/116:15 amYOW - CMH
2 stops17h 44mWestJet
Wed 6/126:00 amCMH - YOW
2 stops14h 48mWestJet
Deal found 5/6$586
Thu 8/156:07 amYOW - CMH
2 stops18h 27mWestJet
Sun 8/185:53 pmCMH - YOW
2 stops26h 49mWestJet
Deal found 5/7$593
Thu 7/256:30 pmYOW - CMH
2 stops28h 19mWestJet
Mon 7/296:00 amCMH - YOW
2 stops18h 44mWestJet
Deal found 5/6$602
Tue 6/116:15 amYOW - CMH
2 stops17h 44mWestJet
Wed 6/126:00 amCMH - YOW
2 stops14h 48mWestJet
Deal found 5/7$639

Cheap Ottawa to Columbus flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Ottawa to Columbus specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,749,864 searches. Prices were last updated on May 8, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Columbus in 2024 at this time. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Tue 6/116:05 amYOW - CMH
1 stop4h 13mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/126:45 amCMH - YOW
1 stop6h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$457
Tue 6/117:30 pmYOW - CMH
1 stop4h 12mAir Canada
Wed 6/129:20 amCMH - YOW
1 stop10h 52mAir Canada
Deal found 5/6$516
Tue 6/116:15 amYOW - CMH
2 stops17h 44mWestJet
Wed 6/126:00 amCMH - YOW
2 stops14h 48mWestJet
Deal found 5/6$586
Tue 6/116:15 amYOW - CMH
2 stops17h 44mWestJet
Wed 6/126:00 amCMH - YOW
2 stops14h 48mWestJet
Deal found 5/7$639

Ottawa to Columbus 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Ottawa and Columbus in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Columbus in 2024 at this time. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Tue 6/116:05 amYOW - CMH
1 stop4h 13mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/126:45 amCMH - YOW
1 stop6h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$457
Thu 7/1810:00 amYOW - CMH
1 stop4h 59mAir Canada
Sat 7/209:20 amCMH - YOW
1 stop14h 27mAir Canada
Deal found 5/7$461
Thu 7/259:20 amYOW - CMH
1 stop5h 39mAir Canada
Mon 7/293:40 pmCMH - YOW
1 stop9h 53mAir Canada
Deal found 5/6$462
Tue 6/117:30 pmYOW - CMH
1 stop4h 12mAir Canada
Wed 6/129:20 amCMH - YOW
1 stop10h 52mAir Canada
Deal found 5/6$516
Thu 7/185:00 pmYOW - CMH
2 stops30h 39mWestJet
Sat 7/203:00 pmCMH - YOW
2 stops29h 42mWestJet
Deal found 5/7$575
Tue 6/116:15 amYOW - CMH
2 stops17h 44mWestJet
Wed 6/126:00 amCMH - YOW
2 stops14h 48mWestJet
Deal found 5/6$586
Thu 8/156:07 amYOW - CMH
2 stops18h 27mWestJet
Sun 8/185:53 pmCMH - YOW
2 stops26h 49mWestJet
Deal found 5/7$593
Thu 7/256:30 pmYOW - CMH
2 stops28h 19mWestJet
Mon 7/296:00 amCMH - YOW
2 stops18h 44mWestJet
Deal found 5/6$602
Tue 6/116:15 amYOW - CMH
2 stops17h 44mWestJet
Wed 6/126:00 amCMH - YOW
2 stops14h 48mWestJet
Deal found 5/7$639

Find flights from Ottawa to Columbus within your budget

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 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.

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OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Tue 6/11

1 stop4h 13m

Columbus

Wed 6/12

1 stop6h 00m

$457

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Thu 7/18

1 stop4h 59m

Columbus

Sat 7/20

1 stop14h 27m

$461

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Thu 7/25

1 stop5h 39m

Columbus

Mon 7/29

1 stop9h 53m

$462

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Tue 6/11

1 stop4h 12m

Columbus

Wed 6/12

1 stop10h 52m

$516

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Thu 7/18

2 stops30h 39m

Columbus

Sat 7/20

2 stops29h 42m

$575

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Tue 6/11

2 stops17h 44m

Columbus

Wed 6/12

2 stops14h 48m

$586

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Thu 8/15

2 stops18h 27m

Columbus

Sun 8/18

2 stops26h 49m

$593

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Thu 7/25

2 stops28h 19m

Columbus

Mon 7/29

2 stops18h 44m

$602

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Thu 7/18

1 stop6h 29m

Columbus

Sat 7/20

2 stops12h 38m

$659

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Deals found on 5/7

When is the best time to book a flight from Ottawa to Columbus Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Ottawa to Columbus. Price data was last updated on May 3, 2024.
The price you pay for your flight from Ottawa to Columbus Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 29 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Ottawa to Columbus Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Ottawa to Columbus. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Ottawa to Columbus Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Columbus by month

Plan your trip from Ottawa to Columbus by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Ottawa to Columbus is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $546. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2024.

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Columbus Airport (average of $283). Flying from Ottawa to Columbus Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $369). 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.

January

$291

February

$298

March

$347

April

$332

May

$335

June

$369

July

$339

August

$299

September

$296

October

$283

November

$295

December

$300

Temperature and rainfall in Columbus by month

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

CMH

Temperature

30.2 - 75.2 °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 May 8, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air Canada 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.
WestJet
7.6
Good
2,945 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Food

6.5

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.5

Reviews

1 / 10

It’s a discount flight so you have to expect to be crammed in. Then there is the food strike at a supplier we were all warned of and they were good with snacks. The attendants were great. I’ll fly them a hand I recommend them, for what they are.

WestJet
7.6
Good
2,945 reviews
WestJet
7.6
Good
2,945 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Food

6.5

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.5

Reviews

1 / 10

It’s a discount flight so you have to expect to be crammed in. Then there is the food strike at a supplier we were all warned of and they were good with snacks. The attendants were great. I’ll fly them a hand I recommend them, for what they are.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,043 reviews
WestJet
7.6
Good
2,945 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Food

6.5

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.5

Reviews

1 / 10

It’s a discount flight so you have to expect to be crammed in. Then there is the food strike at a supplier we were all warned of and they were good with snacks. The attendants were great. I’ll fly them a hand I recommend them, for what they are.

Air Canada
7.0
Good
6,918 reviews
WestJet
7.6
Good
2,945 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Food

6.5

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.5

Reviews

1 / 10

It’s a discount flight so you have to expect to be crammed in. Then there is the food strike at a supplier we were all warned of and they were good with snacks. The attendants were great. I’ll fly them a hand I recommend them, for what they are.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 2 different airlines.

  • Can I find flights from Ottawa to Columbus Airport for under $500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Ottawa to Columbus Airport for under $500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $457, but on average you can expect to pay $555.

  • 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 $457 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air Canada and WestJet, starting at $461 and $575 round-trip. United Airlines is currently priced 24% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What does YOW to CMH mean?

    Great question - YOW to CMH just means Ottawa Airport to Columbus Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights!

  • Can I find deals for flights from Ottawa to Columbus that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Ottawa to Columbus flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Ottawa to Columbus with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Ottawa to Columbus flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Ottawa to Columbus that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Ottawa to Columbus offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Ottawa to Columbus?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Ottawa to Columbus flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Ottawa to Columbus Airport flight deals updated?

    The Ottawa to Columbus Airport flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/7.

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