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$76+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia (PHL) 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 5/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — CMH
May 23 — May 301
Sat 5/23
Sat 5/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 23, 2026.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/149:05 pm
PHL
-
CMH
1 stop22h 48m
Frontier
Sun 5/177:20 pm
CMH
-
PHL
1 stop16h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 4/22$172
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 6/26:30 am
PHL
-
CMH
1 stop10h 40m
Frontier
Thu 6/48:48 pm
CMH
-
PHL
1 stop12h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 4/19$180
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Thu 5/149:05 pm
PHL
-
CMH
1 stop22h 48m
Frontier
Mon 5/188:48 pm
CMH
-
PHL
1 stop27h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 4/21$181
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/146:30 am
PHL
-
CMH
1 stop10h 34m
Frontier
Tue 7/218:59 pm
CMH
-
PHL
1 stop11h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 4/23$190
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/19:17 am
PHL
-
CMH
1 stop8h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/16:28 pm
CMH
-
PHL
2 stops14h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/18$197
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/310:54 am
PHL
-
CMH
1 stop12h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/47:58 pm
CMH
-
PHL
1 stop9h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$198
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/78:30 am
PHL
-
CMH
1 stop8h 40m
Frontier
Sat 6/138:58 pm
CMH
-
PHL
1 stop11h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 4/20$199
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/19:17 am
PHL
-
CMH
1 stop8h 23m
Frontier
Mon 5/47:58 pm
CMH
-
PHL
1 stop9h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 4/18$201
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/19:17 am
PHL
-
CMH
1 stop8h 23m
Frontier
Sat 5/912:01 pm
CMH
-
PHL
2 stops31h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 4/18$204
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/98:30 am
PHL
-
CMH
1 stop8h 35m
Frontier
Fri 6/128:58 pm
CMH
-
PHL
1 stop11h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 4/22$205
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/196:10 pm
PHL
-
CMH
1 stop18h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/266:05 pm
CMH
-
PHL
2 stops29h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/19$206

Find flight deals from Philadelphia to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) 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 April 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$172
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$76
(Expedia)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$485

Good round-trip deal

$499 or less

Good one-way deal

$269 or less
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One-way flight from Philadelphia to Columbus
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($18 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia 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 April 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to Columbus Airport that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

PhiladelphiaColumbus

PHL - CMH

PHLCMH

Philadelphia

Sat 7/4

8:10 am-8:13 pm

1 stop12h 03m

Columbus

Thu 7/9

8:45 pm-8:51 am

1 stop12h 06m

$230

PhiladelphiaColumbus

PHL - CMH

PHLCMH

Philadelphia

Tue 5/19

6:45 am-1:25 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Columbus

Wed 5/20

7:15 am-3:55 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$337

PhiladelphiaColumbus

PHL - CMH

PHLCMH

Philadelphia

Sat 5/23

11:50 am-7:55 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Columbus

Sun 5/24

9:35 am-3:45 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$352
Quickest round-trip

PhiladelphiaColumbus

PHL - CMH

PHLCMH

Philadelphia

Fri 9/18

12:45 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop4h 15m

Columbus

Sun 9/20

7:05 am-12:40 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$395

PhiladelphiaColumbus

PHL - CMH

PHLCMH

Philadelphia

Fri 10/9

4:30 pm-12:10 am

1 stop7h 40m

Columbus

Sun 10/11

5:10 am-10:35 am

1 stop5h 25m

$395

PhiladelphiaColumbus

PHL - CMH

PHLCMH

Philadelphia

Fri 6/5

2:00 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops8h 55m

Columbus

Fri 6/12

4:15 pm-12:20 am

2 stops8h 05m

$405

PhiladelphiaColumbus

PHL - CMH

PHLCMH

Philadelphia

Tue 7/7

12:55 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops8h 35m

Columbus

Wed 7/8

3:40 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops6h 40m

$405

PhiladelphiaColumbus

PHL - CMH

PHLCMH

Philadelphia

Fri 7/10

6:05 am-1:15 pm

2 stops7h 10m

Columbus

Tue 7/14

7:20 am-4:10 pm

2 stops8h 50m

$405

PhiladelphiaColumbus

PHL - CMH

PHLCMH

Philadelphia

Fri 5/22

2:15 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops8h 30m

Columbus

Mon 5/25

8:55 am-4:45 pm

2 stops7h 50m

$405

PhiladelphiaColumbus

PHL - CMH

PHLCMH

Philadelphia

Tue 6/30

12:55 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops8h 35m

Columbus

Thu 7/2

4:15 pm-12:20 am

2 stops8h 05m

$405

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Compare providers for flights from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Columbus in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice 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 Philadelphia-Columbus Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Philadelphia-Columbus Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Philadelphia-Columbus Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Philadelphia-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 Philadelphia-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 Philadelphia to Columbus

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Columbus from Philadelphia with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Philadelphia to Columbus Airport?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Philadelphia to Columbus Airport, you should look to book at least 87 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Columbus Airport (average of $396). Flying from Philadelphia to Columbus Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $492). 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 PHL to CMH?

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia 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 April 23, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Philadelphia to Columbus Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 5% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Philadelphia to Columbus Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Philadelphia to Columbus. Price data was last updated on April 18, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Philadelphia to Columbus Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Philadelphia to Columbus Airport?

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 April 23, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Philadelphia to Columbus Airport, such as Southwest,American Airlines, andSpirit Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,327 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,327 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,327 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,659 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,327 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,633 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,327 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
2,981 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,327 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly from Philadelphia (PHL) if they book a flight from Philadelphia to Columbus. On average, Philadelphia has 10 outbound flights to Columbus per day from 4 airlines. Philadelphia is conveniently located just 7.0 mi from Philadelphia’s city center.

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

    A quick flight from Philadelphia to Columbus Airport can take about 6h 40m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $337. Philadelphia and Columbus Airport are separated by a distance of 405 mi. 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 Philadelphia to Columbus Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($112), Frontier ($150), and Southwest ($188) offers the cheapest pricing from Philadelphia to Columbus Airport. Spirit Airlines is priced at 75% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Philadelphia to Columbus Airport one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $55. Frontier flights start at $60 while deals on Southwest start at $98 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Philadelphia to Columbus Airport?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Philadelphia to Columbus Airport consider choosing Alaska Airlines (93%), Republic Airways (93%) or Piedmont Airlines (88%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Columbus Airport?

    While on average a flight from Philadelphia to Columbus Airport is generally $495, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $269. When looking at the most popular route, (Philadelphia - Columbus), you can expect to pay $187 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Columbus Airport (average of $396). Flying from Philadelphia to Columbus Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $492). 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 4 airlines flying from Philadelphia to Columbus

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Philadelphia 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 April 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$112Average$290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$150Average$222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$188Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$373Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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