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$117+ Cheap flights from Portland, ME (PWM) 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 6/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PWM — CMH
May 24 — May 311
Sat 5/24
Sat 5/31
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Portland to Columbus are usually found in August or April, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Portland to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Portland (PWM) 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 19, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$174
(Priceline)

One-way from

$117
(American Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$498

Good round-trip deal

$146 or less

Good one-way deal

$69 or less
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Cheapest flights from Portland to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Portland to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 19, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/42:52 pmPWM - CMH
Nonstop2h 13mBreeze Airways
Mon 7/712:05 pmCMH - PWM
Nonstop2h 02mBreeze Airways
Deal found 5/19$174
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/1112:44 pmPWM - CMH
1 stop4h 42mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/164:01 pmCMH - PWM
1 stop4h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/19$233
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/111:35 pmPWM - CMH
2 stops8h 40mSouthwest
Mon 6/165:35 pmCMH - PWM
1 stop6h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 5/19$278
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/287:09 pmPWM - CMH
1 stop4h 19mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/298:50 amCMH - PWM
1 stop5h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/18$282
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/314:57 pmPWM - CMH
1 stop14h 33mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/212:05 pmCMH - PWM
Nonstop2h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/18$291
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/25:30 pmPWM - CMH
1 stop4h 26mDelta
Fri 6/64:44 pmCMH - PWM
1 stop7h 15mDelta
Deal found 5/18$407

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to Columbus Airport that are best for you.

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Portland

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Columbus

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Depart

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Price

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Fri 7/4

2:52 pm-5:05 pm

Nonstop2h 13m

Columbus

Mon 7/7

12:05 pm-2:07 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

$174

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Wed 6/11

12:44 pm-5:26 pm

1 stop4h 42m

Columbus

Mon 6/16

4:01 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop4h 54m

$233

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Wed 6/11

1:35 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops8h 40m

Columbus

Mon 6/16

5:35 pm-12:05 am

1 stop6h 30m

$278

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Sat 5/31

4:57 pm-7:30 am

1 stop14h 33m

Columbus

Mon 6/2

12:05 pm-2:07 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

$291

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Tue 7/1

7:15 pm-1:07 pm

2 stops17h 52m

Columbus

Mon 7/7

8:50 am-2:24 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$401

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Mon 6/2

5:30 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop4h 26m

Columbus

Fri 6/6

4:44 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$407

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Tue 6/24

6:00 am-10:02 am

1 stop4h 02m

$117

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Sun 8/31

6:00 am-1:08 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$129

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Thu 6/5

12:46 pm-5:23 pm

1 stop28h 37m

$166

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Thu 6/5

1:20 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops9h 25m

$209

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Portland to Columbus in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust 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 Portland, Maine-Columbus Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Portland, Maine-Columbus Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Portland, Maine-Columbus Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Portland, Maine-Columbus Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Portland, Maine-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 Portland to Columbus

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Portland, Maine to Columbus Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Portland to Columbus. Price data was last updated on May 16, 2025.

Booking 58 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Portland, Maine to Columbus Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland, Maine to Columbus Airport?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Portland 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 May 19, 2025.

When flying from Portland, Maine to Columbus Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 57% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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 May 19, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Portland to Columbus, such as Breeze Airways, Southwest and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
162 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
162 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
162 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,291 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
162 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
162 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,743 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
162 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
162 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to Columbus from Portland, you will be flying from Portland, which is the city’s only airport. Portland (PWM) is located 2.9 mi from the center of Portland. There are 0 flights from Portland to Columbus per day from 5 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Portland, Maine to Columbus Airport round-trip?

    Flying on Breeze Airways is currently your cheapest option to Columbus Airport, with prices starting at $174. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at $233 and $278, respectively. Breeze Airways is currently priced 55% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Portland, Maine to Columbus Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $117. Users have also found prices from $129 and $166 on Delta and Sun Country Air, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Portland, Maine to Columbus Airport?

    The cheapest flight price from Portland, Maine to Columbus Airport is $64. On average you can expect to pay $153. The most popular route, (Portland - Columbus), can usually be booked for $205.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Portland 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 Portland, Maine to Columbus Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to Columbus Airport (average of $254). Flying from Portland, Maine 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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Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Portland 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 May 19, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$124Average$154FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$267Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$272Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$303Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$326Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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