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$243+ 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 1/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PWM — CMH
Feb 1 — Feb 81
Sun 2/1
Sun 2/8
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Portland to Columbus are usually found in November or October, booked 28 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Portland to Columbus

Best flights from Portland to Columbus
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Portland to Columbus that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated January 2, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/1. 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.
Sat 1/176:00 amPWM - CMH
1 stop4h 45mDelta
Sun 1/188:15 amCMH - PWM
1 stop3h 53mDelta
Deal found 1/1$255
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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.
Sat 1/174:10 pmPWM - CMH
1 stop7h 34mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/2010:31 amCMH - PWM
1 stop4h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/30$325
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/1. 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.
Sat 1/175:10 amPWM - CMH
2 stops9h 35mSouthwest
Sun 1/183:50 pmCMH - PWM
1 stop6h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 1/1$394
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/1. 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 1/1611:29 amPWM - CMH
2 stops11h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/206:06 amCMH - PWM
1 stop28h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/1$517
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/1. 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.
Fri 1/163:12 pmPWM - CMH
2 stops8h 32mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/205:45 amCMH - PWM
2 stops8h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/1$1,075

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Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$255
(Delta)

One-way from

$243
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$516
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 28% potential increase in price ($136 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to Columbus Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Portland

Fly to

Columbus

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Sat 1/17

6:00 am-10:45 am

1 stop4h 45m

Columbus

Sun 1/18

8:15 am-12:08 pm

1 stop3h 53m

$255

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Sat 1/17

4:10 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop7h 34m

Columbus

Tue 1/20

10:31 am-2:31 pm

1 stop4h 00m

$325

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Sat 1/17

5:10 am-2:45 pm

2 stops9h 35m

Columbus

Sun 1/18

3:50 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$394

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Fri 1/16

11:29 am-11:19 pm

2 stops11h 50m

Columbus

Tue 1/20

6:06 am-10:22 am

1 stop28h 16m

$517

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Fri 1/16

3:12 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops8h 32m

Columbus

Tue 1/20

5:45 am-2:31 pm

2 stops8h 46m

$1,075

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Fri 1/9

5:06 pm-9:40 am

2 stops40h 34m

$243

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Fri 1/9

5:30 am-11:59 am

1 stop6h 29m

$289

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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 Portland to Columbus in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Portland, Maine-Columbus Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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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Estimated round-trip price
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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 December 26, 2025.

Booking 28 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to Columbus Airport (average of $98). Flying from Portland, Maine to Columbus Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $250). 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.

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 January 2, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Breeze Airways, Southwest, and Delta from Portland to Columbus Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
252 reviews

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
252 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
252 reviews

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,255 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
252 reviews

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,021 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
252 reviews

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,132 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
252 reviews

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,074 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
252 reviews

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Portland, Maine to Columbus Airport?

    Departing from Portland, Maine to Columbus Airport will take you 4h 45m. Portland, Maine and Columbus Airport are separated by a distance of 694 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $91. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $129 and $232, respectively. Breeze Airways is currently priced 72% 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 Breeze Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $64. Users have also found prices from $116 and $116 on American Airlines and Delta, respectively.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to Columbus Airport (average of $98). Flying from Portland, Maine to Columbus Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $250). 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 5 airlines flying from Portland to Columbus

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 January 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$124Average$178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$129Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$232Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$254Average$533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$279Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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