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$84+ 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 8/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PWM — CMH
May 2 — May 91
Sat 5/2
Sat 5/9
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 Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Portland to Columbus

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 April 2, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Fri 5/82:05 pm
PWM
-
CMH
1 stop7h 28m
Delta
Mon 5/113:02 pm
CMH
-
PWM
1 stop8h 07m
Delta
Deal found 3/31$279
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 5/83:51 pm
PWM
-
CMH
Nonstop2h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/118:48 pm
CMH
-
PWM
3 stops43h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$282
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Wed 7/297:00 am
PWM
-
CMH
Nonstop2h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/26:07 pm
CMH
-
PWM
2 stops28h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/29$288
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Sat 5/1610:50 am
PWM
-
CMH
1 stop4h 50m
American Airlines
Tue 5/196:01 am
CMH
-
PWM
1 stop4h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/31$299
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/86:01 pm
PWM
-
CMH
1 stop5h 21m
American Airlines
Mon 5/116:00 am
CMH
-
PWM
1 stop3h 54m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/1$307
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Thu 4/236:00 am
PWM
-
CMH
1 stop6h 30m
American Airlines
Wed 4/296:00 am
CMH
-
PWM
1 stop3h 54m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/28$313
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/86:01 pm
PWM
-
CMH
1 stop5h 21m
American Airlines
Sat 5/165:05 am
CMH
-
PWM
1 stop6h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/30$332
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Sun 5/177:56 pm
PWM
-
CMH
2 stops15h 40m
Breeze Airways
Tue 5/191:02 pm
CMH
-
PWM
1 stop27h 14m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 3/31$339
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/83:51 pm
PWM
-
CMH
Nonstop2h 14m
Breeze Airways
Mon 5/1112:02 pm
CMH
-
PWM
Nonstop2h 07m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 3/31$343

Find 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 April 2, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$279
(Delta)

One-way from

$84
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$378

Good round-trip deal

$166 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 29% potential increase in price ($133 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Portland 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 2, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to Columbus Airport that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Sat 5/16

7:05 am-2:12 pm

1 stop7h 07m

Columbus

Tue 5/19

6:01 am-10:07 am

1 stop4h 06m

$299

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Wed 7/29

7:00 am-9:14 am

Nonstop2h 14m

Columbus

Sun 8/2

11:56 am-7:42 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$343

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Fri 5/1

4:50 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Columbus

Sun 5/3

5:30 am-12:05 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$360

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Sun 6/28

6:00 am-12:21 pm

1 stop6h 21m

Columbus

Fri 7/3

5:25 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop5h 11m

$397
Quickest round-trip

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Tue 5/5

2:08 pm-6:44 pm

1 stop4h 36m

Columbus

Wed 5/6

5:36 am-10:23 am

1 stop4h 47m

$399

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Thu 7/9

3:10 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops8h 20m

Columbus

Sun 7/12

5:35 am-1:50 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$445
Cheapest one-way

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Fri 5/1

11:35 am-4:27 pm

1 stop4h 52m

$135

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Fri 5/1

12:45 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops9h 25m

$140

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Thu 8/27

2:48 pm-9:49 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$194

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Sun 6/14

6:00 am-1:17 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$194

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Compare providers for flights from Portland 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 Portland to Columbus in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 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 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 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 April 2, 2026.

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 January is currently the most expensive (average of $255). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Portland, Maine 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 2, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Breeze Airways,Delta, andUnited Airlines 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
8.1
Very good
275 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
275 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
275 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,372 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
275 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,534 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
275 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,548 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
275 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

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 4 different airlines.

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

    Departing from Portland, Maine to Columbus Airport will take you 2h 14m. 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 70% 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 $88 and $108 on Southwest and American Airlines, respectively.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Portland, Maine to Columbus Airport is $166. On average you can expect to pay $330. The most popular route, (Portland - Columbus), can usually be booked for $279.

  • 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 January is currently the most expensive (average of $255). 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 Portland to Columbus

Discover the top 4 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 April 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$91Average$178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$129Average$173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$232Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$254Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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