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$74+ 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 9/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PWM — CMH
Aug 1 — Aug 81
Sat 8/1
Sat 8/8
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 2, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Wed 8/197:00 am
PWM
-
CMH
Nonstop2h 14m
Breeze Airways
Sat 8/229:04 pm
CMH
-
PWM
Nonstop1h 51m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 7/1$137
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Wed 7/297:00 am
PWM
-
CMH
Nonstop2h 14m
Breeze Airways
Wed 8/59:04 pm
CMH
-
PWM
Nonstop1h 51m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 7/1$188
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Sat 7/257:00 am
PWM
-
CMH
Nonstop2h 14m
Breeze Airways
Wed 7/299:04 pm
CMH
-
PWM
Nonstop1h 51m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 6/29$207
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/47:00 am
PWM
-
CMH
Nonstop2h 14m
Breeze Airways
Wed 7/89:04 pm
CMH
-
PWM
Nonstop1h 51m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 7/1$208
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/87:00 am
PWM
-
CMH
Nonstop2h 14m
Breeze Airways
Tue 8/112:34 pm
CMH
-
PWM
1 stop6h 45m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 6/28$216
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Tue 10/205:09 pm
PWM
-
CMH
1 stop25h 18m
Breeze Airways
Fri 10/3012:01 pm
CMH
-
PWM
Nonstop1h 56m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 6/29$239
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 7/157:00 am
PWM
-
CMH
Nonstop2h 14m
Breeze Airways
Fri 7/1712:02 pm
CMH
-
PWM
Nonstop2h 07m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 7/2$257
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Sat 7/47:00 am
PWM
-
CMH
Nonstop2h 14m
Breeze Airways
Mon 7/612:02 pm
CMH
-
PWM
Nonstop2h 07m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 7/1$277
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/157:00 am
PWM
-
CMH
Nonstop2h 14m
Breeze Airways
Mon 7/2012:02 pm
CMH
-
PWM
Nonstop2h 07m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 6/30$278
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Fri 7/243:51 pm
PWM
-
CMH
Nonstop2h 14m
Breeze Airways
Mon 7/2712:02 pm
CMH
-
PWM
Nonstop2h 07m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 6/29$292

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 July 2, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$137
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$74
(Breeze Airways)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$812

Good round-trip deal

$221 or less

Good one-way deal

$139 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($71 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 13% potential price decrease ($48 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 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 July 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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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Thu 8/13

6:00 am-12:20 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Columbus

Sat 8/15

4:27 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop4h 56m

$314

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Tue 10/20

5:50 am-3:55 pm

2 stops10h 05m

Columbus

Fri 10/30

3:50 pm-12:05 am

2 stops8h 15m

$376

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Sat 8/29

6:03 am-11:39 am

1 stop5h 36m

Columbus

Wed 9/2

8:05 am-1:55 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$377

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Fri 11/13

4:50 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 09m

Columbus

Sun 11/15

10:20 am-4:10 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$387

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Fri 11/20

3:00 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Columbus

Sat 11/28

6:00 am-11:01 am

1 stop5h 01m

$387

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Thu 7/16

7:40 am-6:25 pm

2 stops10h 45m

Columbus

Tue 7/21

4:20 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$400

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Tue 7/28

3:45 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops8h 05m

Columbus

Mon 8/31

1:05 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops9h 20m

$406
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Wed 7/15

7:00 am-9:14 am

Nonstop2h 14m

$83

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Wed 9/16

5:45 am-12:25 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$149

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Mon 9/14

4:20 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$163

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Deals found on 7/2

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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 July.
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.

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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 July 2, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Breeze Airways,Southwest, andDelta 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
296 reviews

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

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
8.2
Very good
296 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
296 reviews

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

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.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
296 reviews

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

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
7.8
Good
8,453 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
296 reviews

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

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
9,927 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
296 reviews

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

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
11,766 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
296 reviews

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

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 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 47m. 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 $119. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $129 and $216, respectively. Breeze Airways is currently priced 69% 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 $74. Users have also found prices from $88 and $116 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 $93. On average you can expect to pay $218. The most popular route, (Portland - Columbus), can usually be booked for $137.

  • 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.

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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 July 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$119Average$223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$129Average$173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$320Average$739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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