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$153+ 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 8/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PWM — CMH
Jun 18 — Jun 251
Thu 6/18
Thu 6/25
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 May 19, 2026.

This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 10/163:53 pm
PWM
-
CMH
Nonstop2h 17m
Breeze Airways
Mon 10/1912:01 pm
CMH
-
PWM
Nonstop1h 56m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 5/14$188
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 5/223:51 pm
PWM
-
CMH
Nonstop2h 14m
Breeze Airways
Fri 5/2912:02 pm
CMH
-
PWM
Nonstop2h 07m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 5/14$208
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 8/213:51 pm
PWM
-
CMH
Nonstop2h 14m
Breeze Airways
Mon 8/2412:02 pm
CMH
-
PWM
Nonstop2h 07m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 5/15$218
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 8/267:00 am
PWM
-
CMH
Nonstop2h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/306:07 pm
CMH
-
PWM
2 stops28h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/17$224
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 8/267:00 am
PWM
-
CMH
Nonstop2h 14m
Breeze Airways
Sun 8/301:23 pm
CMH
-
PWM
1 stop28h 26m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 5/17$228
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 5/223:51 pm
PWM
-
CMH
Nonstop2h 14m
Breeze Airways
Mon 5/2512:02 pm
CMH
-
PWM
Nonstop2h 07m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 5/17$238
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 5/293:51 pm
PWM
-
CMH
Nonstop2h 14m
Breeze Airways
Tue 6/26:30 pm
CMH
-
PWM
1 stop23h 15m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 5/14$261
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 6/123:51 pm
PWM
-
CMH
Nonstop2h 14m
Breeze Airways
Mon 6/1512:02 pm
CMH
-
PWM
Nonstop2h 07m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 5/17$283

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 May 19, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$188
(Breeze Airways)

One-way from

$153
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$498

Good round-trip deal

$223 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 32% potential increase in price ($168 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 May 19, 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
Quickest round-trip

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Thu 8/13

11:01 am-4:22 pm

1 stop5h 21m

Columbus

Mon 8/17

6:00 am-10:21 am

1 stop4h 21m

$316

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Fri 7/24

6:00 am-11:48 am

1 stop5h 48m

Columbus

Fri 8/14

6:14 pm-12:59 am

1 stop6h 45m

$332

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Tue 6/16

5:30 am-1:20 pm

2 stops7h 50m

Columbus

Tue 6/16

4:20 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$344

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Fri 7/3

3:51 pm-6:05 pm

Nonstop2h 14m

Columbus

Sun 7/5

11:56 am-7:42 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$349

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Wed 5/27

4:48 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Columbus

Wed 6/3

6:00 am-12:38 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$368

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Fri 5/29

12:45 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops9h 25m

Columbus

Tue 6/2

6:05 am-12:20 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$373

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Thu 6/11

6:25 am-11:53 am

1 stop5h 28m

Columbus

Wed 6/17

7:05 am-2:19 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$373

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Thu 8/13

10:30 am-5:00 pm

2 stops6h 30m

Columbus

Mon 8/17

3:50 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$380

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Wed 6/3

5:01 pm-5:10 pm

3 stops24h 09m

Columbus

Fri 6/5

12:02 pm-2:09 pm

Nonstop2h 07m

$382

PortlandColumbus

PWM - CMH

PWMCMH

Portland

Fri 7/3

7:40 am-6:25 pm

2 stops10h 45m

Columbus

Sun 7/5

5:25 am-1:50 pm

2 stops8h 25m

$393

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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 May.
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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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PWM to CMH?

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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 May 19, 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
8.1
Very good
284 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

6.7

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
284 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
284 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

6.7

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
4,284 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
284 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

6.7

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
8,452 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
284 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

6.7

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
9,733 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
284 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

6.7

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
11,645 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
284 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

6.7

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 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 74% 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 $220. On average you can expect to pay $238. The most popular route, (Portland - Columbus), can usually be booked for $188.

  • 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 May 19, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$91Average$208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$129Average$173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$232Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$254Average$533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$302Average$739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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