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$111+ Cheap flights from Portland (PDX) to Columbus (CMH)

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PDX — CMH
oct. 11 — oct. 181
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Portland to Columbus are usually found in January or October, booked 16 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Portland (PDX) 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 septiembre 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$177
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$111
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$412
From Portland to Columbus
One-way flight from Portland to Columbus
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($24 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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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 septiembre 11, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
lun. 9/296:05 amPDX - CMH
1 stop10h 34mFrontier
lun. 10/68:34 pmCMH - PDX
1 stop18h 14mFrontier
Deal found 9/11$177
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
jue. 10/302:10 pmPDX - CMH
1 stop6h 49mDelta
mar. 11/47:00 amCMH - PDX
1 stop8h 50mDelta
Deal found 9/10$221
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
jue. 10/3011:59 pmPDX - CMH
1 stop6h 31mUnited Airlines
mar. 11/43:05 pmCMH - PDX
2 stops10h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$226
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
mié. 10/112:53 pmPDX - CMH
1 stop6h 38mUnited Airlines
mié. 10/85:30 pmCMH - PDX
1 stop9h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$245
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 9/266:05 amPDX - CMH
1 stop10h 34mFrontier
dom. 9/288:34 pmCMH - PDX
1 stop6h 38mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$247
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/117:30 amPDX - CMH
1 stop6h 58mHawaiian Airlines
lun. 11/176:24 pmCMH - PDX
1 stop8h 45mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 9/11$248
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
lun. 9/226:05 amPDX - CMH
1 stop10h 34mFrontier
dom. 9/288:34 pmCMH - PDX
1 stop6h 38mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
mié. 10/15:00 amPDX - CMH
2 stops8h 43mUnited Airlines
mar. 10/74:53 pmCMH - PDX
1 stop7h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$250
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
lun. 10/611:58 pmPDX - CMH
1 stop6h 49mAmerican Airlines
mié. 10/85:30 amCMH - PDX
1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$256
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
mié. 10/15:00 amPDX - CMH
1 stop6h 54mUnited Airlines
dom. 10/58:47 amCMH - PDX
1 stop9h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$263

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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 septiembre 11, 2025.
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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Price

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

jue. 10/30

1:16 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop7h 13m

Columbus

mar. 11/4

11:35 am-7:14 pm

1 stop10h 39m

$221

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

mié. 10/1

12:53 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Columbus

mié. 10/8

5:30 pm-12:28 am

1 stop9h 58m

$245

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

jue. 10/30

2:10 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 49m

Columbus

mar. 11/4

4:28 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$246

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

vie. 9/26

6:05 am-7:39 pm

1 stop10h 34m

Columbus

dom. 9/28

8:34 pm-12:12 am

1 stop6h 38m

$271

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

mié. 10/22

12:40 am-10:29 am

1 stop6h 49m

Columbus

lun. 10/27

4:28 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$300

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

mar. 11/11

7:30 am-5:28 pm

1 stop6h 58m

Columbus

lun. 11/17

6:24 pm-6:20 am

2 stops14h 56m

$319

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

vie. 11/7

2:10 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 49m

Columbus

vie. 11/28

11:01 am-5:43 pm

1 stop9h 42m

$328

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

jue. 10/30

2:35 pm-12:05 am

1 stop6h 30m

Columbus

mar. 11/4

9:00 am-6:40 pm

2 stops12h 40m

$335

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

jue. 10/9

10:10 pm-8:57 am

1 stop7h 47m

Columbus

mar. 10/14

6:05 am-1:00 pm

1 stop9h 55m

$349

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

dom. 11/23

12:35 am-10:21 am

1 stop6h 46m

Columbus

jue. 11/27

6:43 am-11:18 am

1 stop7h 35m

$364

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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 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 August 29, 2025.

Booking 16 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Portland 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 to Columbus Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Columbus Airport (average of $254). Flying from Portland 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 PDX 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 septiembre 11, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Portland to Columbus Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 45% on airfare.

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 septiembre 11, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Portland to Columbus Airport, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 (PDX) is located 6.0 mi from the center of Portland. There are 0 flights from Portland to Columbus per day from 7 different airlines.

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

    Departing from Portland to Columbus Airport will take you 6h 38m. The distance from Portland to Columbus Airport is about 2027 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Portland to Columbus Airport round-trip from $168. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Spirit Airlines, from $206, and Delta, from $278. These flights start at 62% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $111. Users have also found prices from $111 and $116 on Spirit Airlines and United Airlines, 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 to Columbus Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Columbus Airport (average of $254). Flying from Portland 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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Top 7 airlines flying from Portland to Columbus

Discover the top 7 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 septiembre 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$168Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$206Average$263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$278Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$283Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$337Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$339Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$342Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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