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$148+ Cheap flights from Portland (PDX) 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 3/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — CMH
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Wed 2/25
Wed 3/4
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 January 26, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/131:48 pm
PDX
-
CMH
1 stop26h 35m
Frontier
Mon 5/188:18 pm
CMH
-
PDX
1 stop19h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$212
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 2/1411:59 pm
PDX
-
CMH
1 stop6h 50m
United Airlines
Wed 2/185:30 am
CMH
-
PDX
1 stop9h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/23$237
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Wed 4/155:00 am
PDX
-
CMH
2 stops8h 50m
United Airlines
Sat 4/182:15 pm
CMH
-
PDX
1 stop7h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/24$281
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Wed 2/189:44 pm
PDX
-
CMH
1 stop10h 21m
American Airlines
Thu 2/265:30 am
CMH
-
PDX
1 stop8h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/24$289
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/1411:48 am
PDX
-
CMH
1 stop28h 35m
Frontier
Mon 5/188:18 pm
CMH
-
PDX
1 stop19h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$293
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Sun 2/1511:35 pm
PDX
-
CMH
1 stop8h 11m
American Airlines
Tue 2/177:33 pm
CMH
-
PDX
1 stop7h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/25$294
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Mon 2/1611:35 pm
PDX
-
CMH
1 stop6h 56m
American Airlines
Mon 2/237:33 pm
CMH
-
PDX
1 stop7h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/24$337
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Sun 3/1511:55 pm
PDX
-
CMH
2 stops9h 00m
Southwest
Wed 3/187:10 pm
CMH
-
PDX
1 stop7h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 1/25$339
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Thu 3/511:05 am
PDX
-
CMH
1 stop7h 10m
Southwest
Sun 3/88:25 pm
CMH
-
PDX
1 stop6h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 1/24$344
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 3/1311:15 pm
PDX
-
CMH
1 stop7h 35m
Delta
Thu 3/194:34 pm
CMH
-
PDX
1 stop8h 34m
Delta
Deal found 1/25$351

Find flight deals from Portland to Columbus

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 January 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$237
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$148
(United Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$582
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($48 potential increase over avg. 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 January 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to Columbus Airport that are best for you.

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Portland

Fly to

Columbus

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Depart

Return

Price

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Wed 5/13

1:48 pm-7:23 pm

1 stop26h 35m

Columbus

Mon 5/18

8:18 pm-1:02 pm

1 stop19h 44m

$212

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Wed 4/15

9:00 am-6:34 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Columbus

Sat 4/18

7:35 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$237

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Sat 2/14

11:59 pm-9:49 am

1 stop6h 50m

Columbus

Wed 2/18

5:30 am-11:55 am

1 stop9h 25m

$237

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Wed 4/15

5:00 am-4:50 pm

2 stops8h 50m

Columbus

Sat 4/18

2:15 pm-6:34 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$281

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Sat 5/16

12:27 pm-7:23 pm

1 stop27h 56m

Columbus

Mon 5/18

8:18 pm-1:02 pm

1 stop19h 44m

$293

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Thu 5/14

11:48 am-7:23 pm

1 stop28h 35m

Columbus

Mon 5/18

8:18 pm-1:02 pm

1 stop19h 44m

$293

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Sat 3/14

11:59 pm-9:41 am

1 stop6h 42m

$148

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Thu 7/16

6:10 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop15h 50m

$173

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Sun 3/15

12:04 pm-9:40 am

3 stops42h 36m

$175

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Sat 3/14

12:30 am-10:14 am

1 stop6h 44m

$176

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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-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-Columbus Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Portland-Columbus Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Portland-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-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 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 January 23, 2026.

Booking 71 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Columbus Airport (average of $187). Flying from Portland to Columbus Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of $359). 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 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 January 26, 2026.
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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,792 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,792 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,792 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,792 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Delta
7.9
Good
8,111 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,792 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,199 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,792 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,189 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,792 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

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 (PDX) is located 6.0 mi from the center of Portland. There are 0 flights from Portland to Columbus per day from 6 different airlines.

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

    Departing from Portland to Columbus Airport will take you 6h 34m. 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 $129. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Alaska Airlines, from $264, and Delta, from $275. These flights start at 71% 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 Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $79. Users have also found prices from $139 and $147 on American 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Columbus Airport (average of $187). Flying from Portland to Columbus Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of $359). 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 6 airlines flying from Portland to Columbus

Discover the top 6 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 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$129Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$264Average$538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$275Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$306Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$306Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$316Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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