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$137+ 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 12/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — CMH
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Wed 11/26
Wed 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Portland to Columbus are usually found in January or September, booked 71 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 October 27, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$188
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$137
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$395
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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 October 27, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/1312:52 pmPDX - CMH
1 stop27h 16mFrontier
Mon 11/178:03 pmCMH - PDX
1 stop18h 53mFrontier
Deal found 10/26$188
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/117:30 pmPDX - CMH
2 stops11h 54mDelta
Tue 12/161:46 pmCMH - PDX
2 stops11h 54mDelta
Deal found 10/26$256
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1110:40 amPDX - CMH
1 stop28h 07mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/166:43 pmCMH - PDX
1 stop22h 07mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/26$274
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/93:26 pmPDX - CMH
1 stop24h 42mFrontier
Thu 11/1311:09 amCMH - PDX
2 stops27h 47mFrontier
Deal found 10/24$281
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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.
Sun 12/77:30 pmPDX - CMH
2 stops10h 30mDelta
Mon 12/85:49 pmCMH - PDX
2 stops9h 26mDelta
Deal found 10/25$296
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/37:25 amPDX - CMH
1 stop7h 22mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/86:43 pmCMH - PDX
1 stop19h 07mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/25$323
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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.
Wed 12/107:38 amPDX - CMH
1 stop8h 18mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/1712:56 pmCMH - PDX
1 stop10h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/25$350
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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.
Wed 12/108:00 amPDX - CMH
2 stops10h 10mSouthwest
Wed 12/176:00 amCMH - PDX
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 10/25$356

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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 October 27, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to Columbus Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Portland

Fly to

Columbus

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Wed 12/3

9:10 am-11:34 pm

2 stops11h 24m

Columbus

Mon 12/8

5:49 pm-12:15 am

2 stops9h 26m

$256

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Tue 3/10

11:10 am-11:02 pm

2 stops8h 52m

Columbus

Wed 3/11

11:00 am-4:51 pm

1 stop8h 51m

$342

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Wed 12/10

12:32 am-10:24 am

1 stop6h 52m

Columbus

Tue 12/16

5:49 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$351

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Tue 3/3

1:45 pm-5:23 pm

1 stop24h 38m

Columbus

Sun 3/8

6:25 pm-9:20 am

1 stop17h 55m

$352

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Wed 12/10

8:00 am-9:10 pm

2 stops10h 10m

Columbus

Wed 12/17

6:00 am-10:10 am

1 stop7h 10m

$356

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Tue 3/3

6:45 am-9:05 pm

2 stops11h 20m

Columbus

Sun 3/8

8:25 am-12:30 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$390

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Wed 12/17

7:30 pm-9:49 am

2 stops11h 19m

$148

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Tue 11/11

1:26 pm-11:10 pm

3 stops30h 44m

$148

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Tue 12/9

5:30 am-5:31 pm

2 stops9h 01m

$148

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Mon 12/15

12:32 am-10:24 am

1 stop6h 52m

$176

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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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Portland-Columbus Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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 October 24, 2025.

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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $379). 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 October 27, 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 morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 46% 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 October 27, 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,197 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BOS - HNL

The flight was awesome but a little long. I would prefer a flight with a layover. The amount of space available was minimal and a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,197 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,197 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BOS - HNL

The flight was awesome but a little long. I would prefer a flight with a layover. The amount of space available was minimal and a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,197 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BOS - HNL

The flight was awesome but a little long. I would prefer a flight with a layover. The amount of space available was minimal and a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,996 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,197 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BOS - HNL

The flight was awesome but a little long. I would prefer a flight with a layover. The amount of space available was minimal and a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,997 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,197 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BOS - HNL

The flight was awesome but a little long. I would prefer a flight with a layover. The amount of space available was minimal and a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,033 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,197 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BOS - HNL

The flight was awesome but a little long. I would prefer a flight with a layover. The amount of space available was minimal and a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight.

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 11h 24m. The distance from Portland to Columbus Airport is about 2027 mi.

  • 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 $187. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $278, and American Airlines, from $300. These flights start at 57% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $379). 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 October 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$187Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$278Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$300Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$326Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$336Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$342Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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