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$145+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) to Portland (PDX)

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 3/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — PDX
Jan 14 — Jan 211
Wed 1/14
Wed 1/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to Portland
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This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/255:45 pmCMH - PDX
1 stop7h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/295:00 amPDX - CMH
1 stop7h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$524
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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.
Fri 12/198:30 pmCMH - PDX
1 stop8h 08mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/2612:49 amPDX - CMH
1 stop7h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/12$582
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/213:21 pmCMH - PDX
1 stop9h 38mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/2611:59 pmPDX - CMH
1 stop7h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/14$620
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/187:44 pmCMH - PDX
1 stop8h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/312:49 amPDX - CMH
1 stop7h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/14$644
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/252:55 pmCMH - PDX
2 stops10h 40mSouthwest
Mon 12/2912:05 pmPDX - CMH
2 stops9h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 12/14$656
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/185:30 pmCMH - PDX
2 stops9h 45mSouthwest
Sun 1/410:35 amPDX - CMH
1 stop11h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 12/14$672
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/153:22 pmCMH - PDX
1 stop11h 01mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/221:40 pmPDX - CMH
1 stop7h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$685
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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.
Sat 12/133:22 pmCMH - PDX
1 stop11h 01mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/201:45 pmPDX - CMH
1 stop7h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/12$702
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Sun 12/212:16 pmCMH - PDX
2 stops11h 43mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/267:10 amPDX - CMH
1 stop6h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/13$712

Find flight deals from Columbus to Portland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (CMH) to Portland (PDX). 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 December 15, 2025.

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Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$274
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$145
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$527
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to Portland that are best for you.

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ColumbusPortland

CMH - PDX

CMHPDX

Columbus

Wed 1/28

10:48 am-6:50 pm

2 stops11h 02m

Portland

Sun 2/1

7:37 pm-9:36 am

2 stops10h 59m

$276

ColumbusPortland

CMH - PDX

CMHPDX

Columbus

Thu 1/29

10:17 am-6:50 pm

2 stops11h 33m

Portland

Sun 2/1

7:37 pm-9:36 am

2 stops10h 59m

$276

ColumbusPortland

CMH - PDX

CMHPDX

Columbus

Sat 2/7

10:28 am-6:50 pm

2 stops11h 22m

Portland

Tue 2/10

9:20 am-10:59 pm

2 stops10h 39m

$276

ColumbusPortland

CMH - PDX

CMHPDX

Columbus

Thu 1/29

8:00 am-10:46 pm

1 stop17h 46m

Portland

Sun 2/1

1:38 pm-6:27 pm

1 stop25h 49m

$285

ColumbusPortland

CMH - PDX

CMHPDX

Columbus

Sat 1/10

8:15 am-6:50 pm

2 stops13h 35m

Portland

Sat 1/17

9:20 am-10:59 pm

2 stops10h 39m

$297

ColumbusPortland

CMH - PDX

CMHPDX

Columbus

Sat 2/14

3:30 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Portland

Wed 2/18

11:59 pm-9:41 am

1 stop6h 42m

$301

ColumbusPortland

CMH - PDX

CMHPDX

Columbus

Wed 1/14

10:48 am-8:59 pm

2 stops13h 11m

Portland

Sun 1/18

1:53 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$308

ColumbusPortland

CMH - PDX

CMHPDX

Columbus

Sat 1/10

5:45 am-12:00 pm

1 stop9h 15m

Portland

Sat 1/17

10:47 am-8:21 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$312

ColumbusPortland

CMH - PDX

CMHPDX

Columbus

Mon 1/26

6:04 pm-12:17 am

2 stops9h 13m

Portland

Wed 1/28

11:10 am-12:03 am

2 stops9h 53m

$316

ColumbusPortland

CMH - PDX

CMHPDX

Columbus

Sun 3/8

7:33 pm-11:09 am

1 stop18h 36m

$145

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Compare providers for flights from Columbus to Portland

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 Columbus to Portland in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 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 Columbus Airport-Portland flights, users find the pricing of Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on Columbus Airport-Portland flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbus Airport-Portland flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbus Airport-Portland flights, Cheapflights users trust Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com 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 Columbus Airport-Portland 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 Columbus to Portland

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus Airport to Portland

How far ahead should I book a flight from Columbus Airport to Portland?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Columbus to Portland. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Columbus Airport to Portland may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 27 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus Airport to Portland?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Portland (average of $139). Flying from Columbus Airport to Portland in December is currently the most expensive (average of $363). 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 CMH to PDX?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus to Portland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 15, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Columbus Airport to Portland in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 53% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Columbus Airport to Portland?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Columbus to Portland. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus Airport to Portland flight should consider departing on Sunday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Portland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Portland. 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 Portland. Reviews last updated December 15, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Columbus Airport to Portland by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,451 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,451 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,451 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,451 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,451 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,451 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,052 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,451 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus to Portland. 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 into for flights to Portland from Columbus?

    Portland (PDX), located 6.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Columbus to Portland. 8 airlines have flights to Portland from Columbus on a regular basis. Booking flights from Columbus to Portland should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Columbus per day.

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

    Departing from Columbus Airport to Portland will take you 11h 02m. There are 2027 mi between Columbus Airport and Portland. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Portland, with prices starting at $120. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Frontier and Sun Country Air, with the lowest prices starting at $124 and $147, respectively. Spirit Airlines is 71% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Columbus Airport to Portland are Frontier ($75), American Airlines ($134), and Delta ($139).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbus to Portland that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Columbus to Portland flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbus to Portland?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Columbus to Portland.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbus to Portland?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus to Portland 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 Columbus Airport to Portland?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Portland (average of $139). Flying from Columbus Airport to Portland in December is currently the most expensive (average of $363). 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 8 airlines flying from Columbus to Portland

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Columbus to Portland. 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 December 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$125Average$310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$139Average$262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$147Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$249Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$258Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$263Average$317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$284Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$310Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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