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$74+ 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 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — CMH
Nov 5 — Nov 121
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The best prices from Portland to Columbus are usually found in January or February, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 October 31, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Round-trip from

$158
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$74
(FareScan)
Provider with most accurate pricing for Portland-Columbus flight deals.
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Best time to find cheap flights, 25% potential price drop
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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 31, 2024.

This FareScan deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 FareScan is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/219:33 pmPDX - CMH
1 stop18h 10mSpirit Airlines
Sun 11/245:17 pmCMH - PDX
2 stops34h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/30$248
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 11/76:46 pmPDX - CMH
1 stop23h 04mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/148:27 pmCMH - PDX
1 stop7h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$250
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Sat 12/72:03 pmPDX - CMH
1 stop6h 49mDelta
Tue 12/106:00 amCMH - PDX
1 stop7h 48mDelta
Deal found 10/30$278
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/89:06 amPDX - CMH
1 stop8h 44mFrontier
Mon 11/119:33 pmCMH - PDX
1 stop29h 41mFrontier
Deal found 10/30$302
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Tue 12/107:40 amPDX - CMH
2 stops13h 02mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/172:19 pmCMH - PDX
1 stop7h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$310
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 12/255:40 amPDX - CMH
1 stop9h 45mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/17:47 pmCMH - PDX
1 stop8h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30$347
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 12/83:35 pmPDX - CMH
1 stop6h 30mSouthwest
Thu 12/123:35 pmCMH - PDX
2 stops9h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 10/30$412
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Tue 12/33:20 pmPDX - CMH
1 stop27h 25mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/107:39 amCMH - PDX
2 stops13h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/30$481

Find flights from Portland to Columbus within your budget

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 2,570,725 searches. Data last updated October 31, 2024.

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Tue 12/3

5:45 am-6:43 pm

1 stop9h 58m

$74

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Sun 11/24

6:05 am-7:21 pm

1 stop10h 16m

$96

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Tue 1/28

1:45 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$139

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Portland

Thu 1/30

7:05 am-5:17 pm

1 stop7h 12m

$181

PortlandColumbus

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Portland

Tue 12/31

9:00 am-11:43 pm

2 stops11h 43m

$194

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Portland

Sun 1/5

12:59 am-10:58 am

1 stop6h 59m

$199

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Portland

Tue 12/24

6:30 pm-6:24 pm

3 stops20h 54m

$246

PortlandColumbus

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Portland

Tue 12/24

7:05 am-8:10 pm

2 stops10h 05m

$253

PortlandColumbus

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Portland

Thu 11/21

9:33 pm-6:43 pm

1 stop18h 10m

Columbus

Sun 11/24

5:17 pm-12:51 am

2 stops34h 34m

$248

PortlandColumbus

PDX - CMH

PDXCMH

Portland

Tue 11/12

5:15 am-7:04 pm

1 stop10h 49m

Columbus

Fri 11/15

9:40 pm-10:26 am

1 stop15h 46m

$267

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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*Cancellation Policy
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 starCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 starCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
FlightsMojoPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyNo Information

*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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Travel insights for flights from Portland to Columbus

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Portland to Columbus including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 25, 2024.

Booking 74 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 $350). 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 31, 2024.

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 43% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Portland to Columbus. Price data was last updated on October 27, 2024.

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

Rainfall in Columbus by month

Plan your trip to Columbus by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbus Airport ranges from 2.3 - 4.8 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Columbus Airport when rainfall is around 2.3 in.

Temperature in Columbus by month

Plan your trip to Columbus by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbus Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 30.2 F).

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 31, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Frontier, Spirit Airlines and Southwest from Portland to Columbus have to say. 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.
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

8.0
Very good
9,420 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

8.0
Very good
8,835 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

7.4
Good
9,240 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

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 7 different airlines.

  • Can I find flights from Portland to Columbus Airport for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Portland to Columbus Airport for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $158, but on average you can expect to pay $270.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Portland to Columbus Airport for under $300?

    There are currently 6+ open flights from Portland to Columbus Airport within the next 7 days for less than $300.

  • 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 $158. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Spirit Airlines, from $179, and Delta, from $278. These flights start at 66% 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 Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $74. Users have also found prices from $96 and $139 on Frontier and Delta, respectively.

  • What does PDX to CMH mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Portland Airport to Columbus Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a PDX to CMH flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Portland to Columbus that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Portland to Columbus flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Portland to Columbus with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Portland to Columbus flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Portland to Columbus that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Portland to Columbus offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Portland to Columbus?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Portland to Columbus flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Portland to Columbus Airport flight deals updated?

    The Portland to Columbus Airport flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 10/30.

  • 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 $350). 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 2,570,725 searches. Data last updated October 31, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$144Average$228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$159Average$264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$280Average$563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$323Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$357Average$572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$363Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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