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$55+ Cheap flights from Columbus to O'Hare Intl (ORD)

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CMH — ORD
Feb 17 — Feb 241
Mon 2/17
Mon 2/24
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare Intl are usually found in August or April, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

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$240
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$55
(Frontier)

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Average price

$355
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/186:40 amCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 33mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/116:38 pmORD - CMH
Nonstop1h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/11$240
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/183:39 pmCMH - ORD
1 stop6h 54mSpirit Airlines
Tue 3/115:55 amORD - CMH
1 stop10h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/11$241
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/186:44 amCMH - ORD
2 stops7h 11mDelta
Sat 2/224:58 pmORD - CMH
1 stop4h 35mDelta
Deal found 2/11$262
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/279:00 amCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 37mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/309:12 pmORD - CMH
Nonstop1h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/11$270
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/168:56 pmCMH - ORD
1 stop13h 31mFrontier
Sun 2/238:14 amORD - CMH
1 stop10h 42mFrontier
Deal found 2/11$390
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/173:40 pmCMH - ORD
1 stop6h 50mSouthwest
Wed 2/194:35 pmORD - CMH
1 stop4h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 2/10$419
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Fri 2/143:39 pmCMH - ORD
3 stops22h 16mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/185:15 amORD - CMH
1 stop14h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$458

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ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Thu 3/27

1:25 pm-6:26 pm

1 stop6h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/30

9:08 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops19h 17m

$240

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Mon 4/14

10:20 am-10:51 am

Nonstop1h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/16

7:20 am-9:48 am

Nonstop1h 28m

$243

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Mon 2/24

10:25 am-4:03 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/27

8:04 am-7:51 pm

1 stop10h 47m

$250

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Tue 4/1

6:07 pm-8:44 pm

1 stop3h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/3

7:05 am-12:39 pm

1 stop4h 34m

$263

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Thu 3/27

9:00 am-9:37 am

Nonstop1h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/30

9:12 pm-11:40 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

$270

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Fri 3/28

9:36 pm-12:55 pm

3 stops16h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/30

12:14 pm-12:25 pm

3 stops23h 11m

$525

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Thu 4/24

5:50 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$55

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Tue 3/4

3:39 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$56

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Tue 2/18

6:40 am-7:13 am

Nonstop1h 33m

$119

ColumbusChicago

CMH - ORD

CMHORD

Columbus

Thu 3/13

12:40 pm-5:28 pm

1 stop5h 48m

$132

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to O'Hare Intl

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Travel insights for flights from Columbus to O'Hare Intl

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Columbus to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on February 7, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 86 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $245). Flying from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 ORD?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus to O'Hare Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 12, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 51% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Columbus to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on February 10, 2025.

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

Rainfall in O'Hare Intl by month

Plan your trip to O'Hare Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in O'Hare Intl by month

Plan your trip to O'Hare Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago O'Hare Intl 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing O'Hare Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to O'Hare Intl. 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 O'Hare Intl. Reviews last updated February 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Columbus to Chicago, such as Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,482 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Steven,Feb 2025

BZN - DEN

Bozeman Airport knows how to deal with snow. I saw many airlines leave with only small delays due to the foot of snow. Our plane was 4 hours delayed. I missed my connection in Denver with a 3.5 hour layover. Because of that, the best you Southwest could do was make me wait more hours, them send me to Chicago Midway, where I had to wait overnight, for 7 more hours until a flight to RSW was available. Nobody at Southwest told me that Midway shuts down after 8pm. Everything was closed. I had no idea. You just dumped me there. I am a 65 year old man and you dumped me in Midway without even a couch to lie on. I was awake 21 hours because of this. No, it was not an act of God. Other airlines were moving passengers out. It was incompetence Shame on you.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,482 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,482 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Steven,Feb 2025

BZN - DEN

Bozeman Airport knows how to deal with snow. I saw many airlines leave with only small delays due to the foot of snow. Our plane was 4 hours delayed. I missed my connection in Denver with a 3.5 hour layover. Because of that, the best you Southwest could do was make me wait more hours, them send me to Chicago Midway, where I had to wait overnight, for 7 more hours until a flight to RSW was available. Nobody at Southwest told me that Midway shuts down after 8pm. Everything was closed. I had no idea. You just dumped me there. I am a 65 year old man and you dumped me in Midway without even a couch to lie on. I was awake 21 hours because of this. No, it was not an act of God. Other airlines were moving passengers out. It was incompetence Shame on you.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,333 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,482 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Steven,Feb 2025

BZN - DEN

Bozeman Airport knows how to deal with snow. I saw many airlines leave with only small delays due to the foot of snow. Our plane was 4 hours delayed. I missed my connection in Denver with a 3.5 hour layover. Because of that, the best you Southwest could do was make me wait more hours, them send me to Chicago Midway, where I had to wait overnight, for 7 more hours until a flight to RSW was available. Nobody at Southwest told me that Midway shuts down after 8pm. Everything was closed. I had no idea. You just dumped me there. I am a 65 year old man and you dumped me in Midway without even a couch to lie on. I was awake 21 hours because of this. No, it was not an act of God. Other airlines were moving passengers out. It was incompetence Shame on you.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,846 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,482 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Steven,Feb 2025

BZN - DEN

Bozeman Airport knows how to deal with snow. I saw many airlines leave with only small delays due to the foot of snow. Our plane was 4 hours delayed. I missed my connection in Denver with a 3.5 hour layover. Because of that, the best you Southwest could do was make me wait more hours, them send me to Chicago Midway, where I had to wait overnight, for 7 more hours until a flight to RSW was available. Nobody at Southwest told me that Midway shuts down after 8pm. Everything was closed. I had no idea. You just dumped me there. I am a 65 year old man and you dumped me in Midway without even a couch to lie on. I was awake 21 hours because of this. No, it was not an act of God. Other airlines were moving passengers out. It was incompetence Shame on you.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,482 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Steven,Feb 2025

BZN - DEN

Bozeman Airport knows how to deal with snow. I saw many airlines leave with only small delays due to the foot of snow. Our plane was 4 hours delayed. I missed my connection in Denver with a 3.5 hour layover. Because of that, the best you Southwest could do was make me wait more hours, them send me to Chicago Midway, where I had to wait overnight, for 7 more hours until a flight to RSW was available. Nobody at Southwest told me that Midway shuts down after 8pm. Everything was closed. I had no idea. You just dumped me there. I am a 65 year old man and you dumped me in Midway without even a couch to lie on. I was awake 21 hours because of this. No, it was not an act of God. Other airlines were moving passengers out. It was incompetence Shame on you.

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,058 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,482 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Steven,Feb 2025

BZN - DEN

Bozeman Airport knows how to deal with snow. I saw many airlines leave with only small delays due to the foot of snow. Our plane was 4 hours delayed. I missed my connection in Denver with a 3.5 hour layover. Because of that, the best you Southwest could do was make me wait more hours, them send me to Chicago Midway, where I had to wait overnight, for 7 more hours until a flight to RSW was available. Nobody at Southwest told me that Midway shuts down after 8pm. Everything was closed. I had no idea. You just dumped me there. I am a 65 year old man and you dumped me in Midway without even a couch to lie on. I was awake 21 hours because of this. No, it was not an act of God. Other airlines were moving passengers out. It was incompetence Shame on you.

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $240, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and Frontier - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $243 and $250, respectively. Spirit Airlines is 23% 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 to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are Frontier ($55), Spirit Airlines ($56), and American Airlines ($119).

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    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport on time: SkyWest Airlines (96%), Copa Airlines (92%), Emirates (91%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $149. While the most popular route (Columbus - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $112 on average our data indicates $1,025 when flying from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $245). Flying from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 3 airlines flying from Columbus to O'Hare Intl

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$148Average$309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$154Average$300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$159Average$224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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