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$65+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Columbus

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CHI — CMH
Feb 1 — Feb 81
Sat 2/1
Sat 2/8
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Chicago to Columbus are usually found in August or November, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Columbus (C01). 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 27, 2025.

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$164
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$65
(Mytrip)

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Cheapest in

August

Average price

$320
From Chicago (CHI) to Columbus
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 27, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Wed 2/197:10 amORD - CMH
1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/208:51 pmCMH - ORD
1 stop20h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$164
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Tue 3/45:00 amORD - CMH
1 stop10h 00mSpirit Airlines
Thu 3/612:40 pmCMH - ORD
1 stop6h 46mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/27$182
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/112:43 pmMDW - CMH
1 stop6h 08mFrontier
Mon 3/1011:46 amCMH - MDW
1 stop8h 49mFrontier
Deal found 1/26$200
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/158:20 pmORD - CMH
Nonstop1h 25mAmerican Airlines
Mon 2/174:47 pmCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/26$237
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/157:20 pmMDW - CMH
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Mon 2/176:30 amCMH - MDW
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 1/26$237
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/155:45 amORD - CMH
1 stop4h 50mDelta
Mon 2/176:25 amCMH - ORD
1 stop3h 51mDelta
Deal found 1/26$257
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/129:25 amMDW - CMH
1 stop3h 03mDelta
Wed 3/1912:40 pmCMH - MDW
1 stop6h 38mDelta
Deal found 1/26$257
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/202:30 pmORD - CMH
Nonstop1h 26mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/236:03 pmCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/25$278

Find flights from Chicago to Columbus within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago 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 27, 2025.

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ChicagoColumbus

ORD - CMH

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/19

7:10 am-4:00 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Columbus

Thu 2/20

8:51 pm-3:53 pm

1 stop20h 02m

$164

ChicagoColumbus

ORD - CMH

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/4

5:00 am-4:00 pm

1 stop10h 00m

Columbus

Thu 3/6

12:40 pm-6:26 pm

1 stop6h 46m

$182

ChicagoColumbus

MDW - CMH

MDWCMH

Chicago Midway

Sat 3/1

12:43 pm-7:51 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Columbus

Mon 3/10

11:46 am-7:35 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$200

ChicagoColumbus

ORD - CMH

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/15

8:20 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Columbus

Mon 2/17

4:47 pm-5:18 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

$237

ChicagoColumbus

MDW - CMH

MDWCMH

Chicago Midway

Sat 2/15

7:20 pm-9:35 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Columbus

Mon 2/17

6:30 am-7:00 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$237

ChicagoColumbus

ORD - CMH

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/15

5:45 am-11:35 am

1 stop4h 50m

Columbus

Mon 2/17

6:25 am-9:16 am

1 stop3h 51m

$257

ChicagoColumbus

MDW - CMH

MDWCMH

Chicago Midway

Wed 3/12

9:25 am-1:28 pm

1 stop3h 03m

Columbus

Wed 3/19

6:30 am-8:45 am

1 stop3h 15m

$257

ChicagoColumbus

ORD - CMH

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/20

2:30 pm-4:56 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

Columbus

Sun 2/23

6:03 pm-6:35 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$278

ChicagoColumbus

MDW - CMH

MDWCMH

Chicago Midway

Tue 4/8

4:40 pm-10:44 am

1 stop17h 04m

$65

ChicagoColumbus

ORD - CMH

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/26

5:15 am-8:37 pm

1 stop14h 22m

$75

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Columbus

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Columbus

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Columbus. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2025.

Booking 51 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to Columbus. 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 Chicago to Columbus?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Columbus (average of $254). Flying from Chicago to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 CHI to CMH?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago 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 January 27, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chicago to Columbus in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 7% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Columbus?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Columbus. Price data was last updated on January 26, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Columbus

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Columbus. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated January 27, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to C01 are scheduled on a Friday (46 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (33 on average).

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 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 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, 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 January 27, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Spirit Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest from Chicago to Columbus. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,615 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,615 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,615 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,485 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,615 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,945 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,615 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,615 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,098 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,615 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Columbus. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Currently priced at $182, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Chicago to Columbus and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Frontier and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $200 and $237, respectively. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 43% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $65. Users have also found prices from $75 and $119 on Spirit Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Columbus?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Chicago to Columbus consider choosing Copa Airlines (88%), Royal Jordanian (86%) or Turkish Airlines (82%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Columbus?

    On average you can expect to pay $316 for a flight from Chicago to Columbus. The cheapest flight overall is $133 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Columbus) is currently priced at $174.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago 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 Chicago to Columbus?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Columbus (average of $254). Flying from Chicago to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 Chicago to Columbus

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Chicago 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 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$143Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$258Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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