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$50+ Cheap flights from Dallas to Columbus

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 4/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DFW — CMH
Mar 26 — Apr 21
Wed 3/26
Wed 4/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dallas to Columbus are usually found in July or August, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Dallas to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dallas (A78) 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 March 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$171
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$50
(FlightHub)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$420
From Dallas to Columbus
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Cheapest flights from Dallas to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dallas to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 21, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Wed 4/1610:27 amDFW - CMH
3 stops35h 57mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/3012:07 pmCMH - DFW
2 stops12h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/19$171
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Thu 5/295:45 amDFW - CMH
1 stop9h 39mFrontier
Sun 6/15:21 pmCMH - DFW
1 stop7h 03mFrontier
Deal found 3/20$258
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 4/227:20 amDFW - CMH
Nonstop2h 33mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/15:02 amCMH - DFW
Nonstop2h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/20$321
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 4/102:40 pmDAL - CMH
Nonstop2h 20mSouthwest
Mon 4/143:05 pmCMH - DAL
Nonstop2h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 3/20$323
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Mon 3/247:40 amDFW - CMH
1 stop11h 51mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/2611:46 amCMH - DFW
1 stop7h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20$350
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 5/295:53 amDAL - CMH
1 stop4h 37mDelta
Sun 6/16:19 pmCMH - DAL
1 stop6h 34mDelta
Deal found 3/20$380
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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.
Fri 8/295:20 amDFW - CMH
1 stop7h 08mDelta
Sun 8/318:10 amCMH - DFW
1 stop7h 21mDelta
Deal found 3/21$402
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 4/226:45 amDFW - CMH
1 stop7h 40mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/17:00 amCMH - DFW
2 stops10h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/20$418
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Mon 4/217:38 pmDAL - CMH
1 stop20h 55mAlaska Airlines
Thu 4/246:31 pmCMH - DAL
1 stop23h 52mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/20$503

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Dallas 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 March 21, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dallas to Columbus that are best for you.

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DallasColumbus

DFW - CMH

DFWCMH

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 4/16

10:27 am-11:24 pm

3 stops35h 57m

Columbus

Wed 4/30

12:07 pm-11:23 pm

2 stops12h 16m

$171

DallasColumbus

DFW - CMH

DFWCMH

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 5/29

5:45 am-4:24 pm

1 stop9h 39m

Columbus

Sun 6/1

5:21 pm-11:24 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$258

DallasColumbus

DFW - CMH

DFWCMH

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 4/22

7:20 am-10:53 am

Nonstop2h 33m

Columbus

Thu 5/1

5:02 am-6:59 am

Nonstop2h 57m

$321

DallasColumbus

DAL - CMH

DALCMH

Dallas Love Field

Thu 4/10

2:40 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Columbus

Mon 4/14

3:05 pm-4:40 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

$323

DallasColumbus

DFW - CMH

DFWCMH

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sun 7/6

5:35 pm-7:17 pm

1 stop24h 42m

Columbus

Fri 7/11

6:50 pm-1:24 pm

2 stops19h 34m

$350

DallasColumbus

DAL - CMH

DALCMH

Dallas Love Field

Thu 5/29

5:53 am-11:30 am

1 stop4h 37m

Columbus

Sun 6/1

6:19 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$380

DallasColumbus

DFW - CMH

DFWCMH

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 8/29

5:20 am-1:28 pm

1 stop7h 08m

Columbus

Sun 8/31

8:10 am-2:31 pm

1 stop7h 21m

$402

DallasColumbus

DFW - CMH

DFWCMH

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 4/22

6:45 am-3:25 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Columbus

Thu 5/1

7:00 am-4:12 pm

2 stops10h 12m

$418

DallasColumbus

DAL - CMH

DALCMH

Dallas Love Field

Mon 4/21

7:38 pm-5:33 pm

1 stop20h 55m

Columbus

Thu 4/24

6:31 pm-5:23 pm

1 stop23h 52m

$503

DallasColumbus

DFW - CMH

DFWCMH

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 4/23

7:17 am-8:28 pm

1 stop12h 11m

$50

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Best time to book a flight from Dallas to Columbus

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dallas to Columbus

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Dallas to Columbus. Price data was last updated on March 14, 2025.

Booking 87 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Dallas 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 Dallas to Columbus?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas to Columbus (average of $254). Flying from Dallas 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 DFW to CMH?

Find hourly flight availability from Dallas 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 March 21, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Dallas to Columbus in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 21% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Dallas to Columbus. Price data was last updated on September 8, 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from Dallas to Columbus

Explore weekly flight availability from Dallas 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 March 21, 2025.

The most flights from A78 to C01 are scheduled on a Thursday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 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 March 21, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Dallas to Columbus by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,281 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,281 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,281 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,759 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,281 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,895 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,281 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,605 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,281 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,281 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dallas 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 Dallas to Columbus round-trip?

    Spirit Airlines, at $171, was found to be the cheapest airline from Dallas to Columbus.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Frontier and American Airlines. Spirit Airlines is 53% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $50. Frontier flights start at $117 while deals on American Airlines start at $161 one-way.

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

    Consider Japan Airlines (82%), Alaska Airlines (82%) or Qantas Airways (78%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Dallas to Columbus.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Dallas to Columbus?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Dallas to Columbus? While on average our users pay $339, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $161. The most popular route (Dallas/Fort Worth - Columbus), is priced around $102.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas to Columbus (average of $254). Flying from Dallas 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 5 airlines flying from Dallas to Columbus

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Dallas 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 March 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$46Average$184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$83Average$184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$196Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$210Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$239Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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