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$85+ Cheap flights from Kansas City (MCI) 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 3/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — CMH
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Kansas City to Columbus are usually found in August or July, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Kansas City to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kansas City (MCI) 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 February 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$209
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$85
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$434
From Kansas City to Columbus
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Cheapest flights from Kansas City to Columbus
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This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/75:12 pmMCI - CMH
1 stop17h 14mSpirit Airlines
Mon 3/175:45 amCMH - MCI
1 stop10h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$209
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Mon 3/173:55 pmMCI - CMH
1 stop5h 03mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/195:03 amCMH - MCI
1 stop5h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$297
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Mon 3/176:40 pmMCI - CMH
1 stop3h 25mSouthwest
Wed 3/196:20 amCMH - MCI
2 stops8h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$322
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sat 5/176:00 amMCI - CMH
1 stop6h 26mDelta
Mon 6/307:05 pmCMH - MCI
1 stop4h 44mDelta
Deal found 2/20$348
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/236:45 pmMCI - CMH
2 stops22h 56mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/269:36 pmCMH - MCI
2 stops21h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$357
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Fri 5/26:40 pmMCI - CMH
1 stop4h 03mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/46:30 amCMH - MCI
1 stop8h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$419
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/177:00 amMCI - CMH
2 stops25h 48mAlaska Airlines
Mon 4/215:57 pmCMH - MCI
2 stops22h 22mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/19$851

Find flights from Kansas City to Columbus within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Kansas City 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 February 20, 2025.

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Kansas City

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Columbus

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Depart

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Price

Kansas CityColumbus

MCI - CMH

MCICMH

Kansas City

Fri 3/7

5:12 pm-11:26 am

1 stop17h 14m

Columbus

Mon 3/17

5:45 am-3:44 pm

1 stop10h 59m

$209

Kansas CityColumbus

MCI - CMH

MCICMH

Kansas City

Mon 3/17

3:55 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop5h 03m

Columbus

Wed 3/19

5:03 am-9:44 am

1 stop5h 41m

$297

Kansas CityColumbus

MCI - CMH

MCICMH

Kansas City

Mon 3/17

6:40 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop3h 25m

Columbus

Wed 3/19

6:20 am-1:50 pm

2 stops8h 30m

$322

Kansas CityColumbus

MCI - CMH

MCICMH

Kansas City

Sat 5/17

6:00 am-1:26 pm

1 stop6h 26m

Columbus

Mon 6/30

7:05 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop4h 44m

$348

Kansas CityColumbus

MCI - CMH

MCICMH

Kansas City

Sun 3/23

6:45 pm-6:41 pm

2 stops22h 56m

Columbus

Wed 3/26

9:36 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops21h 24m

$357

Kansas CityColumbus

MCI - CMH

MCICMH

Kansas City

Fri 5/2

6:40 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop4h 03m

Columbus

Sun 5/4

6:30 am-2:02 pm

1 stop8h 32m

$419

Kansas CityColumbus

MCI - CMH

MCICMH

Kansas City

Thu 4/17

7:00 am-9:48 am

2 stops25h 48m

Columbus

Mon 4/21

5:57 pm-3:19 pm

2 stops22h 22m

$851

Kansas CityColumbus

MCI - CMH

MCICMH

Kansas City

Wed 3/19

5:12 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$85

Kansas CityColumbus

MCI - CMH

MCICMH

Kansas City

Thu 4/17

6:15 am-1:23 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$149

Kansas CityColumbus

MCI - CMH

MCICMH

Kansas City

Tue 5/20

7:35 am-2:30 pm

2 stops5h 55m

$154

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Best time to book a flight from Kansas City to Columbus

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Travel insights for flights from Kansas City to Columbus

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

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

The best time to book flights from Kansas City to Columbus is 53 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 Kansas City to Columbus?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Kansas City 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 February 20, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 40% on flights from Kansas City to Columbus by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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 February 20, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Kansas City to Columbus have to say. 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
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Kansas City to Columbus?

    If you book a flight to Columbus from Kansas City, you will be flying from Kansas City, which is the city’s only airport. Kansas City (MCI) is located 17.4 mi from the center of Kansas City. There are 0 flights from Kansas City to Columbus per day from 5 different airlines.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Kansas City to Columbus round-trip from $209. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $297, and Southwest, from $322. You may be able to fly from Kansas City to Columbus for 43% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $85. Users have also found prices from $149 and $154 on Delta and Southwest, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Kansas City to Columbus?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Columbus?

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

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Kansas City 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$175Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$175Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$211Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$334Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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