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$229+ Cheap flights from Pittsburgh (PIT) to Columbus

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PIT — CMH
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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$229
(Mytrip)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

September
From Pittsburgh to Columbus
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Cheapest flights from Pittsburgh to Columbus
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This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/175:41 pmPIT - CMH
1 stop18h 01mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/2212:00 pmCMH - PIT
1 stop20h 49mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$229
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.
Fri 3/216:00 amPIT - CMH
1 stop5h 15mSouthwest
Sat 3/227:55 pmCMH - PIT
1 stop3h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$327
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.
Thu 7/178:50 amPIT - CMH
1 stop4h 28mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/317:35 amCMH - PIT
1 stop5h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$378
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.
Fri 2/212:45 pmPIT - CMH
2 stops29h 39mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/239:21 pmCMH - PIT
1 stop19h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$525
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.
Fri 2/214:52 pmPIT - CMH
1 stop5h 14mAmerican Airlines
Sat 2/226:22 amCMH - PIT
1 stop9h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$608

Find flights from Pittsburgh to Columbus within your budget

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PittsburghColumbus

PIT - CMH

PITCMH

Pittsburgh

Thu 4/17

5:41 pm-11:42 am

1 stop18h 01m

Columbus

Tue 4/22

12:00 pm-8:49 am

1 stop20h 49m

$229

PittsburghColumbus

PIT - CMH

PITCMH

Pittsburgh

Fri 3/21

6:00 am-11:15 am

1 stop5h 15m

Columbus

Sat 3/22

7:55 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop3h 55m

$327

PittsburghColumbus

PIT - CMH

PITCMH

Pittsburgh

Fri 3/7

4:16 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop5h 51m

Columbus

Tue 3/11

6:10 am-9:41 am

1 stop3h 31m

$458

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Deals found on 2/19

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Travel insights for flights from Pittsburgh to Columbus

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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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

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

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

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
8,766 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

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.

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,013 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

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 Pittsburgh to Columbus?

    Pittsburgh (PIT) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Pittsburgh to Columbus. You should not have trouble finding flights to Columbus from Pittsburgh; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Columbus per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the Pittsburgh airport to Columbus. It is only a 13.5 mi journey to Pittsburgh (PIT) from Pittsburgh’s city center.

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

    Currently priced at $229, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Pittsburgh to Columbus and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Southwest and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $327 and $378, respectively. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 48% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Pittsburgh to Columbus (average of $254). Flying from Pittsburgh 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 2 airlines flying from Pittsburgh to Columbus

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Pittsburgh 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$197Average$287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$378Average$568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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