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$109+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Columbus (CMH)

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 5/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — CMH
Apr 20 — Apr 271
Sun 4/20
Sun 4/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Columbus are usually found in August or September, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Columbus (CMH). 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 April 15, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$230
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$109
(American Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$361

Good round-trip deal

$263 or less

Good one-way deal

$163 or less
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Cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 15, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 5/307:15 amORD - CMH
Nonstop1h 29mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/66:46 amCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/15$234
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 5/306:59 pmORD - CMH
2 stops25h 51mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/17:57 pmCMH - ORD
1 stop24h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14$245
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Fri 5/1610:00 amORD - CMH
1 stop10h 50mSpirit Airlines
Sun 5/186:59 pmCMH - ORD
1 stop14h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/14$246
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Thu 4/175:23 pmORD - CMH
1 stop16h 25mFrontier
Sat 4/1911:29 amCMH - ORD
1 stop8h 35mFrontier
Deal found 4/14$251
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 5/1011:05 amORD - CMH
2 stops7h 17mDelta
Mon 5/127:57 pmCMH - ORD
1 stop5h 01mDelta
Deal found 4/14$255
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 5/132:35 pmORD - CMH
Nonstop1h 30mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/177:00 amCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/15$387

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus Airport that are best for you.

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ChicagoColumbus

ORD - CMH

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/30

7:15 am-9:44 am

Nonstop1h 29m

Columbus

Fri 6/6

6:46 am-7:15 am

Nonstop1h 29m

$234

ChicagoColumbus

ORD - CMH

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/30

6:59 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops25h 51m

Columbus

Sun 6/1

7:57 pm-7:09 pm

1 stop24h 12m

$245

ChicagoColumbus

ORD - CMH

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/16

10:00 am-9:50 pm

1 stop10h 50m

Columbus

Sun 5/18

6:59 pm-8:50 am

1 stop14h 51m

$246

ChicagoColumbus

ORD - CMH

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/16

5:01 am-11:41 am

1 stop5h 40m

Columbus

Thu 6/19

5:21 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 38m

$252

ChicagoColumbus

ORD - CMH

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/10

11:05 am-7:22 pm

2 stops7h 17m

Columbus

Mon 5/12

7:57 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop5h 01m

$255

ChicagoColumbus

ORD - CMH

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/13

2:35 pm-5:05 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Columbus

Sat 5/17

7:00 am-7:32 am

Nonstop1h 32m

$387

ChicagoColumbus

ORD - CMH

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/20

9:55 am-4:41 pm

1 stop5h 46m

$109

ChicagoColumbus

ORD - CMH

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/22

6:00 am-4:24 pm

1 stop9h 24m

$110

ChicagoColumbus

ORD - CMH

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/2

4:35 pm-11:27 am

1 stop17h 52m

$111

ChicagoColumbus

ORD - CMH

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/8

5:00 am-11:03 am

1 stop5h 03m

$131

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Columbus in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Columbus Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Columbus Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Columbus Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Columbus Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Columbus Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Columbus from O'Hare Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from O'Hare Intl to Columbus. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 63 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus Airport (average of $254). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus Airport 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 ORD to CMH?

Find hourly flight availability from O'Hare Intl 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 April 15, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus Airport in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 10% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from O'Hare Intl to Columbus. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from O'Hare Intl 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 April 15, 2025.

The most flights from ORD to CMH are scheduled on a Monday (48 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 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 Airport 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 Airport 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 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 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 April 15, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines from Chicago to Columbus. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,918 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,918 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,918 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,658 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,918 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,918 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
7,921 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,918 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Frontier
6.0
Okay
3,281 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,918 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus Airport round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $230, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Spirit Airlines and Frontier. American Airlines is priced at 29% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus Airport one-way?

    $109 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and Spirit Airlines, with prices starting from $110 and $113, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus Airport?

    Before booking your flight to Columbus Airport from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Sun Country Air (100%), Copa Airlines (96%), Turkish Airlines( 86%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $108. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Columbus) can be booked for $167 on average our data indicates $290 when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from O'Hare Intl to Columbus that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on O'Hare Intl to Columbus flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to Columbus?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from O'Hare Intl to Columbus?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus Airport (average of $254). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Columbus Airport 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 O'Hare Intl to Columbus

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United AirlinesCheapest$165Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$199Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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