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$66+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Columbus (CMH)

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ORD — CMH
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Columbus

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Round-trip from

$177
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$66
(Booking.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$361

Good round-trip deal

$256 or less

Good one-way deal

$159 or less
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/156:11 pmSTL - CMH
1 stop16h 31mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/169:36 pmCMH - STL
1 stop20h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$177
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/65:24 pmSTL - CMH
1 stop16h 22mFrontier
Wed 3/1211:46 amCMH - STL
1 stop13h 03mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$190
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.
Thu 3/67:45 amSTL - CMH
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Wed 3/128:35 amCMH - STL
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$237
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.
Sat 3/15:35 amORD - CMH
1 stop7h 36mSpirit Airlines
Mon 3/33:39 pmCMH - ORD
2 stops33h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$257
This Flightnetwork 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/612:46 pmMDW - CMH
1 stop20h 58mFrontier
Sun 4/137:08 pmCMH - MDW
1 stop18h 20mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$257
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/16:00 amSTL - CMH
1 stop5h 40mDelta
Tue 4/16:48 pmCMH - STL
1 stop5h 43mDelta
Deal found 2/19$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 4/194:44 pmORD - CMH
Nonstop1h 19mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/235:35 amCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/18$258
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 3/242:35 pmMDW - CMH
2 stops8h 20mSouthwest
Thu 3/276:35 amCMH - MDW
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$258
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.
Sat 4/262:25 pmORD - CMH
Nonstop1h 30mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/282:20 pmCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$259
This eDestinos 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/610:19 amMDW - CMH
1 stop23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/135:19 pmCMH - MDW
2 stops19h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$274
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 5/24:00 pmORD - CMH
1 stop4h 20mSouthwest
Wed 5/76:30 amCMH - ORD
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$278
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/196:04 amMDW - CMH
1 stop5h 55mDelta
Wed 4/234:10 pmCMH - MDW
1 stop7h 16mDelta
Deal found 2/19$278

Find flights from Illinois to Columbus within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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.

Fly from

Illinois

Fly to

Columbus

Route

Depart

Return

Price

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 4/15

6:11 pm-11:42 am

1 stop16h 31m

Columbus

Wed 4/16

9:36 pm-5:16 pm

1 stop20h 40m

$177

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 3/6

5:24 pm-10:46 am

1 stop16h 22m

Columbus

Wed 3/12

11:46 am-11:49 pm

1 stop13h 03m

$190

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 3/6

7:45 am-10:05 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Columbus

Wed 3/12

8:35 am-9:05 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$237

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 4/1

6:00 am-12:40 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Columbus

Tue 4/1

6:48 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$257

ChicagoColumbus

MDW - CMH

MDWCMH

Chicago Midway

Sun 4/6

12:46 pm-10:44 am

1 stop20h 58m

Columbus

Sun 4/13

7:08 pm-12:28 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$257

ChicagoColumbus

ORD - CMH

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/10

7:20 am-9:48 am

Nonstop1h 28m

Columbus

Sat 4/12

10:20 am-10:51 am

Nonstop1h 31m

$258

ChicagoColumbus

MDW - CMH

MDWCMH

Chicago Midway

Mon 3/24

8:25 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Columbus

Fri 3/28

6:35 am-6:55 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$258

ChicagoColumbus

ORD - CMH

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/6

8:10 pm-11:00 am

2 stops13h 50m

Columbus

Sun 4/13

6:00 am-12:41 am

1 stop19h 41m

$259

ChicagoColumbus

MDW - CMH

MDWCMH

Chicago Midway

Sun 4/6

10:19 am-10:44 am

1 stop23h 25m

Columbus

Sun 4/13

5:19 pm-12:08 pm

2 stops19h 49m

$274

ChicagoColumbus

MDW - CMH

MDWCMH

Chicago Midway

Sat 4/19

6:04 am-12:59 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Columbus

Wed 4/23

4:10 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$278

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Columbus

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Travel insights for flights from Illinois to Columbus

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Columbus Airport?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to Columbus Airport as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Columbus Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois 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 February 20, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to CMH are scheduled on a Thursday (44 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (23 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 February 20, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Illinois to Columbus, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. 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
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

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

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

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
9,692 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

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
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

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

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

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

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

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 are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to Columbus Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $66. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from Illinois to Columbus Airport for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Columbus Airport?

    When deciding which route to take from Illinois to Columbus Airport consider Chicago O'Hare Intl - Columbus, Chicago Midway - Columbus or Lambert-St Louis - Columbus as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Illinois to Columbus Airport?

    Before booking your flight to Columbus Airport from Illinois, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Copa Airlines (100%), Royal Jordanian (88%), Air New Zealand( 86%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Columbus Airport?

    While on average a flight from Illinois to Columbus Airport is generally $258, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $136. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Columbus), you can expect to pay $110 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois 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 Illinois to Columbus Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Columbus Airport (average of $254). Flying from Illinois 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 3 airlines flying from Illinois to Columbus

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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
United AirlinesCheapest$152Average$315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$187Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$267Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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