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$88+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Columbus (CMH)

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ORD — CMH
Apr 8 — Apr 151
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Columbus

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Columbus flight deals. Data was last updated April 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$201
(Delta)

One-way from

$88
(Mytrip)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$331

Good round-trip deal

$257 or less

Good one-way deal

$118 or less
From Illinois to Columbus
One-way flight from Illinois to Columbus
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($36 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Illinois to Columbus.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Illinois to Columbus.

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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 April 3, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 5/206:00 amSTL - CMH
1 stop4h 30mDelta
Wed 5/286:19 pmCMH - STL
1 stop6h 19mDelta
Deal found 4/2$201
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Sat 4/124:57 pmSTL - CMH
1 stop24h 21mFrontier
Sat 4/1911:29 amCMH - STL
1 stop13h 17mFrontier
Deal found 3/31$208
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Mon 11/33:15 pmSTL - CMH
1 stop5h 51mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/411:05 amCMH - STL
1 stop5h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/2$237
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 4/195:00 pmORD - CMH
1 stop3h 53mDelta
Fri 5/96:10 pmCMH - ORD
1 stop3h 11mDelta
Deal found 4/2$253
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 5/1712:48 pmMDW - CMH
1 stop5h 34mDelta
Sat 5/244:26 pmCMH - MDW
1 stop5h 47mDelta
Deal found 4/2$253
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Sun 5/1110:19 amORD - CMH
Nonstop1h 25mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/147:08 amCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/2$256
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Wed 4/3010:10 amMDW - CMH
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Fri 5/25:20 pmCMH - MDW
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 4/2$256
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/49:54 amORD - CMH
1 stop23h 35mFrontier
Sun 4/67:08 pmCMH - ORD
1 stop14h 36mFrontier
Deal found 4/2$257
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 5/237:10 pmSTL - CMH
1 stop3h 15mSouthwest
Sun 5/2510:00 amCMH - STL
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 4/2$260
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 5/27:47 pmORD - CMH
2 stops25h 30mSpirit Airlines
Sun 5/49:57 amCMH - ORD
2 stops35h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/2$262
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 4/1$265
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Mon 5/129:50 amSTL - CMH
3 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/149:55 amCMH - STL
1 stop24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$274

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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 April 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Columbus Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Illinois

Fly to

Columbus

Route

Depart

Return

Price

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 5/20

6:00 am-11:30 am

1 stop4h 30m

Columbus

Wed 5/28

6:19 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop6h 19m

$201

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 4/12

4:57 pm-6:18 pm

1 stop24h 21m

Columbus

Sat 4/19

11:29 am-11:46 pm

1 stop13h 17m

$208

ChicagoColumbus

ORD - CMH

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/1

7:20 am-9:48 am

Nonstop1h 28m

Columbus

Tue 5/6

8:27 am-12:18 pm

1 stop4h 51m

$253

ChicagoColumbus

MDW - CMH

MDWCMH

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/17

6:30 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop4h 28m

Columbus

Sat 5/24

4:26 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$253

ChicagoColumbus

ORD - CMH

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/1

11:53 am-10:17 pm

3 stops33h 24m

Columbus

Mon 5/5

5:30 am-6:17 pm

3 stops37h 47m

$254

ChicagoColumbus

ORD - CMH

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/28

4:15 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Columbus

Wed 4/30

12:24 pm-6:14 pm

2 stops6h 50m

$255

ChicagoColumbus

MDW - CMH

MDWCMH

Chicago Midway

Wed 4/30

10:10 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Columbus

Fri 5/2

5:20 pm-5:35 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$256

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 5/23

7:10 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop3h 15m

Columbus

Sun 5/25

10:00 am-10:25 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$260

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 5/20

9:40 am-3:29 pm

1 stop4h 49m

Columbus

Tue 5/27

6:02 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$261

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

$265

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Columbus

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to Columbus Airport

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 April 3, 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 April 3, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to CMH are scheduled on a Wednesday (50 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 3, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Illinois to Columbus, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest 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.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

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 $88. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and Delta, 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?

  • 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: Sun Country Air (100%), Copa Airlines (96%), Turkish Airlines( 86%).

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

    While on average a flight from Illinois to Columbus Airport is generally $284, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $117. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Columbus), you can expect to pay $182 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$166Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$258Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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