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$95+ Cheap flights from Illinois 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 12/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — CMH
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Tue 11/26
Tue 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Illinois (USIL) 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 November 21, 2024.

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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Columbus
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 12/136:35 pmORD - CMH
1 stop4h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/156:00 pmCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/21$241
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 12/127:15 amMDW - CMH
1 stop3h 25mSouthwest
Sun 12/154:00 pmCMH - MDW
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 11/20$241
This Spirit Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Spirit Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/129:53 pmORD - CMH
1 stop19h 50mSpirit Airlines
Sun 12/158:57 pmCMH - ORD
1 stop9h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/21$242
This Spirit Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Spirit Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/194:27 pmSTL - CMH
1 stop6h 30mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/239:33 pmCMH - STL
1 stop18h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/20$247
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Thu 12/197:07 pmSTL - CMH
1 stop3h 48mDelta
Wed 12/255:55 pmCMH - STL
1 stop4h 48mDelta
Deal found 11/20$263
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Sat 12/215:58 pmSTL - CMH
1 stop5h 12mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/316:02 pmCMH - STL
1 stop4h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$276
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Wed 12/255:51 pmMDW - CMH
1 stop3h 37mDelta
Sat 12/286:30 amCMH - MDW
1 stop3h 20mDelta
Deal found 11/20$291
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 12/127:40 pmORD - CMH
Nonstop1h 29mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/156:00 amCMH - ORD
Nonstop1h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/21$292
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Wed 12/115:40 amORD - CMH
1 stop7h 30mDelta
Sun 12/156:00 amCMH - ORD
2 stops8h 00mDelta
Deal found 11/20$299
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 12/205:27 pmSTL - CMH
1 stop3h 38mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/276:00 amCMH - STL
1 stop5h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$308
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Sat 12/216:40 pmSTL - CMH
1 stop3h 10mSouthwest
Fri 1/39:10 pmCMH - STL
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 11/20$309
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/246:30 amMDW - CMH
1 stop11h 51mFrontier
Mon 11/251:19 pmCMH - MDW
1 stop19h 36mFrontier
Deal found 11/20$328

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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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ChicagoColumbus

ORD - CMH

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/13

6:35 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 24m

Columbus

Sun 12/15

6:00 pm-6:27 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

$241

ChicagoColumbus

MDW - CMH

MDWCMH

Chicago Midway

Thu 12/12

7:15 am-11:40 am

1 stop3h 25m

Columbus

Sun 12/15

4:00 pm-4:15 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$241

ChicagoColumbus

ORD - CMH

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/12

9:53 pm-6:43 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Columbus

Sun 12/15

8:57 pm-5:30 am

1 stop9h 33m

$242

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 1/16

3:48 pm-2:58 pm

1 stop22h 10m

Columbus

Mon 1/20

4:03 pm-2:43 pm

1 stop23h 40m

$245

ChicagoColumbus

MDW - CMH

MDWCMH

Chicago Midway

Mon 1/13

6:00 am-12:59 pm

1 stop5h 59m

Columbus

Tue 1/14

6:44 am-12:46 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$250

ChicagoColumbus

ORD - CMH

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/30

6:15 am-1:28 pm

2 stops6h 13m

Columbus

Sat 2/1

6:12 am-4:13 pm

2 stops11h 01m

$260

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 12/19

7:07 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop3h 48m

Columbus

Wed 12/25

5:55 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop4h 48m

$263

ChicagoColumbus

ORD - CMH

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/5

7:29 pm-10:25 am

1 stop13h 56m

Columbus

Wed 1/8

8:04 pm-11:12 am

1 stop16h 08m

$269

St. LouisColumbus

STL - CMH

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 12/21

5:58 pm-12:10 am

1 stop5h 12m

Columbus

Tue 12/31

6:02 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop4h 51m

$276

ChicagoColumbus

ORD - CMH

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/12

7:40 pm-10:09 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

Columbus

Sun 12/15

6:00 am-6:34 am

Nonstop1h 34m

$292

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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 $351). 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 November 21, 2024.

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 November 21, 2024.

The most flights from USIL to CMH are scheduled on a Thursday (41 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 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 November 21, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Illinois to Columbus, see what other customers have to say about American Airlines, Southwest and Spirit Airlines. 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
5,015 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,758 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,172 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

WestJet
7.3
Good
2,810 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois 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 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 $95. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest 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?

    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: Cathay Pacific (100%), Emirates (98%), Republic Airways( 98%).

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

    While on average a flight from Illinois to Columbus Airport is generally $297, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $97. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Columbus), you can expect to pay $207 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 $351). 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$149Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$181Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$277Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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