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$89+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA (OAK) 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 1/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — CMH
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Oakland (OAK) 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 December 18, 2024.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$131
(Priceline)

One-way from

$89
(Cheapflightsfares)

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Average price

$586
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Cheapest flights from Oakland to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Oakland to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2024.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/275:30 amOAK - CMH
1 stop11h 11mSpirit Airlines
Fri 1/38:36 pmCMH - OAK
1 stop16h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/17$341
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/3112:52 pmOAK - CMH
1 stop7h 22mDelta
Mon 1/67:45 amCMH - OAK
1 stop7h 48mDelta
Deal found 12/17$547
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/316:00 amOAK - CMH
1 stop12h 23mAlaska Airlines
Mon 1/66:17 pmCMH - OAK
2 stops41h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/17$811
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/245:40 amOAK - CMH
1 stop10h 05mSouthwest
Thu 12/262:45 pmCMH - OAK
1 stop10h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 12/18$818
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/244:52 pmOAK - CMH
3 stops16h 53mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/269:20 amCMH - OAK
3 stops16h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$996

Find flights from Oakland to Columbus within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Oakland 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 December 18, 2024.

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OAK - CMH

OAKCMH

Oakland

Thu 1/23

5:45 am-4:17 pm

1 stop7h 32m

Columbus

Sat 1/25

6:46 am-11:46 am

1 stop8h 00m

$131

OaklandColumbus

OAK - CMH

OAKCMH

Oakland

Mon 3/3

6:49 am-5:19 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Columbus

Thu 3/6

6:15 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$372

OaklandColumbus

OAK - CMH

OAKCMH

Oakland

Mon 3/3

11:25 am-9:30 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Columbus

Thu 3/6

3:05 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops10h 10m

$377

OaklandColumbus

OAK - CMH

OAKCMH

Oakland

Wed 1/15

1:15 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Columbus

Thu 1/23

7:45 am-12:33 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$378

OaklandColumbus

OAK - CMH

OAKCMH

Oakland

Wed 3/5

3:10 pm-2:23 pm

3 stops20h 13m

Columbus

Sun 3/9

9:21 pm-2:10 pm

3 stops19h 49m

$751

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OAK - CMH

OAKCMH

Oakland

Thu 1/16

5:45 am-4:17 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$89

OaklandColumbus

OAK - CMH

OAKCMH

Oakland

Tue 12/31

7:32 pm-11:44 am

2 stops13h 12m

$313

OaklandColumbus

OAK - CMH

OAKCMH

Oakland

Tue 12/24

12:52 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$354

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Deals found on 12/18

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Oakland to Columbus in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 Oakland, California-Columbus Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Oakland, California-Columbus Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Oakland, California-Columbus Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Oakland, California-Columbus Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Oakland, California-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 Oakland to Columbus

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Travel insights for flights from Oakland to Columbus

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Oakland, California to Columbus Airport?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Oakland 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 December 18, 2024.

It’s typically best to fly out from Oakland, California to Columbus Airport in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 40% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Oakland, California to Columbus Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Oakland to Columbus. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Oakland, California to Columbus Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 December 18, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Oakland to Columbus, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,119 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Oakland to Columbus. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Oakland to Columbus?

    Oakland (OAK), located 7.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Oakland to Columbus. 3 airlines have flights from Oakland to Columbus on a regular basis. Booking flights from Oakland to Columbus should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Columbus per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Oakland, California to Columbus Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $131, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Oakland, California to Columbus Airport and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Alaska Airlines and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $372 and $377, respectively. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 65% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Oakland, California to Columbus Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $89. Users have also found prices from $313 and $354 on Alaska Airlines and Delta, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Oakland 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 Oakland, California to Columbus Airport?

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

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Oakland 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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$149Average$264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$296Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$358Average$566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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