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$84+ Cheap flights from Salt Lake City (SLC) 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 3/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SLC — CMH
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Salt Lake City to Columbus are usually found in January or August, booked 14 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Salt Lake City (SLC) 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 February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$257
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$84
(American Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$557

Good round-trip deal

$439 or less
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Cheapest flights from Salt Lake City to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salt Lake City 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 2/18. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/83:05 pmSLC - CMH
1 stop28h 45mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/1310:50 pmCMH - SLC
1 stop17h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/18$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.
Wed 3/193:59 pmSLC - CMH
1 stop5h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/237:43 pmCMH - SLC
1 stop6h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/18$322
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/35:10 amSLC - CMH
2 stops8h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/73:39 pmCMH - SLC
1 stop7h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$348
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/287:29 amSLC - CMH
1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/39:19 pmCMH - SLC
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$372
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/81:15 pmSLC - CMH
2 stops9h 40mSouthwest
Tue 5/136:55 pmCMH - SLC
1 stop6h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 2/18$385
This Hawaiian Airlines 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/117:30 amSLC - CMH
1 stop7h 53mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 9/158:10 amCMH - SLC
1 stop8h 07mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/19$416
This Alaska Airlines 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/16:00 pmSLC - CMH
2 stops25h 20mAlaska Airlines
Tue 3/45:25 amCMH - SLC
2 stops13h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/19$436
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.
Thu 4/35:35 pmSLC - CMH
Nonstop3h 21mDelta
Mon 4/77:45 amCMH - SLC
Nonstop4h 06mDelta
Deal found 2/19$439

Find flights from Salt Lake City to Columbus within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Salt Lake City 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.

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Salt Lake City

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Columbus

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Price

Salt Lake CityColumbus

SLC - CMH

SLCCMH

Salt Lake City

Thu 5/8

3:05 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop28h 45m

Columbus

Tue 5/13

10:50 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop17h 20m

$257

Salt Lake CityColumbus

SLC - CMH

SLCCMH

Salt Lake City

Wed 3/19

3:59 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Columbus

Sun 3/23

7:43 pm-12:18 am

1 stop6h 35m

$322

Salt Lake CityColumbus

SLC - CMH

SLCCMH

Salt Lake City

Thu 4/3

5:10 am-3:25 pm

2 stops8h 15m

Columbus

Mon 4/7

3:39 pm-8:48 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$348

Salt Lake CityColumbus

SLC - CMH

SLCCMH

Salt Lake City

Thu 5/8

1:15 pm-12:55 am

2 stops9h 40m

Columbus

Tue 5/13

6:55 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$385

Salt Lake CityColumbus

SLC - CMH

SLCCMH

Salt Lake City

Sat 3/1

6:00 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops25h 20m

Columbus

Tue 3/4

5:25 am-4:54 pm

2 stops13h 29m

$436

Salt Lake CityColumbus

SLC - CMH

SLCCMH

Salt Lake City

Thu 4/3

5:35 pm-10:56 pm

Nonstop3h 21m

Columbus

Mon 4/7

7:45 am-9:51 am

Nonstop4h 06m

$439

Salt Lake CityColumbus

SLC - CMH

SLCCMH

Salt Lake City

Wed 3/19

3:59 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$84

Salt Lake CityColumbus

SLC - CMH

SLCCMH

Salt Lake City

Mon 3/24

2:23 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops25h 02m

$132

Salt Lake CityColumbus

SLC - CMH

SLCCMH

Salt Lake City

Thu 3/20

5:35 pm-11:04 pm

Nonstop3h 29m

$249

Salt Lake CityColumbus

SLC - CMH

SLCCMH

Salt Lake City

Wed 3/19

6:00 am-5:25 pm

2 stops9h 25m

$254

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Salt Lake City to Columbus in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 Salt Lake City-Columbus Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Salt Lake City-Columbus Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Salt Lake City-Columbus Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Salt Lake City-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 Salt Lake City-Columbus Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Salt Lake City to Columbus

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Salt Lake City to Columbus Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Salt Lake City to Columbus. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Salt Lake City to Columbus Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 14 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 Salt Lake City to Columbus Airport?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Salt Lake City 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.

When flying from Salt Lake City to Columbus Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 50% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Salt Lake City to Columbus Airport?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Salt Lake City to Columbus Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings 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 February 20, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Salt Lake City to Columbus, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,413 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

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
4,413 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,413 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

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
9,691 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,413 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

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
8,227 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,413 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

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
8,768 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,413 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

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
4,413 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

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 airport do you fly from for flights from Salt Lake City to Columbus?

    Located just 5.7 mi from the city center, Salt Lake City is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Columbus from Salt Lake City. Booking flights from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Columbus should be relatively easy as there is 1 daily outbound flight to Columbus from 6 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Salt Lake City to Columbus Airport round-trip?

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Columbus Airport, with prices starting at $257. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $322 and $348, respectively. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 51% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Salt Lake City to Columbus Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $84. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Salt Lake City to Columbus Airport for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Salt Lake City to Columbus Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Salt Lake City to Columbus Airport are Delta (93%), Aeromexico (92%) and KLM (90%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Salt Lake City to Columbus Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Salt Lake City to Columbus Airport? While on average our users pay $557, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $399. The most popular route (Salt Lake City - Columbus), is priced around $257.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Salt Lake City to Columbus that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Salt Lake City to Columbus?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Salt Lake City to Columbus?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City to Columbus Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salt Lake City to Columbus Airport (average of $254). Flying from Salt Lake City 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 6 airlines flying from Salt Lake City to Columbus

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Salt Lake City 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
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$102Average$230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$116Average$173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$246Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$367Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$377Average$778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$418Average$564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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