Cheap flights to Columbus
32 cities have regular scheduled flights to Columbus (CMH). 27 airlines fly to the city, from major international carriers to budget low-cost options. Most flights depart from New York City, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Philadelphia. Compare fares, choose the best option and book your tickets online at the best price. Enter your departure city above to find flights and check prices.
Atlanta — Columbus
Philadelphia — Atlanta
Dallas — Atlanta
Orlando — Atlanta
Fort Lauderdale — Atlanta
Washington, D.C. — Atlanta
Miami — Atlanta
Detroit — Atlanta
Chicago — Detroit
New York City — Atlanta
Boston — Atlanta
Charlotte — Washington, D.C.
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TurkeyFlight insights to Columbus
Data-driven trends for direct flights to Columbus — how often airlines fly, where passengers come from, and typical fares and flight times.
Most frequent departure cities
The most frequent direct routes to Columbus come from New York City, Chicago and Washington, D.C.. New York City leads with around 240 flights a week.
- New York City240 flights/week
- Chicago226 flights/week
- Washington, D.C.110 flights/week
- Atlanta102 flights/week
- Philadelphia83 flights/week
Top departure countries
Most direct flights to Columbus depart from United States, Canada and Mexico. United States alone accounts for about 96% of all direct routes.
- United Statesavg $96
- Canadaavg $239
- Mexicoavg $289
- Turkeyavg $579
Direct routes & fares
Popular non-stop routes to Columbus range from Atlanta at $23 to New York City at $92 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.
- New York Cityfrom $92
- Chicagofrom $81
- Washington, D.C.from $71
- Atlantafrom $23
- Philadelphiafrom $53
Cheapest departure cities
The cheapest places to fly to Columbus from right now are Atlanta from $23, Philadelphia from $53 and Dallas from $58.
- Atlantafrom $23
- Philadelphiafrom $53
- Dallasfrom $58
- Orlandofrom $58
- Tampafrom $64
Longest direct flights
The longest direct flight to Columbus is from Istanbul at about 11h 40m, followed by San Francisco (4h 52m) and Seattle (4h 39m).
- Istanbul11h 40m
- San Francisco4h 52m
- Seattle4h 39m
- Los Angeles4h 35m
- Santa Ana4h 33m
Frequently asked questions
- Which cities have flights to Columbus?
- There are 32+ cities with regular flights to Columbus, from major international hubs to nearby regional airports. Pick your departure city to compare fares and book.
- Where do most flights to Columbus depart from?
- Most travelers fly to Columbus from New York City, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Philadelphia. These routes have the highest flight frequency and passenger traffic, so fares are usually competitive.
- How many airlines fly to Columbus?
- 27 airlines operate flights to Columbus, ranging from major international carriers to budget low-cost airlines. Competition helps keep fares affordable.
- When is the best time to book flights to Columbus?
- For short-haul routes, booking 4–8 weeks ahead usually gives the best prices. For long-haul flights, aim for 2–3 months ahead. Prices also drop in off-peak seasons and for midweek departures.
- How to find cheap flights to Columbus?
- Compare offers from multiple airlines, use flexible dates and set up price alerts. Our platform lets you track price trends and choose the best time to buy your tickets.