Cheap flights from Illinois to Columbus from $59

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2:29 pm - 6:55 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-CMH Columbus
27h 26m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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7:50 pm - 1:10 pmCMH  Columbus-STL Lambert-St Louis
18h 20m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$123Frontier
Wed, Sep 23 - Sun, Sep 27
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2:29 pm - 6:55 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-CMH Columbus
27h 26m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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7:50 pm - 1:10 pmCMH  Columbus-STL Lambert-St Louis
18h 20m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$124Frontier
Wed, Sep 23 - Sun, Sep 27
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2:29 pm - 8:31 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-CMH Columbus
29h 02m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Orlando
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7:50 pm - 1:10 pmCMH  Columbus-STL Lambert-St Louis
18h 20m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$179Frontier
Wed, Sep 23 - Sun, Sep 27
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1:21 pm - 3:49 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CMH Columbus
1h 28mnonstop
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9:24 am - 10:05 amCMH  Columbus-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
1h 41mnonstop
$204American Airlines
Fri, Sep 4 - Sat, Sep 5
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6:00 pm - 8:33 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CMH Columbus
1h 33mnonstop
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9:16 am - 10:00 amCMH  Columbus-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
1h 44mnonstop
$204American Airlines
Fri, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 6
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4:30 pm - 7:08 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CMH Columbus
1h 38mnonstop
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7:20 am - 7:54 amCMH  Columbus-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
1h 34mnonstop
$204United Airlines
Fri, Sep 4 - Sat, Sep 5
Southwest Logo
12:45 pm - 2:55 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-CMH Columbus
1h 10mnonstop
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9:00 pm - 11:55 pmCMH  Columbus-MDW Chicago Midway
3h 55m1 stop Nashville Intl
$205Southwest
Tue, Sep 29 - Thu, Oct 1
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12:45 pm - 9:25 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-CMH Columbus
7h 40m2 stops Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Baltimore/Washington
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8:20 pm - 8:35 pmCMH  Columbus-MDW Chicago Midway
1h 15mnonstop
$210Southwest
Tue, Sep 29 - Thu, Oct 1
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 12:35 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-CMH Columbus
6h 35m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5:24 am - 10:50 amCMH  Columbus-STL Lambert-St Louis
6h 26m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$213American Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5
United Airlines Logo
2:30 pm - 5:05 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CMH Columbus
1h 35mnonstop
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7:49 pm - 8:33 pmCMH  Columbus-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
1h 44mnonstop
$222United Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 5

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American Airlines flights from Illinois to Columbus Airport

Our best American Airlines deals on Illinois to Columbus Airport flight tickets
American Airlines
Oct 1
STL5:00 amLambert-St Louis
6h 35m
1 stop
CMH12:35 pmColumbus
Oct 5
CMH5:24 amColumbus
6h 26m
1 stop
STL10:50 amLambert-St Louis
$213
American Airlines
Sep 7
ORD8:59 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 34m
CMH11:33 pmColumbus
Sep 14
CMH3:13 pmColumbus
1h 42m
ORD3:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$214
American Airlines
Sep 2
STL4:50 pmLambert-St Louis
5h 43m
1 stop
CMH11:33 pmColumbus
Sep 3
CMH5:31 amColumbus
3h 53m
1 stop
STL8:24 amLambert-St Louis
$217

United Airlines flights from Illinois to Columbus Airport

Our best United Airlines deals on Illinois to Columbus Airport flight tickets
United Airlines
Sep 4
ORD4:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 38m
CMH7:08 pmColumbus
Sep 5
CMH7:20 amColumbus
1h 34m
ORD7:54 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$204
United Airlines
Sep 5
ORD2:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 35m
CMH5:05 pmColumbus
Sep 5
CMH7:49 pmColumbus
1h 44m
ORD8:33 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$222
United Airlines
Sep 24
ORD10:44 amChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 30m
CMH1:14 pmColumbus
Sep 25
CMH2:16 pmColumbus
1h 34m
ORD2:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$223

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St. LouisColumbus

STL Lambert-St Louis - CMH Columbus

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 9/23

2:29 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop27h 26m

Columbus

Sun 9/27

7:50 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$123

St. LouisColumbus

STL Lambert-St Louis - CMH Columbus

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 9/23

2:29 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop27h 26m

Columbus

Sun 9/27

7:50 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$124

St. LouisColumbus

STL Lambert-St Louis - CMH Columbus

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 9/23

2:29 pm-8:31 pm

2 stops29h 02m

Columbus

Sun 9/27

7:50 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$179
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoColumbus

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CMH Columbus

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/4

1:21 pm-3:49 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

Columbus

Sat 9/5

9:24 am-10:05 am

Nonstop1h 41m

$204

ChicagoColumbus

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CMH Columbus

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/4

6:00 pm-8:33 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

Columbus

Sun 9/6

9:16 am-10:00 am

Nonstop1h 44m

$204

ChicagoColumbus

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CMH Columbus

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/4

4:30 pm-7:08 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

Columbus

Sat 9/5

7:20 am-7:54 am

Nonstop1h 34m

$204

ChicagoColumbus

MDW Chicago Midway - CMH Columbus

MDWCMH

Chicago Midway

Tue 9/29

12:45 pm-2:55 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Columbus

Thu 10/1

9:00 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop3h 55m

$205

ChicagoColumbus

MDW Chicago Midway - CMH Columbus

MDWCMH

Chicago Midway

Tue 9/29

12:45 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops7h 40m

Columbus

Thu 10/1

8:20 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$210

St. LouisColumbus

STL Lambert-St Louis - CMH Columbus

STLCMH

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 10/1

5:00 am-12:35 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Columbus

Mon 10/5

5:24 am-10:50 am

1 stop6h 26m

$213

ChicagoColumbus

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CMH Columbus

ORDCMH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/5

2:30 pm-5:05 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Columbus

Sat 9/5

7:49 pm-8:33 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

$222

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Columbus Airport?

The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Columbus Airport from Illinois, with most prices found around $318. If you are unable to visit Columbus Airport during the month of September, then departing from Illinois during the month December is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $338.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Columbus Airport?

Our data shows that Saturday is the least expensive day to fly to Columbus Airport. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $316. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Monday because tickets tend to average around $469. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Columbus Airport.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Columbus Airport?

Our data shows that the cheapest Illinois to Columbus Airport flights are usually those with departure times at noon. Our users have found flights to Columbus Airport at noon for as low as $349. Flights to Columbus Airport are more costly in the evening, with an average ticket price of $457. Departure times in the evening fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

What is the cheapest Illinois to Columbus flight route?

Fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Columbus for the best Illinois - Columbus flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight from Illinois to Columbus Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Columbus Airport from Illinois when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Columbus Airport for around $416 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Columbus Airport from Illinois for as low as $157 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Illinois to Columbus Airport flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Illinois to Columbus Airport flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Illinois to Columbus Airport flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Illinois to Columbus Airport.

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Best Price Found

$158

Fastest flight time

1h 10m

Direct flights

Every day
The best one-way flight to Columbus Airport from Illinois in the past 72 hours is $158. The best round-trip flight deal from Illinois to Columbus Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $341.
The fastest flight from Illinois to Columbus Airport takes 1h 10m
Direct flights go from Illinois to Columbus Airport every day.

Frequently asked questions about flying from Illinois to Columbus Airport

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Illinois to Columbus Airport?

    Prices for flights from Illinois to Columbus Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Illinois to Columbus Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Illinois to Columbus Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Illinois to Columbus Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Columbus Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Columbus Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Columbus Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Illinois to Columbus Airport?

Best airlines flying from Illinois to Columbus Airport

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Rating
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Price
American AirlinesPriceFrom $166Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,941 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $219Free CancellationRating
7.4
10,111 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $253Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,219 reviews
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