What is the cheapest airline that flies from Portland to Columbus?

Delta and Alaska Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Portland to Columbus

What airlines fly to Columbus?

United Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Columbus from Portland according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 41% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Columbus. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Columbus on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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The number of operators available for flights from Portland Airport to Columbus is 5 as of August 2026.

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

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Portland Airport to Columbus.

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

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Columbus 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. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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12:20 pm - 7:42 pmPDX Portland-CMH Columbus

28h 22m1 stop Denver Intl

8:27 pm - 5:11 pmCMH Columbus-PDX Portland

23h 44m1 stop Denver Intl

$274Frontier

Thu, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 2

12:20 pm - 7:42 pmPDX Portland-CMH Columbus

28h 22m1 stop Denver Intl

8:27 pm - 5:11 pmCMH Columbus-PDX Portland

23h 44m1 stop Denver Intl

$275Frontier

Thu, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 2

12:01 pm - 10:20 pmPDX Portland-CMH Columbus

7h 19m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:38 am - 10:55 amCMH Columbus-PDX Portland

7h 17m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$379American Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Sat, Sep 26

5:59 am - 3:49 pmPDX Portland-CMH Columbus

6h 50m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:25 pm - 11:12 pmCMH Columbus-PDX Portland

7h 47m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$379American Airlines

Wed, Sep 2 - Thu, Sep 10

8:09 am - 8:50 pmPDX Portland-CMH Columbus

9h 41m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

8:34 am - 6:18 pmCMH Columbus-PDX Portland

12h 44m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl San Diego

$392Alaska Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Sat, Oct 24

5:00 am - 2:34 pmPDX Portland-CMH Columbus

6h 34m1 stop Denver Intl

7:20 am - 11:28 amCMH Columbus-PDX Portland

7h 08m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$395United Airlines

Wed, Sep 2 - Sun, Sep 6

8:15 am - 7:08 pmPDX Portland-CMH Columbus

7h 53m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:17 am - 11:33 amCMH Columbus-PDX Portland

7h 16m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$396United Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 28

9:00 am - 10:30 pmPDX Portland-CMH Columbus

10h 30m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Denver Intl

5:10 pm - 10:00 pmCMH Columbus-PDX Portland

7h 50m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$400Southwest

Sat, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 9

5:50 am - 6:45 pmPDX Portland-CMH Columbus

9h 55m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Chicago Midway

5:35 pm - 8:45 pmCMH Columbus-PDX Portland

6h 10m1 stop Chicago Midway

$401Southwest

Wed, Sep 2 - Thu, Sep 10

5:41 pm - 5:08 amPDX Portland-CMH Columbus

8h 27m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

7:02 am - 11:20 amCMH Columbus-PDX Portland

7h 18m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$407Alaska Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 16

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11:20 pm - 9:57 amPDX Portland-CMH Columbus

7h 37m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

1:43 pm - 5:34 pmCMH Columbus-PDX Portland

6h 51m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$507Delta

Thu, Aug 13 - Wed, Aug 19

11:36 am - 9:12 pmPDX Portland-CMH Columbus

6h 36m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

5:13 pm - 9:44 pmCMH Columbus-PDX Portland

7h 31m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$507Delta

Wed, Aug 12 - Mon, Aug 24

10:50 am - 11:59 pmPDX Portland-CMH Columbus

10h 09m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:21 pm - 10:52 pmCMH Columbus-PDX Portland

7h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$622United Airlines

Thu, Aug 13 - Sat, Aug 22

11:02 pm - 12:20 pmPDX Portland-CMH Columbus

10h 18m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

5:20 am - 11:28 amCMH Columbus-PDX Portland

9h 08m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$622United Airlines

Thu, Aug 13 - Mon, Aug 24

5:30 pm - 5:40 amPDX Portland-CMH Columbus

9h 10m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

6:07 pm - 12:22 amCMH Columbus-PDX Portland

9h 15m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$675Alaska Airlines

Tue, Aug 11 - Thu, Aug 13

5:30 pm - 5:40 amPDX Portland-CMH Columbus

9h 10m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

5:35 pm - 10:01 pmCMH Columbus-PDX Portland

7h 26m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$675Alaska Airlines

Tue, Aug 11 - Fri, Aug 21

5:50 am - 6:45 pmPDX Portland-CMH Columbus

9h 55m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Chicago Midway

9:30 am - 6:25 pmCMH Columbus-PDX Portland

11h 55m2 stops San Diego Sacramento Intl

$712Southwest

Wed, Aug 12 - Fri, Sep 25

5:50 am - 6:45 pmPDX Portland-CMH Columbus

9h 55m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Chicago Midway

1:10 pm - 11:05 pmCMH Columbus-PDX Portland

12h 55m2 stops Austin Bergstrom Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$740Southwest

Tue, Aug 11 - Thu, Aug 13

5:16 pm - 2:27 pmPDX Portland-CMH Columbus

18h 11m1 stop Denver Intl

6:10 pm - 5:11 pmCMH Columbus-PDX Portland

26h 01m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Denver Intl

$761Frontier

Tue, Aug 11 - Sun, Aug 23

5:16 pm - 8:14 pmPDX Portland-CMH Columbus

23h 58m2 stops Denver Intl Orlando

8:27 pm - 5:11 pmCMH Columbus-PDX Portland

23h 44m1 stop Denver Intl

$778Frontier

Tue, Aug 11 - Mon, Aug 24

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Aug 27

PDX12:20 pmPortland

28h 22m

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CMH7:42 pmColumbus

Sep 2

CMH8:27 pmColumbus

23h 44m

1 stop

PDX5:11 pmPortland

$274

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Aug 27

PDX12:20 pmPortland

28h 22m

1 stop

CMH7:42 pmColumbus

Sep 2

CMH8:27 pmColumbus

23h 44m

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PDX5:11 pmPortland

$275

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Oct 13

PDX5:35 pmPortland

18h 57m

1 stop

CMH3:32 pmColumbus

Oct 21

CMH4:27 pmColumbus

27h 08m

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PDX4:35 pmPortland

$311

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Oct 22

PDX8:09 amPortland

9h 41m

1 stop

CMH8:50 pmColumbus

Oct 24

CMH8:34 amColumbus

12h 44m

2 stops

PDX6:18 pmPortland

$392

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Aug 27

PDX7:40 pmPortland

6h 28m

1 stop

CMH5:08 amColumbus

Aug 31

CMH5:35 pmColumbus

7h 26m

1 stop

PDX10:01 pmPortland

$413

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Sep 23

PDX7:09 amPortland

6h 41m

1 stop

CMH4:50 pmColumbus

Sep 27

CMH5:48 pmColumbus

7h 13m

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PDX10:01 pmPortland

$450

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$396

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$401

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5:41 pm-5:08 am

1 stop8h 27m

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Wed 9/16

7:02 am-11:20 am

1 stop7h 18m

$407

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Portland and Columbus?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $393 to $577.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $274.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Columbus?

The cheapest month to fly to Columbus from Portland is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $287, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of February, then book flights to Columbus from Portland during March instead. Flights to Columbus in March, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around $338.

What is the cheapest Portland to Columbus flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Columbus from Portland when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Columbus for around $478 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Columbus from Portland for as low as $397 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Portland to Columbus flights?

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Fastest flight time	4h 48m
Direct flights	Sat
Airports in Columbus	2 airports

The fastest flight from Portland to Columbus takes 4h 48m

Direct flights go from Portland to Columbus on Saturday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.

There are 2 airports in Columbus. From Portland there are direct flights to Columbus (CMH).

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How far is Portland to Columbus by plane?
Portland and Columbus are 2027.0 mi apart from one another. Typically, this will take 4h 48m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Portland Airport to Columbus?
Prices for flights from Portland Airport to Columbus are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Portland Airport to Columbus?
The number of operators available for flights from Portland Airport to Columbus is 5 as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Portland Airport to Columbus?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Portland Airport to Columbus.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Columbus?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Columbus 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. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Alaska Airlines	PriceFrom $221	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 12,782 reviews	Search Alaska Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $275	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,504 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $306	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,086 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $308	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,888 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $342	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,216 reviews	Search Southwest flights

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