Cheap flights from Chicago to Columbus

One-way fares from $101 · CHI → CMH · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

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Cheapest fare
$101

American Airlines · Thu, Nov 12

Cheapest month
November

from $101

Direct flights
Yes

American Airlines

Flight time
1h 27m

440 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Columbus

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 Cheapest $101

Cheapest dates in November 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

American Airlines
Depart08:03 Thu, Nov 12ORD → CMH 1h 29m · Direct
$101one way, per person
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American Airlines
Depart06:59 Sun, Nov 8ORD → CMH 1h 27m · Direct
$103one way, per person
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Frontier Airlines
Depart05:40 Wed, Nov 25ORD → CMH 5h 22m · 1 stop
$110one way, per person
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Frontier Airlines
Depart09:51 Wed, Nov 18ORD → CMH 5h 26m · 1 stop
$115one way, per person
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Frontier Airlines
Depart10:19 Sun, Nov 15ORD → CMH 3h 54m · 1 stop
$171one way, per person
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About flights from Chicago to Columbus

Chicago (CHI) and Columbus (CMH) are about 440 km apart. Direct flights take around 1h 27m, and recent direct fares were with American Airlines. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $101, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Chicago to Columbus?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $101 with American Airlines, departing Thursday, November 12, 2026.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Columbus?

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $101 one way.

Are there direct flights from Chicago to Columbus?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with American Airlines.

How long is the flight from Chicago to Columbus?

A direct flight takes about 1h 27m. Chicago and Columbus are around 440 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Chicago to Columbus?

Recent fares on this route were with American Airlines and Frontier Airlines.

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