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July 18 - August 4

Cheapest

DFW - Columbus

$252

$167

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July 28 - August 4

Best

DFW - Columbus

$275

$168

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July 14 - August 4

Earliest

DFW - Columbus

$250

$168

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July 18 - August 11

DFW - Columbus

$249

$168

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August 25 - September 8

DFW - Columbus

$238

$169

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September 1 - September 8

Best

DFW - Columbus

$269

$169

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August 4 - August 11

DFW - Columbus

$259

$169

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July 28 - August 11

DFW - Columbus

$250

$169

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July 23 - July 28

DFW - Columbus

$281

$179

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September 1 - September 10

DFW - Columbus

$255

$181

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Insights for flights from Dallas to Columbus

Right now, 14% of recent fares from Dallas to Columbus were classified as a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $309–$477, with a median of $401. Currently, prices are above the typical level. For travelers seeking cheap flights from Dallas to Columbus, new deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better fares.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Dallas to Columbus? The most affordable month to fly is March, with a median fare of $82. January also offers lower prices, with a median of $271, followed by April at a median of $375.

A typical journey from Dallas to Columbus takes about 9h 55m, including connections. This is a short-haul route, covering a distance of 1489 km. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers being 2 when connecting.

How much is a round trip from Dallas to Columbus

Regular price: $208 - $327

Prices for flights from Dallas to Columbus are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $208 and $327. The current lowest deal is $167 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Jul 18-Aug 4.

now $167

Low $208

High $327

The cheapest time to fly from Dallas to Columbus

The cheapest month to fly from DFW to CMH is March, with a median price of $82. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of $401. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $82

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $401

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Direct flights from Dallas to Columbus

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Dallas to Columbus

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - Columbus

Dallas (DFW) - Columbus (CMH)

Frontier Airlines

$458

$349

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - Columbus

Dallas (DFW) - Columbus (CMH)

Frontier Airlines

$461

$349

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - Columbus

Dallas (DFW) - Columbus (CMH)

Frontier Airlines

$461

$349

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - Columbus

Dallas (DFW) - Columbus (CMH)

Frontier Airlines

$458

$349

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - Columbus

Dallas (DFW) - Columbus (CMH)

Frontier Airlines

$462

$349

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - Columbus

Dallas (DFW) - Columbus (CMH)

Frontier Airlines

$463

$368

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Dallas to Columbus

3 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 18

$799 → $420

47%

7 nights

Dec 20 - Dec 27

$695 → $456

34%

2 nights

Oct 6 - Oct 8

$507 → $306

40%

3 nights

Oct 5 - Oct 8

$502 → $334

33%

Popular Airports to fly from Dallas to Columbus

Dallas - Columbus route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Dallas to Columbus are above the typical level of $401.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the cheapest prices

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from Dallas to Columbus, with a median price of $82.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 9h 55m on average

Flights from Dallas to Columbus typically take 9h 55m, with 2 stopovers when connecting.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Only 20% of recent deals for this route are direct, making connecting flights more common.

🏆 Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights

Southwest Airlines is one of the carriers that historically offer direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route

Historically, deals for flights from Dallas to Columbus appear frequently, about 1 per day.

Dallas main airports to depart from

Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)

Cheapest

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is a major hub for flights from Dallas to Columbus.

📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$167

Dallas Love Field (DAL)

Dallas Love Field offers another option for flights from Dallas to Columbus.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$281

Columbus main airports to arrive at

John Glenn Columbus International (CMH)

Cheapest

John Glenn Columbus International Airport is the primary airport for travelers flying from Dallas to Columbus.

📍 ~10 km from Columbus city center (reachable by car, bus)

💸 Flights from ~$167

Rickenbacker International (LCK)

Rickenbacker International Airport offers an alternative arrival option for flights from Dallas to Columbus.

📍 ~20 km from Columbus city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$269

Airports nearby Columbus used as alternative

Rickenbacker International (LCK)

Rickenbacker International is a useful alternative for budget flights, especially with Allegiant Air as its primary hub.

📍 ~20 km from Columbus (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$269

Dayton International (DAY)

Dayton International is a reliable regional hub with major carrier presence, offering a convenient alternative.

📍 ~100 km from Columbus (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$265

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)

Cheapest

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International is a major international hub with extensive non-stop options and competitive pricing.

📍 ~170 km from Columbus (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$156

Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE)

Cleveland Hopkins International is a large hub serving Northern Ohio with diverse airline options and strong domestic connectivity.

📍 ~200 km from Columbus (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$172

Akron–Canton (CAK)

Akron–Canton offers alternative regional access with lower congestion and often competitive fares on specific routes.

📍 ~160 km from Columbus (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$212

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Columbus

48% AI deal score

$1,103

From DFW

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Jul 14

Columbus, United States

48% AI deal score

$1,124

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Columbus

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Dallas to Columbus is typically between 28 and 59 days before departure. During this period, the average price for tickets was around $355. Prices tend to be higher for last-minute bookings, with flights purchased 0-6 days out averaging $593. For those planning further in advance, tickets bought 60+ days out had an average price of $410.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Dallas to Columbus was considered to be $309 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $401. Approximately 25% of all observed prices for this route were at or below $309, indicating a favorable deal. Prices above $477 were typically in the higher range.

Historically, March has been the cheapest month to fly from Dallas to Columbus, with a median price of $82. January also offered lower prices, with a median of $271. The annual median price for this route was $401, making March significantly more affordable. April, with a median price of $375, was observed to be the most expensive month.

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