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August 5 - August 8

Cheapest

Best

LGA - Columbus

$373

$207

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September 1 - September 22

EWR - Columbus

$240

$210

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September 1 - September 8

EWR - Columbus

$277

$210

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August 24 - September 8

EWR - Columbus

$368

$210

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August 4 - August 11

Earliest

LGA - Columbus

$350

$211

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August 13 - August 27

SWF - Columbus

$275

$214

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August 13 - September 8

EWR - Columbus

$353

$215

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September 1 - September 8

LGA - Columbus

$235

$216

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August 24 - August 27

Best

EWR - Columbus

$431

$216

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August 24 - September 1

EWR - Columbus

$404

$216

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Route Intelligence — 486,190 Searches this Week

Insights for flights from New York to Columbus

Fares for flights from New York to Columbus typically range from $319–$694, with a median price of $484. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding cheap flights from New York to Columbus may require some flexibility or advance planning.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from New York to Columbus, January stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $131. Following closely, December offers a median fare of $137, while April presents another cost-effective option with a median of $244. These months generally offer more competitive pricing for this route.

A typical journey from New York to Columbus takes about 10h 30m, including connections. This duration reflects the common travel experience on this route, as most itineraries connect at least once. Only 19.1% of recent fares were for direct flights from New York to Columbus; for itineraries that do include connections, the median number of stopovers is 2.

The distance between New York and Columbus is 743 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. Despite the relatively short distance, new deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting a consistent flow of available options for travelers.

How much is a round trip from New York to Columbus

Regular price: $264 - $383

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

Regular prices for flights from New York to Columbus typically range from $264 to $383. The current lowest deal is $207 with Southwest Airlines for travel from August 5 to August 8.

now $207

Low $264

High $383

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Columbus

The cheapest month to fly from NYC to CMH is January, with a median price of $131. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $611. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $131

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $611

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Direct flights from New York to Columbus

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Last-minute flights going from New York to Columbus

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Columbus

New York (LGA) - Columbus (CMH)

Frontier Airlines

$330

$261

One-way

Sat, Jul 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SWF - Columbus

New York (SWF) - Columbus (LCK)

Allegiant Air

$318

$252

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Columbus

New York (EWR) - Columbus (CMH)

Frontier Airlines

$290

$220

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Columbus

New York (LGA) - Columbus (CMH)

Frontier Airlines

$246

$249

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Columbus

New York (EWR) - Columbus (CMH)

Frontier Airlines

$290

$250

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Columbus

New York (EWR) - Columbus (CMH)

Frontier Airlines

$307

$257

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New York to Columbus

5 nights

Aug 17 - Aug 22

$623 → $291

53%

4 nights

Aug 16 - Aug 20

$632 → $399

37%

2 nights

Aug 10 - Aug 12

$639 → $421

34%

3 nights

Aug 24 - Aug 27

$431 → $216

50%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Columbus

New York - Columbus route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for New York to Columbus are above the typical level for the past 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest at $131

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Columbus, with a median price of $131.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 10h 30m with stops

The median flight duration from New York to Columbus is 10 hours 30 minutes, including stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 80.9% of deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Deutsche Luft Hansa offers direct flights

Deutsche Luft Hansa is one of the airlines that historically offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from New York to Columbus are frequent, with an average of 0.7 deals per day.

New York main airports to depart from

LaGuardia (LGA)

Cheapest

LaGuardia is a convenient option for flights from New York to Columbus, often offering competitive prices.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$207

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

John F. Kennedy International provides a major hub for flights from New York to Columbus.

📍 ~25 km from city center (reachable by car, train, or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$230

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

New York Stewart International Airport offers an alternative departure point for your trip to Columbus.

📍 ~75 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$228

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Newark Liberty International is another major airport for flights from the New York area to Columbus.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$210

Columbus main airports to arrive at

John Glenn Columbus International (CMH)

Cheapest

John Glenn Columbus International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from New York to Columbus.

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

💸 Flights from ~$207

Rickenbacker International (LCK)

Rickenbacker International Airport offers an alternative arrival option for your trip to Columbus.

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

💸 Flights from ~$250

Airports nearby Columbus used as alternative

Rickenbacker International (LCK)

Rickenbacker International is a useful alternative for budget flights within the Columbus metropolitan area.

📍 ~20 km from Columbus (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$250

Dayton International (DAY)

Dayton International offers a convenient regional backup with a major carrier presence for your trip.

📍 ~115 km from Columbus (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$285

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)

Cheapest

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International provides extensive non-stop options and competitive pricing for travelers.

📍 ~180 km from Columbus (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$97

Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE)

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

📍 ~200 km from Columbus (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$166

Akron–Canton (CAK)

Akron–Canton offers alternative regional access with potentially lower congestion and competitive fares.

📍 ~180 km from Columbus (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$195

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Columbus

Aug 22

Columbus, United States

45% AI deal score

$481

From EWR

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Nov 03

Columbus, United States

45% AI deal score

$482

$481

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From EWR

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Dec 08

Columbus, United States

45% AI deal score

$481

From EWR

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Nov 04

Columbus, United States

45% AI deal score

Columbus, United States

34% AI deal score

$2,727

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Columbus

Historically, the best prices for flights from New York to Columbus are found when booking 60+ days in advance, with an average price of $285. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches. For instance, flights booked 7-13 days out typically average $477, while those booked within 0-6 days of departure average $704. Planning ahead by at least two months can result in significant savings on this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from New York to Columbus is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $319. The median price for this route over the same period was $484. Prices above $694 are typically in the more expensive range. By aiming for prices under $319, travelers can secure a favorable fare.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from New York to Columbus are January and December, with median prices of $131 and $137 respectively. April has also shown to be a relatively inexpensive month, with a median price of $244. These months offer prices significantly lower than the annual median of $484 for this route. Travelers looking for the lowest fares should consider these periods.

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