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Cheap Flights from Portland to Columbus

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Todayโ€™s best flight deals from Portland to Columbus

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Portland to Columbus

September 30 - October 21

Cheapest

PDX - Columbus

$399

$344

Round trip

September 30 - October 13

PDX - Columbus

$412

$356

Round trip

September 30 - October 20

PDX - Columbus

$399

$356

Round trip

July 15 - July 21

Earliest

PDX - Columbus

$363

$368

Round trip

August 25 - September 1

PDX - Columbus

$379

$369

Round trip

August 25 - September 2

PDX - Columbus

$368

$369

Round trip

September 1 - September 8

Best

PDX - Columbus

$403

$369

Round trip

September 1 - September 23

PDX - Columbus

$358

$369

Round trip

September 1 - September 30

PDX - Columbus

$357

$369

Round trip

August 25 - September 23

PDX - Columbus

$335

$369

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Portland to Columbus

Most itineraries for flights from Portland to Columbus connect at least once, with 0% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2, indicating that direct flights from Portland to Columbus are not a common option for this route.
If you are looking for cheap flights from Portland to Columbus, fares typically range from $357โ€“$415, with a median price of $379. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Approximately 9% of recent fares were classified as a good price, and new deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.
When considering the cheapest time to fly from Portland to Columbus, January stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $239. Following January, December offers a median fare of $305, and November presents a median fare of $357, making these months generally more economical for travel.
A typical journey from Portland to Columbus takes approximately 13h 59m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries involve at least one stopover. The total distance covered on this route is 3264 km, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Portland to Columbus

Regular price: $314 - $415

Prices for flights from Portland to Columbus are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Portland to Columbus typically range from $314 to $415. The current lowest deal is $344 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Sep 30-Oct 21.

now $344

Low $314

High $415

The cheapest time to fly from Portland to Columbus

The cheapest month to fly from Portland to Columbus is January, with a median price of $239. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $723. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $239

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $723

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Direct flights from Portland to Columbus

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Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Portland to Columbus

Fri, Jun 19

โŒ› Last-Minute

PDX - Columbus

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Portland (PDX) - Columbus (CMH)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$522

$635

One-way

Wed, Jun 24

โŒ› Last-Minute

PDX - Columbus

American Airlines

Portland (PDX) - Columbus (CMH)

American Airlines

$448

$479

One-way

Fri, Jun 26

โŒ› Last-Minute

PDX - Columbus

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Portland (PDX) - Columbus (CMH)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$443

$562

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

โŒ› Last-Minute

PDX - Columbus

American Airlines

Portland (PDX) - Columbus (CMH)

American Airlines

$380

$383

One-way

Thu, Jul 2

โŒ› Last-Minute

PDX - Columbus

Frontier Airlines

Portland (PDX) - Columbus (CMH)

Frontier Airlines

$400

$426

One-way

Fri, Jul 3

โŒ› Last-Minute

PDX - Columbus

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Portland (PDX) - Columbus (CMH)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$395

$467

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 22 - Sep 23

$432ย ย โ†’ย ย $369

15%

6 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 8

$428ย ย โ†’ย ย $369

14%

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

$428ย ย โ†’ย ย $369

14%

13 nights

Sep 30 - Oct 13

$412ย ย โ†’ย ย $356

14%

Popular Airports to fly from Portland to Columbus

Portland - Columbus route insights

๐Ÿ’ธ Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Portland to Columbus are above the typical level, with a median of $379.

๐Ÿ“… Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest at $239

Historically, January offers the lowest median prices at $239 for flights from Portland to Columbus.

โฑ๏ธ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 13h 59m

Connecting flights from Portland to Columbus typically average 13 hours and 59 minutes.

โœˆ๏ธ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

This route is connecting-dominant, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

๐Ÿ† Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal for $344

Frontier Airlines recently offered a deal for $344 from Portland to Columbus via kiwi.

๐ŸŽฏ Booking tip

Deals appear frequently, 1.03 per day

Deals for flights from Portland to Columbus appear frequently, averaging 1.03 per day.

Portland main airports to depart from

Portland International (PDX)

Cheapest

Portland International Airport (PDX) is a great choice for flights from Portland to Columbus.

๐Ÿ“ ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$344

Columbus main airports to arrive at

John Glenn Columbus International (CMH)

Cheapest

John Glenn Columbus International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Portland to Columbus.

๐Ÿ“ ~10 km from Columbus city center (reachable by car or bus)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$344

Rickenbacker International (LCK)

Rickenbacker International Airport offers an alternative arrival point for flights from Portland to Columbus.

๐Ÿ“ ~20 km from Columbus city center (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$477

Airports nearby Columbus used as alternative

Rickenbacker International (LCK)

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

๐Ÿ“ ~20 km from Columbus (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$477

Dayton International (DAY)

Dayton International offers a reliable regional backup with major carrier presence for your arrival.

๐Ÿ“ ~115 km from Columbus (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$345

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)

Cheapest

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

๐Ÿ“ ~170 km from Columbus (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$174

Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE)

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

๐Ÿ“ ~200 km from Columbus (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$243

Akronโ€“Canton (CAK)

Akronโ€“Canton provides alternative regional access with lower congestion and often competitive fares on specific routes.

๐Ÿ“ ~170 km from Columbus (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$368

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Columbus

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking platforms can often reveal better deals. Setting up price alerts may also help you catch drops in fares.

Booking in advance, often several weeks or months before your intended travel date, can sometimes result in lower prices. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may be beneficial. Last-minute bookings usually carry a higher cost.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes lead to more economical flight options. While it may add to your ground travel time, the savings on airfare can occasionally be significant. Always factor in the cost and convenience of transportation to and from alternative airports.