How many flights from Columbus to New York are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 33.3% of flights from Columbus to New York were non-stop. For flights that do include a stopover, travelers typically experience 2 stopovers on average. This indicates that direct options are available but not always the majority.

How long does it take to fly from Columbus to New York?

The typical direct flight from Columbus to New York takes approximately 1 hour and 53 minutes. This route covers a distance of 759 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is significantly longer, averaging 9 hours and 26 minutes.

How often do Columbus to New York flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Columbus to New York route have shown frequent drops. This suggests that travelers may often find opportunities for lower fares. The pricing trends across the trailing 30 days indicate this route is one where price fluctuations are common.

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To New York

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2026-09-16 – 2026-09-23
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Columbus to New York: Overview

Insights for flights from Columbus to New York

Most itineraries for flights from Columbus to New York connect at least once, with only 33.3% of recent fares being non-stop. For those itineraries that do involve connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that while direct flights from Columbus to New York are available, you will frequently find options with one or more stops.

Right now, cheap flights from Columbus to New York typically range from $309–$715, with a median of $372. Current fares are significantly above the typical level for this route. Currently, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that finding deals may require flexibility.

The cheapest time to fly from Columbus to New York is typically in January, with a median fare of $243. Other cost-effective months include November, where the median fare is $315, and September, with a median fare of $326. Planning your trip during these months could result in lower prices.

A typical journey from Columbus to New York takes about 1h 53m, including connections. For non-stop flights, the median duration is also 1h 53m, while connecting flights have a significantly longer median duration of 12h 39m. This difference highlights the impact of stopovers on overall travel time.

The distance between Columbus and New York is 759 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This relatively short distance contributes to the overall travel time and the types of aircraft typically used for this journey.

How much is a round trip from Columbus to New York

Regular price: $231 - $320

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

The regular price range for flights from Columbus to New York is typically between $231 and $320. The current lowest deal is $180 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Aug 25-Aug 29.

now $180

Low $231

High $320

The cheapest time to fly from Columbus to New York

The cheapest month to fly from Columbus to New York is January, with a median price of $244. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $1282. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $244

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,282

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Direct flights from Columbus to New York

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Columbus to New York

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CMH - New York

Columbus (CMH) - New York (JFK)

$609

$349

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CMH - New York

Columbus (CMH) - New York (JFK)

$496

$359

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

CMH - New York

Columbus (CMH) - New York (LGA)

$573

$411

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

CMH - New York

Columbus (CMH) - New York (LGA)

Southwest Airlines

$560

$422

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CMH - New York

Columbus (CMH) - New York (EWR)

Frontier Airlines

$365

$278

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CMH - New York

Columbus (CMH) - New York (LGA)

$573

$406

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 11 - Aug 13

$590 → $267

55%

1 night

Aug 11 - Aug 12

$636 → $359

44%

1 night

Aug 10 - Aug 11

$636 → $406

36%

2 nights

Aug 10 - Aug 12

$628 → $406

35%

Popular Airports to fly from Columbus to New York

Columbus - New York route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Columbus to New York are above the typical level at $372.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for the best prices

Historically, January offers the lowest median prices at $243 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 53m

Nonstop flights from Columbus to New York typically take 1 hour and 53 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

About 33.3% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights often having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal

A recent deal from Frontier Airlines was found for $180 on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Columbus to New York are frequently available.

Columbus main airports to depart from

John Glenn Columbus International (CMH)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$188

Rickenbacker International (LCK)

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

📍 ~17 km from Columbus city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$257

New York main airports to arrive at

LaGuardia (LGA)

Cheapest

LaGuardia is a convenient arrival airport for flights from Columbus to New York.

📍 ~13 km from New York city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$188

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Westchester County (HPN)

Westchester County Airport is a convenient regional alternative, especially for travelers in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Westchester suburbs.

📍 ~40 km from New York (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$201

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

Historically, the best prices for flights from Columbus to New York are found when booking 14-27 days in advance. During this period, the average price is around $319. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees prices rise significantly, with an average of $956. Even booking 60+ days out tends to be more expensive, averaging $425.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Columbus to New York has historically been $309 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $372. Prices can go higher, with 75% of fares being $715 or less.

Based on historical data across the trailing 270 days, the cheapest months to fly from Columbus to New York are typically January, November, and September. January shows a median price of $243, while November and September have median prices of $315 and $326 respectively. The annual median price for this route is $372.

Columbus to New York: Overview

Insights for flights from Columbus to New York

How much is a round trip from Columbus to New York

Regular price: $231 - $320

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

The regular price range for flights from Columbus to New York is typically between $231 and $320. The current lowest deal is $180 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Aug 25-Aug 29.

now $180

Low $231

High $320

The cheapest time to fly from Columbus to New York

January

Cheapest

Flights from $244

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,282

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