Can I fly direct from New York to Columbus?

Direct flights from New York to Columbus are available, historically making up about 15.7% of all flights on this route. When a direct flight is not chosen, connecting flights typically involve a median of 2 stopovers. Travelers prioritizing convenience may find the availability of direct options useful, though they represent a minority of the total routes.

How long is the flight from New York to Columbus?

A direct flight from New York to Columbus typically takes 1 hour and 56 minutes, covering a distance of 743 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, can be considerably longer, with a median duration of 10 hours and 40 minutes. Travelers should consider these differences in flight time when planning their journey.

How often do cheap flights from New York to Columbus come up?

Cheap flights from New York to Columbus are historically frequent. This route is classified as one where good deals appear regularly. Travelers looking for value on this route can expect opportunities to arise consistently across the trailing 30 days.

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New York to Columbus: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Columbus

For flights from New York to Columbus, fares typically range from $334–$845, with a median of $543. Right now, fares are below the typical level, and about 4% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find cheap flights from New York to Columbus.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from New York to Columbus, January stands out with a median fare of $131. December is also a cost-effective option, with a median fare of $137. Travelers can also find more affordable prices in April, where the median fare is $244.

A typical journey from New York to Columbus takes about 10h 30m, including connections. This route is classified as short-haul, covering a distance of 743 kilometers.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 15.7% of recent fares being direct flights from New York to Columbus. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from New York to Columbus

Regular price: $220 - $337

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

The regular price range for flights from New York to Columbus is $220 to $337. The current lowest deal is $180 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 3-Sep 8.

now $180

Low $220

High $337

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

Jan

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New York to Columbus

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from New York to Columbus

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Columbus

New York (EWR) - Columbus (CMH)

Frontier Airlines

$684

$325

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Columbus

New York (LGA) - Columbus (CMH)

Southwest Airlines

$786

$416

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Columbus

New York (LGA) - Columbus (CMH)

Southwest Airlines

$769

$427

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Columbus

New York (LGA) - Columbus (CMH)

Frontier Airlines

$517

$267

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Columbus

New York (EWR) - Columbus (CMH)

United Airlines

$616

$329

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Columbus

New York (EWR) - Columbus (CMH)

Frontier Airlines

$803

$347

One-way

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

7 nights

Aug 14 - Aug 21

$982 → $395

60%

10 nights

Aug 15 - Aug 25

$799 → $319

60%

4 nights

Aug 16 - Aug 20

$695 → $305

56%

3 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 16

$737 → $351

52%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Columbus

New York - Columbus route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from New York to Columbus are below the typical level at $180.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest at $131

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Columbus, at $131.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 10h 30m

The median flight time from New York to Columbus is 10 hours and 30 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a deal at $180

Frontier Airlines offers a deal for $180 from New York to Columbus via Skyscanner.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from New York to Columbus appear frequently, with good prices at 4%.

New York main airports to depart from

LaGuardia (LGA)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~13 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$207

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

John F. Kennedy International offers a wide range of flight options for your trip to Columbus from New York.

📍 ~22 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$230

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

New York Stewart International Airport provides an alternative departure point for flights to Columbus.

📍 ~70 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$228

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Newark Liberty International is a convenient option for flights to Columbus, with various connections available.

📍 ~16 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 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 to Columbus.

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

💸 Flights from ~$207

Airports nearby Columbus used as alternative

Dayton International (DAY)

Columbus, United States

49% AI deal score

$2,946

$2,278

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Sep 01

Columbus, United States

49% AI deal score

$2,887

$2,300

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Sep 01

Columbus, United States

49% AI deal score

$2,900

$2,300

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From EWR

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Sep 01

Columbus, United States

49% AI deal score

$2,910

$2,300

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From EWR

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Columbus, United States

49% AI deal score

$3,140

$2,377

Save $763

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From JFK

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Sep 20

Columbus, United States

49% AI deal score

$2,940

$2,420

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From EWR

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Sep 10

Columbus, United States

49% AI deal score

$3,184

$2,678

Save $506

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From EWR

Elite

Nov 13

Columbus, United States

49% AI deal score

$544

$479

Save $65

United Airlines

Business Class

From EWR

Elite

Sep 01

Columbus, United States

48% AI deal score

$2,845

$2,298

Save $547

Aeroméxico, +1

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From EWR

Elite

Sep 01

Columbus, United States

48% AI deal score

$2,852

$2,298

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From EWR

Elite

Sep 01

Columbus, United States

48% AI deal score

$2,845

$2,298

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Columbus

Historically, the best time to purchase flights from New York to Columbus is 60+ days before departure. During this period, the average price was around $285. Prices tend to increase significantly closer to the departure date, with flights bought 0-6 days out averaging $704. Even 7-13 days before departure, the average price was $477, indicating that planning ahead can lead to substantial savings.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from New York to Columbus was considered to be $334 or less. The median price for this route was $543, while prices at the higher end could reach $845 or more. Travelers aiming for the best value should target prices at or below the $334 threshold.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from New York to Columbus include January and December, with median prices of $131 and $137 respectively. April also offered competitive prices, with a median of $244. These months are significantly cheaper than the annual median price of $543 for this route, indicating favorable conditions for budget-conscious travelers.

New York to Columbus: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Columbus

A typical journey from New York to Columbus takes about 10h 30m, including connections. This route is classified as short-haul, covering a distance of 743 kilometers.

How much is a round trip from New York to Columbus

Regular price: $220 - $337

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

The regular price range for flights from New York to Columbus is $220 to $337. The current lowest deal is $180 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 3-Sep 8.

now $180

Low $220

High $337

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

Jan

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New York to Columbus

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from New York to Columbus

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Columbus

New York (EWR) - Columbus (CMH)

Frontier Airlines

$684

$325

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Columbus

New York (LGA) - Columbus (CMH)

Southwest Airlines

$786

$416

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Columbus

New York (LGA) - Columbus (CMH)

Southwest Airlines

$769

$427

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Columbus

New York (LGA) - Columbus (CMH)

Frontier Airlines

$517

$267

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Columbus

New York (EWR) - Columbus (CMH)

United Airlines

$616

$329

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Columbus

New York (EWR) - Columbus (CMH)

Frontier Airlines

$803

$347

One-way

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

7 nights

Aug 14 - Aug 21

$982 → $395

60%

10 nights

Aug 15 - Aug 25

$799 → $319

60%

4 nights

Aug 16 - Aug 20

$695 → $305

56%

3 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 16

$737 → $351

52%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Columbus

New York - Columbus route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from New York to Columbus are below the typical level at $180.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest at $131

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Columbus, at $131.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 10h 30m

The median flight time from New York to Columbus is 10 hours and 30 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a deal at $180

Frontier Airlines offers a deal for $180 from New York to Columbus via Skyscanner.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from New York to Columbus appear frequently, with good prices at 4%.

New York main airports to depart from

LaGuardia (LGA)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~13 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$207

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

John F. Kennedy International offers a wide range of flight options for your trip to Columbus from New York.

📍 ~22 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$230

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

New York Stewart International Airport provides an alternative departure point for flights to Columbus.

📍 ~70 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$228

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Newark Liberty International is a convenient option for flights to Columbus, with various connections available.

📍 ~16 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 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 to Columbus.

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

💸 Flights from ~$207

Airports nearby Columbus used as alternative

Dayton International (DAY)

Dayton International is a practical alternative due to its proximity to Columbus, offering easy access via Interstate 70.

Columbus, United States

48% AI deal score

$2,845

$2,298

Save $547

Aeroméxico, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Columbus

Cheap Flights from New York to Columbus

Today’s best flight deals from New York to Columbus

New York to Columbus: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Columbus

How much is a round trip from New York to Columbus

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Columbus

Direct flights from New York to Columbus

Last-minute flights going from New York to Columbus

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

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Columbus

New York - Columbus route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

January is historically cheapest at $131

Median flight time is 10h 30m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines offers a deal at $180

Deals appear frequently

New York main airports to depart from

Columbus main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Columbus used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Columbus

Best Elite deals to Columbus

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Columbus

When should I buy New York to Columbus tickets?

How do I know if a New York to Columbus flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from New York to Columbus?

Can I fly direct from New York to Columbus?

How long is the flight from New York to Columbus?

How often do cheap flights from New York to Columbus come up?

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Flights to Columbus from other cities

New York to Columbus: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Columbus

How much is a round trip from New York to Columbus

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Columbus

Direct flights from New York to Columbus

Last-minute flights going from New York to Columbus

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

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Columbus

New York - Columbus route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

January is historically cheapest at $131

Median flight time is 10h 30m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines offers a deal at $180

Deals appear frequently

New York main airports to depart from

Columbus main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Columbus used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Columbus

Best Elite deals to Columbus

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Sep 01

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Columbus

When should I buy New York to Columbus tickets?

How do I know if a New York to Columbus flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from New York to Columbus?