Can I fly direct from New York to Columbus?

Direct flights from New York to Columbus are available, historically accounting for approximately 15.7% of all flights on this route. While direct options exist, a significant portion of travelers will typically encounter connecting flights. For those with connecting itineraries, the median number of stopovers was 2.

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, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging 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?

Historically, cheap flights from New York to Columbus come up frequently. This route is classified as one that regularly sees favorable pricing. Travelers can typically find good opportunities for deals when searching for this particular journey.

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2026-11-11 – 2026-11-18
NYC - Columbus
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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 for this route, indicating a dynamic market for 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 also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $137. Travelers can also find more affordable options in April, where the median fare is $244.

A typical journey from New York to Columbus takes about 10h 30m, including connections. This duration reflects that most itineraries for this route involve at least one stop. Given that only 15.7% of recent fares were for direct flights from New York to Columbus, travelers should expect connecting flights.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 15.7% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of flights that do connect, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means travelers should factor in connection times when planning their trip.

How much is a round trip from New York to Columbus

Regular price: $191 - $327

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

The regular price range for flights from New York to Columbus is typically between $191 and $327. The current lowest deal is $209 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 5-Sep 8.

now $209

Low $191

High $327

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

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from New York to Columbus

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Columbus

New York (EWR) - Columbus (CMH)

Frontier Airlines

$439

$307

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Columbus

New York (EWR) - Columbus (CMH)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$432

$323

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Columbus

New York (EWR) - Columbus (CMH)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$507

$338

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Columbus

New York (EWR) - Columbus (CMH)

Frontier Airlines

$579

$364

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Columbus

New York (LGA) - Columbus (CMH)

Frontier Airlines

$500

$297

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Columbus

New York (JFK) - Columbus (CMH)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$505

$338

One-way

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

1 night

Aug 8 - Aug 9

$752 → $324

57%

7 nights

Aug 5 - Aug 12

$700 → $329

53%

2 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 14

$683 → $337

51%

2 nights

Aug 25 - Aug 27

$447 → $220

51%

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, with 4% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for the best prices

Historically, January offers the lowest median price at $131, compared to July's $611.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 10h 30m

Flights from New York to Columbus typically take 10h 30m, with 2 stopovers when connecting.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, making up 84.3% of routes from New York to Columbus.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a deal at $209

Frontier Airlines has a deal for $209 from New York LaGuardia to Columbus John Glenn International.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from New York to Columbus are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

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

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

Airports nearby Columbus used as alternative

Dayton International (DAY)

Dayton International is a practical alternative due to its proximity and efficient security wait times.

📍 ~115 km from Columbus (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$280

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Columbus

47% AI deal score

$2,860

$2,694

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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 $285. Prices tend to increase significantly closer to the departure date. For example, flights booked 0-6 days out had an average price of $704, while those booked 7-13 days out averaged $477. Planning ahead can lead to substantial savings on this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from New York to Columbus was considered to be $334 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $543. Prices above $845 typically indicate a more expensive fare. By comparing potential fares to these historical benchmarks, travelers can identify favorable deals.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from New York to Columbus include January, with a median price of $131, and December, with a median price of $137. April also offered relatively lower prices, with a median of $244. The annual median price for this route was $543, indicating that these specific months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

New York to Columbus: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Columbus

How much is a round trip from New York to Columbus

Regular price: $191 - $327

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

The regular price range for flights from New York to Columbus is typically between $191 and $327. The current lowest deal is $209 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 5-Sep 8.

now $209

Low $191

High $327

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

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May

Jun

Jul

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Sep

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