Can I fly direct from Philadelphia to Columbus?

Direct flights from Philadelphia to Columbus are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the total routes. Historically, about 10% of flights on this route have been direct. For flights that include one or more stops, the median number of stopovers was 2. This data reflects trends observed over a 90-day period.

How many hours is the flight from Philadelphia to Columbus?

A direct flight from Philadelphia to Columbus typically takes 1 hour and 47 minutes, covering a distance of 652 kilometers. For flights involving one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 9 hours and 56 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey.

How often do Philadelphia to Columbus flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Philadelphia to Columbus route have shown frequent drops. This indicates that price fluctuations are common for this specific route. Travelers may find opportunities to secure lower fares due to these frequent price adjustments.

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Philadelphia to Columbus: Overview

Insights for flights from Philadelphia to Columbus

Fares for flights from Philadelphia to Columbus typically range from $287 to $540, with a median price of $447. Right now, prices are below the typical level, and about 12% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find cheap flights from Philadelphia to Columbus.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Philadelphia to Columbus? The most affordable month to fly is July, with a median fare of $287. Other cost-effective options include November, where the median fare is $308, and May, with a median fare of $351.

A typical journey from Philadelphia to Columbus takes approximately 11h 26m, including connections. Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2.

The route from Philadelphia to Columbus covers a distance of 652 kilometers, making it a short-haul flight. This classification indicates a relatively brief travel distance between the two cities.

How much is a round trip from Philadelphia to Columbus

Regular price: $238 - $323

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

The regular price range for flights from Philadelphia to Columbus is $238 to $323. The current lowest deal is $119 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 13-Aug 16.

now $119

Low $238

High $323

The cheapest time to fly from Philadelphia to Columbus

The cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Columbus is July, with a median price of $287. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $523. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

July

Cheapest

Flights from $287

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $523

Jan

Feb

Mar

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Jul

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Direct flights from Philadelphia to Columbus

American Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Philadelphia to Columbus

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Columbus

Philadelphia (PHL) - Columbus (CMH)

Frontier Airlines

$343

$346

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Columbus

Philadelphia (PHL) - Columbus (CMH)

Frontier Airlines

$342

$350

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Columbus

Philadelphia (PHL) - Columbus (CMH)

Frontier Airlines

$383

$307

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

TTN - Columbus

Trenton (TTN) - Columbus (CMH)

Frontier Airlines

$424

$341

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Columbus

Philadelphia (PHL) - Columbus (CMH)

Frontier Airlines

$352

$320

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

TTN - Columbus

Trenton (TTN) - Columbus (CMH)

Frontier Airlines

$387

$330

One-way

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

3 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 16

$307 → $119

61%

4 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 16

$307 → $122

60%

2 nights

Aug 25 - Aug 27

$295 → $123

58%

3 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 23

$294 → $124

58%

Popular Airports to fly from Philadelphia to Columbus

Philadelphia - Columbus route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Philadelphia to Columbus are below the typical level at $119.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for the best prices

Historically, July is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $287.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 11h 26m

The typical flight duration for this route is 11h 26m, with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, making up 90% of recent deals.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a $119 deal

Frontier Airlines has a recent deal for $119 from August 13-August 16.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Philadelphia to Columbus appear frequently.

Philadelphia main airports to depart from

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Philadelphia International Airport is a convenient and often cheapest option for flights from Philadelphia to Columbus.

📍 ~11 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$178

Columbus main airports to arrive at

John Glenn Columbus International (CMH)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$178

Airports nearby Columbus used as alternative

Dayton International (DAY)

Dayton International is the closest alternative to Columbus and offers easy access via Interstate 70.

📍 ~115 km from Columbus (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$268

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Columbus

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Philadelphia to Columbus is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $328. Booking 7-13 days out saw an average price of $759, while booking within 6 days of departure resulted in an average price of $441. For those planning further ahead, flights booked 28-59 days in advance averaged $449, and those booked 60+ days out averaged $452.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Philadelphia to Columbus was considered to be $287 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $447. Approximately 75% of observed prices were $540 or less. These figures are based on pricing trends over a 90-day window.

Historically, July has offered the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Columbus, with a median price of $287. November also presented competitive prices, with a median of $308. May was another month with relatively lower prices, showing a median of $351. The annual median price for this route was $447, based on observations over a 270-day period.

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Philadelphia to Columbus: Overview

Insights for flights from Philadelphia to Columbus

How much is a round trip from Philadelphia to Columbus

Regular price: $238 - $323

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

The regular price range for flights from Philadelphia to Columbus is $238 to $323. The current lowest deal is $119 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 13-Aug 16.

now $119

Low $238

High $323

The cheapest time to fly from Philadelphia to Columbus

July

Cheapest

Flights from $287

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $523

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Philadelphia to Columbus

American Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Philadelphia to Columbus

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Columbus

Philadelphia (PHL) - Columbus (CMH)

Frontier Airlines

$343

$346

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Columbus

Philadelphia (PHL) - Columbus (CMH)

Frontier Airlines

$342

$350

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Columbus

Philadelphia (PHL) - Columbus (CMH)

Frontier Airlines

$383

$307

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

TTN - Columbus

Trenton (TTN) - Columbus (CMH)

Frontier Airlines

$424

$341

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Columbus

Philadelphia (PHL) - Columbus (CMH)

Frontier Airlines

$352

$320

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

TTN - Columbus

Trenton (TTN) - Columbus (CMH)

Frontier Airlines

$387

$330

One-way

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

3 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 16

$307 → $119

61%

4 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 16

$307 → $122

60%

2 nights

Aug 25 - Aug 27

$295 → $123

58%

3 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 23

$294 → $124

58%

Popular Airports to fly from Philadelphia to Columbus