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Cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Columbus

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration1 h and 30 mFlights between Chicago and Columbus take, on average, 1 h and 30 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£87Cheapest price for a flight between Chicago and Columbus found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Destination airportJohn Glenn Columbus International AirportFor the route from Chicago to Columbus

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Chicago to Columbus

Airlines flying this routeAmerican AirlinesAirline(s) with flights between Chicago to Columbus

One-way average Price£157The average price for a flight Chicago - Columbus at Opodo is £157, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookMarchAccording to real data February is the most popular time to book a flight to Columbus when departing from Chicago

Distance: 279 mi

Chicago airports

O'hare International Airport (ORD)How far from city centre: 13 mi

Columbus airports

Book your Chicago to Columbus flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Chicago to Columbus (United States) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £87, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Chicago to Columbus takes roughly 1 h and 27 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Chicago–Columbus route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: O'hare International Airport (ORD)

Tips for cheaper flights from Chicago to Columbus

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Chicago to Columbus:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Columbus. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Chicago to Columbus

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Chicago to Columbus?

When you fly from Chicago to Columbus the average price is £157. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Chicago to Columbus at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Chicago to Columbus is 87 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Chicago to Columbus?

The most popular months to book a flight from Chicago to Columbus are February, January and March, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Chicago to Columbus?

The best time of the year to go to Columbus when flying from Chicago depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, March is the top 1º month to fly to Columbus from Chicago in terms of searches from our customer, followed by December and November. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, April and August are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Chicago - Columbus.

How long does the flight take to go from Chicago to Columbus?

The total flight time between Chicago and Columbus is of around 1 h and 30 m on average, considering an average distance of 278.96 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which are the airlines with flights from Chicago to Columbus?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Chicago to Columbus are:

American Airlines.

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