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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chicago to Port Columbus Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $224. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Columbus.$224 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Aug, returning Wed, 26 Aug.Return flight with American Airlines.Outbound direct flight with American Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound direct flight with American Airlines departs from Port Columbus on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $224, select.
Columbus.$224 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Sep, returning Thu, 10 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Port Columbus on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $224, select.
Columbus.$224 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Sat, 5 Sep.Return flight with American Airlines.Outbound direct flight with American Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound direct flight with American Airlines departs from Port Columbus on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $224, select.
Columbus.$224 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct, returning Thu, 15 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Port Columbus on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $224, select.
Columbus.$224 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Nov, returning Mon, 23 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Port Columbus on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $224, select.
Columbus.$253 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Sat, 3 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago Midway on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Port Columbus on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $253, select.
Columbus.$288 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Port Columbus on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $288, select.
Columbus.$350 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Dec, returning Mon, 14 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Port Columbus on Mon, 14 Dec, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $350, select.
Columbus.$355 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Sep, returning Tue, 17 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Chicago Midway on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $355, select.
Columbus.$379 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 Jan, returning Thu, 21 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Port Columbus on Thu, 21 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $379, select.
Columbus.$408 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul, returning Tue, 4 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago Midway on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $408, select.
Columbus.$408 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul, returning Fri, 31 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $408, select.
Columbus.$410 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Sep, returning Tue, 17 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Port Columbus on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $410, select.
Columbus.$425 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 May, returning Tue, 25 May.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 19 May, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Port Columbus on Tue, 25 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $425, select.
Columbus.$426 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 Jan, returning Wed, 20 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 6 Jan, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Port Columbus on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $426, select.
Columbus.$444 per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Dec, returning Sat, 9 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 11 Dec, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Port Columbus on Sat, 9 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $444, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Port Columbus

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chicago to Port Columbus flights are currently cheapest in August.
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Chicago to Port Columbus: Alternative routes

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Chicago to Columbus: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$224
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time1 hr, 25 mins
Most popular airlineAmerican Airlines
Average flights per week629

Finding cheap flights from Chicago to Port Columbus: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago to Port Columbus is $224. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 25 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago to Port Columbus.
American Airlines, United and Republic Airways fly direct from Chicago to Port Columbus.
As of July 2026, there are 628 flights per week flying from Chicago to Port Columbus.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Port Columbus is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Port Columbus Airport on Thursday, 20 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 25 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Port Columbus but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Columbus is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

The cheapest airline that flies to Port Columbus is American Airlines .

Flying from Chicago to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH): What you need to know

  • Start your trip planning by looking up where you'll catch your flight from Chicago to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH). Explore your options for taking off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), two of the city's main airports.

  • The average time for a direct Chicago to John Glenn Columbus International Airport flight is 1 hour 30 minutes.

  • Columbus is one hour ahead of Chicago. John Glenn Columbus International Airport is located in Columbus, which follows the UTC-5 timezone.

  • With 95 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) is the most popular route. American Airlines operates the earliest flight at 7am. If you prefer to make the most of your day before leaving, the latest departure from ORD to CMH is with American Airlines at 9:25pm.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Chicago to CMH. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Peak months like July or holiday periods such as spring break and Christmas will mean longer waits at check-in and security. Play it safe and head to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is a smart idea.

Airports in Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Chicago to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) depart from this terminal.

  • You'll find a direct flight from Chicago to John Glenn Columbus International Airport with United Airlines. This popular airline offers services from ORD.

  • United ranks first in bookings for flights from ORD to CMH.

  • The most punctual carrier on this route is United. Its services land as scheduled 73.62% of the time.

  • Travelling from central Chicago to ORD takes around 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • In search of a convenient hotel close to Chicago O'Hare International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Chicago to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, these stays will put you just around the corner from the terminal:

  • Of all flights leaving Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 70% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

  • ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

  • Planning to leave from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)? Direct Chicago to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) plane tickets are available from here.

  • Southwest Airlines operates direct flights from Chicago to CMH leaving from MDW. Book your favourite aisle (or window) seat and get to your destination without any detours.

  • Southwest Airlines is the most popular choice for travellers flying from MDW to CMH.

  • Southwest Airlines is the most reliable carrier flying from Chicago Midway International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, with 78.07% of its services arriving as planned.

  • On public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in about 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 16 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 25 minutes.

  • Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Chicago to CMH flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Chicago Midway International Airport:

  • When it comes to keeping flights on track, Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76%.

  • You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

  • RFD is around 145 kilometres from central Chicago. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 40 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey of around 2 hours.

  • Stay in bed a little longer and still make your Chicago to John Glenn Columbus International Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near Chicago Rockford International Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're jetting off early:

  • Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive without delays. At RFD, that rate is 71%.

  • Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.

About John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

Getting from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to central Columbus

  • John Glenn Columbus International Airport is around 16 kilometres from the centre of Columbus. It takes around 20 minutes or so to drive to the city.

  • Travelling by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

  • $112 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to John Glenn Columbus International Airport. Return flights start at $224. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.

  • Book four months before flying. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Chicago to CMH.

  • The best month for landing cheap Chicago to John Glenn Columbus International Airport tickets is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.

  • Never miss a deal on plane tickets from Chicago to CMH by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when fares go down.

  • Lock in a cheap flight from Chicago to John Glenn Columbus International Airport by using filters. Select your ideal departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from Chicago to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

  • It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Chicago to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH). July is the busiest month to travel to Columbus. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in December.

  • The warmest month in Columbus is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your Chicago to CMH plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.

  • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Chicago to John Glenn Columbus International Airport in January when temperatures are between -11ºC (12ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).

More about Columbus

  • After booking your flight from Chicago to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Columbus:

  • There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre are top sights which should feature on every Columbus itinerary.

Explore more of the United States

  • Columbus has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be explored. Around 274 kilometres west of Columbus, a visit to Indianapolis will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.

  • Detroit is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 257 kilometres north of Columbus. No journey is complete without dropping by Motown Museum, The Majestic Theatre and Detroit Institute of Arts.

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