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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Denver International Airport to Columbus? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $302. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Columbus.$302 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Aug, returning Thu, 13 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Denver International on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Thu, 13 Aug, arriving in Denver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $302, select.
Columbus.$326 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep, returning Thu, 10 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Denver International on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Denver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $326, select.
Columbus.$369 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct, returning Tue, 27 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Denver International on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Denver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $369, select.
Columbus.$376 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug, returning Mon, 7 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Denver International on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Denver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $376, select.
Columbus.$394 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Sep, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Denver International on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Denver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $394, select.
Columbus.$401 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Oct, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Denver International on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Port Columbus on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Denver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $401, select.
Columbus.$410 per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Aug, returning Fri, 28 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Denver International on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Port Columbus on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Denver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $410, select.
Columbus.$411 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Sep, returning Mon, 7 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Denver International on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Port Columbus on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Denver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $411, select.
Columbus.$429 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Denver International on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Denver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $429, select.
Columbus.$440 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Nov, returning Fri, 6 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Denver International on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Denver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $440, select.
Columbus.$511 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Nov, returning Thu, 26 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Denver International on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Port Columbus on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Denver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $511, select.
Columbus.$511 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Denver International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Port Columbus on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Denver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $511, select.
Columbus.$511 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Nov, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Denver International on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Port Columbus on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Denver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $511, select.
Columbus.$512 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Aug, returning Wed, 2 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Denver International on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Port Columbus on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Denver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $512, select.
Columbus.$513 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Denver International on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Port Columbus on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Denver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $513, select.
Columbus.$517 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul, returning Sun, 2 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Denver International on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Sun, 2 Aug, arriving in Denver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $517, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Denver International to Columbus

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Denver International to Columbus flights are currently cheapest in August.
Jul
from $517
Aug
from $302
Sep
from $326
Oct
from $369
Nov
from $440
Dec
from $511
Jan
from $547
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Direct flights from Denver International to Columbus

Alternative Denver International to Columbus routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Denver International to Columbus? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Port Columbus

11km from central Columbus
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Columbus Rickenbacker

17km from central Columbus
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Denver to Columbus: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$302
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time2 hrs, 46 mins
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week90

Finding cheap flights from Denver International to Columbus: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Columbus: Port Columbus and Columbus Rickenbacker.
The best price we found for a return flight from Denver International to Columbus is $302. 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.
2 hours and 46 minutes is the average flight time from Denver International to Columbus.
Southwest Airlines, United and Frontier Airlines fly direct from Denver International to Columbus.
As of July 2026, there are 90 flights per week flying from Denver International to Columbus.
The cheapest month to fly from Denver International to Columbus is usually August.
If you're flying from Denver International Airport, the cheapest airport near Columbus is Port Columbus – which is 10.8 km away from the centre of Columbus. We've found flights into this airport from $302.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Denver International Airport to Columbus on Tuesday, 11 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 46 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 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.

In July, the average temperature is usually around 23°C. July is typically the warmest month in Columbus, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -7°C. The rainiest month is May.
Currently, Frontier Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Columbus.

Travelling from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Columbus: what you need to know

  • Jump on a direct flight from Denver International Airport to Columbus and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 15 minutes.

  • Denver International Airport is located in Denver. Following the UTC-5 timezone, Columbus is two hours ahead of Denver.

  • The most popular route is from Denver International Airport (DEN) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH). You can choose from 28 services every week between these two airports. If you want to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from DEN to CMH is the 07:35 Southwest Airlines option. If you'd rather travel later, the last departure is at 20:00 with Southwest Airlines.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to catch your DEN to Columbus flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

  • Begin your trip at DEN and fly nonstop to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH). That will be your arrival point when searching for Denver International Airport to Columbus tickets.

  • Top carriers that operate direct flights from Denver International Airport to Columbus include:

  • Located around 31 kilometres from central Denver, DEN can be reached in about 35 minutes by car. Travelling on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.

  • In search of a convenient place to stay before your flight from Denver International Airport to Columbus? Check out The Westin Denver International Airport. Catch some z's here before heading to DEN.

  • 80% of flights departing from Denver International Airport touch down at their destination on time. With its strong performance rating, disruptions are unlikely when setting off from DEN.

  • You'll find DEN at 8500 Pena Boulevard.

How to find the cheapest flights from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Columbus

  • $96 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Denver International Airport to Columbus flight. A return ticket right now is $302. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.

  • Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from DEN to Columbus if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.

  • The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Denver International Airport to Columbus across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.

  • Locking in a cheap flight from DEN to Columbus is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic notifications and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.

  • Find a cheap flight from Denver International Airport to Columbus with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Airports in Columbus

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

  • John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) is around 16 kilometres from the centre of Columbus. If you're getting a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes about 20 minutes.

  • It takes around 40 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

  • The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Denver International Airport to Columbus. Book one of these accommodation options near CMH instead:

  • Give yourself a better shot at securing the lowest price by booking early. Reserving your ride from John Glenn Columbus International Airport at least a few weeks ahead of your flight from DEN to Columbus is a smart move.

  • You'll find CMH at 4600 International Gateway.

Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

  • Once your flight from Denver International Airport to Columbus has touched down, you can reach the city centre in about 25 minutes by car. Central Columbus is roughly 23 kilometres from Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

  • You can expect the journey to take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.

  • You'll find some fantastic accommodation options just a short drive from LCK. Shift into relaxation gear at Best Western Canal Winchester Inn - Columbus South East after your DEN to Columbus flight.

Best time to go to Columbus

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Denver International Airport to Columbus. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Columbus in December.

  • The warmest month in Columbus is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your Denver International Airport to Columbus plane ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.

  • For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DEN to Columbus in January when temperatures average between -11ºC (12ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).

More about Columbus

  • Once you've booked your flight from Denver International Airport to Columbus, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Columbus:

  • Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Whetstone Park / Park of Roses, Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens and Ohio Theatre are essential stops on your Columbus itinerary.

Explore more of the United States

  • Chicago is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Columbus. Around 451 kilometres away to the northwest, check out popular attractions including Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower.

  • Indianapolis is another standout destination in the United States and is around 274 kilometres west of Columbus. No trip is complete without dropping by Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.

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