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      Flight deals from Philadelphia International to Port Columbus

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Port Columbus Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $188. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Columbus.$173 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Nov, returning Thu, 12 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Philadelphia International on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $173, select.
      Columbus.$188 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Tue, 6 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Philadelphia International on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $188, select.
      Columbus.$281 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Philadelphia International on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $281, select.
      Columbus.$302 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Philadelphia International on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $302, select.
      Columbus.$312 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Dec, returning Mon, 7 Dec.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Philadelphia International on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $312, select.
      Columbus.$362 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep, returning Thu, 24 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Philadelphia International on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $362, select.
      Columbus.$424 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Philadelphia International on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $424, select.
      Columbus.$499 per passenger.Departing Fri, 8 Jan, returning Sun, 10 Jan.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Philadelphia International on Fri, 8 Jan, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Sun, 10 Jan, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $499, select.
      Columbus.$552 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Feb, returning Tue, 2 Mar.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Philadelphia International on Wed, 24 Feb, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $552, select.
      Columbus.$591 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 May, returning Fri, 21 May.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Philadelphia International on Mon, 10 May, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Fri, 21 May, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $591, select.
      Columbus.$592 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Feb, returning Fri, 26 Feb.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Philadelphia International on Fri, 12 Feb, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Fri, 26 Feb, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $592, select.
      Columbus.$598 per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 Apr, returning Fri, 23 Apr.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Philadelphia International on Fri, 9 Apr, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Fri, 23 Apr, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $598, select.
      Columbus.$681 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Mar, returning Fri, 26 Mar.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Philadelphia International on Fri, 12 Mar, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Fri, 26 Mar, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $681, select.
      Columbus.$763 per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Jun, returning Fri, 25 Jun.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Philadelphia International on Fri, 11 Jun, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Port Columbus on Fri, 25 Jun, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $763, select.
      How did we find these deals? The deals you see here are the lowest prices for flight tickets from Philadelphia International to Port Columbus found in the last 4 days, and are subject to change and availability.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia International to Port Columbus

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Philadelphia International to Port Columbus flights are currently cheapest in November.
      Sep
      from $362
      Oct
      from $188
      Nov
      from $173
      Dec
      from $312
      Jan
      from $499
      Feb
      from $592
      Mar
      from $681
      Apr
      from $598
      May
      from $591
      Jun
      from $763
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      Direct flights from Philadelphia International to Port Columbus

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      Philadelphia International to Port Columbus: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from Philadelphia International to Columbus below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Port Columbus.

      Port Columbus

      11km from central Columbus
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      Columbus Rickenbacker

      17km from central Columbus
      from $584
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      Philadelphia to Columbus: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found$173
      Cheapest month to flyNovember
      Average flight time1 hr, 50 mins
      Most popular airlineAmerican Airlines
      Average flights per week128

      Finding cheap flights from Philadelphia International to Port Columbus: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from Philadelphia International to Port Columbus is $173. 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 50 minutes is the average flight time from Philadelphia International to Port Columbus.
      American Airlines, Qatar Airways and PSA Airlines fly direct from Philadelphia International to Port Columbus.
      As of September 2026, there are 128 flights per week flying from Philadelphia International to Port Columbus.
      The cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia International to Port Columbus is usually November.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Philadelphia International Airport to Port Columbus Airport on Thursday, 12 November 2026.
      Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 50 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.

      Currently, Frontier Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Port Columbus.

      Flying from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Port Columbus Airport (CMH): what you need to know

      • Around 1 hour 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Port Columbus Airport.

      • Philadelphia and Columbus share the UTC-5 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.

      • Flights from PHL to CMH start from 08:14 — the earliest with American Airlines. The latest departure is at 21:30 with American Airlines. Overall, there are 34 weekly Philadelphia International Airport to Port Columbus Airport flights.

      • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to board your PHL to CMH flight.

      • During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.

      • Jetting into Columbus (and then discovering more of the United States!) is a snap with American Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Port Columbus Airport.

      • American Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.

      • American Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering PHL to CMH flights, with 79.14% of its services landing on schedule.

      • We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Philadelphia International Airport to Port Columbus Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between PHL and CMH include:

        • Detroit Wayne County Airport

        • Washington Ronald Reagan Airport

        • Washington Dulles Airport

      Handy information about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

      • You'll find PHL at 8500 Essington Ave.

      • When it comes to the on-time performance of Philadelphia International Airport, 77% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.

      • Philadelphia International Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Philadelphia. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

      • Expect a trip time of roughly 30 minutes on public transport.

      • Need a handy hotel close to PHL? If you've booked an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Port Columbus Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:

      Arriving at Port Columbus Airport (CMH)

      Getting from Port Columbus Airport (CMH) to central Columbus

      • The address for CMH is 4600 International Gateway.

      • Port Columbus Airport to central Columbus has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.

      • If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.

      When to fly to Port Columbus Airport (CMH)

      • July is the most popular month for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Port Columbus Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Columbus in March.

      • The warmest month in Columbus is July, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Port Columbus Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

      • If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PHL to CMH in January. Average temperatures are between -11ºC (12ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.

      Explore more of the United States

      • Chicago is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Columbus. Around 451 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower.

      • If you're looking to explore another great destination in the United States, head for Indianapolis, about 274 kilometres west of Columbus. Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis are key highlights.

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