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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 £106. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Columbus.£103 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 May, returning Mon, 18 May.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 15 May, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Mon, 18 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £103, select.
Columbus.£106 per passenger.Departing Sat, 11 Apr, returning Sun, 19 Apr.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago Midway on Sat, 11 Apr, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Sun, 19 Apr, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £106, select.
Columbus.£117 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Apr, returning Wed, 1 Apr.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Port Columbus on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £117, select.
Columbus.£126 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Apr, returning Sat, 2 May.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Port Columbus on Sat, 2 May, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From £126, select.
Columbus.£133 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Mar, returning Tue, 7 Apr.Return flight with Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 11 Mar, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Tue, 7 Apr, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From £133, select.
Columbus.£150 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Mar, returning Wed, 18 Mar.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 17 Mar, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Wed, 18 Mar, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £150, select.
Columbus.£161 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 May, returning Mon, 1 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 29 May, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £161, select.
Columbus.£171 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Sep, returning Sat, 5 Sep.Return flight with American Airlines.Outbound direct flight with American Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 2 Sep, 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 £171, select.
Columbus.£177 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 May, returning Tue, 2 Jun.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Fri, 29 May, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Port Columbus on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From £177, select.
Columbus.£185 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Mar, returning Tue, 31 Mar.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Sat, 28 Mar, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Port Columbus on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From £185, select.
Columbus.£199 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 May, returning Mon, 18 May.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 15 May, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Port Columbus on Mon, 18 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £199, select.
Columbus.£200 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Apr, returning Fri, 3 Jul.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 14 Apr, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Port Columbus on Fri, 3 Jul, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £200, select.
Columbus.£222 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep, returning Thu, 15 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Tue, 15 Sep, 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 £222, select.
Columbus.£236 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Jun, returning Sun, 28 Jun.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Thu, 25 Jun, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Port Columbus on Sun, 28 Jun, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From £236, select.
Columbus.£251 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Jun, returning Thu, 3 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 18 Jun, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Port Columbus on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £251, select.
Columbus.£328 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Mar, returning Tue, 7 Apr.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Wed, 11 Mar, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Port Columbus on Tue, 7 Apr, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From £328, select.

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Chicago to Port Columbus: Alternative routes

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

Port Columbus

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Chicago to Columbus: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£103
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time1 hr, 23 mins
Most popular airlineAmerican Airlines
Average flights per week1,370

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 £103. 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 23 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago to Port Columbus.
American Airlines, United and Alaska Airlines fly direct from Chicago to Port Columbus.
As of March 2026, there are 703 flights per week flying from Chicago to Port Columbus.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Port Columbus is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Port Columbus Airport on Friday, 15 May 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 23 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.

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

  • Your trip gets off the ground at one of Chicago's main airports, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Explore the options for booking a flight from Chicago to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) setting off from either of these bases.

  • Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 25 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct Chicago to John Glenn Columbus International Airport flight.

  • John Glenn Columbus International Airport is located in Columbus. The city runs on the UTC-4 timezone and is one hour ahead of Chicago.

  • O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) is the most popular route. There are 91 direct weekly flights to pick from. If you prefer to head out later, hop on the last flight with American Airlines at 9:25pm. Choose the first ORD to CMH departure with American Airlines at 7am if you want to get going earlier.

  • For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from Chicago to CMH.

  • During peak travel periods, expect longer queues and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.

Airports in Chicago

O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Chicago to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) take off from this terminal.

  • United Airlines is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Chicago to John Glenn Columbus International Airport jetting out of ORD.

  • The preferred choice for passengers flying between ORD and CMH is United Airlines.

  • United Airlines is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 78.22% of its services arriving as scheduled.

  • Located around 40 kms (25 miles) from central Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from Chicago to John Glenn Columbus International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to O'Hare International Airport:

  • Of all flights leaving O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% touch down on time at their destination.

  • You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

  • Consider beginning your travels from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). You can book a direct Chicago to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) plane ticket from this hub.

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

  • On the MDW to CMH route, Southwest Airlines is the go-to airline for most travellers.

  • With 78.54% of services arriving as scheduled, Southwest Airlines is the top on-time carrier flying between Chicago Midway International Airport and John Glenn Columbus International Airport.

  • You can get to MDW from central Chicago in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes to cover the 19 kms (12 miles) or so.

  • Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to CMH flight:

  • Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance of 77.88%. This figure reflects how often flights that take off from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.

  • You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

  • From the centre of Chicago, RFD is around 137 kms (85 miles) away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to reach the airport by car and 4 hours 15 minutes or so on public transport.

  • Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll be at your gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Chicago to John Glenn Columbus International Airport flight:

  • The on-time performance rate of RFD is 76.19%. In other words, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive within the expected time frame.

  • You'll find Chicago Rockford International Airport 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 to the centre of Columbus is about 6 miles. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.

  • If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 5 minutes.

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

  • £45 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to John Glenn Columbus International Airport. Return flights start from £103. These prices can change depending on availability.

  • To snag cheap flights from Chicago to CMH, book your plane ticket four months ahead of your planned departure.

  • Organise your trip for September. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on Chicago to John Glenn Columbus International Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Chicago to CMH.

  • Find a cheap flight from Chicago to John Glenn Columbus International Airport by using filters. Choose your ideal duration, number of stops 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)

  • April is the quietest month for flights from Chicago to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), while July is the busiest. Find the best time to go to Columbus based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.

  • When booking your Chicago to CMH plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Columbus, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to John Glenn Columbus International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).

More about Columbus

  • Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Columbus:

  • Your visit to Columbus should come with a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions worth exploring include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Easton Town Centre.

Explore more of the United States

  • Indianapolis is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Columbus. Around 274 kms (170 miles) away to the west, check out popular attractions including 9-11 Memorial, Lucas Oil Stadium and Eiteljorg Museum.

  • If you're ready to explore another great destination in the United States, consider Detroit, roughly 257 kms (160 miles) north of Columbus. Motown Museum, The Majestic Theatre and Detroit Institute of Arts are among the biggest draws.

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