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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Columbus to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £119. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Phoenix.£64 per passenger.Departing Fri, 8 May.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Fri, 8 May, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From £64, select.
Phoenix.£70 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Apr.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Thu, 23 Apr, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From £70, select.
Phoenix.£105 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Mar.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Wed, 25 Mar, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From £105, select.
Phoenix.£122 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 May.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Port Columbus on Wed, 27 May, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From £122, select.
Phoenix.£150 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Apr.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Port Columbus on Thu, 23 Apr, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From £150, select.
Phoenix.£152 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 Aug.One-way flight with Sun Country Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sun Country Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Mon, 10 Aug, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From £152, select.
Phoenix.£152 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Jul.One-way flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departs from Columbus Rickenbacker on Mon, 20 Jul, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From £152, select.
Phoenix.£161 per passenger.Departing Sun, 14 Jun.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Sun, 14 Jun, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From £161, select.
Phoenix.£197 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep.One-way flight with American Airlines.Outbound direct flight with American Airlines departs from Port Columbus on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From £197, select.
Phoenix.£197 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 Aug.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Port Columbus on Mon, 10 Aug, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From £197, select.
Phoenix.£197 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Jul.One-way flight with American Airlines.Outbound direct flight with American Airlines departs from Port Columbus on Mon, 20 Jul, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From £197, select.
Phoenix.£319 per passenger.Departing Sun, 14 Jun.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Port Columbus on Sun, 14 Jun, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From £319, select.
Phoenix.£332 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Mar.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Port Columbus on Wed, 25 Mar, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From £332, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Columbus to Phoenix Sky Harbor

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

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

Phoenix Sky Harbor

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Columbus to Phoenix: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£64
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time4 hrs, 23 mins
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week41

Finding cheap flights from Columbus to Phoenix Sky Harbor: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Columbus to Phoenix Sky Harbor is £119. 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.
4 hours and 23 minutes is the average flight time from Columbus to Phoenix Sky Harbor.
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines fly direct from Columbus to Phoenix Sky Harbor.
As of March 2026, there are 41 flights per week flying from Columbus to Phoenix Sky Harbor.
The cheapest month to fly from Columbus to Phoenix Sky Harbor is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Columbus to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport on Friday, 22 May 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor 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 Phoenix is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Flying from Columbus to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX): What you need to know

  • Begin your journey at one of Columbus's main airports, John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) or Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK). Check out your options for booking a flight from Columbus to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) taking off from either of these.

  • 4 hours 20 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Columbus to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flight.

  • Phoenix is three hours behind Columbus. Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is located in Phoenix, which is in the UTC-7 timezone.

  • The most popular route is from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX), with 20 direct weekly services. If you're not one for hanging around, the earliest flight from CMH to PHX is the 5:25am Southwest Airlines service. If you're looking to take off later, the last departure is at 8:35pm with Southwest Airlines.

  • Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Columbus to PHX. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • With more travellers during high season, you'll want to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with longer queues.

Airports in Columbus

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

  • You can find a direct flight from Columbus to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) out of John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).

  • American Airlines is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Columbus to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport leaving from CMH.

  • The airline most travellers choose when flying between CMH and PHX is American Airlines.

  • With an impressive 90.82% of services arriving as planned, American Airlines is the best-performing carrier for punctuality on this route.

  • The journey from central Columbus to CMH takes around 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 13 kms (8 miles) in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel near John Glenn Columbus International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Columbus to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:

  • 79.5% of flights leaving from John Glenn Columbus International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.

  • CMH's address is 4600 International Gateway.

Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

  • On public transport, you can travel from central Columbus to LCK in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 26 kms (16 miles) away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 25 minutes.

  • Getting to the airport on time before your Columbus to PHX flight is a lot easier when you stay near Rickenbacker International Airport. If you have an early departure, Best Western Canal Winchester Inn - Columbus South East will put you a short ride from the airport.

  • 66.14% of flights out of Rickenbacker International Airport make it to their destination as expected.

About Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)

Getting from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to central Phoenix

  • Central Phoenix is around 4 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research before you go.

  • It'll take around 35 minutes to get there using public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Columbus to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)

  • Right now, £64 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Columbus to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £119. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • To snag cheap flights from Columbus to PHX, book your plane ticket one month before your departure date.

  • June is when you're most likely to find a bargain on a Columbus to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.

  • There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Columbus to PHX.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Columbus to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport.

The best time to fly from Columbus to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Columbus to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX). Visit Phoenix in May if you'd rather avoid peak season.

  • When booking your Columbus to PHX plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Phoenix, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 44ºC (111ºF).

  • January has temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Columbus to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

More about Phoenix

  • Once you've booked your flight from Columbus to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Phoenix:

  • There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Camelback Mountain, Cholla Trailhead Camelback Mountain and Yayoi Kusama Fireflies Infinity Mirror Room are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Phoenix itinerary.

Explore more of the United States

  • You've visited Phoenix, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Travel around 161 kms (100 miles) south-east to Tucson to tick off its leading sights. From Saguaro National Park East Unit to Airplane Boneyard and National Parks Conservation, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • If you're interested in discovering another corner of the United States, consider Yuma, about 257 kms (160 miles) west of Phoenix. Old Victorian Yuma, Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area and Downtown Yuma are the start of reasons to visit.

Plan the rest of your trip from Columbus to Phoenix

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