Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
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Cheapest flight tickets
$222
Average price of a round trip
$290
Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
1h21
A flight from Chicago to Columbus takes on average 1h21.
Best time
October
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Columbus is October.
Tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Columbus
Check out our tips for booking your flight to Columbus (USA) from Chicago (USA) at the cheapest possible price.
Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is August, with an average flight ticket price of $183 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of October, August and September.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 21 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is Frontier Airlines. A ticket from the airline Frontier Airlines to Columbus costs on average $269.
The airlines that offer the most flights are American Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
Price of flight tickets from Chicago to Columbus
Here is some information and tips to know before booking your flight:
- Flight ticket prices range from $222 to $607
- The average price of a flight ticket is about $290
- Prices are lowest for stays in the month of August
- The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: September
info departure city :
Chicago, USA
airports :
Chicago-Merrill C. Meigs Field Airport (CGX)
Chicago FSS (CHI)
Chicago-Midway International Airport (MDW)
Chicago-O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
local time :
Chicago is a city in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Chicago, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 16°C, with a minimum of 15°C and a maximum of 18°C.
The city of Chicago (CHI) has 4 airport(s): Chicago-Merrill C. Meigs Field, Chicago FSS, Chicago-Midway and Chicago-O'Hare
destination info :
Columbus, USA
airports :
Port Columbus International Airport (CMH)
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
Ohio State University Airport (OSU)
local time :
Columbus is in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Columbus, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 17°C, with a minimum of 14°C and a maximum of 20°C.
The city of Columbus has 3 airport(s): Port Columbus, Rickenbacker and Ohio State University
Useful info about Columbus
What is the least touristic period to go to Columbus?
If you want to visit Columbus during the least touristic period, choose the month of October.
What is the most popular time to travel to Columbus?
In Columbus, the most popular month is October. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.
When should I book my flight from Chicago to Columbus?
According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 21 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 4 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. You can also choose morning flights that are 100% cheaper than afternoon and evening flights. The cheapest day to book a flight from Chicago to Columbus is Friday.
What are the arrival and destination airports when traveling between Chicago and Columbus?
When you leave, you can leave from Chicago-Midway or Chicago-O'Hare, and you will arrive at Port Columbus or Rickenbacker.
How to reach Chicago airport from the city centre?
The airport Chicago-Merrill C. Meigs Field is located 4 km, Chicago FSS is located 29 km, Chicago-Midway is located 12 km or Chicago-O'Hare is located 29 km from the city centre. You can access it by using public transportation, taking a taxi, or renting a car.
Are there other means of transportation to go from Chicago to Columbus?
Airplane is the only means of transportation listed on Liligo for this journey.
Are there big differences in weather between Chicago and Columbus?
In summer, the average temperature is 23°C in Columbus and 22°C in Chicago. The average rainfall in summer is 122 mm in Columbus and 145 mm in Chicago. In summer, it is warmer in Columbus and it rains less in Columbus. In winter, it is colder in Columbus and it rains more in Columbus.
