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Cheap flights from Ottawa (YOW) to Columbus (CMH) from $207

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
YOW — CMH
May 21 — May 281
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The best prices from Ottawa to Columbus are usually found in December or October, booked 31 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ottawa (YOW) to Columbus (CMH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 16, 2024.

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Round-trip from

$283

One-way from

$207
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Ottawa to Columbus Airport?

Users have found that leaving on a Sunday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 35% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Ottawa to Columbus Airport?

Find a great deal and save up to 59% by booking at least 30 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Ottawa to Columbus Airport within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $577.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Columbus Airport?

Our data shows that December tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Columbus Airport from Ottawa. Users have commonly found prices around $608 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $390. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in January.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Ottawa to Columbus Airport (YOW - CMH)?

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 22% on flights from Ottawa to Columbus Airport by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Ottawa to Columbus

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Ottawa and Columbus. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced United Airlines flights heading from Ottawa to Columbus. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
Tue 6/116:05 amYOW - CMH
1 stop4h 13mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/127:15 amCMH - YOW
1 stop14h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$421
Tue 6/115:26 pmYOW - CMH
1 stop6h 33mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/127:15 amCMH - YOW
1 stop9h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$579
Thu 5/236:05 amYOW - CMH
1 stop4h 17mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/232:15 pmCMH - YOW
1 stop7h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,428

Cheap WestJet flights from Ottawa to Columbus

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by WestJet for the route between Ottawa and Columbus. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest WestJet flights traveling from Ottawa to Columbus. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
Tue 6/116:15 amYOW - CMH
2 stops17h 44mWestJet
Wed 6/121:53 pmCMH - YOW
2 stops24h 45mWestJet
Deal found 5/15$638
Tue 6/116:12 amYOW - CMH
2 stops17h 47mWestJet
Wed 6/127:05 amCMH - YOW
2 stops13h 43mWestJet
Deal found 5/14$711
Thu 5/236:00 amYOW - CMH
2 stops11h 16mWestJet
Thu 5/237:41 pmCMH - YOW
2 stops29h 13mWestJet
Deal found 5/15$1,512

Cheap Ottawa to Columbus flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Ottawa to Columbus specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Prices were last updated on May 16, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Columbus in 2024 at this time. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Tue 6/116:05 amYOW - CMH
1 stop4h 13mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/127:15 amCMH - YOW
1 stop14h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$421
Tue 6/115:26 pmYOW - CMH
1 stop6h 33mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/127:15 amCMH - YOW
1 stop9h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$579
Tue 6/116:15 amYOW - CMH
2 stops17h 44mWestJet
Wed 6/121:53 pmCMH - YOW
2 stops24h 45mWestJet
Deal found 5/15$638
Tue 6/116:12 amYOW - CMH
2 stops17h 47mWestJet
Wed 6/127:05 amCMH - YOW
2 stops13h 43mWestJet
Deal found 5/14$711
Thu 5/236:05 amYOW - CMH
1 stop4h 17mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/232:15 pmCMH - YOW
1 stop7h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,428
Thu 5/236:00 amYOW - CMH
2 stops11h 16mWestJet
Thu 5/237:41 pmCMH - YOW
2 stops29h 13mWestJet
Deal found 5/15$1,512

Ottawa to Columbus 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Ottawa and Columbus in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Columbus in 2024 at this time. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Thu 7/1112:00 pmYOW - CMH
1 stop6h 06mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/163:31 pmCMH - YOW
1 stop4h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$399
Tue 6/116:05 amYOW - CMH
1 stop4h 13mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/127:15 amCMH - YOW
1 stop14h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$421
Thu 7/118:50 amYOW - CMH
2 stops23h 08mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/169:44 amCMH - YOW
1 stop10h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$474
Thu 7/118:50 amYOW - CMH
2 stops23h 08mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/169:44 amCMH - YOW
2 stops11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$476
Thu 7/1111:30 amYOW - CMH
3 stops20h 28mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/169:44 amCMH - YOW
2 stops11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$481
Thu 7/1111:30 amYOW - CMH
3 stops20h 28mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/163:15 pmCMH - YOW
3 stops24h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$503
Tue 6/115:26 pmYOW - CMH
1 stop6h 33mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/127:15 amCMH - YOW
1 stop9h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$579
Tue 6/116:15 amYOW - CMH
2 stops17h 44mWestJet
Wed 6/121:53 pmCMH - YOW
2 stops24h 45mWestJet
Deal found 5/15$638
Tue 6/116:12 amYOW - CMH
2 stops17h 47mWestJet
Wed 6/127:05 amCMH - YOW
2 stops13h 43mWestJet
Deal found 5/14$711

Ottawa to Columbus flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Ottawa to Columbus for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Book one of these great deals on flights from Ottawa to Columbus. To prevent any unwanted surprises, users should verify their flight info before booking.
Thu 5/236:05 amYOW - CMH
1 stop4h 17mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/232:15 pmCMH - YOW
1 stop7h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,428
Thu 5/236:00 amYOW - CMH
2 stops11h 16mWestJet
Thu 5/237:41 pmCMH - YOW
2 stops29h 13mWestJet
Deal found 5/15$1,512

One-way flights to Columbus from Ottawa

Search for one-way flight options from Ottawa to Columbus. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Users in need of a one-way flight from Ottawa to Columbus can choose from these deals. Users in need of a round-trip flight from Ottawa to Columbus instead should update the search form at the top of page.
Wed 6/194:15 pmYOW - CMH
1 stop16h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$207
Sat 6/153:00 pmYOW - CMH
1 stop5h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$210
Mon 6/104:35 pmYOW - CMH
1 stop18h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$212
Sat 6/158:35 amYOW - CMH
2 stops12h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$216
Thu 6/208:50 amYOW - CMH
1 stop8h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$220
Sun 6/166:20 pmYOW - CMH
1 stop17h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$222
Tue 6/117:20 amYOW - CMH
2 stops11h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$226
Mon 6/174:35 pmYOW - CMH
1 stop18h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$228
Sun 6/165:20 pmYOW - CMH
2 stops17h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$233

Find flights from Ottawa to Columbus within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Ottawa to Columbus that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.

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OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Thu 7/11

1 stop6h 06m

Columbus

Tue 7/16

1 stop4h 36m

$399

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Tue 6/11

1 stop4h 13m

Columbus

Wed 6/12

1 stop14h 33m

$421

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Thu 7/11

2 stops23h 08m

Columbus

Tue 7/16

1 stop10h 23m

$474

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Thu 7/11

2 stops23h 08m

Columbus

Tue 7/16

2 stops11h 45m

$476

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Thu 7/11

3 stops20h 28m

Columbus

Tue 7/16

2 stops11h 45m

$481

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Thu 7/11

3 stops20h 28m

Columbus

Tue 7/16

3 stops24h 14m

$503

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Tue 6/11

1 stop6h 33m

Columbus

Wed 6/12

1 stop9h 49m

$579

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Tue 6/11

2 stops17h 44m

Columbus

Wed 6/12

2 stops24h 45m

$638

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Tue 6/11

2 stops17h 47m

Columbus

Wed 6/12

2 stops13h 43m

$711

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Deals found on 5/16

When is the best time to book a flight from Ottawa to Columbus Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Ottawa to Columbus. Price data was last updated on May 10, 2024.
The price you pay for your flight from Ottawa to Columbus Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 29 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Ottawa to Columbus Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Ottawa to Columbus. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Ottawa to Columbus Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Columbus by month

Plan your trip from Ottawa to Columbus by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Ottawa to Columbus is currently $219 while a round-trip flight costs $520. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Columbus Airport (average of $283). Flying from Ottawa to Columbus Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $366). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$292

February

$298

March

$347

April

$332

May

$329

June

$366

July

$335

August

$298

September

$295

October

$283

November

$295

December

$300

Temperature and rainfall in Columbus by month

Plan your trip to Columbus by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CMH

Temperature

30.2 - 75.2 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbus

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbus. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Columbus. Reviews last updated May 16, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and WestJet from Ottawa to Columbus to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
WestJet
7.5
Good
2,919 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.5

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.5

Reviews

1 / 10

It’s a discount flight so you have to expect to be crammed in. Then there is the food strike at a supplier we were all warned of and they were good with snacks. The attendants were great. I’ll fly them a hand I recommend them, for what they are.

WestJet
7.5
Good
2,919 reviews
WestJet
7.5
Good
2,919 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.5

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.5

Reviews

1 / 10

It’s a discount flight so you have to expect to be crammed in. Then there is the food strike at a supplier we were all warned of and they were good with snacks. The attendants were great. I’ll fly them a hand I recommend them, for what they are.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,924 reviews
WestJet
7.5
Good
2,919 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.5

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.5

Reviews

1 / 10

It’s a discount flight so you have to expect to be crammed in. Then there is the food strike at a supplier we were all warned of and they were good with snacks. The attendants were great. I’ll fly them a hand I recommend them, for what they are.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Ottawa to Columbus. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Ottawa to Columbus?

    If you book a flight to Columbus from Ottawa, you will be flying from Ottawa, which is the city’s only airport. Ottawa (YOW) is located 6.6 mi from the center of Ottawa. There are 0 flights from Ottawa to Columbus per day from 2 different airlines.

  • Can I find flights from Ottawa to Columbus Airport for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Ottawa to Columbus Airport for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $399, but on average you can expect to pay $520.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Ottawa to Columbus Airport for under $1,500?

    There are currently 2+ open flights from Ottawa to Columbus Airport within the next 7 days for less than $1,500.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Ottawa to Columbus Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Ottawa to Columbus Airport is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $421 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is WestJet, starting at $638. United Airlines is currently priced 30% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What does YOW to CMH mean?

    Great question - YOW to CMH just means Ottawa Airport to Columbus Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights!

  • Can I find deals for flights from Ottawa to Columbus that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Ottawa to Columbus flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Ottawa to Columbus with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Ottawa to Columbus flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Ottawa to Columbus that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Ottawa to Columbus flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Ottawa to Columbus?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Ottawa to Columbus.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Ottawa to Columbus?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa to Columbus by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Ottawa to Columbus that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Ottawa to Columbus offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Ottawa to Columbus?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Ottawa to Columbus flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Ottawa to Columbus Airport flight deals updated?

    The Ottawa to Columbus Airport flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/16.

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