Cheapest airlines flights from Portland to Columbus

You can pick from 1 carriers that fly from Portland to Columbus including United Airlines, , , with Delta Air Lines serving cheapest ticket on this route.

Search cheap flights from Portland to Columbus in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day data, one-way fares start at US$136, and round-trip tickets start at US$263.

Displayed flight fares from Portland to Columbus are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Portland to Columbus Flight Details

The distance between Portland and Columbus is about 3,264.88 km. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$136
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$263
Cheapest monthSeptember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance3,264.88 km
Popular airlineUnited Airlines

When is the cheapest time to book flights from Portland to Columbus?

The cheapest time to fly from Portland to Columbus: Jan 4 to Jan 11 — one-way prices start at US$110.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Portland to Columbus (PDX-CMH)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Delta Air Lines offers one-way fares as low as US$136 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PDX to CMH on Tue, Jan 13), while Hawaiian Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$263 departing on Tue, Jan 13 and returning on Fri, Jan 16.
  • At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Portland to Columbus, including: United Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings made by users on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Portland to Columbus is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Portland to Columbus, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Jan 13, with one-way flights priced at just US$136.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Delta Air Lines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Columbus travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Portland to Columbus is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Portland to Columbus on December 16, 2025 with Delta Air Lines, with prices starting at US$165.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Columbus, with Portland International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (PDX-CMH) is by far the most common option on this route: John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
  • The time difference between Columbus and Portland is 3h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.