$19 Cheap Flights to Central United States

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Select American Airlines flight departing on Tue, Dec 22 at 7:51am from Columbus, returning on Sun, Dec 27 at 7:55pm from Dallas priced at $373
Columbus (CMH) · Dallas (DFW) · Nonstop · 5-day trip · found 1 hour ago · 30% less than typical
Select American Airlines flight departing on Thu, Dec 24 at 3:17pm from Columbus, returning on Fri, Jan 1 at 10:57am from Dallas priced at $284
Columbus (CMH) · Dallas (DFW) · Nonstop · 7-day trip · found 5 hours ago · 40% less than typical
Select American Airlines flight departing on Thu, Dec 3 at 7:34pm from Columbus, returning on Mon, Dec 7 at 6:03pm from Dallas priced at $269
Columbus (CMH) · Dallas (DFW) · Nonstop · 3-day trip · found 22 hours ago · 35% less than typical

Select Southwest Airlines flight departing on Thu, Dec 24 at 9:55am from Columbus, returning on Mon, Dec 28 at 9:25am from Austin priced at $267
Columbus (CMH) · Austin (AUS) · Nonstop · 4-day trip · found 5 hours ago · 30% less than typical
Select Southwest Airlines flight departing on Thu, Dec 24 at 9:55am from Columbus, returning on Mon, Dec 28 at 9:25am from Austin priced at $257
Columbus (CMH) · Austin (AUS) · Nonstop · 4-day trip · found 7 hours ago · 30% less than typical
Select Southwest Airlines flight departing on Thu, Dec 24 at 9:55am from Columbus, returning on Mon, Dec 28 at 3:45pm from Austin priced at $257
Columbus (CMH) · Austin (AUS) · Nonstop · 4-day trip · found 7 hours ago · 30% less than typical
Select American Airlines flight departing on Wed, Dec 23 at 5:07pm from Columbus, returning on Mon, Dec 28 at 10:05pm from Chicago priced at $363
Columbus (CMH) · Chicago (ORD) · Nonstop · 5-day trip · found 13 hours ago · 25% less than typical
Select American Airlines flight departing on Sat, Dec 19 at 8:16am from Columbus, returning on Wed, Dec 23 at 7:29pm from Chicago priced at $309
Columbus (CMH) · Chicago (ORD) · Nonstop · 4-day trip · found 5 hours ago · 25% less than typical
Select American Airlines flight departing on Sat, Dec 19 at 9:48am from Columbus, returning on Wed, Dec 23 at 7:25am from Chicago priced at $309
Columbus (CMH) · Chicago (ORD) · Nonstop · 3-day trip · found 5 hours ago · 25% less than typical

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How much is the cheapest flight to Central United States?

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $19 for one-way flights and $38 for roundtrip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change.

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Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jan 26 from Columbus to Houston, returning Wed, Feb 3, priced at $109 Found 21 hours ago

Tue, Jan 26 - Wed, Feb 3 · CMH · IAH · Roundtrip

Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Feb 9 from Columbus to Houston, returning Thu, Feb 18, priced at $123 Found 19 hours ago

Tue, Feb 9 - Thu, Feb 18 · CMH · IAH · Roundtrip

Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sun, Jan 10 from Columbus to Houston, returning Wed, Jan 20, priced at $124 Found 17 hours ago

Sun, Jan 10 - Wed, Jan 20 · CMH · IAH · Roundtrip

Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Dec 15 from Columbus to Dallas, returning Wed, Jan 6, priced at $133 Found 4 hours ago

Tue, Dec 15 - Wed, Jan 6 · CMH · DFW · Roundtrip

Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sun, Jan 10 from Columbus to Houston, returning Wed, Jan 13, priced at $136 Found 1 day ago

Sun, Jan 10 - Wed, Jan 13 · CMH · IAH · Roundtrip

Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Dec 7 from Columbus to Dallas, returning Sun, Dec 13, priced at $138 Found 23 hours ago

Mon, Dec 7 - Sun, Dec 13 · CMH · Col · umbus · DFW · Roundtrip

Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jan 26 from Columbus to Austin, returning Thu, Jan 28, priced at $192 Found 5 days ago

Tue, Jan 26 - Thu, Jan 28 · CMH · AUS · Roundtrip

Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Tue, Mar 2 from Columbus to Houston, returning Wed, Mar 3, priced at $204 Found 19 hours ago

Tue, Mar 2 - Wed, Mar 3 · CMH · IAH · Roundtrip

Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jan 6 from Columbus to Dallas, returning Wed, Jan 13, priced at $229 Found 4 hours ago

Wed, Jan 6 - Wed, Jan 13 · CMH · DFW · Roundtrip

Select United flight, departing Thu, Jan 21 from Columbus to Austin, returning Mon, Jan 25, priced at $237 Found 6 days ago

Thu, Jan 21 - Mon, Jan 25 · CMH · AUS · Roundtrip

Alternative airports

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Select flight to O'Hare Intl. ORD. Flights from $300

Select flight to Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. DFW. Cheapest option available. Flights from $285

Select flight to George Bush Intercontinental IAH. Flights from $300

Select flight to Austin-Bergstrom Intl. AUS. Flights from $382

Select flight to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County DTW. Flights from $429

Select flight to Nashville Intl. BNA. Flights from $406

Select flight to San Antonio Intl. SAT. Flights from $309

Frequently Asked Questions

What month is the cheapest to fly to Central United States?

Schedule your trip for December if you're hoping to get a deal on your fare. It's the cheapest month to fly to Central United States. Try to avoid traveling during busy periods such as public holidays or school breaks.

Which US cities have the cheapest flights to Central United States?

New York, Washington and Orlando generally have cheap flights to Central United States. Keep in mind that fares may vary based on factors like holiday periods, number of stopovers and demand.

Which US cities fly direct to Central United States?

There are 137 US destinations that you can fly to Central United States directly from. Compare the options by selecting the "Direct flights only" filter on Expedia and choose the ideal departure point for your trip. Here are a few of the leading cities to jet off from:

New York
Washington
Orlando
Dallas
Chicago

How to find a cheap flight to Central United States?

Book early to maximize your chances of getting cheap flights to Central United States. Also, consider traveling during off-season months like December and January. If you jet off on a Thursday, you can save an average of 16% compared to those departing on a Sunday.* Save time checking every day and track your flight prices using the Expedia app. We'll update you when fares change.

*Best day of the week to book, depart and ideal booking window recommendations based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through August 2023, sourced from Airline Reporting Corporation's (ARC) global airline sales database. Percentages noted are averages.

How to get a cheap last-minute flight to Central United States?

You can find awesome deals on last-minute departures to Central United States, especially if your plans are flexible. Think about leaving from a different hub, changing your trip dates or picking another carrier to get a cheap flight to Central United States.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Central United States?

Book your flight to Central United States two to four months ahead if you're flying in from an international destination. For domestic travel, the timeframe is around 28 days in advance. Lower prices and a wider variety of travel dates, times and seating options are just some of the awesome benefits of booking early.*

Which day of the week is the cheapest day to buy a plane ticket to Central United States?

You can save an average of 8% if you buy tickets on a Sunday rather than Fridays, which tend to be the most expensive day to book.* When it comes to getting a cheap flight to Central United States, it's all about having good timing.

Which airlines fly to Central United States?

Whether you'd like to sit in first class or save your pennies in economy, these reputable airlines will fly you to Central United States:

American Airlines - 36,907 flights to Central United States each month, including 21,987 flights to Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) per month.
United Airlines - 27,306 flights to Central United States each month, including 13,391 flights to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) per month.

Can I save money by booking a Central United States trip package?

Bundle your flight and hotel and you could save hundreds of dollars. What’s more, you can add extras like activities and car rentals to your Central United States, United States of America flight and hotel package deal. With Expedia, it's simple to book all your Central United States travel arrangements in one place.

Can I change or cancel my flight to Central United States?

If you reserved your flight to Central United States in the last 24 hours, you can often cancel or change it for free. After that, extra charges may apply depending on the airline's terms and conditions. For more information, check out our Customer Service Portal. Keep in mind that some flights are non-refundable, so you may be offered a credit toward future flights in place of a direct refund. During your search on Expedia, select the "Changes included" or "No cancel fee" filters to find tickets with flexible change policies.

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Popular airline	American Airlines
Roundtrip price	$109

Trending flights to Central United States

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $19 for one-way flights and $38 for roundtrip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change.

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Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Dec 9 from Fort Lauderdale to Houston, returning Tue, Dec 15, priced at $38 Just found

Wed, Dec 9 - Tue, Dec 15 · FLL · IAH · Roundtrip

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