$78 Cheap Flights from Charlotte (CLT) to Columbus (CMH)

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Cheap Flights from Charlotte to Columbus (CLT-CMH)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $78 for one-way flights and $156 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Southwest Airlines
Thu, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 6
CLT
Charlotte
CMH
Columbus
$156 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$156
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 2 from Charlotte to Columbus, returning Mon, Oct 6, priced at $156 found 11 hours ago
Southwest Airlines
Mon, Sep 8 - Thu, Sep 18
CLT
Charlotte
CMH
Columbus
$172 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$172
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Mon, Sep 8 from Charlotte to Columbus, returning Thu, Sep 18, priced at $172 found 1 day ago
Southwest Airlines
Thu, Sep 25 - Sat, Sep 27
CLT
Charlotte
CMH
Columbus
$178 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$178
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 25 from Charlotte to Columbus, returning Sat, Sep 27, priced at $178 found 1 hour ago
Southwest Airlines
Thu, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 10
CLT
Charlotte
CMH
Columbus
$186 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$186
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 4 from Charlotte to Columbus, returning Wed, Sep 10, priced at $186 found 4 days ago
Southwest Airlines
Thu, Nov 13 - Tue, Nov 18
CLT
Charlotte
CMH
Columbus
$189 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$189
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Thu, Nov 13 from Charlotte to Columbus, returning Tue, Nov 18, priced at $189 found 3 days ago
Spirit Airlines
Mon, Jul 7 - Fri, Jul 11
CLT
Charlotte
CMH
Columbus
$189 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$189
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Mon, Jul 7 from Charlotte to Columbus, returning Fri, Jul 11, priced at $189 found 3 hours ago
Southwest Airlines
Thu, Sep 25 - Sat, Sep 27
CLT
Charlotte
CMH
Columbus
$192 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$192
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 25 from Charlotte to Columbus, returning Sat, Sep 27, priced at $192 found 1 hour ago
Frontier Airlines
Thu, Jun 26 - Sun, Jun 29
CLT
Charlotte
CMH
Columbus
$256 Roundtrip, just found
$256
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jun 26 from Charlotte to Columbus, returning Sun, Jun 29, priced at $256 just found
United
Wed, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 4
CLT
Charlotte
CMH
Columbus
$352 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$352
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Oct 1 from Charlotte to Columbus, returning Sat, Oct 4, priced at $352 found 11 hours ago
Delta
Tue, Aug 12 - Tue, Aug 19
CLT
Charlotte
CMH
Columbus
$379 Roundtrip, just found
$379
Roundtrip
just found
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Aug 12 from Charlotte to Columbus, returning Tue, Aug 19, priced at $379 just found

Find the cheapest month to fly from Charlotte (CLT) to Columbus (CMH)

September is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $106 - $294 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Flights from Charlotte (CLT) to Columbus (CMH)
Origin airport
Charlotte-Douglas Intl.
Destination airport
John Glenn Columbus Intl.
Airlines serving
American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$156
Distance
346 mi
Average flight time
1 hour 31 mins

Charlotte to Columbus Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Charlotte to Columbus

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Charlotte to Columbus are during the month of October. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Charlotte to Columbus with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from Charlotte to Columbus

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Charlotte to Columbus: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Charlotte to Columbus

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Charlotte to Columbus in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $78 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Charlotte to Columbus flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your Charlotte to Columbus airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) cost?
Cheap round-trip fares from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) start from $393. This information is based on the cheapest price found on Expedia for this return journey departing within the next three months. This airfare is for a American Airlines flight leaving CLT on July 16 2025 and touching down at CMH. The price was last updated on June 20 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from CLT to CMH?
The cheapest flights from CLT to CMH are usually during off-peak season, when demand is lower. To save money, avoid flying during public holidays, school breaks and major local events.
Which airlines fly direct from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH)?
You can fly nonstop from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) on an American Airlines flight.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from CLT to CMH?
Use the filter tool on Expedia to compare airlines and find the cheapest carrier that'll take you from CLT to CMH. Sort your results by "Price (lowest to highest)" to snap up a great deal.
How many flights per day from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH)?
Every day, an average of 5 nonstop flights operate from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH). Select the departure date that best suits your travel plans.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH)?
The 1 PM departures from CLT to CMH are typically the busiest. Prices can be higher for these popular slots. If you want to save on your trip, choose a less crowded time to fly.
What day of the week has the most flights from CLT to CMH?
Sunday has the most flights from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH). Consider leaving on this day and you'll have the best chance of finding a schedule that works for you.
What is the earliest flight from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH)?
The earliest flight departing from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) is at around 9:05AM UTC-5. Board this plane and you'll touch down at John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) at approximately 10:46AM UTC-5. The entire trip takes 1h 41m.
How long does it take to fly from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH)?
Flights from CLT to CMH have an average travel time of 1 hour and 29 minutes. The distance between the two is 350 mi.
What airline has the least delays from CLT to CMH?
With 85% of journeys typically arriving on time, American Airlines has the best on-time performance for nonstop flights from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH). To keep track of your flight status and receive notifications about any changes, use the Expedia App.
What is the best time to fly from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH)?
To avoid possible delays on the Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) route, fly before 3 PM. Departures after this hour have a 22% higher chance of cancellation.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Columbus from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT)?
Browse your flight options from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH). This is the only Columbus airport you can jet into if you're taking a direct flight.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) last-minute?
Booking your plane ticket from CLT to CMH right before your trip is typically more expensive. But if you're flexible with your departure dates and times, you could grab a cheap last-minute fare.
Is it cheaper to book a CLT to CMH flight and hotel package?
Compared with arranging hotels and flights separately, booking a CLT to CMH flight and hotel package with Expedia could lead to significant savings. Better yet, having everything in one convenient place takes the hassle out of travel planning. Just secure your flights and choose from our extensive range of stays, then personalize your trip with extras like tours, car rentals and activities.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH)?
In most instances, you can cancel or reschedule your CLT to CMH flight. However, there may be additional fees, especially if you booked over 24 hours ago. Double-check your itinerary for the airline's rules and fees on flight changes, or if you want further details, go to our Customer Service portal.

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