Find flights
Airlines

$1,014+ Cheap flights to Columbus

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 1/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CMH
15 Sep — 22 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Columbus in 2026

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

Cheapest flights to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Columbus. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 16 August 2026.

Mon 26/1011:50 -
2 stops26h 54m
Mon 4/119:03 -
1 stop22h 02m
Deal found 16/8$1,745
Tue 3/1111:50 -
2 stops27h 54m
Sun 8/1106:15 -
2 stops36h 20m
Deal found 14/8$1,819
Sun 15/1111:20 -
1 stop22h 57m
Thu 26/1119:19 -
1 stop21h 41m
Deal found 14/8$1,867
Fri 11/910:20 -
1 stop19h 42m
Fri 18/907:35 -
1 stop33h 25m
Deal found 14/8$1,878
Sat 26/909:30 -
2 stops25h 22m
Fri 16/1013:20 -
2 stops27h 40m
Deal found 11/8$1,879
Wed 2/909:55 -
2 stops27h 48m
Thu 10/917:03 -
2 stops27h 37m
Deal found 13/8$1,910
Tue 3/1111:50 -
3 stops27h 54m
Sun 8/1107:30 -
2 stops35h 05m
Deal found 14/8$1,953
Tue 3/1114:05 -
1 stop19h 52m
Sun 8/1119:12 -
1 stop21h 48m
Deal found 14/8$2,121
Mon 26/1009:55 -
3 stops28h 49m
Mon 4/108:20 -
3 stops32h 15m
Deal found 16/8$2,349

Find flight deals to Columbus

Find the latest flights to Columbus in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 16 August 2026.

Return from

$1,745

One-way from

$1,014

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,177
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 26/10-4/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 52h 09m total
  • Sydney to Columbus
Search Deals
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 1/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 33m total
  • Sydney to Columbus
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($110 potential increase over avg. return price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($50 potential savings vs. average return price).
Search Deals
Average for return flights in August 2026
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Locate flights to Columbus that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 16 August 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Columbus that are best for you.

Fly from

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneyColumbus

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMH Columbus

SYDCMH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 26/10

09:20-22:27

2 stops28h 07m

Columbus

Mon 4/1

14:18-06:20

2 stops24h 02m

$1,745

SydneyColumbus

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMH Columbus

SYDCMH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/11

11:50-23:44

2 stops27h 54m

Columbus

Sun 8/11

06:15-10:35

2 stops36h 20m

$1,819

SydneyColumbus

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMH Columbus

SYDCMH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 11/9

09:30-18:14

1 stop22h 44m

Columbus

Fri 18/9

10:32-07:00

2 stops30h 28m

$1,878
Fastest return journey

SydneyColumbus

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMH Columbus

SYDCMH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 26/9

09:30-17:59

1 stop22h 29m

Columbus

Fri 16/10

14:16-07:55

2 stops26h 39m

$1,879

SydneyColumbus

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMH Columbus

SYDCMH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/11

11:50-23:44

3 stops27h 54m

Columbus

Sun 8/11

07:30-10:35

2 stops35h 05m

$1,953

SydneyColumbus

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMH Columbus

SYDCMH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 26/10

09:55-23:44

3 stops28h 49m

Columbus

Mon 4/1

08:20-08:35

3 stops32h 15m

$2,349

SydneyColumbus

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMH Columbus

SYDCMH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 2/9

09:55-23:43

2 stops27h 48m

Columbus

Thu 10/9

14:12-08:45

3 stops28h 33m

$2,502
Cheapest one-way

SydneyColumbus

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMH Columbus

SYDCMH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/2

09:20-13:16

2 stops43h 56m

$1,020

SydneyColumbus

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMH Columbus

SYDCMH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 15/9

10:20-20:50

2 stops24h 30m

$1,023

SydneyColumbus

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMH Columbus

SYDCMH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 17/9

10:20-05:21

1 stop33h 01m

$1,023

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 14/8

Showing 1-10 of 19 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2

Best time to book a flight to Columbus

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Columbus with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to Columbus

How long is the flight to Columbus?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Columbus takes 22 hours 48 minutes. Flights to Columbus from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Columbus?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Columbus are United Airlines and Qantas Airways.

Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $1,367
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $817
American Airlines
American Airlines
From $952

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Columbus?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Columbus are United Airlines and Qantas Airways.

Rainfall in Columbus by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbus ranges from 58.0 - 122.0 mm per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 122.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Columbus when rainfall is around 58.0 mm.

Temperature in Columbus by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbus, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 24.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -1.0 C).

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 16 August 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving the United States, such as Qantas Airways and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,083 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tania,May 2026

SYD - DFW

The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,083 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,083 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tania,May 2026

SYD - DFW

The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,105 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,083 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tania,May 2026

SYD - DFW

The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!

FAQs about flying to Columbus

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Columbus if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Columbus on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Columbus?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, United Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Columbus.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Columbus depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Columbus, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (21 hours 6 minutes).

  • Does Columbus have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Columbus can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Columbus?

    Yes. Columbus has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Concourse Airport Hotel is the closest property to Columbus (0.0 km away from Columbus).

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Airports serving Columbus

Book a flight to or from one of these Columbus airports.
Flights to Columbus
Flights to Rickenbacker
Flights from Columbus
Flights from Rickenbacker

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights to Columbus?

Cheapflights makes it easy to find Columbus flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets to Columbus?

Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights to Columbus by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and we put them in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Can Cheapflights find flights to Columbus with no change fees?

Need flexible booking options for your flight to Columbus ? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights to Columbus become cheaper?

Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Columbus flights so you can book your flight when prices are ideal. Enable price alerts by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.