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$89+ Cheap flights from Kansas City (MCI) to Columbus (CMH)

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 8/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — CMH
Jun 14 — Jun 211
Sat 6/14
Sat 6/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kansas City to Columbus are usually found in July or August, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Kansas City to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kansas City (MCI) 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 June 9, 2025.

Round-trip from

$247
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$89
(Southwest)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$358
From Kansas City to Columbus
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Cheapest flights from Kansas City to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kansas City to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 9, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/187:48 pmMCI - CMH
1 stop20h 49mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/13:30 pmCMH - MCI
1 stop27h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$247
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/183:12 pmMCI - CMH
1 stop7h 05mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/216:34 amCMH - MCI
1 stop9h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/7$252
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/3011:05 amMCI - CMH
1 stop7h 43mSpirit Airlines
Sat 7/125:05 amCMH - MCI
1 stop13h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/7$262
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/166:00 amMCI - CMH
1 stop6h 28mDelta
Wed 10/16:25 amCMH - MCI
1 stop4h 20mDelta
Deal found 6/7$305
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/225:30 amMCI - CMH
1 stop8h 05mSouthwest
Sun 8/241:10 pmCMH - MCI
Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 6/6$307
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/166:00 amMCI - CMH
2 stops9h 48mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/297:00 amCMH - MCI
1 stop15h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/7$352
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/234:55 pmMCI - CMH
2 stops23h 42mAlaska Airlines
Mon 8/257:00 amCMH - MCI
2 stops34h 01mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/7$611
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/107:51 pmMCI - CMH
2 stops13h 42mFrontier
Sun 10/126:32 pmCMH - MCI
2 stops16h 55mFrontier
Deal found 6/8$618

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kansas City to Columbus Airport that are best for you.

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Columbus

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Price

Kansas CityColumbus

MCI - CMH

MCICMH

Kansas City

Thu 9/18

7:48 pm-5:37 pm

1 stop20h 49m

Columbus

Wed 10/1

3:30 pm-5:38 pm

1 stop27h 08m

$247

Kansas CityColumbus

MCI - CMH

MCICMH

Kansas City

Mon 8/18

3:12 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Columbus

Thu 8/21

6:34 am-2:44 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$252

Kansas CityColumbus

MCI - CMH

MCICMH

Kansas City

Mon 6/30

11:05 am-7:48 pm

1 stop7h 43m

Columbus

Sat 7/12

5:05 am-5:09 pm

1 stop13h 04m

$262

Kansas CityColumbus

MCI - CMH

MCICMH

Kansas City

Tue 9/16

6:00 am-1:28 pm

1 stop6h 28m

Columbus

Tue 9/30

10:20 am-1:20 pm

1 stop4h 00m

$305

Kansas CityColumbus

MCI - CMH

MCICMH

Kansas City

Fri 8/22

5:30 am-2:35 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Columbus

Sun 8/24

1:10 pm-2:05 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$307

Kansas CityColumbus

MCI - CMH

MCICMH

Kansas City

Tue 9/16

6:00 am-4:48 pm

2 stops9h 48m

Columbus

Mon 9/29

7:00 am-9:45 pm

1 stop15h 45m

$352

Kansas CityColumbus

MCI - CMH

MCICMH

Kansas City

Sat 8/23

4:55 pm-5:37 pm

2 stops23h 42m

Columbus

Mon 8/25

7:00 am-4:01 pm

2 stops34h 01m

$611

Kansas CityColumbus

MCI - CMH

MCICMH

Kansas City

Fri 10/10

7:51 pm-10:33 am

2 stops13h 42m

Columbus

Sun 10/12

6:32 pm-10:27 am

2 stops16h 55m

$618

Kansas CityColumbus

MCI - CMH

MCICMH

Kansas City

Tue 8/12

4:30 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop3h 35m

$89

Kansas CityColumbus

MCI - CMH

MCICMH

Kansas City

Sun 9/7

7:48 pm-5:37 pm

1 stop20h 49m

$106

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Best time to book a flight from Kansas City to Columbus

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Kansas City to Columbus Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Kansas City to Columbus Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Kansas City to Columbus. Price data was last updated on May 23, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Kansas City to Columbus Airport is 53 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kansas City to Columbus Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Columbus Airport (average of $254). Flying from Kansas City to Columbus Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MCI to CMH?

Find hourly flight availability from Kansas City to Columbus. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 9, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 40% on flights from Kansas City to Columbus Airport by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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 Airport ranges from 2.3 - 4.8 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Columbus Airport when rainfall is around 2.3 in.

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 Airport, 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 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 30.2 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 June 9, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Kansas City to Columbus. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,288 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,952 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,783 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Columbus?

    For a flight from Kansas City to Columbus, you will be flying from Kansas City. Kansas City (MCI) is just 17.4 mi from the center of the city. Kansas City is the only Kansas City airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Columbus per day. 5 airlines have flights to Columbus from Kansas City on a regular basis.

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

    Currently priced at $252, American Airlines will fly you from Kansas City to Columbus Airport and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Spirit Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $262 and $305, respectively. American Airlines is priced at 35% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Kansas City to Columbus Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $89 on Southwest. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $106 and American Airlines from $109 one-way.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Kansas City to Columbus?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kansas City 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kansas City to Columbus Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Columbus Airport (average of $254). Flying from Kansas City to Columbus Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$170Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$176Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$179Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$312Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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