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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Columbus from C$ 349

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 8/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — CMH
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ottawa (YOW) to Columbus (C01). 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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 607

One-way from

C$ 349

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

July

Average price

C$ 1,036
23/1-26/1
  • 23/1-26/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 38h 08m total
  • Ottawa to Columbus
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8/2
  • 8/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 28h 42m total
  • Ottawa to Columbus
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High demand for flights, 15% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2025
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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Thu 23/19:20 a.m.YOW - CMH
1 stop10h 49mMultiple Airlines
Sun 26/19:21 p.m.CMH - YOW
3 stops27h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1C$ 607
Thu 13/37:30 p.m.YOW - CMH
1 stop4h 08mAir Canada
Sun 16/36:10 a.m.CMH - YOW
2 stops6h 08mAir Canada
Deal found 15/1C$ 809
Thu 13/36:20 a.m.YOW - CMH
1 stop6h 56mUnited Airlines
Sun 16/36:00 a.m.CMH - YOW
1 stop11h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/1C$ 859
Thu 13/35:55 a.m.YOW - CMH
2 stops27h 49mWestJet
Sun 16/36:35 a.m.CMH - YOW
2 stops38h 12mWestJet
Deal found 14/1C$ 944

Find flights from Ottawa to Columbus within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Ottawa to Columbus that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

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OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Thu 13/3

5:45 a.m.-2:16 p.m.

2 stops8h 31m

Columbus

Sun 16/3

6:10 a.m.-12:18 p.m.

2 stops6h 08m

C$ 809

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Thu 13/3

6:20 a.m.-1:16 p.m.

1 stop6h 56m

Columbus

Sun 16/3

6:00 a.m.-5:06 p.m.

1 stop11h 06m

C$ 859

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Thu 13/3

5:55 a.m.-9:44 a.m.

2 stops27h 49m

Columbus

Sun 16/3

6:35 a.m.-8:47 p.m.

2 stops38h 12m

C$ 944

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Sat 8/2

4:00 p.m.-8:42 p.m.

3 stops28h 42m

C$ 349

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Sun 13/7

3:55 p.m.-9:16 p.m.

1 stop5h 21m

C$ 441

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Sun 6/4

6:00 a.m.-11:40 p.m.

2 stops17h 40m

C$ 456

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Sun 13/7

7:15 p.m.-10:55 p.m.

2 stops27h 40m

C$ 559

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Deals found on 15/1

Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to Columbus

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Travel insights for flights from Ottawa to Columbus

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Ottawa to Columbus including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Ottawa to Columbus?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Columbus (average of C$ 394). Flying from Ottawa to Columbus in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 495). 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 YOW to CMH?

Find hourly flight availability from Ottawa 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 17 January 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 26% on flights from Ottawa to Columbus 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 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 17 January 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,965 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience. The flight took 45 minutes longer to fly and all passengers had to wait inside the plane till the technical issue was fixed. Overall it was a good experience.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,965 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,965 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience. The flight took 45 minutes longer to fly and all passengers had to wait inside the plane till the technical issue was fixed. Overall it was a good experience.

WestJet
7.2
Good
2,824 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,965 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience. The flight took 45 minutes longer to fly and all passengers had to wait inside the plane till the technical issue was fixed. Overall it was a good experience.

Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,587 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,965 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience. The flight took 45 minutes longer to fly and all passengers had to wait inside the plane till the technical issue was fixed. Overall it was a good experience.

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from Ottawa to Columbus, you will be flying from Ottawa. Ottawa (YOW) is just 10.6 km from the centre of the city. Ottawa is the only Ottawa airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Columbus per day. 2 airlines have flights to Columbus from Ottawa on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Ottawa to Columbus round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Ottawa to Columbus is Air Canada. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 809 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and WestJet, starting at C$ 859 and C$ 944 round-trip. These flights start at 15% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Ottawa to Columbus?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa 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 Ottawa to Columbus?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Columbus (average of C$ 394). Flying from Ottawa to Columbus in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 495). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Ottawa to Columbus

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Ottawa to Columbus. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 613AverageC$ 883FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 681AverageC$ 978FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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