What to know about flights from New York to Columbus?

The distance between New York and Columbus is approximately 757.29km. The average flight time between New York and Columbus is 1 hour 58 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in July. November is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
£53
Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines NYC-CMH 20h 19m · 1 stop Sat, Nov 7
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Cheapest return
£142
Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines NYC-CMH 7h 20m · 2 stops Fri, Oct 9 - Fri, Oct 16
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Best time to book
October
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
757.29km
Flight distance
1h 58m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from New York to Columbus over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from £53 and round-trip from £142. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Flights from New York to Columbus operate an average of 49 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 37.0% on-time departure rate and a 88.8% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for New York to Columbus flights?

Choose from 1 airlines flying from New York to Columbus, including American Airlines, and . Frontier Airlines currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from New York to Columbus according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on New York to Columbus Flights

What is the cheapest month to book a one-way flight from New York to Columbus?

Average price of one-way tickets from New York to Columbus booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a one-way flight from New York to Columbus, fares are lowest in October (£181) and highest in September (£313).

£313
£247
£181
£115
  • £181
    Oct
  • £261
    Nov
  • £191
    Dec
  • £228
    Jan
  • £217
    Feb
  • £248
    Mar
  • £233
    Apr
  • £237
    May
  • £298
    Jun
  • £277
    Jul
  • £310
    Aug
  • £313
    Sep

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from New York to Columbus?

    Based on Trip.com data, Frontier Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from £53 (for example, EWR–CMH on Sat, Nov 7). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Frontier Airlines offers fares from £142, departing on Fri, Oct 9 and returning on Fri, Oct 16.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from New York to Columbus with the following airlines, including: American Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • A flight from New York (NYC) to Columbus (CMH) takes an average of 1 hour 58 minutes.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from New York to Columbus is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • On average, 132 direct flights operate each week between New York and Columbus. See below the schedules of the main airlines serving this route:
    American Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – AA4381 (departure at 11:01)
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from New York to Columbus on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Sat, Nov 7, with one-way fares from just £53.
    · Compare airlines. United Airlines currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. July is generally the busiest month for travel to Columbus.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Columbus is usually November, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from New York to Columbus on October 27, 2026 with Frontier Airlines, with prices starting at £49.
  • Flights to Columbus can arrive at: John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK). The most common route connects John F. Kennedy International Airport and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (JFK–CMH).
  • The time difference between Columbus and New York is 0m.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from New York to Columbus is £220. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average return fare from New York to Columbus is £352. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter New York and Columbus, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Frontier Airlinesare the most popular budget airlines flying from New York to Columbus. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline's ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight schedule has changed and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please visit the customer support pages.