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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Columbus from C$ 345

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 26/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — CMH
22 Aug — 29 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 23 July 2026.

Thu 13/89:05 a.m.
YOW
-
CMH
1 stop6h 17m
Air Canada
Wed 19/82:15 p.m.
CMH
-
YOW
1 stop6h 29m
Air Canada
Deal found 20/7C$ 617
Fri 14/89:05 a.m.
YOW
-
CMH
1 stop6h 17m
Air Canada
Sat 22/84:05 p.m.
CMH
-
YOW
1 stop5h 10m
Air Canada
Deal found 19/7C$ 624
Fri 2/107:00 a.m.
YOW
-
CMH
1 stop10h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/106:28 p.m.
CMH
-
YOW
2 stops20h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/7C$ 641
Fri 2/106:55 a.m.
YOW
-
CMH
2 stops12h 15m
Delta
Sun 4/105:07 p.m.
CMH
-
YOW
2 stops7h 13m
Delta
Deal found 19/7C$ 723
Tue 11/85:20 p.m.
YOW
-
CMH
1 stop6h 39m
United Airlines
Sat 15/87:20 a.m.
CMH
-
YOW
1 stop6h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/7C$ 726
Thu 20/810:37 a.m.
YOW
-
CMH
1 stop6h 28m
United Airlines
Thu 27/811:36 a.m.
CMH
-
YOW
1 stop5h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 22/7C$ 733
Tue 11/86:00 a.m.
YOW
-
CMH
3 stops11h 05m
United Airlines
Tue 18/811:37 a.m.
CMH
-
YOW
1 stop5h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 21/7C$ 736
Sat 22/87:00 a.m.
YOW
-
CMH
1 stop26h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 30/86:10 p.m.
CMH
-
YOW
2 stops20h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/7C$ 754
Thu 13/86:55 a.m.
YOW
-
CMH
2 stops11h 18m
Delta
Wed 19/82:59 p.m.
CMH
-
YOW
2 stops9h 21m
Delta
Deal found 20/7C$ 775
Tue 11/89:05 a.m.
YOW
-
CMH
1 stop6h 17m
Air Canada
Sat 15/83:15 p.m.
CMH
-
YOW
2 stops6h 55m
Air Canada
Deal found 20/7C$ 810

Find 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 23 July 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 617

One-way from

C$ 345

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

April

Average price

C$ 555
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 13/8-19/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 12h 46m total
  • Ottawa to Columbus
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26/8
  • 26/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 34h 25m total
  • Ottawa to Columbus
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (C$ 54 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 23 July 2026.
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Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Fri 2/10

9:05 a.m.-3:22 p.m.

1 stop6h 17m

Columbus

Sun 4/10

9:55 a.m.-3:10 p.m.

1 stop5h 15m

C$ 624

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Fri 2/10

7:00 a.m.-5:01 p.m.

1 stop10h 01m

Columbus

Sun 4/10

6:28 p.m.-3:15 p.m.

2 stops20h 47m

C$ 641

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Fri 2/10

6:55 a.m.-7:10 p.m.

2 stops12h 15m

Columbus

Sun 4/10

5:07 p.m.-12:20 a.m.

2 stops7h 13m

C$ 723

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Tue 11/8

5:20 p.m.-11:59 p.m.

1 stop6h 39m

Columbus

Sat 15/8

7:20 a.m.-1:59 p.m.

1 stop6h 39m

C$ 726
Quickest round-trip

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Thu 20/8

10:37 a.m.-5:05 p.m.

1 stop6h 28m

Columbus

Thu 27/8

11:36 a.m.-4:38 p.m.

1 stop5h 02m

C$ 733

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Tue 11/8

5:20 p.m.-11:59 p.m.

1 stop6h 39m

Columbus

Tue 18/8

9:37 a.m.-4:38 p.m.

1 stop7h 01m

C$ 736

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Sat 22/8

6:25 a.m.-3:28 p.m.

1 stop9h 03m

Columbus

Sun 30/8

9:00 a.m.-1:59 p.m.

1 stop4h 59m

C$ 736

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Thu 13/8

6:55 a.m.-6:13 p.m.

2 stops11h 18m

Columbus

Wed 19/8

2:59 p.m.-12:20 a.m.

2 stops9h 21m

C$ 775

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Fri 14/8

12:00 p.m.-10:25 p.m.

2 stops10h 25m

Columbus

Sun 16/8

6:05 a.m.-4:38 p.m.

1 stop10h 33m

C$ 822
Cheapest one-way

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Wed 26/8

7:00 a.m.-5:25 p.m.

3 stops34h 25m

C$ 345

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Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to Columbus

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Ottawa to Columbus

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Columbus (average of C$ 414). Flying from Ottawa to Columbus in September is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,103). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Ottawa to Columbus?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Ottawa to Columbus flights typically cost between C$ 741 and C$ 833 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 617 on Air Canada (13 Aug-19 Aug).

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 23 July 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Ottawa to Columbus, such as United Airlines and Air Canada. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,026 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vicente,Jul 2023

EWR - CLE

Delayed for at least 2 hours, due to “paperwork problems “. How is that a problem in this day and age?
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,026 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,026 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vicente,Jul 2023

EWR - CLE

Delayed for at least 2 hours, due to “paperwork problems “. How is that a problem in this day and age?
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,373 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,026 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vicente,Jul 2023

EWR - CLE

Delayed for at least 2 hours, due to “paperwork problems “. How is that a problem in this day and age?

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.

  • How long is the flight from Ottawa to Columbus?

    A quick flight from Ottawa to Columbus can take about 6h 17m. Air Canada provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 624. Ottawa and Columbus are separated by a distance of 835 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Ottawa to Columbus is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 406 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Air Canada, starting at C$ 490. These flights start at 41% 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Columbus (average of C$ 414). Flying from Ottawa to Columbus in September is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,103). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 406AverageC$ 601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 490AverageC$ 896FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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