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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Columbus from C$ 283

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 18/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — CMH
3 Jan — 10 Jan1
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 4 December 2025.

Wed 24/122:05 p.m.YOW - CMH
2 stops9h 39mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/17:00 a.m.CMH - YOW
1 stop10h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12C$ 502
Fri 19/127:27 p.m.YOW - CMH
1 stop4h 17mUnited Airlines
Sat 27/125:40 a.m.CMH - YOW
1 stop15h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/12C$ 812
Fri 5/127:30 p.m.YOW - CMH
1 stop4h 11mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/128:00 p.m.CMH - YOW
1 stop3h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12C$ 914
Fri 5/129:30 a.m.YOW - CMH
1 stop10h 08mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1212:36 p.m.CMH - YOW
2 stops28h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12C$ 962

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 4 December 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 414

One-way from

C$ 283

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 807
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 17/1-24/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 10h 34m total
  • Ottawa to Columbus
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18/1
  • 18/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 58m total
  • Ottawa to Columbus
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (C$ 150 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 33 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Ottawa

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Columbus

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Sat 7/2

4:15 p.m.-8:56 p.m.

1 stop4h 41m

Columbus

Tue 10/2

9:30 a.m.-3:23 p.m.

1 stop5h 53m

C$ 414

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Sat 17/1

4:15 p.m.-8:56 p.m.

1 stop4h 41m

Columbus

Sat 24/1

9:30 a.m.-3:23 p.m.

1 stop5h 53m

C$ 414

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Sat 21/3

11:10 a.m.-4:46 p.m.

1 stop5h 36m

Columbus

Thu 26/3

9:20 a.m.-1:32 p.m.

1 stop4h 12m

C$ 420

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Wed 7/1

9:45 a.m.-7:06 p.m.

1 stop9h 21m

Columbus

Fri 9/1

4:27 p.m.-9:56 p.m.

1 stop5h 29m

C$ 420

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Sat 21/3

11:10 a.m.-4:46 p.m.

1 stop5h 36m

Columbus

Wed 25/3

6:00 a.m.-2:27 p.m.

1 stop8h 27m

C$ 420

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Wed 29/4

7:40 p.m.-9:35 a.m.

1 stop13h 55m

Columbus

Mon 4/5

2:15 p.m.-8:15 p.m.

1 stop6h 00m

C$ 433

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Sat 7/2

4:20 p.m.-11:27 p.m.

3 stops31h 07m

Columbus

Tue 10/2

6:06 a.m.-5:13 p.m.

1 stop11h 07m

C$ 470

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Sun 18/1

7:00 a.m.-10:58 a.m.

2 stops27h 58m

C$ 283

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Sun 18/1

7:27 p.m.-9:56 a.m.

1 stop14h 29m

C$ 285

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Deals found on 4/12

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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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Columbus (average of C$ 222). Flying from Ottawa to Columbus in September is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 597). 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 4 December 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 29% on flights from Ottawa to Columbus by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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 4 December 2025.
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
9,066 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,066 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,066 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,500 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,066 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.

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 4h 41m. Air Canada provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 414. 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$ 420 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Air Canada, starting at C$ 495. These flights start at 49% 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Columbus (average of C$ 222). Flying from Ottawa to Columbus in September is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 597). 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 4 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 420AverageC$ 784FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 495AverageC$ 911FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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