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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Columbus from C$ 248

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 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — CMH
21 Nov — 28 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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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 22 October 2025.

Thu 4/122:17 p.m.YOW - CMH
1 stop4h 46mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/126:00 a.m.CMH - YOW
1 stop4h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/10C$ 421
Mon 1/127:00 a.m.YOW - CMH
1 stop16h 51mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/127:44 p.m.CMH - YOW
1 stop21h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/10C$ 428
Thu 4/124:15 p.m.YOW - CMH
2 stops27h 23mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1211:14 a.m.CMH - YOW
3 stops30h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/10C$ 634

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 22 October 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 421

One-way from

C$ 248

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

November

Average price

C$ 916
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 7/4-8/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 8h 19m total
  • Ottawa to Columbus
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 5/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 06m total
  • Ottawa to Columbus
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (C$ 147 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Ottawa

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Columbus

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Tue 7/4

6:00 p.m.-10:11 p.m.

1 stop4h 11m

Columbus

Wed 8/4

9:10 a.m.-4:50 p.m.

1 stop7h 40m

C$ 421

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Thu 4/12

2:17 p.m.-7:03 p.m.

1 stop4h 46m

Columbus

Mon 8/12

6:00 a.m.-10:26 a.m.

1 stop4h 26m

C$ 421

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Mon 1/12

7:00 a.m.-11:51 p.m.

1 stop16h 51m

Columbus

Sun 7/12

7:44 p.m.-5:13 p.m.

1 stop21h 29m

C$ 428

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Tue 7/4

7:25 p.m.-11:31 p.m.

1 stop4h 06m

Columbus

Wed 8/4

6:07 a.m.-4:16 p.m.

2 stops10h 09m

C$ 494

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Fri 5/12

6:20 a.m.-3:26 p.m.

1 stop9h 06m

C$ 248

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Fri 5/12

4:20 p.m.-10:14 p.m.

3 stops29h 54m

C$ 314

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Deals found on 21/10

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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Columbus (average of C$ 223). Flying from Ottawa to Columbus in September is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 601). 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 22 October 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.

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

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 22 October 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
8,990 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

YUL - ORD

Crew and customer service are 5 stars. I had a lot of luggage for a very long trip and they were nothing but helpful and found solutions to every problem. It was my first time flying with United, and they really are the friendly skies. Leg room however, on 2/3 flights was terrible. Same for entertainment: There was only a seat-mounted screen on 1/3 flights. It would have been nice to have on the longest leg of the journey.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,990 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,990 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

YUL - ORD

Crew and customer service are 5 stars. I had a lot of luggage for a very long trip and they were nothing but helpful and found solutions to every problem. It was my first time flying with United, and they really are the friendly skies. Leg room however, on 2/3 flights was terrible. Same for entertainment: There was only a seat-mounted screen on 1/3 flights. It would have been nice to have on the longest leg of the journey.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,344 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,990 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

YUL - ORD

Crew and customer service are 5 stars. I had a lot of luggage for a very long trip and they were nothing but helpful and found solutions to every problem. It was my first time flying with United, and they really are the friendly skies. Leg room however, on 2/3 flights was terrible. Same for entertainment: There was only a seat-mounted screen on 1/3 flights. It would have been nice to have on the longest leg of the journey.

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 11m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 421. Ottawa and Columbus are separated by a distance of 835 km.

  • 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$ 423 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Air Canada, starting at C$ 648. These flights start at 51% 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$ 223). Flying from Ottawa to Columbus in September is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 601). 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 22 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 423AverageC$ 807FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 648AverageC$ 916FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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