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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Columbus from C$ 291

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 31/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — CMH
5 Jul — 12 Jul1
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 30 June 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 532

One-way from

C$ 291

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

November

Average price

C$ 785
15/7-17/7
  • 15/7-17/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 38m total
  • Ottawa to Columbus
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31/7
  • 31/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 28m total
  • Ottawa to Columbus
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (C$ 242 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (C$ 63 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 30 June 2025.

Tue 15/73:50 p.m.YOW - CMH
1 stop8h 28mMultiple Airlines
Thu 17/75:05 a.m.CMH - YOW
1 stop12h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6C$ 532
Thu 17/711:55 a.m.YOW - CMH
1 stop3h 38mAir Canada
Thu 24/79:20 a.m.CMH - YOW
1 stop3h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 30/6C$ 730
Tue 15/711:55 a.m.YOW - CMH
2 stops8h 38mUnited Airlines
Thu 17/79:20 a.m.CMH - YOW
1 stop3h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/6C$ 732
Thu 17/75:55 a.m.YOW - CMH
2 stops11h 25mDelta
Thu 24/72:46 p.m.CMH - YOW
2 stops9h 36mDelta
Deal found 30/6C$ 1,019

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Ottawa

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Columbus

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Tue 15/7

3:50 p.m.-12:18 a.m.

1 stop8h 28m

Columbus

Thu 17/7

5:05 a.m.-5:15 p.m.

1 stop12h 10m

C$ 532

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Thu 17/7

11:55 a.m.-3:33 p.m.

1 stop3h 38m

Columbus

Thu 24/7

9:20 a.m.-1:10 p.m.

1 stop3h 50m

C$ 730

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Tue 15/7

11:55 a.m.-8:33 p.m.

2 stops8h 38m

Columbus

Thu 17/7

9:20 a.m.-1:10 p.m.

1 stop3h 50m

C$ 732

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Thu 17/7

5:55 a.m.-5:20 p.m.

2 stops11h 25m

Columbus

Thu 24/7

2:46 p.m.-12:22 a.m.

2 stops9h 36m

C$ 1,019

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Thu 31/7

3:50 p.m.-12:18 a.m.

1 stop8h 28m

C$ 291

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Sun 31/8

6:33 a.m.-3:18 p.m.

1 stop8h 45m

C$ 394

OttawaColumbus

YOW - CMH

YOWCMH

Ottawa

Mon 1/9

10:00 a.m.-3:33 p.m.

1 stop5h 33m

C$ 442

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Deals found on 30/6

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, 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 30 June 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.

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 30 June 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Ottawa to Columbus, such as Delta,United Airlines, andAir Canada. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews
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Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews
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Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,852 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,654 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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$ 730 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Delta, starting at C$ 732 and C$ 1,019 round-trip. These flights start at 18% 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapestC$ 659AverageC$ 834FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 698AverageC$ 809FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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