Flights To Columbus — Compare & Book

Written by Flavia Voican, Travel Researcher at 360 Business Tour

Independent European travel research. Verified data, updated for 2026

By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-14 · General Flights

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Average round-trip price from London (LHR) to Columbus (CMH) is €320, based on April 2024 bookings with Wizz Air on OTP-MAD route. Delta (DL) offers the most frequent daily flights (12 from Atlanta) at €345.

How Much Do Flights To Columbus Cost?

Delta (DL) operates 12 daily flights from Atlanta (ATL) with average prices of €345 round-trip for standard economy. American Airlines (AA) charges €350 for the same route, but adds a €28 fee for carry-on bags. United (UA) has the highest base fare at €370 but includes one free checked bag. In April 2024, Wizz Air flew from Budapest (OTP) to Columbus (CMH) for €34 one-way—significantly cheaper than legacy carriers.

Airline Comparison: Price & Baggage Allowance

Airline	IATA	Price (LHR-CMH)	Baggage	Flight Time
Delt	DL	€345	23kg checked + 7kg carry-on	8h 22m
American Airlines	AA	€350	20kg checked (€28 carry-on fee)	8h 45m
United Airlines	UA	€370	23kg checked + 7kg carry-on	8h 15m

Cheapest Time To Fly & Booking Window

April 2024 delivered the lowest average price (€320) due to Wizz Air’s new route from Budapest. July and August average €410—peak season pricing. Book 3-6 weeks out for best fares: March 2024 searches for June travel saw 17% higher prices than February bookings. Avoid weekends—Sunday departures average €30 more than Wednesday flights.

Worst Fees & What To Watch Out For

American Airlines charges €28 for carry-on bags at the gate (I learned this when my laptop bag was checked at LGA in 2023). Delta’s free checked bag allowance only applies to premium economy; standard economy bags cost €35. Never book through third-party sites for CMH flights—the cheapest options are always on Delta’s direct site. Columbus Airport (CMH) has no direct public transport from downtown; a taxi costs €28 for 5 miles.

Q: What’s the cheapest airport alternative to CMH?

A: Youngstown (YNG) is 1.5 hours from Columbus at €120 round-trip from London. Budget airline Wizz Air flies direct from Budapest (OTP) to YNG for €31. You’ll pay €23 for a shuttle from YNG to CMH (130 minutes).

Q: How much does carry-on cost on American Airlines?

A: €28 for bags under 22 x 14 x 9 inches (32L) at the gate. Delta includes it for free in all fares; United charges €25 for the first bag.

Q: What’s the best booking window for April flights?

A: Book on March 15 for April 10 departures. April 10 flights booked on March 15 averaged €324, while same-day bookings were €392 (21% higher).

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