Cheap Flights from Cincinnati to Columbus
Cheap Flights from Cincinnati to Columbus
Looking for cheap flights from Cincinnati to Columbus? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Cincinnati to Columbus vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 8,500–18,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Cincinnati to Columbus for specific travel dates.
2026-11-28
CVG - CMH
Economy | 1 Stop
From 8,500 Pts + $11.2
2026-11-28
CVG - CMH
First | 1 Stop
From 18,500 Pts + $5.6
Cincinnati to Columbus flight facts
Distance
115 mi
185 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Columbus is in the same time zone as Cincinnati.
Airports in Cincinnati
CVG · Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Intl
Airports in Columbus
CMH · John Glenn Columbus Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Dayton - Columbus · Dayton is 64 mi from Cincinnati
Flights Cincinnati - Cleveland · Cleveland is 112 mi from Columbus
Flights Cincinnati - Detroit · Detroit is 155 mi from Columbus
Premium cabin flights from Cincinnati to Columbus
Premium cabin
2026-11-28
CVG - CMH
First | 1 Stop
From 18,500 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Columbus, OH (USA)
Hotel LeVeque, Autograph Collection
From Pts or $159
Columbus, OH (USA)
Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph
From Pts or $197
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Cincinnati to Columbus depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Cincinnati to Columbus.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Cincinnati to Columbus.
Cincinnati and Columbus are about 115 miles (185 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 115-mile straight-line distance takes about 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Columbus is in the same time zone as Cincinnati.
Departures from Cincinnati: Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Intl (CVG). Arrivals in Columbus: John Glenn Columbus Intl (CMH).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Columbus, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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