Cheap Flights from Kansas City to Columbus
Cheap Flights from Kansas City to Columbus
Looking for cheap flights from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Columbus vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 7,500–13,500 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 Kansas City to Columbus for specific travel dates.
2026-11-10
MCI - CMH
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-10
MCI - CMH
Economy | 1 Stop
From 12,000 Pts + $5.6
2027-01-02
MCI - CMH
Economy | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 12,500 Pts + $14.6
2027-01-03
MCI - CMH
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $14.6
2027-01-04
MCI - CMH
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $14.6
2026-11-10
MCI - CMH
Economy | 1 Stop
From 13,500 Pts + $5.6
Kansas City to Columbus flight facts
Distance
630 mi
1,014 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+1h
Columbus is 1 hour ahead of Kansas City.
Airports in Kansas City
MCI · Kansas City Intl
Airports in Columbus
CMH · John Glenn Columbus Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Kansas City - Cleveland · Cleveland is 112 mi from Columbus
Flights Kansas City - Cincinnati · Cincinnati is 115 mi from Columbus
Flights Kansas City - Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh is 144 mi from Columbus
Flights Omaha - Columbus · Omaha is 152 mi from Kansas City
Flights Kansas City - Detroit · Detroit is 155 mi from Columbus
Premium cabin flights from Kansas City to Columbus
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
MCI - CMH
First | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 41,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
MCI - CMH
First | 1 Stop | 7 left
From 15,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
MCI - CMH
First | 1 Stop
From 23,500 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 Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Columbus.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Kansas City to Columbus.
Kansas City and Columbus are about 630 miles (1,014 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 630-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Columbus is 1 hour ahead of Kansas City.
Departures from Kansas City: Kansas City Intl (MCI). 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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