Flight Info | Denver to Columbus

The distance between Denver and Columbus is approximately 1,852.77 km. It takes around 2 hours 50 minutes on average to fly from Denver to Columbus. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July.

Cheapest one-way
$53
Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines DEN-CMH 15h 34m · 1 stop Thu, Oct 1
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Cheapest round-trip
$237
United Airlines United Airlines DEN-CMH 2h 58m · Nonstop Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14
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When to travel
October
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
1,852.77 km
Flight distance
2h 50m
Average flight time

Book direct flights from Denver to Columbus: One way flights from $140, round trip flights from $237. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

Popular airlines from Denver to Columbus

You can choose from 2 airlines that fly from Denver to Columbus, including Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Denver to Columbus according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Denver to Columbus (DEN-CMH)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Frontier Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $53 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. DEN to CMH on Thu, Oct 1), while Frontier Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $267 departing on Wed, Sep 2 and returning on Sat, Sep 5.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Denver to Columbus with the following airlines, including: Frontier Airlines United Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 2 hours 50 minutes to fly from Denver (DEN) to Columbus (CMH).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Denver to Columbus is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 31 flight per week flying from Denver to Columbus. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: United Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UA1843 (18:40) United Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UA480 (09:55)
  • To find best deals on flights from Denver to Columbus, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Oct 1, with one-way flights priced at just $53.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Frontier Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Columbus travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Denver to Columbus is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Denver to Columbus on August 28, 2026 with Frontier Airlines, with prices starting at $191.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Columbus, with Denver International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (DEN-CMH) is by far the most common option on this route: John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
  • The time difference between Columbus and Denver is 2h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Denver to Columbus is $217. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Denver to Columbus is $397. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Denver and Columbus, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Frontier Airlinesare the most popular budget airlines flying from Denver to Columbus. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com displays flight cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.