How to get from Portland to Columbus

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Chicago: about 9h 16m including the connection. Other options: via Seattle, Atlanta, Phoenix and Washington. Two tickets from $237.

Flights from Portland to Columbus

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Chicago
9h 16m
two tickets, via Chicago
$237
connection options
5
straight-line distance
2,028 mi (3,264 km)
fastest
Via Chicago
9h 16m
with the connection
Portland to Chicago flight 4h 45m
Connection of about 3h
Chicago to Columbus flight 1h 31m
two ticketsfrom $237
Via Seattle
9h 24m
with the connection
Portland to Seattle flight 2h 3m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Boeing Field International, Seattle-Tacoma International. Departure to Columbus: Seattle-Tacoma International.
Seattle to Columbus flight 4h 21m
two ticketsfrom $374
Via Atlanta
10h 6m
with the connection
Portland to Atlanta flight 5h 33m
Connection of about 3h
Atlanta to Columbus flight 1h 33m
two ticketsfrom $451
Via Phoenix
10h 10m
with the connection
Portland to Phoenix flight 3h 30m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Phoenix Sky Harbor International, Phoenix-Mesa Gateway. Departure to Columbus: Phoenix Sky Harbor International.
Phoenix to Columbus flight 3h 40m
Via Washington
10h 24m
with the connection
Portland to Washington flight 5h 53m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International. Departure to Columbus: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.
Washington to Columbus flight 1h 31m
two ticketsfrom $454

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Portland to Columbus?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Chicago.
What is the fastest way to fly from Portland to Columbus?
Via Chicago: 4h 45m to the connection, 1h 31m after it, about 9h 16m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Portland to Columbus with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Chicago from $237. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Portland and Columbus?
Chicago (9h 16m total), Seattle (9h 24m total), Atlanta (10h 6m total), Phoenix (10h 10m total) and Washington (10h 24m total).
How far is Columbus from Portland?
2,028 mi (3,264 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.