Flights Boston → Columbus
As of November 2026, economy flights from Boston to Columbus have a typical range USD 183–434, median USD 353. Full range across all 159 offers: USD 137–894. We found 35% of 159 offers from budget carriers (around USD 262) and 65% from full-service carriers (around USD 353).
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Best offers by airline: Boston → Columbus
Based on 159 offers · November 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Boston → Columbus
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · November 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| United | — | USD 50 | — |
| American | — | USD 55 | — |
| Frontier | — | — | — |
| Southwest Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Delta | Included | USD 35 | — |
| American Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| United | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Alaska Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Boston to Columbus cost?
Based on 159 offers · November 2026
Boston to Columbus flights ranged from USD 137 to USD 894 across 159 offers analyzed in November 2026. Two fare clusters detected: budget fares around 175 and premium fares around 326 The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 159 offers.
These 159 offers (November 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between USD 299 and USD 379
What hidden fees do Boston to Columbus flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Boston to Columbus routes. The breakdown below is based on 159 offers analyzed in November 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| United | 50 | 36% |
| American | 55 | 40% |
| F9 | 23 | 9% |
| WN | 3 | 1% |
| DL | 34 | 9% |
| AA | 51 | 13% |
| UA | 32 | 6% |
| AS | 45 | 9% |
American: base ~USD 82 + fees USD 55 = ~USD 137 total. Southwest Airlines: base ~USD 259 + fees USD 3 = ~USD 262 total.
American's USD 55 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Southwest Airlines's lower-fee model — the USD 177 base difference shrinks to USD 125 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Boston to Columbus?
9 airlines flew Boston to Columbus in this dataset. The route shows a clear split between low-cost and full-service carriers. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 United | 9 | — | 137 | 50 (36%) |
 American | 4 | — | 137 | 55 (40%) |
 Frontier | 1 | — | 144 | n/a |
 Frontier Airlines | 5 | 156–418 | 197 | 23 (12%) |
 Southwest Airlines | 36 | 188–304 | 262 | 3 (1%) |
 Delta Air Lines | 31 | 353–414 | 353 | 34 (10%) |
 American Airlines | 46 | 353–434 | 353 | 51 (14%) |
 United Airlines | 26 | 353–804 | 353 | 32 (9%) |
 Alaska Airlines | 1 | — | 496 | 45 (9%) |
Where do the best Boston → Columbus prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from travel agency sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Boston to Columbus flights
- Full-service carriers on Boston–Columbus cost 1.5x more than budget airlines (USD 305 vs USD 201 median; overall median USD 353).
- American charges 22.0x more in ancillary fees than WN — USD 55 vs USD 3 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 297 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 137. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Boston to Columbus cost?
- Based on 159 offers analyzed, Boston to Columbus flights range from USD 137 to USD 894, with a median price of USD 353. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Boston to Columbus flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 32 to the base fare on Boston to Columbus flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Boston to Columbus including all fees?
- United has the lowest median fare on Boston to Columbus at USD 137 (median across 9 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Boston–Columbus flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was USD 137. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Boston to Columbus routes?
- Boston to Columbus has 9 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 137 to USD 894 across 159 offers. There are two distinct fare clusters on this route: budget options and premium fares. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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