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Flights Columbus → Boston

As of November 2026, economy flights from Columbus to Boston have a typical range USD 203–660, median USD 353. Full range across all 138 offers: USD 144–1108. We found 28% of 138 offers from budget carriers (around USD 232) and 72% from full-service carriers (around USD 353).

138 offersavg USD 37 in feesFresh · November 2026
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Two fare clusters detected: budget fares around 385 and premium fares around 771

Best offers by airline: Columbus → Boston

Based on 138 offers · November 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.

FrontierUSD 144
23h 40mMin 1 stopMorning (06–12)
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JetBlueUSD 169
8h 31mMin 1 stopMorning (06–12)
Checked: USD 55
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UnitedUSD 187
13h 24m–18h 29mMin 1 stopMorning (06–12)
Checked: USD 50
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Southwest AirlinesUSD 197
5h–8h 45mMin 1 stopAfternoon (12–18)
Bags included
Non-refundable
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SouthwestUSD 198
9h 10m–12h 10mMin 1 stopMorning (06–12)
Checked: USD 45
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AmericanUSD 232
18h 6mMin 1 stopEarly morning (00–06)
Checked: USD 55
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American AirlinesUSD 343
1h 58m–5h 48mDirect availableAfternoon (12–18)
Bags included
Non-refundable
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DeltaUSD 343
1h 58m–6h 27mDirect availableMorning (06–12)
Bags included
Non-refundable
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UnitedUSD 353
3h 56m–6h 4mMin 1 stopEvening (18–21)
Bags included
Non-refundable
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Alaska AirlinesUSD 502
15h 49mMin 1 stopMorning (06–12)
Bags included
Non-refundable
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Bag & seat fees: Columbus → Boston

Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · November 2026 · USD

AirlineCarry-onChecked bagSeat selection
JetBlue—USD 55—
United—USD 50—
Southwest AirlinesIncludedIncluded—
Southwest—USD 45—
American—USD 55—
American AirlinesIncludedUSD 35—
DeltaIncludedUSD 35—
UnitedIncludedUSD 35—
Alaska AirlinesIncludedUSD 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 Columbus to Boston cost?

Based on 138 offers · November 2026

Columbus to Boston flights ranged from USD 144 to USD 1108 across 138 offers analyzed in November 2026. Two fare clusters detected: budget fares around 385 and premium fares around 771 The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 138 offers.

P10: USD 203P25: USD 331P50: USD 353P75: USD 424P90: USD 660

These 138 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 331 and USD 424

What hidden fees do Columbus to Boston flights charge?

Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Columbus to Boston routes. The breakdown below is based on 138 offers analyzed in November 2026.

Ancillary fee breakdown by carrier
CarrierAvg fee (USD)% of base fare
JetBlue5533%
United5025%
WN239%
Southwest4522%
American5524%
AA5113%
DL318%
UA305%
AS459%

JetBlue: base ~USD 114 + fees USD 55 = ~USD 169 total. Southwest Airlines: base ~USD 203 + fees USD 23 = ~USD 226 total.

JetBlue's USD 55 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Southwest Airlines's lower-fee model — the USD 89 base difference shrinks to USD 57 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.

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Which airline is cheapest from Columbus to Boston?

10 airlines flew Columbus to Boston 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.

AirlineOffersTypical range (USD)Median (USD)Fees (USD)
Frontier1—144n/a
JetBlue1—16955 (33%)
United4187–21319550 (26%)
Southwest6201–21820645 (22%)
Southwest Airlines25197–33122623 (10%)
American1—23255 (24%)
American Airlines41353–43435351 (15%)
United Airlines30353–80435430 (9%)
Delta Air Lines28350–46037331 (8%)
Alaska Airlines1—50245 (9%)

Where do the best Columbus → Boston 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: Columbus to Boston flights

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Columbus to Boston cost?
Based on 138 offers analyzed, Columbus to Boston flights range from USD 144 to USD 1108, with a median price of USD 353. Search for your specific dates →
What hidden fees should I expect on Columbus to Boston flights?
On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 37 to the base fare on Columbus to Boston flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
Which airline is cheapest on Columbus to Boston including all fees?
Frontier has the lowest median fare on Columbus to Boston at USD 144 (median across 1 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
Which booking site has the cheapest Columbus–Boston 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 203. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
Why do prices vary so much on Columbus to Boston routes?
Columbus to Boston has 10 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 144 to USD 1108 across 138 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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