Phoenix to Columbus (PHX–CMH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,667 mi airlines 78/wk
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Flight Schedule 31 flights Verified 27m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AA2606
AA American
321
1:10 AM
MST T4
7:51 AM
EDT
3h 41m
M T W T F S S
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WN4197
WN Southwest
7M8
7:35 AM
MST T4
2:10 PM
EDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN2843
WN Southwest
7M8
7:55 AM
MST T4
2:45 PM
EDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN4138
WN Southwest
738
8:00 AM
MST T4
2:45 PM
EDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN3414
WN Southwest
7S7
8:30 AM
MST T4
3:10 PM
EDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN4196
WN Southwest
B38M
8:50 AM
MST T4
3:25 PM
EDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AA1539
AA American
738
9:00 AM
MST T4
3:57 PM
EDT
3h 57m
M T W T F S S
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AS4725
AS Alaska
738
9:22 AM
MST T4
4:22 PM
EDT
4h
M T W T F S S
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AA1998
AA American
738
9:22 AM
MST T4
4:22 PM
EDT
4h
M T W T F S S
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WN2793
WN Southwest
738
10:40 AM
MST T4
5:15 PM
EDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN2735
WN Southwest
7M8
3:02 PM
MST T4
9:41 PM
EDT
3h 39m
M T W T F S S
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AA1825
AA American
738
3:57 PM
MST T4
10:45 PM
EDT
3h 48m
M T W T F S S
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AS6728
AS Alaska
738
4:09 PM
MST T4
10:59 PM
EDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AA1156
AA American
738
4:09 PM
MST T4
10:59 PM
EDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AS4710
AS Alaska
738
4:57 PM
MST T4
10:45 PM
EDT
3h 48m
M T W T F S S
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WN3767
WN Southwest
73H
5:20 PM
MST T4
11:55 PM
EDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN133
WN Southwest
7M8
6:00 PM
MST T4
12:40 AM+1
EDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4790
AS Alaska
321
11:45 PM
MST T4
6:26 AM+1
EDT
3h 41m
M T W T F S S
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WN3863
WN Southwest
B38M
6:00 AM
EDT
7:35 AM
MST
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN1423
WN Southwest
73H
6:05 AM
EDT
7:25 AM
MST
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
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AS4023
AS Alaska
738
7:10 AM
EDT
9:47 AM
MST
4h 37m
M T W T F S S
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AA1958
AA American
738
7:13 AM
EDT
8:50 AM
MST
4h 37m
M T W T F S S
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WN3184
WN Southwest
B38M
8:20 AM
EDT
9:50 AM
MST
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN2989
WN Southwest
B38M
1:00 PM
EDT
2:30 PM
MST
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AA1539
AA American
738
4:54 PM
EDT
5:58 PM
MST
4h 4m
M T W T F S S
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AS4725
AS Alaska
738
5:30 PM
EDT
6:54 PM
MST
4h 24m
M T W T F S S
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AA1998
AA American
738
5:30 PM
EDT
6:54 PM
MST
4h 24m
M T W T F S S
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WN1958
WN Southwest
73H
6:20 PM
EDT
7:50 PM
MST
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN696
WN Southwest
7S7
7:25 PM
EDT
8:40 PM
MST
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AA2949
AA American
321
8:42 PM
EDT
10:07 PM
MST
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN4323
WN Southwest
B38M
10:36 PM
EDT
11:55 PM
MST
4h 19m
M T W T F S S
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Phoenix to Columbus
3 carriers, 78 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 78 Flights/wk 1,667 mi 3h 35m nonstop +3h ahead 67 1-stop hubs

PHX–CMH is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,667 miles in approximately 3h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 67 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PHX–CMH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 29 321, 738 3h41-4h 94% Oneworld
WN Southwest Airlines 28 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 3h35-3h50 94%
AS Alaska Airlines 21 321, 738 3h41-4h 94% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – AA, AS
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, AS, WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS (50 flights/wk, 64%)
Unaffiliated: WN (28 flights/wk, 36%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PHX to CMH direction.
Mon
11
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
11
flights
Fri
11
flights
Sat
13
flights
Sun
13
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
18
Nonstop flights
78
Outbound / wk
56
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHX to CMH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
67
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,771
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PHX → CMH
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
94%
Arriving
72%
Return
CMH → PHX
37%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
37%
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHX delays → CMH delays →

Other ways to reach Columbus from Phoenix

Nearby airports with service to John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
Metric PHX→CMH TUS→CMH
Distance from PHX 110 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1
Weekly flights 78
Flight time 3h 35m 3h 34m
Departure OTP 94%
Airports within 200 miles of PHX with service to John Glenn Columbus International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Columbus is 3 hours ahead of Phoenix.
PHX: MST · CMH: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix, it's 9:00 PM in Columbus.
Distance & Flight Time
1,667 mi / 2,682 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 35m to 4h 0m.
Getting to PHX

Valley Metro Rail runs to the PHX Sky Train station at 44th Street/Washington (free Sky Train connects to T3 and T4 in 5 minutes). Fare from downtown Phoenix is $2 (20–25 min). The light rail network reaches Tempe, Mesa, and Glendale. The Sky Train runs 24 hours, but light rail does not; check schedules for early morning or late night travel.Taxis from downtown Phoenix cost $20–30; from Scottsdale $30–45. Ride-shares are widely available and comparable to taxis. Terminal 2 is closed; all commercial flights operate from T3 and T4. On-site parking is expensive ($36+/day); off-airport lots are cheaper with shuttles.

PHX–CMH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Phoenix to Columbus route.
Route details
Distance1,667 mi / 2,682 km
Flight time3h 35m to 4h
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights78 out / 56 return
1-stop connections67 hubs
Origin: PHX
IATA / ICAOPHX / KPHX
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr51.2M
Elevation1,135 ft / 346 m
Destination: CMH
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation815 ft / 248 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHX to CMH flights.
Nonstop flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport take approximately 3h 35m to 4h. The route covers 1,667 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 78 nonstop flights per week from PHX to CMH. The return direction has about 56 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OKC, SCF, SUS, LUK, ROA, MKE, IND, PDK, MEM, TEX, SGR, TYS, HDN, CVG, TUS, VNY, CLE, MCI, TEB, SUN, HPN, BZN, ELP, AGS, PBI, BOI, APF, YYC, YUL, BDL, DTW, JAX, DFW, CLT, ATL, DAL, ORD, MSP, BWI, MDW, FLL, STL, MCO, DEN, TPA, BNA, LAS, EWR, PHL, AUS, BOS, RDU, IAH, IAD, HOU, LAX, DCA, SAN, JFK, MIA, SLC, RSW, SFO, SEA, PIT, YYZ and CUN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Columbus is 3 hours ahead of Phoenix.
Yes, return flights from CMH to PHX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TUS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PHX to CMH

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 78 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PHX to CMH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHX to CMH ranges from 3 hours 35 minutes to 4 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,667 miles (2,682 km). There are approximately 78 weekly flights outbound and 56 return, totaling 134 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

67 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via OKC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tucson (TUS).