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

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1,667 mi airlines 47/wk
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Flight Schedule 19 flights Verified 1h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA1689
AA American
320
8:45 AM
MST T4
3:47 PM
EDT
4h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2843
WN Southwest
737
8:55 AM
MST T4
3:35 PM
EDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1998+1
AA American
738
9:30 AM
MST T4
4:30 PM
EDT
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4725cs
AS Alaska
738
9:30 AM
MST T4
4:30 PM
EDT
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1156
AA American
738
3:51 PM
MST T4
10:42 PM
EDT
3h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS6728
AS Alaska
738
4:09 PM
MST T4
10:59 PM
EDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1365
WN Southwest
7M8
4:25 PM
MST T4
11:00 PM
EDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3767
WN Southwest
B38M
5:20 PM
MST T4
11:55 PM
EDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN133
WN Southwest
B38M
6:51 PM
MST T4
1:00 AM+1
EDT
3h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1423
WN Southwest
B38M
6:05 AM
EDT
7:25 AM
MST
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1958+1
AA American
738
7:00 AM
EDT
8:26 AM
MST
4h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4023cs
AS Alaska
738
7:00 AM
EDT
8:26 AM
MST
4h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1424
WN Southwest
7M8
4:35 PM
EDT
5:50 PM
MST
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4193
AS Alaska
320
4:43 PM
EDT
6:00 PM
MST
4h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1998+1
AA American
738
5:30 PM
EDT
6:54 PM
MST
4h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4725+1
AS Alaska
738
5:30 PM
EDT
6:54 PM
MST
4h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN849
WN Southwest
7M8
5:50 PM
EDT
7:05 PM
MST
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1689
AA American
320
6:00 PM
EDT
7:17 PM
MST
4h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN696
WN Southwest
7S7
9:40 PM
EDT
11:03 PM
MST
4h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Phoenix to Columbus
2 carriers, 47 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 47 Flights/wk 1,667 mi 3h 9m nonstop +3h ahead 97 1-stop hubs

PHX–CMH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,667 miles in approximately 3h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 97 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 Also: AS 21 320, 738 3h51-4h02 78% Oneworld AS
WN Southwest Airlines 13 737, 7M8, B38M 3h09-3h40 78%
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AA
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, AS
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (21 flights/wk, 62%)
Unaffiliated: WN (13 flights/wk, 38%)
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
7
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
47
Outbound / wk
49
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHX to CMH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
97
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,765
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.

Other ways to reach Columbus from Phoenix

Nearby airports with service to John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
Metric PHX→CMH AZA→CMH TUS→CMH
Distance from PHX 22 mi 110 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 47
Flight time 3h 9m 2h 59m 3h 34m
Departure OTP 78%
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 9m to 4h 2m.
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 9m to 4h 2m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights47 out / 49 return
1-stop connections97 hubs
Origin: PHX
IATA / ICAOPHX / KPHX
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr51.2M
Elevation1,135 ft / 346 m
Destination: CMH
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
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 9m to 4h 2m. The route covers 1,667 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Southwest Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 47 nonstop flights per week from PHX to CMH. The return direction has about 49 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PWA, SUS, OKC, SAT, PWK, CPS, YIP, SDF, ROA, PDK, MKE, SGR, RST, PTK, TEX, BZN, PIT, HDN, LOU, MEM, BHM, TUS, EGE, SSI, GRR, VNY, CVG, LSE, TYS, CLE, BUF, MCI, ECP, SUN, AGS, TEB, HPN, RIC, SUA, ELP, XNA, SJC, BOI, BED, APF, LRD, PBI, BCT, SRQ, YYC, PDX, BDL, RSW, OPF, TMB, KEF, SLC, ORD, ATL, DAL, IAD, DFW, IND, CLT, MDW, JAX, MCO, BNA, DCA, DTW, STL, BWI, SFO, SEA, RDU, BOS, TPA, MSP, LAS, HOU, AUS, DEN, PHL, EWR, LAX, MIA, SNA, DSM, YYZ, JFK, IAH, SAN, FLL, ORF, CUN, YUL and SBN. 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 AZA and TUS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 and Southwest Airlines. With 47 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 9 minutes to 4 hours 2 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,667 miles (2,682 km). There are approximately 47 weekly flights outbound and 49 return, totaling 96 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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