United States · 2,028 miles (3,264 km)

Portland (PDX) to Columbus (CMH) flights

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5,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with American AAdvantage

An economy award from Portland (PDX) to Columbus (CMH) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. One airline flies nonstop from Portland (PDX) to Columbus (CMH): American Airlines. The two airports are 2,028 miles (3,264 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 34 ways to fly it with one stop, through Chicago, Chicago and Minneapolis and more.

How many miles PDX to CMH costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
American AAdvantageOn American Airlines5,500$5.60
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines12,500$25.60
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines13,000$5.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines15,000$5.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines16,000$5.60
Finnair PlusOn American Airlines16,500$5.60
British Airways ClubOn American Airlines20,000$5.60
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines20,700$5.60
JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines23,000$5.60
Etihad GuestOn American Airlines28,000$5.60

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from PDX to CMH

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    American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it

Book PDX to CMH with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

PDX to CMH with one stop

34 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Chicago (MDW)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Kansas City (MCI)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Saint Louis (STL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Seattle (SEA)Alaska Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Denver (DEN)Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more the whole way
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  • Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Eugene (EUG)Alaska Airlines, then United Airlines
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  • Via Nashville (BNA)Alaska Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Las Vegas (LAS)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Dallas (DAL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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See all 34 in Routes

PDX to CMH: common questions

How many miles does PDX to CMH cost?

In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (12,500), Iberia Club (13,000) and Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from PDX to CMH?

American Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Portland (PDX) to Columbus (CMH).

How far is Portland from Columbus by plane?

Portland (PDX) and Columbus (CMH) are 2,028 miles (3,264 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book PDX to CMH award flights?

9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Portland and Columbus?

The most direct connections are through Chicago (MDW), Chicago (ORD), Minneapolis (MSP), Detroit (DTW) and Kansas City (MCI). On 25 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through Chicago.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.