Denver (DEN) to Columbus (CMH) flights
An economy award from Denver (DEN) to Columbus (CMH) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.60. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Denver (DEN) to Columbus (CMH): Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 1,151 miles (1,853 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 36 ways to fly it with one stop, through Lincoln, Omaha and Kansas City and more.
How many miles DEN 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.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 10,000 | $33.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 12,500 | $30.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60–45.60 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines | 17,500 | $5.60 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 18,000 | $5.60–355.60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines | 19,500 | $5.60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $50.40 |
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.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from DEN to CMH
- Frontier AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book DEN to CMH with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
DEN to CMH with one stop
36 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Lincoln (LNK)United Airlines, then American Airlines
- Via Omaha (OMA)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Kansas City (MCI)Southwest Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Cedar Rapids (CID)Frontier Airlines and United Airlines, then American Airlines and Delta Air Lines
- Via Chicago (MDW)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Saint Louis (STL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way+1
- Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines the whole way+2
- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Dallas (DAL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way
- Via Greenville (GSP)United Airlines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines and 1 more the whole way+1
DEN to CMH: common questions
How many miles does DEN to CMH cost?
In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.60. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (12,500), ANA Mileage Club (15,000) and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (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 DEN to CMH?
Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Denver (DEN) to Columbus (CMH).
How far is Denver from Columbus by plane?
Denver (DEN) and Columbus (CMH) are 1,151 miles (1,853 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book DEN to CMH award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, JetBlue TrueBlue, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Denver and Columbus?
The most direct connections are through Lincoln (LNK), Omaha (OMA), Kansas City (MCI), Cedar Rapids (CID) and Chicago (MDW). On 26 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through Omaha.
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.