United States · 481 miles (774 km)

New York (JFK) to Columbus (CMH) flights

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4,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Alaska Atmos Rewards

An economy award from New York (JFK) to Columbus (CMH) starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from New York (JFK) to Columbus (CMH): American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. The two airports are 481 miles (774 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 16 ways to fly it with one stop, through Dulles, Washington and Hartford and more.

How many miles JFK 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
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines4,500$25.60
American AAdvantageOn American Airlines5,500$5.60
Etihad GuestOn American Airlines6,000$5.60
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines6,000$5.60
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines7,500$5.60
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines9,200$5.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines9,500$5.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines10,000$5.60
British Airways ClubOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines15,000$56–112
Finnair PlusOn American Airlines16,500$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 JFK to CMH

Book JFK to CMH with points

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

JFK to CMH with one stop

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

  • Via Dulles (IAD)Delta Air Lines, then United Airlines
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  • Via Washington (DCA)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Hartford (BDL)JetBlue Airways, then Breeze Airways
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  • Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Toronto (YYZ)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, then Air Canada
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  • Via Norfolk (ORF)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, then Breeze Airways
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  • Via Providence (PVD)JetBlue Airways, then Breeze Airways
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  • Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)American Airlines, JetBlue Airways and 1 more, then Breeze Airways
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  • Via Boston (BOS)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Portland (PWM)JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines, then Breeze Airways
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  • Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Nashville (BNA)American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Charleston (CHS)JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines, then Breeze Airways
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  • Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
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JFK to CMH: common questions

How many miles does JFK to CMH cost?

In economy it starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. Next cheapest: American AAdvantage (5,500), Etihad Guest (6,000) and Iberia Club (6,000). 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 JFK to CMH?

American Airlines (oneworld) and Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) fly nonstop from New York (JFK) to Columbus (CMH).

How far is New York from Columbus by plane?

New York (JFK) and Columbus (CMH) are 481 miles (774 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book JFK to CMH award flights?

17 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 9 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between New York and Columbus?

The most direct connections are through Dulles (IAD), Washington (DCA), Hartford (BDL), Detroit (DTW) and Toronto (YYZ). On 6 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Washington.

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.