Cheap flights from Columbus

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Travelers planning a departure from Columbus can take advantage of several airports, including John Glenn Columbus International Airport and Rickenbacker International Airport. The city's route network covers 15 key destinations, with flights to New York (252 departures per week), Chicago (210 departures), and Washington being the most popular. Additionally, you can easily reach Atlanta and Minneapolis from the local terminals, which are among the busiest routes in the region.

A total of 27 carriers provide air service from the city, with American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines leading in terms of flight volume. Before your trip, you can explore the city guide or check the current weather at your destination. Below on this page, you'll find city cards with convenient filters by interest to help you navigate the variety of available routes and choose the perfect option for your flight.

Recent deals from Columbus

F9
$ 19

Columbus — Atlanta

19:50—21:35
22 Sep 2026
1 h 45 m
Direct flight
F9
F9
$ 44

Columbus — Orlando

19:50—08:09
15 Sep 2026
12 h 19 m
1 stop
F9
F9
$ 60

Columbus — Dallas

19:50—12:12
15 Sep 2026
17 h 22 m
1 stop
F9
F9
$ 66

Columbus — Fort Lauderdale

19:50—09:18
13 Sep 2026
37 h 28 m
1 stop
F9
F9
$ 66

Columbus — Philadelphia

19:50—07:16
15 Sep 2026
11 h 26 m
1 stop
F9
F9
$ 68

Columbus — Washington, D.C.

19:50—17:18
22 Sep 2026
21 h 28 m
1 stop
F9
F9
$ 71

Columbus — Minneapolis

19:50—11:50
22 Sep 2026
17 h
1 stop
DL
DL
$ 79

Columbus — Chicago

06:30—09:07
17 Sep 2026
3 h 37 m
1 stop
F9
F9
$ 86

Columbus — Detroit

19:50—11:51
22 Sep 2026
16 h 1 m
1 stop
F9
F9
$ 107

Columbus — New York City

19:50—10:32
22 Sep 2026
14 h 42 m
1 stop
MX
$ 113

Columbus — North Charleston

18:56—20:39
29 Aug 2026
1 h 43 m
Direct flight
DL
DL
F9
$ 128

Columbus — Charlotte

17:07—14:08
23 Sep 2026
21 h 1 m
2 stops

Flight insights from Columbus

Data-driven trends for direct flights from Columbus — how often airlines fly, where they go, and typical fares and flight times.

Most frequent destinations

The most frequent direct destinations from Columbus are New York City, Chicago and Washington, D.C.. New York City leads with around 252 flights a week.

Top countries

Most direct flights from Columbus head to United States, Canada and Mexico. United States alone accounts for about 96% of all direct routes.

  • United Statesavg $95
  • Canadaavg $214
  • Mexicoavg $207
  • Turkeyavg $405

Direct routes & fares

Popular non-stop routes from Columbus range from Atlanta at $20 to New York City at $108 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.

Cheapest destinations

The cheapest destinations from Columbus right now are Atlanta from $20, Orlando from $45 and North Charleston from $59.

Longest direct flights

The longest direct flight from Columbus is to Istanbul at about 11h 40m, followed by San Francisco (4h 52m) and Seattle (4h 39m).

Popular destinations from Columbus

New York CityUnited States
New York City
252 flights/weekFrom $ 108
ChicagoUnited States
Chicago
210 flights/weekFrom $ 80
Washington, D.C.United States
Washington, D.C.
155 flights/weekFrom $ 68
AtlantaUnited States
Atlanta
106 flights/weekFrom $ 20
MinneapolisUnited States
Minneapolis
86 flights/weekFrom $ 72
DetroitUnited States
Detroit
74 flights/weekFrom $ 73
CharlotteUnited States
Charlotte
68 flights/weekFrom $ 93
PhiladelphiaUnited States
Philadelphia
63 flights/weekFrom $ 63
BostonUnited States
Boston
58 flights/weekFrom $ 130
DallasUnited States
Dallas
57 flights/weekFrom $ 60
OrlandoUnited States
Orlando
52 flights/weekFrom $ 45
MiamiUnited States
Miami
42 flights/weekFrom $ 66
TorontoCanada
Toronto
35 flights/weekFrom $ 183
SeattleUnited States
Seattle
33 flights/weekFrom $ 88
Los AngelesUnited States
Los Angeles
31 flights/weekFrom $ 133
HoustonUnited States
Houston
30 flights/weekFrom $ 68
PhoenixUnited States
Phoenix
25 flights/weekFrom $ 132
DenverUnited States
Denver
24 flights/weekFrom $ 74
Fort LauderdaleUnited States
Fort Lauderdale
24 flights/weekCheck price
MontrealCanada
Montreal
24 flights/weekFrom $ 244
San FranciscoUnited States
San Francisco
19 flights/weekFrom $ 123
Salt Lake CityUnited States
Salt Lake City
14 flights/weekFrom $ 157
AustinUnited States
Austin
10 flights/weekFrom $ 79
TampaUnited States
Tampa
7 flights/weekFrom $ 61
Fort MyersUnited States
Fort Myers
5 flights/weekFrom $ 122
RaleighUnited States
Raleigh
4 flights/weekFrom $ 71
Santa AnaUnited States
Santa Ana
4 flights/weekFrom $ 301
North CharlestonUnited States
North Charleston
2 flights/weekFrom $ 59
CancunMexico
Cancun
1 flights/weekFrom $ 207
IstanbulTurkey
Istanbul
1 flights/weekFrom $ 405
ProvidenceUnited States
Providence
1 flights/weekFrom $ 130
EvansvilleUnited States
Evansville
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GreensboroUnited States
Greensboro
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State CollegeUnited States
State College
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RoanokeUnited States
Roanoke
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Grand RapidsUnited States
Grand Rapids
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HartfordUnited States
Hartford
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PeoriaUnited States
Peoria
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CharlottesvilleUnited States
Charlottesville
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SyracuseUnited States
Syracuse
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HuntsvilleUnited States
Huntsville
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ManhattanUnited States
Manhattan
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WilmingtonUnited States
Wilmington
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MuskegonUnited States
Muskegon
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OwensboroUnited States
Owensboro
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ChampaignUnited States
Champaign
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BirminghamUnited States
Birmingham
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AppletonUnited States
Appleton
From $ 423
RochesterUnited States
Rochester
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BinghamtonUnited States
Binghamton
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ScrantonUnited States
Scranton
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AugustaUnited States
Augusta
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HagerstownUnited States
Hagerstown
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LynchburgUnited States
Lynchburg
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AlbanyUnited States
Albany
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Quebec CityCanada
Quebec City
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Newport NewsUnited States
Newport News
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Green BayUnited States
Green Bay
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NashvilleUnited States
Nashville
From $ 71
SarasotaUnited States
Sarasota
From $ 149
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Frequently asked questions

Which airports serve Columbus?
The main aviation hub is John Glenn Columbus International Airport, located just 11 km from the city center. Passengers are also served by Rickenbacker International Airport, 17 km from the center, while Golden Triangle Regional Airport is available as an alternative option in the region.
What are the most popular destinations from Columbus?
The highest number of flights from the city go to New York (252 departures per week), Chicago (210 flights), and Washington (155 flights). Atlanta and Minneapolis are also among the key routes, providing steady connections to major hubs.
How many airlines fly from Columbus?
A total of 27 airlines operate flights from the city. Among them, the leaders in flight frequency are American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines, offering hundreds of flights every week.
Which destinations are popular for beach holidays?
For travelers heading to the coast, regular flights to Orlando (52 flights per week) and Miami (42 flights) are available. These routes offer quick access to the popular resort areas of Florida.
How can I find cheap tickets from Columbus?
To find the best deals, it is worth looking at flights from budget carriers such as Spirit Airlines or Frontier Airlines. It is also recommended to use the interest-based filters on this page to compare flight options across various cities.
How many destinations are available in the regular route network?
The current schedule features 15 priority destinations covering key U.S. metropolitan areas and international flights. Specifically, there is regular service to Toronto, Canada, with 35 flights per week.

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