Cheap flights to Columbus

From
John Glenn Columbus
CMH

Travelers planning a visit to the capital of Ohio are served by several air hubs, the primary one being John Glenn Columbus International Airport, located just 11 km from the city center. Flights are also handled by Rickenbacker International Airport and the regional Golden Triangle Regional Airport. The route network includes dozens of destinations, with the most frequent air connections established from New York (240 flights per week), Chicago (226 flights), and Washington (110 flights).

A total of 27 airlines operate flights to this destination, providing passengers with a wide range of options for planning their journey. The largest carriers by weekly flight volume are American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta. Below on this page, you will find departure city cards with a convenient search form to help you navigate the current schedule. For more detailed trip planning, you can explore the city guide or check the weather forecast.

Recent deals to Columbus

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$ 20

Atlanta — Columbus

17:15—18:55
29 Sep 2026
1 h 40 m
Direct flight
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$ 44

Philadelphia — Columbus

12:40—18:55
29 Sep 2026
6 h 15 m
1 stop
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$ 44

Orlando — Columbus

09:30—18:55
6 Oct 2026
9 h 25 m
1 stop
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$ 60

Dallas — Columbus

19:48—18:55
5 Oct 2026
22 h 7 m
1 stop
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$ 62

Miami — Columbus

05:32—18:55
6 Oct 2026
13 h 23 m
1 stop
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$ 67

Fort Lauderdale — Columbus

21:54—18:55
5 Oct 2026
21 h 1 m
1 stop
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$ 86

Detroit — Columbus

07:00—18:55
6 Oct 2026
11 h 55 m
1 stop
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$ 88

Charlotte — Columbus

09:32—18:55
6 Oct 2026
9 h 23 m
2 stops
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$ 101

Washington, D.C. — Columbus

21:04—18:55
28 Sep 2026
21 h 51 m
1 stop
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$ 107

Chicago — Columbus

10:26—18:55
1 Oct 2026
7 h 29 m
1 stop
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$ 129

New York City — Columbus

11:35—18:55
29 Sep 2026
7 h 20 m
1 stop
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$ 139

Boston — Columbus

11:36—20:31
2 Oct 2026
8 h 55 m
1 stop

Flight insights to Columbus

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

Most frequent departure cities

The most frequent direct routes to Columbus come from New York City, Chicago and Washington, D.C.. New York City leads with around 240 flights a week.

Top departure countries

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

  • United Statesavg $95
  • Canadaavg $281
  • Turkeyavg $508
  • Mexico0%

Direct routes & fares

Popular non-stop routes to Columbus range from Atlanta at $19 to New York City at $111 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.

Cheapest departure cities

The cheapest places to fly to Columbus from right now are Atlanta from $19, Philadelphia from $44 and Orlando from $44.

Longest direct flights

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

Popular departure cities to Columbus

New York CityUnited States
New York City
240 flights/weekFrom $ 111
ChicagoUnited States
Chicago
226 flights/weekFrom $ 74
Washington, D.C.United States
Washington, D.C.
110 flights/weekFrom $ 66
AtlantaUnited States
Atlanta
102 flights/weekFrom $ 19
PhiladelphiaUnited States
Philadelphia
83 flights/weekFrom $ 44
DetroitUnited States
Detroit
75 flights/weekFrom $ 86
CharlotteUnited States
Charlotte
61 flights/weekFrom $ 117
DallasUnited States
Dallas
59 flights/weekFrom $ 59
BostonUnited States
Boston
55 flights/weekFrom $ 139
OrlandoUnited States
Orlando
52 flights/weekFrom $ 44
MiamiUnited States
Miami
42 flights/weekFrom $ 67
TorontoCanada
Toronto
40 flights/weekFrom $ 259
MinneapolisUnited States
Minneapolis
37 flights/weekFrom $ 86
SeattleUnited States
Seattle
33 flights/weekFrom $ 106
HoustonUnited States
Houston
30 flights/weekFrom $ 66
Fort LauderdaleUnited States
Fort Lauderdale
30 flights/weekCheck price
DenverUnited States
Denver
30 flights/weekFrom $ 82
PhoenixUnited States
Phoenix
20 flights/weekFrom $ 142
Los AngelesUnited States
Los Angeles
20 flights/weekFrom $ 133
MontrealCanada
Montreal
19 flights/weekFrom $ 302
Salt Lake CityUnited States
Salt Lake City
14 flights/weekFrom $ 123
San FranciscoUnited States
San Francisco
10 flights/weekFrom $ 126
AustinUnited States
Austin
4 flights/weekFrom $ 85
TampaUnited States
Tampa
4 flights/weekFrom $ 51
Santa AnaUnited States
Santa Ana
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North CharlestonUnited States
North Charleston
2 flights/weekFrom $ 166
RaleighUnited States
Raleigh
2 flights/weekFrom $ 62
JacksonvilleUnited States
Jacksonville
1 flights/weekFrom $ 81
Fort MyersUnited States
Fort Myers
1 flights/weekFrom $ 140
IstanbulTurkey
Istanbul
1 flights/weekFrom $ 508
CancunMexico
Cancun
1 flights/weekCheck price
ProvidenceUnited States
Providence
1 flights/weekFrom $ 193
Niagara FallsUnited States
Niagara Falls
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EvansvilleUnited States
Evansville
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GreensboroUnited States
Greensboro
From $ 128
State CollegeUnited States
State College
From $ 212
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
From $ 239
HuntsvilleUnited States
Huntsville
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ManhattanUnited States
Manhattan
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WilmingtonUnited States
Wilmington
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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
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RochesterUnited States
Rochester
From $ 273
PaducahUnited States
Paducah
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BinghamtonUnited States
Binghamton
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PlattsburghUnited States
Plattsburgh
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ScrantonUnited States
Scranton
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Grand IslandUnited States
Grand Island
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Cedar RapidsUnited States
Cedar Rapids
From $ 263
Cape GirardeauUnited States
Cape Girardeau
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Hilton Head IslandUnited States
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AugustaUnited States
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HagerstownUnited States
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Frequently asked questions

Which airports serve flights to Columbus?
The city's main transport hub is John Glenn Columbus International Airport, located 11 km from the center. In addition, flights are served by Rickenbacker International Airport and the more distant Golden Triangle Regional Airport.
How many airlines fly to Columbus?
Air service to the city is provided by 27 airlines. The highest number of flights is operated by major carriers such as American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta.
Which cities have the most frequent flights to Columbus?
The most popular routes are from New York (240 flights per week), Chicago (226 flights), and Washington (110 flights). High traffic is also recorded from Atlanta and Philadelphia.
From how many cities can I fly to Columbus?
Currently, direct flights and convenient connections are available from 15 popular departure cities. The full list of destinations with detailed information on flight frequency is presented in the cards below.
How can I find cheap flights to Columbus?
To find great deals, we recommend using the search form on the departure city cards. Budget options are often offered by low-cost carriers such as Spirit Airlines or Frontier Airlines, especially when booking in advance.
When is the best time to buy plane tickets to Columbus?
It is recommended to purchase tickets 2–3 months before the trip to get the best price. It's also worth considering seasonality and checking the weather in advance to choose the most comfortable time for your visit.

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