Cheap flights from Columbus

Popular trips from Columbus

  1. London
    $847
    Aug 16 — Aug 24
    2 stops 16 hr 15 min SWISS, United
  2. Orlando
    $80
    May 8 — May 16
    Nonstop 2 hr 27 min Frontier
  3. Seattle
    $239
    May 24 — Jun 2
    1 stop 7 hr 10 min United
  4. Las Vegas
    $210
    Jun 1 — Jun 9
    1 stop 7 hr 46 min Frontier
  5. Athens
    $916
    Aug 24 — Sep 2
    2 stops 12 hr 55 min Air Canada, Lufthansa
  6. Lisbon
    $853
    Sep 28 — Oct 6
    2 stops 9 hr 21 min American, Iberia

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Popular airlines with direct flights from Columbus

  • Southwest
    Fly from Columbus (CMH)
    • Chicago
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 15 min +
    • Baltimore
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 20 min +
    • Nashville
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 20 min +
    • Orlando
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 15 min +
    • Denver
      Direct flights every day
      3 hr +
  • American
    Fly from Columbus (CMH)
    • Chicago
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 30 min +
    • Philadelphia
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 29 min +
    • New York
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 45 min +
    • Charlotte
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 33 min +
    • Washington
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 20 min +
  • Allegiant
    Fly from Columbus (LCK)
    • Tampa
      Direct flights every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
      2 hr 11 min +
    • Destin
      Direct flights every Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun
      1 hr 59 min +
    • Savannah
      Direct flights every Thu, Sat, Sun
      1 hr 35 min +
    • Orlando
      Direct flights every Mon, Fri, Sat
      2 hr 3 min +
    • Myrtle Beach
      Direct flights every Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun
      1 hr 26 min +
  • Breeze
    Fly from Columbus (CMH)
    • Raleigh
      Direct flights every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun
      1 hr 21 min +
    • Charleston
      Direct flights every Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun
      1 hr 38 min +
    • Jacksonville
      Direct flights every Wed, Sat
      1 hr 56 min +
    • Fort Myers
      Direct flights every Thu, Sun
      2 hr 37 min +
    • Hartford
      Direct flights every Thu, Sun
      1 hr 43 min +
  • United
    Fly from Columbus (CMH)
    • Chicago
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 25 min +
    • Newark
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 45 min +
    • Washington
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 15 min +
    • Houston
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 50 min +
    • Denver
      Direct flights every day
      3 hr 13 min +
  • Spirit
    Fly from Columbus (CMH)
    • Orlando
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 17 min +
    • Fort Lauderdale
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 30 min +
    • New York
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 50 min +
    • Los Angeles
      Direct flights every Thu, Sun
      4 hr 41 min +
    • Newark
      Direct flights every Mon, Fri
      1 hr 46 min +

Popular airports near Columbus

  • John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
    Columbus United States 14 min 6 mi
  • Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
    Columbus United States 21 min 11 mi
  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
    Detroit United States 3 hr 11 min 156 mi
  • Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
    Cincinnati United States 1 hr 53 min 109 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Columbus

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Columbus really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Columbus.

In terms of direct flights, Southwest is the most popular, flying directly to 18 cities. Southwest flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) .

Other popular airlines flying from Columbus are American, Allegiant, Breeze, United, Spirit.
  • American flies directly to 10 cities. American flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) .
  • Allegiant flies directly to 8 cities. Allegiant flies from Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) .
  • Breeze flies directly to 7 cities. Breeze flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) .
  • United flies directly to 6 cities. United flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) .
  • Spirit flies directly to 6 cities. Spirit flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) .
  • Southwest offers direct flights from Columbus to 18 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Chicago, Baltimore, Nashville, Orlando and Denver.
  • American offers direct flights from Columbus to 10 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Chicago, Philadelphia, New York, Charlotte and Washington.
  • Allegiant offers direct flights from Columbus to 8 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Tampa, Destin, Savannah, Orlando and Myrtle Beach.
  • Breeze offers direct flights from Columbus to 7 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Raleigh, Charleston, Jacksonville, Fort Myers and Hartford.
  • United offers direct flights from Columbus to 6 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Chicago, Newark, Washington, Houston and Denver.
  • Spirit offers direct flights from Columbus to 6 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, New York, Los Angeles and Newark.
Some popular flight destinations from Columbus are Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Phoenix.
You can currently find cheap options like round-trip flights from Columbus to London starting at $847 for Aug 16 - Aug 24, round trips from Columbus to Orlando starting at $80 for May 8 - May 16, and cheap flights from Columbus to Seattle starting at $239 for May 24 - Jun 2. Alternatively, explore more cheap flights to anywhere in the world .
Columbus is served by only one major airport: John Glenn Columbus International Airport, 6 mi away from the city center.
It's usually recommended that you arrive at the airport 2 hours before departure time for a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international flight to allow for time to check in, clear security, and handle unexpected delays.
Check with your airline for any unique guidance and monitor the airport's website for updates or changes to procedures.
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