How to find cheap flights from Columbus
The lowest price we've found for a one-way flight from Columbus is R 546, leaving from Columbus Rickenbacker.
Fares for a return trip start at R 1,165.
Myrtle Beach International is the cheapest city you can fly to from Columbus.
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Find cheaper plane tickets from Columbus by booking early. The general advice is to book two to six months in advance for international journeys, and one to three months ahead if you're travelling domestically.
If you know where you want to fly to, choose 'Add nearby airports' when you start your search. This will display flight prices to all airports in or around your destination.
Alternatively, let the lowest prices decide where you head next. Choose 'Explore everywhere' from Columbus to find out how far your budget can take you.
Flying from Columbus: what you need to know
Columbus sits in the UTC-5 time zone, with departures listed in local time.
Popular airlines flying from Columbus are listed below, each with one example of an airport they operate from:
American Airlines: Port Columbus Airport (CMH)
Delta: Port Columbus Airport (CMH)
United: Port Columbus Airport (CMH)
If you're travelling internationally, check whether you'll need a visa or other documents before you go. Your airline, local consulate or travel agent should have the latest details on entry rules.
Best time to fly from Columbus
July is usually when flights departing from Columbus cost the least.
More people jet off in July compared to other months. You can expect to pay higher fares during busy periods like this.
Cheaper tickets are available in March, which is the least busy time to fly out of the city.
If your plans allow, aim to leave midweek. Flights from Columbus usually cost less on Tuesdays and Wednesdays than later in the week.
Where to fly to from Columbus
Discover cities such as Toronto, Montreal and Cancun. They're among the most popular international destinations to travel to from Columbus.
Go-to options for domestic trips include New York, Chicago and Washington DC.
Want to discover more of the world? When flying from Columbus, the most visited countries include Canada and Mexico.
Coming in at around 1 hour 5 minutes, the shortest flight out of Columbus takes you to Detroit.
Leaving from Port Columbus Airport (CMH)
Port Columbus Airport is the busiest airport for flights from Columbus. CMH is around 10 kilometres from the centre of the city.
It'll take roughly 40 minutes to get there from the centre on public transport. When driving, it's about 20 minutes.
These are the airlines travellers choose most often when flying from Port Columbus Airport:
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Flying out of Columbus Rickenbacker Airport (LCK)
Around 18 kilometres from the city centre, Columbus Rickenbacker Airport (LCK) is another option to weigh up when searching for flight tickets from Columbus.
If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the airport in 1 hour 15 minutes or so. Driving takes about 25 minutes.
Get up and away with Allegiant Air, which has flights from LCK.
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