How to find cheap flights to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
R 19,194 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to John Glenn Columbus International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to CMH, the lowest fare is R 11,682.
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Book as early as possible. You might even be able to land some awesome early bird deals on tickets to Columbus, where John Glenn Columbus International Airport is located.
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Best time to go to Columbus
May is typically the cheapest month to jump on a flight to Columbus.
If you can be flexible with your dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. You'll be able to find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to CMH.
If you'd love to experience Columbus at its liveliest, book your flights to CMH for July. Going on holiday during peak periods often means more things to do than at other times of the year.
Travel in December if you want to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Columbus are often more affordable.
With averages of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF), July is when Columbus is warmest. Schedule your visit around your weather preferences to make the most of your trip.
Ranging from -11ºC (12ºF) to 6ºC (43ºF), January is when temperatures are at their lowest.
With five days of rain on average, November is the driest month in Columbus.
The wettest time of year is May. Plan your getaway then and you can expect to get around ten days of rainfall.
Travelling to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH): What you need to know
Avoid the layovers and get to Columbus in a single hop. Book a direct flight to John Glenn Columbus International Airport with one of these leading airlines:
Alaska Airlines is the leading carrier for on-time performance. Up to 85% of its flights into this airport land as planned, making it a smart choice when reserving your CMH plane ticket.
When you arrive at CMH, you'll be in the UTC-5 timezone.
Crawl into bed shortly after your flight to CMH. Choose one of these hotels near John Glenn Columbus International Airport and you'll be fast asleep before you know it:
John Glenn Columbus International Airport has an on-time performance of 77%. This rating reflects how often departing flights from CMH touch down when expected.
Getting to central Columbus from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
The distance from CMH to central Columbus is about 16 kilometres.
If you're planning to catch a taxi after your flight to CMH, it'll take around 20 minutes to get to the centre.
Take public transport and you'll be there in roughly 40 minutes.
Columbus comes with plenty of great places to check in. Here's a lineup of comfortable hotels to put on your short list:
Columbus highlights
Jump off your flight to Columbus and go straight to these popular attractions:
Whetstone Park / Park of Roses: Around 10 kilometres north of the city centre, this landmark is the ideal place to start your sightseeing around the city.
Topiary Garden: You'll discover this park roughly 0.97 kilometres east of the centre. Take a little breather and slow things down in this corner of Columbus.
LeVeque Tower: Need one more reason to visit Columbus? This landmark brings in the crowds and is around 0.32 kilometres northwest of the city centre.
How to get to Springfield from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
The nearby city of Springfield is about 80 kilometres from CMH. Heading into the centre by taxi or ride-share takes around 55 minutes.
Travelling from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Newark
If Newark is where you're off to, it's about 40 kilometres from John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
By car, the trip will take you roughly 40 minutes.
Explore more of the United States
Craving more adventure? Indianapolis offers a fresh angle on your visit to the United States. It's around 274 kilometres west of Columbus and features Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis. The major airport for this city is Indianapolis International Airport (IND).
Another city in the United States that earns its place on your itinerary is Detroit. From Columbus, it's around 257 kilometres north and offers top sights like Motown Museum and The Majestic Theatre. Stop by Detroit Institute of Arts too. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is the city's main airport.
Roughly 193 kilometres northeast of Columbus, Cleveland is well worth the journey. A few great reasons to visit include Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland Museum of Art and Cleveland Museum of Natural History. Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) is the most convenient way to arrive here.
