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Flight deals from Fort Lauderdale International to Columbus

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Columbus? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 2,185. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Columbus.R 806 per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Nov.One-way flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Fort Lauderdale International on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Columbus Rickenbacker.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 806, select.
Columbus.R 908 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Dec.One-way flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Fort Lauderdale International on Fri, 25 Dec, arriving in Columbus Rickenbacker.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 908, select.
Columbus.R 1,073 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 Jan.One-way flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Fort Lauderdale International on Fri, 29 Jan, arriving in Columbus Rickenbacker.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,073, select.
Columbus.R 1,090 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Fort Lauderdale International on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,090, select.
Columbus.R 1,092 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Fort Lauderdale International on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,092, select.
Columbus.R 1,173 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Fort Lauderdale International on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,173, select.
Columbus.R 1,441 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Fort Lauderdale International on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,441, select.
Columbus.R 1,782 per passenger.Departing Fri, 7 Aug.One-way flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Fort Lauderdale International on Fri, 7 Aug, arriving in Columbus Rickenbacker.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,782, select.
Columbus.R 1,984 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 May.One-way flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Fort Lauderdale International on Tue, 25 May, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,984, select.
Columbus.R 1,988 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Sep.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Fort Lauderdale International on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,988, select.
Columbus.R 2,079 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Apr.One-way flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Fort Lauderdale International on Tue, 13 Apr, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,079, select.
Columbus.R 2,242 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Feb.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Fort Lauderdale International on Wed, 24 Feb, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,242, select.
Columbus.R 2,242 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Mar.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Fort Lauderdale International on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,242, select.
Columbus.R 3,173 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Fort Lauderdale International on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,173, select.
Columbus.R 3,359 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul.One-way flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Fort Lauderdale International on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Columbus Rickenbacker.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,359, select.
Columbus.R 4,024 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Apr.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Fort Lauderdale International on Sat, 3 Apr, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,024, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Fort Lauderdale International to Columbus

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Fort Lauderdale International to Columbus flights are currently cheapest in November.
Jul
from R 3,173
Aug
from R 1,090
Sep
from R 1,092
Oct
from R 1,173
Nov
from R 806
Dec
from R 908
Jan
from R 1,073
Feb
from R 2,242
Mar
from R 2,242
Apr
from R 2,079
May
from R 1,984
Jun
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Direct flights from Fort Lauderdale International to Columbus

Alternative Fort Lauderdale International to Columbus routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Fort Lauderdale International to Columbus? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Port Columbus

11km from central Columbus
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Columbus Rickenbacker

17km from central Columbus
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Fort Lauderdale to Columbus: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 806
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time2 hrs, 41 mins
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week21

Finding cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale International to Columbus: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Columbus: Port Columbus and Columbus Rickenbacker.
The best price we found for a return flight from Fort Lauderdale International to Columbus is R 1,771. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 41 minutes is the average flight time from Fort Lauderdale International to Columbus.
Southwest Airlines, Azul Airlines and Allegiant Air fly direct from Fort Lauderdale International to Columbus.
As of July 2026, there are 21 flights per week flying from Fort Lauderdale International to Columbus.
The cheapest month to fly from Fort Lauderdale International to Columbus is usually December.
If you're flying from Fort Lauderdale International Airport, the cheapest airport near Columbus is Columbus Rickenbacker – which is 17.0 km away from the centre of Columbus. We've found flights into this airport from R 1,771.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Columbus on Friday, 4 December 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 41 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Columbus but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Columbus is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

In July, the average temperature is usually around 23°C. July is typically the warmest month in Columbus, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -7°C. The rainiest month is May.
Currently, Allegiant Air offers the cheapest flight tickets to Columbus.

Flying from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Columbus: what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Columbus is 2 hours 40 minutes.

  • Fort Lauderdale (the location of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport) and Columbus are in the same timezone — UTC-5.

  • The busiest flight route is from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH). You can choose from nine services between these airports each week.

  • Leave plenty of time to catch your FLL to Columbus flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Flying over a peak time such as March? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Direct Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Columbus tickets are available for booking. John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) will be your arrival point.

  • Pick from a variety of airlines that offer direct flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Columbus. Book your journey with one of these:

  • Travelling from central Fort Lauderdale to FLL takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 5 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Booked an early flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Columbus? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to FLL:

  • 75% of flights that depart Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport reach their destination on schedule.

  • You'll find FLL at 320 Terminal Drive.

How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Columbus

  • The best price we've seen for a one-way Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Columbus flight is R 806. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 1,771. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • To secure cheap flights from FLL to Columbus, reserve your trip one month before your departure.

  • The best month for scoring cheap Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Columbus tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.

  • Save time searching for cheap flights from FLL to Columbus by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Columbus by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'

Airports in Columbus

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

  • John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) is around 16 kilometres from the centre of Columbus. If you're getting a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 20 minutes.

  • Getting there by public transport typically takes 40 minutes.

  • The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Columbus. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CMH instead:

  • Reserve your vehicle from John Glenn Columbus International Airport several weeks ahead of your flight from FLL to Columbus. If you're travelling during a busy period, book even earlier to get the best deal.

  • The street address for CMH is 4600 International Gateway.

Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

  • Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) is roughly 23 kilometres from the centre of Columbus. Once you've hopped off your flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Columbus, it'll take you around 25 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.

  • The journey will take about 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.

  • Best Western Canal Winchester Inn - Columbus South East is a comfortable accommodation option within an easy drive of LCK. Check in here after your FLL to Columbus flight and then put up the 'Do not disturb' sign to enjoy some uninterrupted rest.

Best time to go to Columbus

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Columbus. To escape the crowds, plan your trip to Columbus in December.

  • Before booking a Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Columbus plane ticket, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Columbus, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from FLL to Columbus in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.

More about Columbus

  • Once you've booked your flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Columbus, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Columbus:

  • Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens are just two of the leading attractions to put on your Columbus itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Ohio Theatre.

Explore more of the United States

  • Chicago is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Columbus. Around 451 kilometres away to the northwest, top sights here include Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower.

  • Indianapolis is another essential stop in the United States and is around 274 kilometres west of Columbus. No journey is complete without seeing Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.

Plan the rest of your trip from Fort Lauderdale to Columbus

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