Travelling from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Columbus: what you need to know
Greenville (the location of Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport) and Columbus share the same timezone — UTC-5.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably board your GSP to Columbus flight.
Travelling over a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
GSP is about 16 kilometres from central Greenville. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near GSP. Whether you're taking an early flight from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport to Columbus or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
GSP's address is 2000 GPS Drive, Suite 1.
How to find the cheapest flights from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Columbus
The best price we've found for a one-way Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport to Columbus flight is R 898. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 2,232. Bear in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from GSP to Columbus, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when looking for a Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport to Columbus ticket.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from GSP to Columbus by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
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Airports in Columbus
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to central Columbus takes around 20 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 16 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport to Columbus, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near CMH:
To lock in the lowest rate, reserve your vehicle from John Glenn Columbus International Airport a few weeks ahead of your flight from GSP to Columbus. Rates generally rise closer to your date of travel.
You'll find CMH at 4600 International Gateway.
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) is roughly 23 kilometres from the centre of Columbus. After your flight from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport to Columbus, it'll take you around 25 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
The journey will take about 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
You'll find a few terrific places to lay your head within an easy drive of LCK. Switch to relaxation mode at Best Western Canal Winchester Inn - Columbus South East after your GSP to Columbus flight.
Best time to go to Columbus
July is the most popular month for flights from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport to Columbus. To avoid the crowds, visit Columbus in December.
Book a Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport to Columbus plane ticket with a departure in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from GSP to Columbus in January when temperatures average between -11ºC (12ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).
More about Columbus
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Columbus right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport to Columbus:
Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens are just the start of the popular attractions to add to your Columbus must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Ohio Theatre.
Explore more of the United States
Columbus has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States you should also see. Around 451 kilometres northwest of Columbus, a trip to Chicago will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like 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 trip is complete without visiting Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
