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Columbus.R 4,447 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Sep.One-way flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from London Gatwick on Wed, 24 Sep, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,447, select.
Columbus.R 4,652 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Oct.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from London Stansted on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,652, select.
Columbus.R 4,655 per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 Aug.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from London Gatwick on Sat, 30 Aug, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,655, select.
Columbus.R 4,869 per passenger.Departing Sun, 2 Nov.One-way flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from London Gatwick on Sun, 2 Nov, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,869, select.
Columbus.R 8,039 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Jan.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from London Stansted on Sat, 31 Jan, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,039, select.
Columbus.R 12,248 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Jul.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from London Stansted on Wed, 30 Jul, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 12,248, select.
Columbus.R 14,867 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Dec.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from London Heathrow on Mon, 15 Dec, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 14,867, select.
Columbus.R 15,656 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Apr.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from London Luton on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 15,656, select.

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from R 12,248
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from R 4,655
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from R 4,447
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Alternative London to Columbus routes

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London to Columbus: Flight information

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Cheapest flight foundR 4,435
Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from London 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 London to Columbus is R 7,565. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from London to Columbus. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 7,586.
As of July 2025, there are no flights flying from London to Columbus.
The cheapest month to fly from London to Columbus is usually September.
If you're flying from London, the cheapest airport near Columbus is Port Columbus – which is 10.8 km away from the centre of Columbus. We've found flights into this airport from R 7,565.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from London to Columbus on Wednesday, 10 September 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between London and Columbus. Most routes have one or more stops.
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.
The cheapest airline that flies to Columbus is Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) .

Travelling from London to Columbus: what you need to know

  • When organising a flight from London to Columbus, you'll have a good range of airports to leave from. Consider London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).

  • Come in for landing at Columbus's major arrival point, John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).

  • Columbus is four hours behind London and is in the UTC-4 timezone.

  • To ensure you don't miss your London to Columbus flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.

How to find the cheapest flights from London to Columbus

  • Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap London to Columbus flight. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.

  • Finding cheap plane tickets from London to Columbus is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across every month and score an awesome deal.

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  • Save on your London to Columbus flight with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Flying from London

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

  • Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your London to Columbus flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from London Heathrow Airport. Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:

    • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

    • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

    • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

  • LHR is around 26 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.

  • Planning to catch an early flight from London to Columbus? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to London Heathrow Airport:

  • 68.18% of flights leaving from London Heathrow Airport land at their destination on time.

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your London to Columbus flight. Visit family or friends or cross another city off your list. Whatever you'd like to do, check out these stops between London Gatwick Airport and Columbus:

    • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

    • Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

    • Orlando International Airport (MCO)

  • You can get to LGW from central London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes to cover the 40 kilometres or so.

  • Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from London to Columbus, kick back in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:

  • London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that leave from this airport make it to their destination on time.

Stansted Airport (STN)

  • STN is around 48 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll be at the terminal with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Columbus flight:

  • The on-time performance record of STN is 64.73%. To put it plainly, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive as planned.

Arriving in Columbus

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

  • John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to central Columbus takes about 10 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 10 kilometres away.

  • When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • If you have a late flight from London to Columbus, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near CMH:

  • Grab a John Glenn Columbus International Airport rental car and explore Columbus and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Budget and Avis are top outlets you can book with here.

  • Book your vehicle from John Glenn Columbus International Airport several weeks before your trip to get the lowest price. If you're planning to travel during peak season, it's a smart idea to book your London to Columbus flight even earlier.

  • The address for CMH is 4600 International Gateway.

Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

  • As soon as your flight from London to Columbus has hit the tarmac, you can reach the city centre in around 25 minutes by car. Central Columbus is roughly 16 kilometres from Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

  • The trip will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.

Best time to go to Columbus

  • It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from London to Columbus. July is the most popular month to travel to Columbus. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.

  • When booking your London to Columbus tickets, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Columbus, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • Search for cheap flights from London to Columbus in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.

More about Columbus

Explore more of United States

  • Columbus has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 451 kilometres north-west of Columbus, a visit to Chicago will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.

  • Around 274 kilometres west of Columbus, Indianapolis is another favourite stop in United States. Experience major highlights starting with The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo.

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