Travelling from Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) to Columbus: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 2 hours 34 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Southwest Florida International Airport to Columbus.
Fort Myers (the location of Southwest Florida International Airport) and Columbus share the same timezone — UTC-4.
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) is the most popular route, with 9 departures a week to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from RSW to CMH is with Southwest Airlines at 21:30. Go for the first departure with Southwest Airlines at 05:35 if you want to get on your way earlier.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from RSW to Columbus. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like October? Popular periods (like summer, Christmas and New Year) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Direct flights from Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) to Columbus are available for booking. John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) will be where your journey ends.
Take to the skies with Southwest Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Southwest Florida International Airport to Columbus.
When flying within United States, you won't need a passport or visa. However, you'll have to show some form of identification, like a driver's licence or ID card. Once you've booked cheap tickets from Southwest Florida International Airport to Columbus, make sure your ID is up to date.
To get to RSW from central Fort Myers, it takes around 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch an early flight from Southwest Florida International Airport to Columbus? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near RSW:
How to find the cheapest flights from Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) to Columbus
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Southwest Florida International Airport to Columbus is R 1,827. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 3,216. Bear in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from RSW to Columbus, book your trip 9 months ahead of your departure date.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Southwest Florida International Airport to Columbus. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Airports in Columbus
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) is around 13 kilometres from the centre of Columbus. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 10 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour and 5 minutes when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Southwest Florida International Airport to Columbus. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CMH instead:
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
As soon as your flight from Southwest Florida International Airport to Columbus has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in around 24 minutes by car. Central Columbus is roughly 26 kilometres from Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
You can also travel by public transport, which typically takes 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Quality Inn & Suites South is one accommodation option within an easy drive of LCK. Check in here after your flight from RSW to Columbus and then put up the 'Do not disturb' sign to enjoy some uninterrupted rest.
Best time to go to Columbus
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Southwest Florida International Airport to Columbus. July is the most popular month to travel to Columbus. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in April.
Book your flight from Southwest Florida International Airport to Columbus for July to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 15ºC to 30ºC.
Look for cheap flights from RSW to Columbus in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC and 6ºC on average.
More about Columbus
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Columbus right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Southwest Florida International Airport to Columbus:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village are essential stops on your Columbus itinerary.
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