How to find cheap flights to Columbus
C$188 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Columbus. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket for C$371.
Save yourself the effort of checking fares every day by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or a notification through the app when ticket prices drop.
The sooner you book, the better. You might even be able to find some incredible early bird deals for your flight.
Select 'Add nearby airports' during your search to boost your chances of scoring cheap flights to Columbus. Doing this will give you more options for where you take off and touch down, along with different prices.
Indirect routes are usually cheaper, so consider taking a flight with a stop. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets.
Best time to go to Columbus
To find the month or even day with the cheapest flights, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest fares available.
To experience the city at its busiest, book your flights for July. Travelling during peak periods typically means there's more to see and do compared to other times of the year.
The quietest time to travel is March. Lock in your plane tickets to Columbus then and enjoy sightseeing at a more relaxed pace.
With averages of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF), July is when Columbus is warmest. Schedule your visit around your weather preferences to get the most out of your trip.
Temperatures are lowest in January, when they range from -11ºC (12ºF) to 6ºC (43ºF).
Hoping for a clearer forecast? November is the driest month in Columbus, averaging five days of rainfall.
Rain is more common here in May, which gets around ten days of wet weather.
Travelling to Columbus: what you need to know
Most passengers fly into Port Columbus Airport (CMH), the city's busiest airport.
Avoid the layovers and travel to your destination quickly. Take a direct flight to Columbus with one of these major airlines:
When you touch down in Columbus, you'll be in the UTC-5 timezone.
Book your flight and then find the ideal place to stay. Start your search with a few crowd favourites:
Getting to central Columbus from Port Columbus Airport (CMH)
CMH, the city's primary airport, is about 16 kilometres from central Columbus.
Once you've touched down from your flight to Columbus, reaching the centre by car will take around 20 minutes.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Take your pick of comfortable hotels near Port Columbus Airport. Check in to one of these after your flight to Columbus:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a car rental at CMH. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Budget or Avis and discover parts of Columbus that most visitors tend to miss.
Columbus highlights
These popular attractions should feature on your must-do list after stepping off your flight to Columbus:
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens: A memorable preview of all the city has to offer, this landmark is around 5 kilometres east of the centre.
Ohio Theatre: Take a tour of this landmark next. Around 0.16 kilometres south of the city centre, it's well worth stopping by for the full Columbus experience.
Explore more of the United States
Up for more adventures? Indianapolis will add more excitement to your journey through the United States. It's about 274 kilometres west of Columbus and features Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis. The closest airport to this city is Indianapolis Airport (IND).
Detroit is another popular destination in the United States and is roughly 257 kilometres north of Columbus. Zero in on some of the best places like Motown Museum, The Majestic Theatre and Detroit Institute of Arts. Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) handles most flights into this city.
Or make your way to Cleveland, about 209 kilometres northeast of Columbus. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, The Cleveland Museum of Art and Cleveland Museum of Natural History are among the many reasons to go. The easiest way to get here is by flying into Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE).
Complete your trip with a Columbus car rental
Want to rent a car in the city? Browse the car rentals in Columbus and make the journey your own. Compare prices in one place to find the ideal match once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight to Columbus.




