Travelling from Chattanooga Airport (CHA) to Columbus: what you need to know
Columbus's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Chattanooga (the location of Chattanooga Airport).
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from CHA to Columbus. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like September? Popular seasons (like summer, Christmas/New Year and spring break) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You won't need a visa or passport to travel within United States. You will need a valid form of identification however, such as a driver's licence or an ID card. Put them on your packing checklist once you've booked flight tickets from Chattanooga Airport to Columbus.
CHA is about 21 kilometres from central Chattanooga. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 17 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 1 hour and 9 minutes.
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How to find the cheapest flights from Chattanooga Airport (CHA) to Columbus
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Chattanooga Airport to Columbus is C$136. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$434. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CHA to Columbus if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when looking for a ticket from Chattanooga Airport to Columbus.
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Airports in Columbus
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to central Columbus is roughly 13 kilometres. It takes about 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour and 5 minutes if you're using public transport.
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Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
Once your flight from Chattanooga Airport to Columbus has arrived, you can reach the city centre in around 24 minutes by car. Central Columbus is roughly 26 kilometres from Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
Travelling by public transport will take approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.
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Best time to go to Columbus
July is the busiest month to board a flight from Chattanooga Airport to Columbus while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Columbus, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
The warmest month in Columbus is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Chattanooga Airport to Columbus in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC and 6ºC. Look for cheap flights from CHA to Columbus around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Columbus
Once you've booked your flight from Chattanooga Airport to Columbus, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Columbus:
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens and Ohio Statehouse are a couple of top-rated attractions to put on your Columbus to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at German Village.
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