Travelling from Perth Airport (PER) to Columbus: what you need to know
The timezone in Columbus is UTC-4. The city is 12 hours behind Perth, where Perth Airport is located.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from PER to Columbus.
Travelling during a popular month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
To enter United States for tourism purposes, you will require an ETA if you have a passport from Australia. However, visa rules can change and you may need additional documents depending on the duration and purpose of your trip. Always check the most up-to-date guidelines before you book your cheap ticket from Perth Airport to Columbus.
Travelling from central Perth to PER takes approximately 28 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 21 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a handy hotel near PER? If you're boarding an early flight from Perth Airport to Columbus, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
How to find the cheapest flights from Perth Airport (PER) to Columbus
C$2,134 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Perth Airport to Columbus. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$2,415. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from PER to Columbus, book early. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
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Airports in Columbus
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to central Columbus is approximately 13 kilometres. It'll take you around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour and 5 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Perth Airport to Columbus. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CMH instead:
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
Central Columbus is around 26 kilometres from Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK). Once your flight from Perth Airport to Columbus has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 24 minutes.
You can also travel by public transport, which will take about 1 hour and 20 minutes.
You'll find a few comfortable accommodation options within an easy drive of LCK. Get into relaxation mode at Quality Inn & Suites South after your flight from PER to Columbus.
Best time to go to Columbus
July is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Perth Airport to Columbus while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Columbus, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
The warmest month in Columbus is July, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Perth Airport to Columbus in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap flights from PER to Columbus in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC and 6ºC on average.
More about Columbus
Once you've booked your flight from Perth Airport to Columbus, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Columbus:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village are top sights which should feature on every Columbus itinerary.
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