Flying from Montreal to Columbus: what you need to know
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is Montreal's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Montreal to Columbus departing from here.
Disembark at Columbus's major hub, John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Montreal to Columbus. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Heading off during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You can visit United States for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from Canada. But before booking your cheap flight from Montreal to Columbus, make sure you're up to date with the latest guidelines. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may require some travel documents if your trip is for work or another reason.
Flying from Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Located around 26 kilometres from the centre of Montreal, YUL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey by public transport takes roughly 2 hours and 15 minutes.
After an easy start to your trip? Stay near Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Montreal to Columbus or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Arriving in Columbus
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to central Columbus is roughly 13 kilometres. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour and 5 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Montreal to Columbus, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near CMH:
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
Central Columbus is approximately 26 kilometres from Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK). After your flight from Montreal to Columbus has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should be around 24 minutes.
You can also travel by public transport, which will take roughly 1 hour and 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Columbus
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Columbus is C$272. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$521. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap flights from Montreal to Columbus if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
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Best time to go to Columbus
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Montreal to Columbus. July is the busiest month for a trip to Columbus. If you want a quieter atmosphere, go in April.
Before you book a flight from Montreal to Columbus, consider the kind of weather you like best. July is the warmest month in Columbus, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC to 30ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Montreal to Columbus in January when temperatures average between -11ºC and 6ºC.
More about Columbus
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Columbus right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from Montreal to Columbus:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village are popular attractions which should be on every Columbus itinerary.
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