Travelling from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Columbus: what you need to know
The timezone in Columbus is UTC-4. The city is 2 hours ahead of Calgary, where Calgary International Airport is located.
To ensure you get on your flight from YYC to Columbus, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling over a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you have a passport from Canada and are travelling to United States for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, entry and visa requirements may vary based on your length of stay and can be subject to change. For the latest rules, contact your destination's nearest consulate or embassy before reserving a cheap ticket from Calgary International Airport to Columbus.
YYC is about 16 kilometres from central Calgary. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour and 1 minute.
Have an early flight from Calgary International Airport to Columbus? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to YYC:
How to find the cheapest flights from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Columbus
C$275 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Calgary International Airport to Columbus. Return flights start from C$474. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from YYC to Columbus if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
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Airports in Columbus
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) is around 13 kilometres from central Columbus. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 10 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour and 5 minutes to get there by public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel close to CMH if you have a late flight from Calgary International Airport to Columbus. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) is roughly 26 kilometres from central Columbus. Once you've hopped off your flight from Calgary International Airport to Columbus, it'll take you around 24 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 1 hour and 20 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some welcoming places to stay within a quick drive of LCK. Ease into relaxation mode at Quality Inn & Suites South after your flight from YYC to Columbus.
Best time to go to Columbus
July is the most popular month for flights from Calgary International Airport to Columbus. To steer clear of the crowds, head for Columbus in April when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Columbus is July, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Calgary International Airport to Columbus in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC and 6ºC. Search for cheap flights from YYC to Columbus sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Columbus
Once you've booked your flight from Calgary International Airport to Columbus, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Columbus:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village are highlights which should feature on any good Columbus itinerary.
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