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Only Delta operates flights between Atlanta and Columbus.

Flights from Atlanta to Columbus usually depart from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and arrive at Columbus Golden Triangle Reg. (GTR).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Atlanta to Columbus.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$35 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 variants.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 52% on the Atlanta to Columbus route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $289 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $598, a difference of $309. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Atlanta to Columbus flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, morning flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Atlanta to Columbus:

• Earliest: departs at 1:28 pm and lands at 2:43 pm
• Latest: departs at 9:55 pm and lands at 11:10 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 15m.

A nonstop flight from Atlanta to Columbus takes 1h 15m, covering 240 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $189 to $780. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Atlanta to Columbus are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $215, which is 6% below the typical average for this route.

Columbus is 1 hour behind Atlanta (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Columbus Golden Triangle Reg. Airport (GTR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $33 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Budget
· Avis
· Enterprise Rent-A-Car
· Hertz
· National

Round-trip flights from Atlanta to Columbus range from $289 to $598, with an average of $388 over the past 12 months. Anything below $289 counts as a good deal.

Delta is the only airline on the Atlanta to Columbus route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.