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

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 9:43 am
• Latest: departs at 6:15 pm and lands at 8:58 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 43m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Austin to Columbus:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Austin to Columbus takes 2h 43m, covering 1,067 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.

Round-trip flights from Austin to Columbus range from $266 to $437, with an average of $335 over the past 12 months. Anything below $266 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 82% above the $335 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $216 round-trip via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), compared to $325 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Austin to Columbus flights, with 67% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

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

Columbus Airport (CMH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $34 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Payless
• Budget
• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Thrifty

Flights from Austin to Columbus usually depart from Austin Bergstrom (AUS) and may arrive at several airports in Columbus area, including Columbus (CMH) and Columbus Rickenbacker (LCK).

One-stop flights from Austin to Columbus most commonly connect through:

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 28% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 29% on flights from Austin to Columbus. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $316 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $442, a difference of $126.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Austin and Columbus. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Southwest
• Delta

Flying via Dallas Love Field (DAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 25m, compared with 4h 26m via Lambert-St Louis (STL) and 4h 56m via Nashville Intl (BNA).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Columbus are Greater Columbus Convention Center, Ohio Stadium and Nationwide Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Columbus on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Austin to Columbus flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

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

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