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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:42 am
• Latest: departs at 8:01 pm and lands at 9:43 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 42m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Columbus Airport to Atlanta:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Columbus Airport to Atlanta takes 1h 42m, covering 447 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 Columbus Airport to Atlanta range from $119 to $263, with an average of $159 over the past 12 months. Anything below $119 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 138% above the $159 route average. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $152 round-trip and layover options via Tampa (TPA) at $158.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Columbus Airport to Atlanta flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Columbus Airport to Atlanta flights:

• Delta
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Columbus Airport to Atlanta are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $90, which is 44% below the typical average for this route.

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Ace
• Dollar

Flights from Columbus Airport to Atlanta usually depart from Columbus (CMH) and arrive at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

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

• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 41% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 41% on flights from Columbus Airport to Atlanta. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $132 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $221, a difference of $89.

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

3 airlines operate flights between Columbus Airport and Atlanta. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Delta
• Southwest
• Frontier

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 17m, compared with 4h 17m via Baltimore/Washington (BWI) and 4h 21m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

Some of the most popular sights in Atlanta are Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta Stadium and State Farm Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Atlanta on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Columbus Airport to Atlanta flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• Southwest: 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:

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

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

Nursing mothers can make use of baby care facilities provided at the airport. You can breastfeed or change a baby's diaper in these private lactation rooms. They are equipped with a washing area, comfortable chairs, a diaper-changing table and a sink. Find nursing rooms located at the luggage claim area, near Carousel 1 and at the Airside, near Gate A2, Gate B29 and Gate C51.

There are no children's play areas in Atlanta airports. So as an alternative, the airport offers kid activity books at the Information Desks. You could also utilize the artwork found at the airport and take your kid for a walk around.

If you are flying out from Columbus, airlines request you arrive 3 hours prior to the scheduled flight for domestic flights and 2h for international flights. CMH terminals open 2 hours before every flight. This allows passengers to have enough time to go through ticketing offices and the security check areas.

If you are arriving at Atlanta Airport and need assistance or clarification, there are information desks around the airport. The information desks are open around the clock, so you can ask questions at any time of the day. ATL additionally has Guest Service Representatives throughout the airport who offer assistance.