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Where can I fly from Columbus Airport?Prices from CMH, departing Sat 9/12 and returning Sat 9/19
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights from Columbus

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Columbus to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

Which are the most popular places to fly to from Columbus Airport?

The domestic destinations KAYAK users have most searched for when searching for flights from Columbus Airport.

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular place to fly from Columbus is New York (18% of total searches). The next most popular destinations are Chicago (5%) and Orlando (5%).

What are the most popular international flights out of Columbus Airport?

The international destinations KAYAK users have most searched for when searching for flights from Columbus Airport.

There are many international destinations you can fly to from Columbus Airport. The most popular international destinations among KAYAK users are Cancún, San Juan and Tokyo.

What are the most popular countries to fly to from Columbus Airport?

The most popular countries KAYAK users have searched for from Columbus Airport along with the average round-trip price for the route clicked by KAYAK users in the last 2 weeks.

Which cities can I fly to direct from Columbus Airport?

There are loads of places you can fly direct to from Columbus Airport. The most popular destinations for direct flights among KAYAK users are Chicago, Norfolk, Los Angeles, Tampa and Los Angeles. On average, the cheapest of these destinations on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks for a return flight was Tampa at $119, while the most expensive was Los Angeles, at $353.

What is the longest direct flight from Columbus Airport?

The longest direct flight you can take from Columbus Airport is to Eugene, with a duration of 5h 16m. The next longest is Los Angeles at 5h 14m, followed by a flight to San Francisco at 5h 09m.

What are the cheapest places to fly to from Columbus Airport?

The cheapest destination for a flight from Columbus found on KAYAK in the last two weeks was Raleigh and cost $58. The next cheapest destinations were Providence at $59 and Savannah at $60.

Good to know

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$52
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
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Flights from Columbus: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew from Columbus to anywhere 
JeffreyFlew with Delta-Apr 2026
Check your bags for damage before leaving the terminal or booking an Uber. I found out my bag was damaged as I was loading it into the Uber. It's too late to make a claim by then.
Verified travelerFlew with American Airlines-Apr 2026
To not use hard sided bags. They can Crack when thrown from planes luggage compartment below to baggage carrier truck or vehicle
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines-Apr 2026
Try to board as early as possible because United is very selective on enforcing the carry on rules.
MitchellFlew with American Airlines-Dec 2024
If you choose main extra, avoid row 10 or higher.
Marie-May 2024
Get TSA pre approved for a faster security check.
Verified travelerFlew with Kenya Airways-May 2024
Get to the airport early especially for International flights so as to make sure screening is completed. The Delta kiosks are glitchy and do not always work

FAQs for booking flights out of Columbus Airport

  • How can I get to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) from downtown Columbus?

    If you want to travel by public transportation to CMH, you can catch a Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) bus. This includes connecting to Route 7, which has stops in the downtown area, or to Route 23, which is in the Eastmoor area. Fares are about $2 for the buses. Otherwise, you can catch a rideshare, like Uber, or hail a taxi. From downtown Columbus, taxi fares can be around $25, depending on where you start.

  • What are my parking options at CMH?

    Across from the main terminal is a parking garage that offers short-term parking on the fourth floor with direct access to the terminal. The daily rate there is about $30 a day. The garage’s other floors are for longer parking periods. The daily rate there is about $20 a day. For more affordable choices, there is the walking lot, which is about a 10min walk to the terminal, for about $13 per day, and three economy lots, which charge daily rates of around $5 to about $10. There is a shuttle that runs between the economy lots and the terminal, 24 hours a day.

  • Are there lounges at CMH?

    You can relax before your flight at the Escape Centurion Lounge for a standard entry fee of around $45. Located near Gate 32 in Concourse B, you can get something to eat or drink while also having access to an extensive digital library and private workspaces. They also offer children’s activity packs if you are traveling with little ones. This lounge is open every day, from 5 am to 8 pm.

  • Do the services and facilities at CMH offer increased accessibility?

    CMH offers an extensive array of increased accessibility services and facilities. Wheelchairs and other special assistance can be arranged through your airline and the airport. The airport itself has accessible restrooms and parking, while there is braille signage throughout and Aira access for the visually impaired.

  • What is Columbus also known as?

    Columbus Airport’s airport code is CMH. It can also be referred to as Columbus, John Glenn Columbus Intl, Port Columbus Intl.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Columbus Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Columbus Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Columbus Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Columbus Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Columbus Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to your destination with an airline and back to Columbus Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Columbus Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Columbus Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding a cheap flight out of Columbus Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Columbus Airport to the following destinations at these prices or less: Atlanta $162 one-way - $250 round-trip; Orlando $124 one-way - $262 round-trip; Chicago $257 one-way - $431 round-trip
  • John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) is an international airport that is about 6 miles from downtown Columbus. It was named after John Glenn, a US Senator and astronaut from Ohio, in 2015 and serves the Central Ohio and Columbus areas.
  • There are three concourses at CMH. Concourse A mainly serves flights for Southwest Airlines. Concourse B sees flights for Air Canada, American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and United Airlines. Concourse C is typically for Alaska Air, Breeze Airways, Delta Air Lines, and Frontier Airlines.
  • If you are traveling with a pet, you have access to two pet relief areas outside the main terminal, on either side of the structure. Once inside, if your pet is not a service animal, it must be kept inside a carrier. If you need a pet relief area for your service animal after going through security, an airline gate agent can help you.
  • Need to stretch your legs before your flight from CMH? You can have plenty to look at and appreciate as you walk through the airport. CMH features installations and exhibits that showcase Ohio’s art and history. This includes a section dedicated to Ohio’s many famous aviators, such as Neil Armstrong, Eddie Rickenbacker, and the Wright Brothers.
  • You can take a break from the hecticness and stress of travel at the Interfaith Chapel at CMH. It is located by Carousel 6 in the baggage claim area. You can sit in peace and quiet for a while, or you can reflect on the prayer books or writings from many faiths supplied by an interfaith service group.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Columbus to Worldwide

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Columbus to Worldwide? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4217 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
Airline reviews

Crew was rude, flight was late, wifi didn't work, no food, basically nothing about this flight was good.

2.0 MediocreIrene, Jun 2026
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Crew was rude, flight was late, wifi didn't work, no food, basically nothing about this flight was good.

Flight was delayed over 3 hours. Planes were dirty. Staff indifferent. And they serve vegan pretzels as snacks.

Airline is not very senior friendly. Flights are late, forcing us to run to the connecting flight. Food is awful. Wish they would go back to pretzels and peanuts. During flight, pressurization isn’t quite right and all of our ears get plugged. Everything is nickel and dime, charging for boarding, seat selection and legroom. While a screen at the desk in the gate area says check your roll on bag now for free due to space limitation, the employee at the desk will not check the bag without a $100 fee. Insane.

Seats were very comfortable. They tilted back. Drinks and snacks were free and served 3 times. Attendants were awesome.

Tried watching free movie and it kept freezing so I couldn’t finish.

Sat on tarmac for 2 hours and then missed my connecting flight

Wi Fi was horrible kept cutting out the whole time and too expensive

Everything was great except the food. The pretzels are really crappy.

Southwest is always good and effective. Would be nice if they raised the pre-boarding age a couple years. Would hate to have our 7 year old daughter sit by a complete stranger because of a goitch when i check in and get a late boarding number.

Flight was a little late departing and arriving, but it wasn't an issue. Baggage arrived quickly. It is the direct flight from CMH to LAS, and lasts about 4.5 hours.

The flight was over 2 hours late.. once we finally got boarded things were fine

Didn't like sitting on the waiting pad for 30 minutes right after departing the gate. If you're going to do that, just don't board so people can still get up and walk around in the terminal. My luggage was damaged by the baggage handlers.

Absolutely no communication on why there's a delay and multiple flight time reschedules. I would have canceled the flight and drove back home if I known it was going to be rescheduled 3 or 4 times.

Good flight. Connector flight was delayed so made a short turnaround in Atlanta which was stressful. Otherwise, great crew, Staff in ATL was very informative about the delay and ensured people their connections were fine. Notified the ones that were not. Great communication.

Seat was extremely hard which made even a short 1 hour 20 minute flight fairly uncomfortable.

Only water, tea or coffee served midflight, even to comfort seating. Man next to me needed two seats and took up a portion of my seat and Delta did nothing.

was sitting in the jet bridge for 10 minutes in -20 degree weather waiting for my bag

I like for how they process during check in. It was very smoothly.

Boarding was somewhat chaotic. Unable to evaluate crew or food/drink because captain kept them seated due to turbulence. Have no idea if entertainment was offered.

I liked the piloting of the aircraft. Very disappointed about lack of electrical ports. Also, although a short flight. there was enough time to hand out snacks to comfort + seats as was done for first class.

Flight was delayed 14 hours due to DC air show and weather. Missed connection to MUC.

The entertainment options on the seat back video boards were nice.

There was no WiFi available, there were mechanical problems with the plane and we landed at C 124, then the gate was switched to A 26, then all the way back to C126! For a 75 yo woman traveling alone, this was a difficult journey, indeed!

Teeny tiny bathrooms, crew was not realistic about when we'd arrive.

Very bad! They kept delaying my flight and wouldn’t do anything about it

IAD with the archaic people movers is just a place to be avoided.

Cabin was pitch black, even during meal service. The reading lights for seat 2E/F did not work, and seat 2E did not recline.

The flight from Cleveland to Newark was great. The connecting flight wasn’t so good.

Check in and boarding were very easy. Quite good food and a complimentary glass of wine with dinner. The acoustics on the TV difficult at times, and the options extensive though not very updated.

Crew did not arrive for their shift and flight delayed for 2 1/2 hours whilst new pilots were found. The man at the boarding gate did a great job keeping us informed and the eventual flight was good. It was just the long delay waiting…….

Flight canceled because they didn’t have enough flight attendants. No refunds or credits for future flights

Flights on time w/o delays. However, my baggage was damaged. Ground crew, throws baggage from plane to the baggage carrier, carelessly.

On time flight, good communication about boarding, lines didn't form unnecessarily for boarding before their group was announced (kept aisles clear), friendly flight attendants and service

They put me on an earlier and I got home sooner

I love American. I’ll never fly anyone else if I can help it.

Any flight to ORD after about 2pm this summer has been challenging. Flight was delayed getting in (coming from ORD) and that led to it not leaving before a ground stop due to lightening before they could fuel the plane, and so forth. They made up some time but we were still late in arriving at ORD, and that led to missed connections.

Couldn’t get the door on the plane to close leading to a nearly 2 hour delay. But, hey at least they didn’t cancel the flight.

The flight was fine and the crew awesome. The problem is ORD and AA. Computers went down, ORD fell apart and a 40 min flight turned into a 3 hour trip. Guess the answer is to not try and fly to ORD after noon. But, as I said, crew was awesome and did everything they could to lesson the flight time.

Boarded over an hour late, no communication, the sign just changed, no attendant to answer questions - she disappeared forever (hiding). Small plane and couldn’t hear the overhead nor understand.

Was supposedly in main extra (row 10), but the seat spacing appeared to be regular economy (the head rest was blue, as well - same as economy, the seats in front of us had red head rests). Otherwise the flight was good and got in well ahead of schedule.

This is my second time flying with Frontier. My current experience was very favorable. The staff from the gate to the plane was friendly, warm and professional. The food options lacked in my opinion. This area needs some attention in my opinion.

One of the worst travel experiences I've had. Had a flight scheduled with CVG to RSW on VLSWQX this morning departing at 5:30. Two individuals at the gate and one was in training. Not her fault but she didn't have the ability to check people in resulting in at least 15 families that didn't make it on the plane because they weren't checked into the system in time. When arriving at the airport to drop off our prepaid checked bags, the bag drop off agent asked if we could check our bags at the gate because of the long line. We said no problem so arrived at the gate by 5:00. They told those people that had previously paid for checked bags to stand off to the side while they let others that either didn't have a checked bag or their bag was already on the plan through. Realizing the gate workers had an issue, they either called for help or this lady showed up late for work as she didn't arrive until 5:15. The worker who had been there training the other individual and working diligently to make sure all passengers got on board. He even said that at one point all people that are currently in line are fine but asked the person in training to stand outside the ticketing area around 5:15 to notify any late travels that the flight was in boarding process and they arrrived too late. At that point, we're sill standing off to the side with our pre-paid checked bags patiently waiting. When the new lady arrived she couldn't have been more rude. It was an awful seen. Essentially they had asked for those without an assigned seat to board last, those with pre-paid checked bag stand off to the site and any traveling with a larger items that needed to be checked at the gate (such as a stroller), wait on the side. They realized that the flight needed to leave on time so the gate attendant shut the gate. So anyone without a seat assignment, those that had pre-checked bags, and the worst one I saw was a mother with two infant children was in line with use because she was asked to stand to the side because her stroller. When they shut the door to the plan they told her she could no longer get on. Her checked bags were already on the plane with her car keys in them, and the lady told her we couldn't accept anyone else on because the door was shut. She didn't even have a way to get home from the airport. Truely evil behavior. I've flown Frontier enough to know customer service is not a top priority in the company's mission, but this was an all-time low. I'm sending this after an 18 hour drive that our family just completed to Bonita Springs . I felt really bad for the lady being trained and the other individual trying to help, but when the new lady came to the gate she was truly one of the rudest individuals I've ever met. One lady had been there since 4am but because she didn't have an assigned seat they wouldn't let her on the plan.

It was well done. It was my first time flying with them and I was nervous b/c I have heard of many cancelled and/or delray flights. Everything went smoothly.

Finally a Frontier on time and efficient. I've had problems before with your airline, but this time everything went fine.

Since you have to pay for overhead bags then they shouldn't be running out of space and asking individuals who paid to remove stuff from the overhead

My costume jewelry was stolen out of my bag. Got to airport and my bag weighed 45 pounds- 5 pounds over cost me $100 Long lines in tier one. No entertainment No WiFi no free drinks or snacks

I chose the seats when booked the flight and paid for them. However after checking in I found we were assigned different seats!

I did not like that people are purposely split ip who book at the same time because we didn’t buy seats. No other airline does that.

Nothing about the flight was good. The crew was rude and unwilling to assist would never recommend this airline to anyone and for sure will not fly it again

There was extremely long wait times to check in my bags and pass through TSA. I almost missed my flights on several occasions.

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