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

• Earliest: departs at 9:35 am and lands at 12:20 pm
• Latest: departs at 8:55 pm and lands at 11:40 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 45m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Denver to Columbus Airport takes 2h 45m, covering 1,151 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 Denver to Columbus Airport range from $341 to $533, with an average of $411 over the past 12 months. Anything below $341 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 60% above the $411 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $260 round-trip via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), compared to $419 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Denver to Columbus Airport flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 40%, afternoon flights for 20%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $202 to $1,587. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Denver to Columbus Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $145, which is 43% below the typical average for this route.

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 Denver to Columbus Airport usually depart from Denver Intl (DEN) and arrive at Columbus (CMH).

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 59% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Lambert-St Louis (STL) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Denver to Columbus Airport. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $383 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $475, a difference of $92.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

• Southwest
• United Airlines
• Frontier

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 22m, compared with 4h 39m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 5h 18m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

Columbus Airport is 2 hours ahead of Denver (Eastern Time vs Mountain Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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

Among airlines operating Denver to Columbus Airport flights:

• United Airlines: 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:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy 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.

At the Columbus Airport, you can look at art displays while waiting on your plane to leave. If you're hungry, you'll have several places to eat. There is a Bob Evans and Chili's for sit-down meals, a Starbucks to start your morning off, and a Charley's Philly Steaks where you can grab a quick bite no matter the time of day.

There is a branch of the Canvas Credit Union in the main terminal. For quick money withdrawals, there are several ATM machines around the airport including in the main terminal and near the gates.

You can take the bus from the Columbus Airport to downtown Columbus and other areas of the city. If your hotel is downtown, it will take about 45min to get there by bus. You can catch the bus outside near the hotel shuttle area. By taxi, you can get downtown in less than 10min. Taxis pick up passengers right outside of the terminal doors.

Kick back and relax with a massage at one of the spas. There is one in Concourse C and another in the Mezzanine. You can also get a little exercise while getting a close-up look at public art exhibits in the Jeppesen Terminal, the hotel and transit center, B gates, and the train tunnel. If you're hungry, you can grab something to eat from popular restaurants like Chick-fil-A, McDonald's, Panda Express, and Pizza Hut. Cocktails and beers are served at its many bars and brewing companies.