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Cheapest round-trip
$157
Typical prices: $241-$445
Breeze Airways
Mon 12/3Thu 12/6
RSW - CMH • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$77
Typical prices: $160-$279
Breeze Airways
Mon 11/12
RSW - CMH • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Southwest and Breeze Airways. Average duration is 2h 31m
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When to book
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 17 weeks in advance save around 64% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 21% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $274 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 26m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Fort Myers to Columbus (RSW-CMH)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Fort Myers to Columbus

Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 6
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6:24 pm - 9:02 pmRSW  Fort Myers SW Florida Intl-CMH Columbus
2h 38mnonstop
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9:42 pm - 12:21 amCMH  Columbus-RSW Fort Myers SW Florida Intl
2h 39mnonstop
$157Breeze Airways
Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 6
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6:24 pm - 9:02 pmRSW  Fort Myers SW Florida Intl-CMH Columbus
2h 38mnonstop
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9:42 pm - 12:21 amCMH  Columbus-RSW Fort Myers SW Florida Intl
2h 39mnonstop
$158Breeze Airways
Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 6
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7:00 am - 12:37 pmRSW  Fort Myers SW Florida Intl-CMH Columbus
29h 37m2 stops Raleigh-Durham Fort Lauderdale
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9:42 pm - 12:21 amCMH  Columbus-RSW Fort Myers SW Florida Intl
2h 39mnonstop
$212Multiple Airlines
Sat, Nov 21 - Tue, Nov 24
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5:48 pm - 3:24 pmRSW  Fort Myers SW Florida Intl-CMH Columbus
21h 36m1 stop Denver Intl
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6:53 pm - 4:53 pmCMH  Columbus-RSW Fort Myers SW Florida Intl
22h 00m1 stop Denver Intl
$218Frontier
Tue, Dec 8 - Sat, Dec 12
Southwest Logo
8:25 am - 10:50 amRSW  Fort Myers SW Florida Intl-CMH Columbus
2h 25mnonstop
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7:25 am - 10:00 amCMH  Columbus-RSW Fort Myers SW Florida Intl
2h 35mnonstop
$291Southwest
Sat, Dec 5 - Tue, Dec 8
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9:45 am - 12:15 pmRSW  Fort Myers SW Florida Intl-CMH Columbus
2h 30mnonstop
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6:45 am - 9:15 amCMH  Columbus-RSW Fort Myers SW Florida Intl
2h 30mnonstop
$291Southwest
Mon, Nov 16 - Tue, Nov 17
American Airlines Logo
5:11 pm - 11:21 pmRSW  Fort Myers SW Florida Intl-CMH Columbus
6h 10m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
3:01 pm - 9:51 pmCMH  Columbus-RSW Fort Myers SW Florida Intl
6h 50m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$301American Airlines
Tue, Dec 8 - Sat, Dec 12
American Airlines Logo
11:09 am - 5:51 pmRSW  Fort Myers SW Florida Intl-CMH Columbus
6h 42m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
10:18 am - 4:05 pmCMH  Columbus-RSW Fort Myers SW Florida Intl
5h 47m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$301American Airlines
Sat, Dec 5 - Tue, Dec 8
Delta Logo
5:20 am - 10:21 amRSW  Fort Myers SW Florida Intl-CMH Columbus
5h 01m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
1:10 pm - 6:51 pmCMH  Columbus-RSW Fort Myers SW Florida Intl
5h 41m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$301Delta
Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 18
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:31 amRSW  Fort Myers SW Florida Intl-CMH Columbus
5h 31m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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7:12 pm - 12:40 amCMH  Columbus-RSW Fort Myers SW Florida Intl
5h 28m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$301Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for Fort Myers to Columbus Airport flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Fort Myers to Columbus Airport?

Round-trip flights from Fort Myers to Columbus Airport typically range from $241 to $445. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $157, on Breeze Airways.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Fort Myers to Columbus Airport?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Fort Myers to Columbus Airport. It’s 17% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 42% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Fort Myers to Columbus Airport?

•May is the cheapest month to fly from Fort Myers to Columbus Airport at $256 round-trip.
•December ($419) and March ($378) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 63% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Fort Myers to Columbus Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Fort Myers to Columbus Airport are cheapest 17 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 64% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Fort Myers to Columbus

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Chris Dong

Chris Dong

Expert on Breeze Airways

Chris is a consumer travel reporter covering aviation, trending travel news, hotels, and loyalty programs—all for leading global publications like Travel + Leisure, The Washington Post, AFAR, and more. In addition to writing, Chris is a video host for Travel + Leisure, giving consumers an inside look at the latest in air travel.

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Blane Bachelor

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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

Key details for Fort Myers to Columbus Airport flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$77
Beat the crowds with an average 23% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 35% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Fort Myers to Columbus Airport

When to book flights from Fort Myers to Columbus

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Fort Myers to Columbus based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Fort Myers to Columbus Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Fort Myers to Columbus Airport?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 5:05 am and lands at 7:36 am
    • Latest: departs at 9:30 pm and lands at 12:01 am.

    The flight takes about 2h 31m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Fort Myers to Columbus Airport?

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

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class

  • How long is a flight from Fort Myers to Columbus Airport?

    A nonstop flight from Fort Myers to Columbus Airport takes 2h 31m, covering 932 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Fort Myers to Columbus Airport?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Fort Myers to Columbus Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from Fort Myers to Columbus Airport range from $241 to $445, with an average of $323 over the past 12 months. Anything below $241 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Fort Myers to Columbus Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 45% above the $323 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Fort Myers to Columbus Airport?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $274 round-trip via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), compared to $333 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Fort Myers to Columbus Airport?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Fort Myers to Columbus Airport?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A220-300 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Fort Myers to Columbus Airport spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Fort Myers to Columbus Airport flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Fort Myers to Columbus Airport flights?

    JetBlue is the only airline on the Fort Myers to Columbus Airport route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

  • How are flight prices from Fort Myers to Columbus Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Fort Myers to Columbus Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $125, which is 36% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Columbus Airport (CMH)?

    Columbus Airport (CMH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $78 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Fort Myers to Columbus Airport?

    Flights from Fort Myers to Columbus Airport usually depart from Fort Myers SW Florida Intl (RSW) and arrive at Columbus (CMH).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Fort Myers to Columbus Airport pass through?

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

    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 39% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 37% of one-stop connections
    • Raleigh-Durham (RDU) - 13% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 10% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Fort Myers to Columbus Airport?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 42% on flights from Fort Myers to Columbus Airport. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $269 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $461, a difference of $192.

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

  • What airlines fly from Fort Myers to Columbus Airport?

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

    • Southwest
    • Breeze Airways

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Fort Myers to Columbus Airport?

    Flying via Raleigh-Durham (RDU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 26m, compared with 4h 40m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 4h 50m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

  • What popular places can I visit in Columbus Airport?

    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.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Fort Myers to Columbus Airport flights?

    Among airlines operating Fort Myers to Columbus Airport flights:

    • Southwest: offers free seat selection
    • Breeze Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Fort Myers to Columbus Airport flights?

    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
    • Breeze Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • JetBlue: 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.

Your guide to booking Fort Myers to Columbus Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Thursday flights average $269, about $192 less than Monday fares (42% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 17 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 64% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Fort Myers to Columbus Airport trip for May. Fares historically average $256 round-trip in that month - typically $163 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $274 round-trip on this route - about $59 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Columbus Airport.

    • Days Inn by Wyndham Columbus Airport
    • Hilton Garden Inn Columbus Airport
    • Hampton Inn Columbus-International Airport

Prefer to fly direct from Fort Myers to Columbus?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Fort Myers SW Florida Intl Airport to Columbus Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Fort Myers SW Florida Intl to Columbus

Monday

Southwest

Southwest

Tuesday

Southwest,Breeze Airways

Southwest,Breeze Airways

Wednesday

Breeze Airways,Southwest

Breeze Airways,Southwest

Thursday

Breeze Airways,Southwest

Breeze Airways,Southwest

Friday

Southwest

Southwest

Saturday

Southwest

Southwest

Sunday

Breeze Airways,Southwest

Breeze Airways,Southwest

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Direct returns

Columbus to Fort Myers SW Florida Intl

Monday

Southwest

Southwest

Tuesday

Southwest,Breeze Airways

Southwest,Breeze Airways

Wednesday

Breeze Airways,Southwest

Breeze Airways,Southwest

Thursday

Breeze Airways,Southwest

Breeze Airways,Southwest

Friday

Southwest

Southwest

Saturday

Southwest

Southwest

Sunday

Breeze Airways,Southwest

Breeze Airways,Southwest

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