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

• Earliest: departs at 5:25 pm and lands at 7:10 pm
• Latest: departs at 5:25 pm and lands at 7:10 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 45m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Kansas City to Columbus Airport takes 1h 45m, covering 630 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 Kansas City to Columbus Airport range from $363 to $485, with an average of $415 over the past 12 months. Anything below $363 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $203 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $518 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 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 JetBlue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $249 to $2,164. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Kansas City to Columbus Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $170, which is 39% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flights from Kansas City to Columbus Airport usually depart from Kansas City (MCI) and arrive at Columbus (CMH).

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

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 52% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Lambert-St Louis (STL) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from Kansas City to Columbus Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $364 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $461, a difference of $97.

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

Only Southwest operates flights between Kansas City and Columbus Airport.

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 20m, compared with 3h 58m via Nashville Intl (BNA) and 3h 59m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

Columbus Airport is 1 hour ahead of Kansas City (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 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 Kansas City to Columbus Airport flights:

• 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:

• 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.