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LCK

Orlando

United States • Aug 2026

$77

$34

One-way

LCK

Savannah

United States • Aug 2026

$78

$35

One-way

LCK

Myrtle Beach

United States • Jul 2026

$106

$35

One-way

LCK

Key West

United States • Jul 2026

$127

$36

One-way

LCK

Fort Lauderdale

United States • Aug 2026

$83

$37

One-way

CMH

Atlanta

United States • Sep 2026

$80

$37

One-way

LCK

Destin

United States • Oct 2026

$92

$39

One-way

LCK

Tampa

United States • Aug 2026

$80

$39

One-way

LCK

Punta Gorda

United States • Aug 2026

$75

$40

One-way

CMH

Raleigh

United States • Sep 2026

$108

$44

One-way

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Origin Intelligence — 1,670 Destinations from Columbus Tracked

Insights for flights from Columbus

A significant majority of flights from Columbus are long-haul trips, accounting for 86% of recent fares. Short-haul flights make up 12% of the route mix, while medium-haul routes represent a smaller share at 2%. This indicates that travelers departing from Columbus often undertake longer journeys, with fewer options for shorter or mid-range destinations.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Columbus, the most economical options right now include destinations within the United States. You can find fares to Savannah starting at $66, with direct flights available from $35. Flights to Fort Lauderdale begin at $73, with direct options from $37. Additionally, fares to Atlanta are available from $75, with direct flights also starting at $37.

The most frequently discounted destination from Columbus over the last 90 days is Dublin, Ireland. Following closely in popularity is Madrid, Spain, which also appears often in recent fares. Fort Lauderdale, United States, is another consistently popular destination for flights from Columbus.

When flying from Columbus, you have access to a broad range of destinations, with 1670 unique cities reachable. The United States accounts for the largest share of recent fares at 34%, followed by Spain at 11%, and Ireland at 8%. This indicates a strong focus on domestic travel, alongside significant international routes to European countries like Spain and Ireland.

The share of direct flights from Columbus is relatively low, with only 8.5% of recent fares being non-stop over the last 90 days. This means that for most routes, you should expect a connecting flight rather than a direct option when planning your trip from Columbus.

Most popular airlines from Columbus

American Airlines

Deutsche Luft Hansa

United Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Frontier Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Air Canada

Last-minute flights going from Columbus soon

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

CMH - Nagpur

Columbus (CMH) - Nagpur (NAG)

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Qatar Airways

$1,874

$1,285

One-way

Tue, Jun 16

⌛ Last-Minute

CMH - Bakersfield

Columbus (CMH) - Bakersfield (BFL)

American Airlines

$742

$416

One-way

Sat, Jun 27

⌛ Last-Minute

CMH - Kahului

Columbus (CMH) - Kahului (OGG)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$890

$665

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

CMH - Sydney

Columbus (CMH) - Sydney (SYD)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,567

$1,192

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

CMH - Lagos

Columbus (CMH) - Lagos (LOS)

Air France

$1,936

$1,536

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

CMH - Kailua

Columbus (CMH) - Kailua (KOA)

United Airlines

$965

$738

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Columbus

Dublin

TOP

Ireland • Nov 2026

from

$361

Doha

TOP

Qatar • Sep 2026

from

$798

Honolulu

TOP

United States • Sep 2026

from

$421

Istanbul

TOP

Turkey • Aug 2026

from

$642

Phuket City

TOP

Thailand • Dec 2026

from

$1,070

Lima

TOP

Peru • Dec 2026

from

$560

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Columbus

-43%

CMH - Kobe

$1,791 → $1,022

-44%

CMH - Dhaka

$1,603 → $894

-38%

CMH - Phuket City

$1,733 → $1,070

-31%

CMH - Nagpur

$1,874 → $1,285

Popular Airports from Columbus

Columbus airport insights

🎯 Booking tip

Compare nearby airports first

Flights from LCK are 46% cheaper than from CMH, with a median fare of $414.

📅 Cheapest travel period

May

Flights from Columbus tend to be cheaper in May.

⏱️ Best time to book

2-8 weeks in advance

Booking 2-8 weeks in advance can save you money, as prices tend to rise closer to departure.

✈️ Airlines to watch

American Airlines, Deutsche Luft Hansa, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines

Full-service and low-cost airlines offer diverse flight options from Columbus.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$35 direct / ~$66 roundtrip

The cheapest flights from Columbus are to Savannah, Fort Lauderdale, and Atlanta in the United States.

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Sat

Saturday offers the lowest median fare of $595 from CMH, with deals starting from $35.

Columbus main airports to depart from

Rickenbacker International (LCK)

Cheapest

Rickenbacker International is ideal for budget-conscious travelers seeking lower fares from the Columbus area.

📍 ~30 km from Columbus (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$66

John Glenn Columbus International (CMH)

John Glenn Columbus International is a convenient option for travelers looking for flights directly from Columbus.

📍 ~10 km from Columbus (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$75

Airports nearby Columbus used as alternative

Rickenbacker International (LCK)

Rickenbacker International is a useful alternative for budget travel within the Columbus metropolitan area.

📍 ~25 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$66

Dayton International (DAY)

Dayton International offers a convenient regional backup with a reliable major carrier presence.

📍 ~110 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$75

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International provides superior international and long-haul connectivity.

📍 ~180 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$61

Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE)

Cleveland Hopkins International is a large hub with diverse airline options and strong domestic connectivity.

📍 ~200 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$73

Akron–Canton (CAK)

Cheapest

Akron–Canton offers alternative regional access with potentially competitive fares on specific routes.

📍 ~180 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$53

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From CMH

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Santiago de Chile

Chile • Nov 2026

93% AI deal score

$4,100

$2,359

Save $1,741

Delta, +1

Business Class

From CMH

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Honolulu

United States • Sep 2026

92% AI deal score

$4,882

$2,357

Save $2,525

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From CMH

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Los Angeles

United States • Aug 2026

92% AI deal score

$1,370

$949

Save $421

United Airlines

Business Class

From CMH

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Anguilla

Anguilla • Aug 2026

91% AI deal score

$2,003

$973

Save $1,030

American

Business Class

From CMH

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Chicago

United States • Aug 2026

91% AI deal score

$541

$357

Save $184

United Airlines

Business Class

From CMH

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Cusco

Peru • Aug 2026

89% AI deal score

$2,820

$2,114

Save $706

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From CMH

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Seattle

United States • Nov 2026

89% AI deal score

$1,373

$1,072

Save $301

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From CMH

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Cartagena

Colombia • Sep 2026

89% AI deal score

$1,612

$962

Save $650

American

Business Class

From CMH

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San Francisco

United States • Aug 2026

88% AI deal score

$1,099

$508

Save $591

Frontier

Business Class

From CMH

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Washington, D.C.

United States • Aug 2026

88% AI deal score

$534

$415

Save $119

United Airlines

Business Class

From CMH

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Los Angeles

United States • Aug 2026

85% AI deal score

$987

$506

Save $481

Frontier

Business Class

From CMH

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San Diego

United States • Aug 2026

85% AI deal score

$1,084

$498

Save $586

Frontier

Business Class

From CMH

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Port of Spain

Trinidad & Tobago • Aug 2026

84% AI deal score

$1,157

$860

Save $297

United

Business Class

From CMH

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Saint Thomas

United States • Aug 2026

83% AI deal score

$977

$784

Save $193

American

Business Class

From CMH

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Lower Prince's Quarter

Sint Maarten • Aug 2026

83% AI deal score

$1,209

$973

Save $236

American

Business Class

From CMH

Elite

Aruba

Aruba • Oct 2026

83% AI deal score

$1,755

$1,274

Save $481

American

Business Class

From CMH

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Saint Thomas

United States • Aug 2026

83% AI deal score

$1,076

$784

Save $292

American

Business Class

From CMH

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Kingston

Jamaica • Aug 2026

82% AI deal score

$1,134

$872

Save $262

American

Business Class

From CMH

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