Non-stop flights from Columbus (CMH)
Columbus Airport (IATA: CMH, ICAO: KCMH), also known as Port Columbus International Airport, is a large airport in United States.It is an international airport and serves the area of Midwest, United States.Columbus Airport has non-stop passenger flights scheduled to 60 destinations in 5 countries.
At present, there are 54 domestic flights from Columbus.
The longest flight from Columbus CMH is a 4,234 mile (6,814 km) non-stop route to Frankfurt FRA. This direct flight takes around 7 hours and 55 minutes and is operated by Lufthansa.
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In total there are 11 airlines flying from and to Columbus. Most flights are operated by one of the following carriers:
Popular destinations from Columbus
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Columbus, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.
Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from Columbus that require a stopover:
Information on Points & Miles
This section lists destinations within specific distances from Columbus. It's helpful if you're seeking destinations covering certain mileage, which can be useful when planning an award flight or booking with points and miles.
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Destinations from Columbus by flight duration
Discover a variety of destinations from Columbus below, organized by flight duration. This layout allows you to easily identify destinations based on the maximum flight duration you prefer. Additionally, you can utilize the duration filter on the map, which is even more convenient!
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Long-haul Flights from Columbus
Long-haul flights open up the world, enabling travellers from Columbus to easily reach distant destinations! Proper preparation and awareness of what to expect can transform these long journeys into a smoother and more enjoyable experience.
Flights are usually operated by a wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777, 787 Dreamliner, Airbus A330, A350, and A380, offering fuel efficiency and comfort. On most airlines, you can enjoy complimentary food and beverages in Economy Class, as well as seat-back screens with entertainment systems, and even Wi-Fi. Long-haul flights often involve crossing multiple time zones, leading to potential jet lag. Adjusting your sleep schedule to the destination’s time zone before departure can help minimize jet lag.
Finally, don't forget to bring your travel pillow, eye mask, and noise-canceling headphones to make your flight as comfortable as possible, as you will be on the plane for 7 hours or more!
Explore all long-haul destinations from Columbus (with a flight duration of more than 7 hours) below:
Best time to travel from Columbus
When planning a trip from Columbus, the ideal time to travel depends on the climate and location of your destination. To assist you, we've organized all destinations by their climate types.
🌺 💦 Humid Subtropical destinations
Departing from Columbus, you have the option to take a direct flight to 31 Humid Subtropical/Warm Temperate destinations. Known for their hot, humid summers, with temperatures around 30°C (86°F), and mild winters, these destinations feature lush greenery and year-round rainfall. You'll discover a blend of beautiful beaches, dense forests, and lively cities, offering abundant outdoor adventures, cultural sights, and city attractions to explore.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
These destinations can be enjoyed year-round, but the best times to visit are from April to June or from August to October
🥵 Hot Continental destinations
At the moment, 8 Hot Continental destinations are accessible with a direct flight from Columbus. Hot Continental destinations are known known for their hot, humid summers, where temperatures frequently rise above 30°C (86°F), and celebrated for their diverse landscapes, featuring both forests and mountains. Additionally, exploring the urban city areas can be highly enjoyable as well!
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The spring, summer, and fall months, from March to November, are typically the best times to visit these continental destinations located in the Northern Hemisphere. Summers can be very warm though, and there's a bit more precipitation compared to spring and autumn.
🌴 Tropical destinations
As of November, you can fly non-stop to 6 tropical locations. These areas are renowned for their rainforests, beaches, and adventurous activities like hiking, diving, and wildlife exploration.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
In the Northern Hemisphere, the dry season for these destinations lasts from November to April, which is the best time to explore them! You can enjoy predominantly dry conditions with tempratures ranging from 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F) during this period, while the wet season might lead to longer rain spells.
☀️ Hot Mediterranean destinations
Columbus currently offers non-stop flights to 4 Hot Mediterranean destinations. Known for their beautiful coastlines and rich cultural heritage — although depending on your the exact destination of your choice — as well as outdoor lifestyle offering a balance of relaxation, nature, and culture.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
Although Mediterranean destinations in the Northern Hemisphere are nice to visit throughout the year, the best times to explore them are in spring (March-May) and fall (September-November). The temperatures during these seasons are pleasantly warm, which is a nice contrast to the summer heat that often prevails there with temperatures rising above 30°C (86°F).
🌿 🍇 Warm Mediterranean destinations
There are currently 4 beautiful Warm Mediterranean destinations accessible by direct flight. Known for their beautiful coastlines and historic sites, these areas are perfect for a visit on one of the many sunny days.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
In the Northern Hemisphere, you can expect lovely and warm temperatures in late spring and summer up to 30°C (86°F), from April to September. Most of the rain falls between October and February.
🌳 🍂 Warm Continental destinations
Check out the 4 Warm Continental destinations below that are accessible via direct flights from Columbus. Regions in the warm continental climate are famous for their geographical diversity, including wide-open plains, mountains, and forests, making them perfect for outdoor activities like hiking and skiing.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
For the best experience, plan your visit between late spring and the end of summer, as the weather is lovely from May to August, with temperatures between 20°C and 28°C (68°F and 82°F). Keep in mind that winters can be quite cold, with frost present in almost every month from November to March, so if you enjoy winter sports, the snowy conditions in that period are perfect.
🏜️ Desert destinations
If you're interested in exploring a desert destination accessible via direct flight from Columbus, consider these 2 destinations. Desert locations are renowned for their striking landscapes, adventure activities such as sandboarding and camel riding, and tranquil, starry nights.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The destinations located in the Northern Hemisphere can be visited year-round, but for a more enjoyable visit, it's best to avoid them during the hot summer months, where temperatures often exceed 40°C (104°F). Consider scheduling your trip between September and May for a more pleasant experience.
🌊 🌧️ Oceanic / Maritime destinations
There’s just one direct flight route to an oceanic / maritime destination from Columbus. Enjoy the mild weather, green scenery, and a peaceful blend of nature and cultural exploration.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The oceanic locations in the Northern Hemisphere are ideal for a summer getaway, specifically from May to August, with temperatures from 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F). You'll enjoy pleasantly warm weather, whereas the months from September to February are more prone to rain.
Business class flights from Columbus
There are 29 airports that have flights from Columbus in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights from CMH are listed below:
Intercontinental flights from Columbus
There are intercontinental flights operating from Port Columbus International Airport (CMH) between Columbus and Europe, Canada, Central America and the Caribbean.
* Please note that there are no direct services between Columbus and Southern America, Africa, the Middle-East, Southern Asia, China, Japan, Eastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia, Central Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from Columbus to Europe
Lufthansa is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Columbus to Europe. They fly seasonal to Frankfurt (FRA).
Non-stop flights from Columbus to Canada
Air Canada is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Columbus to Canada. They fly seasonal to Montreal (YUL) and year-round to Toronto (YYZ).
Non-stop flights from Columbus to Central America
American Airlines (Oneworld): seasonal flights to Cancún (CUN).
Southwest Airlines: year-round to Cancún (CUN).
Non-stop flights from Columbus to the Caribbean
Breeze Airways: seasonal flights to Punta Cana (PUJ).
Southwest Airlines: seasonal flights to Punta Cana (PUJ) and San Juan (SJU).
International flights from Columbus
Flights from Columbus to Canada
There are 2 destinations in Canada that have non-stop flights from Columbus.
To Montreal and Toronto, you can fly with Air Canada (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Columbus to Dominican Republic
Punta Cana is the only destination in Dominican Republic with direct flights from Columbus. You can fly non-stop to Punta Cana with Breeze Airways or Southwest Airlines. This is a seasonal route that started in January and ends in May.
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Flights from Columbus to Germany
In Germany, the only destination that has a direct flight from Columbus is Frankfurt. Direct flights to Frankfurt are offered by Lufthansa (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that started in May and ends in October.
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Flights from Columbus to Mexico
There is 1 destination in Mexico that has a direct connection from Columbus, which is Cancún. You can fly non-stop to Cancún with American Airlines (Oneworld) or Southwest Airlines.
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Flights from Columbus to Puerto Rico
In Puerto Rico, the only destination that has a direct flight from Columbus is San Juan. Direct flights to San Juan are offered by Southwest Airlines. This is a seasonal route that started in February and ends in April.
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Domestic flights from Columbus
Flights from Columbus to United States
There are lots of domestic flights from Columbus (CMH). 54 airports in United States have direct flights from the airport.
Non-stop flights to Atlanta are offered by Delta (SkyTeam), Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
You can fly non-stop to Austin with Delta (SkyTeam) or Southwest Airlines.
You can fly non-stop from Columbus to Baltimore-Washington with Southwest Airlines.
You can fly non-stop to Boston with American Airlines (Oneworld) or Delta (SkyTeam).
Direct flights to Charleston are offered by Breeze Airways.
You can fly non-stop from Columbus to Charlotte with American Airlines (Oneworld).
You can fly non-stop to Chicago with American Airlines (Oneworld) or United Airlines (Star Alliance).
To Chicago and Dallas, you can fly with Southwest Airlines.
The only airline with direct flights to Dallas-Fort Worth is American Airlines (Oneworld).
Non-stop flights to Denver are offered by Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines (Star Alliance).
You can fly non-stop from Columbus to Destin / Fort Walton Beach with Southwest Airlines. This is a seasonal route that started in June and ends in July.
Direct flights to Detroit are offered by Delta (SkyTeam).
The only airline with direct flights to Eugene is United Airlines (Star Alliance).
Non-stop flights to Fort Lauderdale are offered by Frontier Airlines, JetBlue and Southwest Airlines.
You can fly non-stop to Fort Myers with Breeze Airways or Southwest Airlines.
All direct flights from Columbus to Greenville / Spartanburg and Hartford are operated by Breeze Airways.
Direct flights to Houston are offered by Southwest Airlines.
The only airline with direct flights to Houston is United Airlines (Star Alliance).
You can fly non-stop from Columbus to Jacksonville with Breeze Airways.
To Kansas City and Las Vegas, you can fly with Southwest Airlines.
You can fly non-stop from Columbus to Lincoln with American Airlines (Oneworld).
You can fly non-stop to Los Angeles with American Airlines (Oneworld) or United Airlines (Star Alliance).
You can fly non-stop to Miami with American Airlines (Oneworld) or Southwest Airlines.
You can fly non-stop to Minneapolis with Delta (SkyTeam) or Sun Country Airlines.
You can fly non-stop to Myrtle Beach with Breeze Airways or Southwest Airlines. This is a seasonal route that started in May and ends in September.
Direct flights to Nashville are offered by Southwest Airlines.
All direct flights from Columbus to New York City and New York City are operated by American Airlines (Oneworld) and Delta (SkyTeam).
The only airline with direct flights to Newark is United Airlines (Star Alliance).
You can fly non-stop from Columbus to Norfolk with Breeze Airways. This is a seasonal route that starts in November and ends in January.
The only airline with direct flights to Omaha is Southwest Airlines.
Non-stop flights to Orlando are offered by Delta (SkyTeam), Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
You can fly non-stop from Columbus to Panama City with Southwest Airlines. This is a seasonal route that started in March and ends in August.
Direct flights to Philadelphia are offered by American Airlines (Oneworld).
You can fly non-stop to Phoenix with American Airlines (Oneworld) or Southwest Airlines.
You can fly non-stop from Columbus to Portland with American Airlines (Oneworld).
All direct flights from Columbus to Portland, Providence and Raleigh / Durham are operated by Breeze Airways.
Direct flights to Salt Lake City are offered by Delta (SkyTeam).
The only airline with direct flights to San Diego is Southwest Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in November and ends in January.
You can fly non-stop from Columbus to San Francisco with United Airlines (Star Alliance).
The only airline with direct flights to Santa Ana is Breeze Airways. This is a seasonal route that started in May and ends in August.
Direct flights to Sarasota / Bradenton are offered by Southwest Airlines.
You can fly non-stop from Columbus to Savannah with Breeze Airways.
Direct flights to Seattle / Tacoma are offered by Alaska (Oneworld).
The only airline with direct flights to St. Louis is Southwest Airlines.
You can fly non-stop to Tampa with Breeze Airways or Southwest Airlines.
You can fly non-stop to Washington with American Airlines (Oneworld) or Southwest Airlines.
Direct flights to Washington are offered by United Airlines (Star Alliance).
You can fly non-stop from Columbus to West Palm Beach with Breeze Airways. This is a seasonal route that starts in December and ends in May.
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Alternative airports near Columbus
Below you can find a list of alternative airports to Columbus (CMH). The nearest airports to Columbus (CMH) are Columbus (LCK) and Dayton (DAY).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Columbus?
There are 2 airports in Columbus: Port Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
What is the best airport to fly from Columbus?
The most convenient airport to fly from Columbus is Port Columbus International Airport (CMH).
How many airlines fly from Columbus?
There are 11 airlines flying from Columbus to 60 airports around the world, as of November 2026.
Which airlines fly from Columbus?
Southwest Airlines, Breeze Airways and American Airlines operate most flights from Columbus. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying from Columbus?
Star Alliance, Oneworld and SkyTeam are all flying from Columbus.
How many nonstop flights are there from Columbus?
There are roughly 4,245 flights departing from Columbus every month (or 994 flights each week), to a total of 60 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Columbus Airport?
The official name of Columbus Airport is Port Columbus International Airport.
What is the airport code of Columbus Airport?
The airport code of Columbus Airport is CMH.
What are the most popular flights from Columbus?
Chicago, New York City and Atlanta are the 3 most popular routes from Columbus. For a complete overview of all flight routes from Columbus, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight from Columbus?
| Columbus to Chicago | 1h 37m |
| Columbus to New York City | 1h 56m |
| Columbus to Atlanta | 1h 40m |
| Columbus to Newark | 1h 49m |
| Columbus to Orlando | 2h 32m |
