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Columbus.72 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Sep, returning Sat, 13 Sep.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Sun, 7 Sep, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Port Columbus on Sat, 13 Sep, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Price includes taxes and charges.From 72 €, select.
Columbus.72 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Jun, returning Fri, 4 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Fri, 27 Jun, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Port Columbus on Fri, 4 Jul, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Price includes taxes and charges.From 72 €, select.
Columbus.73 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Jun, returning Tue, 17 Jun.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Fri, 13 Jun, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Port Columbus on Tue, 17 Jun, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Price includes taxes and charges.From 73 €, select.
Columbus.82 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Jul, returning Tue, 30 Sep.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Wed, 2 Jul, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Port Columbus on Tue, 30 Sep, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Price includes taxes and charges.From 82 €, select.
Columbus.84 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Sep, returning Thu, 2 Oct.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Sun, 28 Sep, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Port Columbus on Thu, 2 Oct, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Price includes taxes and charges.From 84 €, select.
Columbus.89 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 May, returning Sun, 1 Jun.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Thu, 29 May, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Port Columbus on Sun, 1 Jun, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Price includes taxes and charges.From 89 €, select.
Columbus.89 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 May, returning Sat, 31 May.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Fri, 30 May, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Port Columbus on Sat, 31 May, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Price includes taxes and charges.From 89 €, select.
Columbus.95 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 Aug, returning Sun, 24 Aug.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Thu, 21 Aug, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Port Columbus on Sun, 24 Aug, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Price includes taxes and charges.From 95 €, select.

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Atlanta to Columbus: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found72 €
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time1 hr, 33 mins
Most popular airlineAeromexico
Average flights per week217

Finding cheap flights from Atlanta to Columbus: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Columbus: Port Columbus and Columbus Rickenbacker.
The best price we found for a return flight from Atlanta to Columbus is 72 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 33 minutes is the average flight time from Atlanta to Columbus.
Aeromexico, Delta and KLM fly direct from Atlanta to Columbus.
As of May 2025, there are 217 flights per week flying from Atlanta to Columbus.
The cheapest month to fly from Atlanta to Columbus is usually May 2025.
If you're flying from Atlanta, the cheapest airport near Columbus is Port Columbus – which is 10.8 km away from the centre of Columbus. We've found flights into this airport from 72 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Atlanta to Columbus on Sunday, 7 September 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 33 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Columbus but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Columbus is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 16°C. July is typically the warmest month in Columbus, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -7°C. The rainiest month is May.
The cheapest airline that flies to Columbus is Spirit Airlines .

Flying from Atlanta to Columbus: what you need to know

  • Start your adventure at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), the main airport in Atlanta. Search for flights from Atlanta to Columbus that take off from this terminal.

  • The major gateways to Columbus are John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

  • Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Atlanta to Columbus flight.

  • Columbus's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Atlanta.

  • The most popular route for flights from Atlanta to Columbus is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to {"defaultCase":"John Glenn Columbus International Airport","accusativeCase":"John Glenn Columbus International Airport","nominativeCase":"John Glenn Columbus International Airport","dativeCase":"John Glenn Columbus International Airport"} (CMH). There are 64 services between the two airports each week.

  • For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your Atlanta to Columbus flight.

  • If you're travelling during a popular month like July, be at the airport even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Check-in and security lines are longer during holiday periods like Christmas, New Year and spring break.

How to find the cheapest flights from Atlanta to Columbus

  • 35 € is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Atlanta to Columbus. A return flight starts at 72 €. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.

  • To snag cheap Atlanta to Columbus flights, book your trip two months before your departure date.

  • The best month for landing cheap plane tickets from Atlanta to Columbus is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.

  • Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from Atlanta to Columbus by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Save on your Atlanta to Columbus flight with the help of our filters. Select your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Flying from Atlanta

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

  • You can get a direct flight from Atlanta to Columbus jetting off from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Start your journey at ATL and end it at John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).

  • You'll have your choice of airlines that offer direct Atlanta to Columbus plane tickets out of ATL. Get on board with any of these:

  • Travelling from central Atlanta to ATL takes about 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Booked an early flight from Atlanta to Columbus? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport:

  • 76.64% of flights leaving from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport make it to their destination on time.

  • ATL's address is 6000 N Terminal Parkway.

Arriving in Columbus

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

  • John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to central Columbus takes about 10 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 10 kilometres away.

  • It typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes to get there on public transport.

  • If you have a late flight from Atlanta to Columbus, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near CMH:

  • Travel at your own speed with a John Glenn Columbus International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Budget or Avis and experience more of Columbus and beyond.

  • To lock in the best rate, reserve your vehicle from John Glenn Columbus International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Prices usually increase closer to your day of departure.

  • The street address for CMH is 4600 International Gateway.

Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

  • The centre of Columbus is about 16 kilometres from Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK). As soon as your flight from Atlanta to Columbus has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 25 minutes.

  • You can expect the trip to take about 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.

Best time to go to Columbus

  • It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Atlanta to Columbus. July is the busiest month to travel to Columbus. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in April.

  • Before locking in your Atlanta to Columbus tickets, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Columbus, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • Search for cheap flights from Atlanta to Columbus in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.

More about Columbus

Explore more of United States

  • You've visited Columbus, now it's time to explore other corners of United States. Journey around 451 kilometres north-west to Chicago to check off its popular sights. From Millennium Park to Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier, there's plenty to keep you busy.

  • Around 274 kilometres west of Columbus, Indianapolis is another favourite stop in United States. Start your sightseeing at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo.

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