Flying from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL): What you need to know
Start your trip planning by checking out the best departure point for your flight from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Explore your options for taking off from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) or Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK), the city's main airports.
Expect to be in the air for 2 hours 40 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Columbus to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport flight.
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is located in Fort Lauderdale. The city's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Columbus.
Choose from 9 direct services a week between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). This is the busiest route, with Spirit Airlines offering a 5:30am departure from CMH to FLL.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from Columbus to FLL. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more people on the move during peak months like July, get to the terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will allow for additional wait times. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Fourth of July.
Airports in Columbus
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) leave from this terminal.
Choose from a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport departing from CMH. Book your seat with one of these:
The preferred choice for passengers flying between CMH and FLL is Southwest Airlines.
With 76.16% of services landing on schedule, Southwest Airlines is the top on-time carrier on this route.
The journey from central Columbus to CMH takes about 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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Of all flights leaving John Glenn Columbus International Airport, 77% arrive on time at their destination.
You'll find CMH at 4600 International Gateway.
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
Think about kicking off your journey from Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK). You can book a direct Columbus to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) plane ticket from this hub.
Allegiant Air has direct flights from Columbus to FLL out of LCK. Book your favourite aisle (or window) seat and get to your destination in a single journey.
Allegiant Air is the top choice for travellers flying from LCK to FLL.
With 72.73% of services landing as planned, Allegiant Air is the most punctual carrier flying between Rickenbacker International Airport and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
LCK is around 23 kilometres from central Columbus. It'll take 25 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Kick back before your Columbus to FLL flight at a hotel close to Rickenbacker International Airport. Best Western Canal Winchester Inn - Columbus South East is one option where you can roll out of bed and get to the airport with time to spare.
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Rickenbacker International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 75%.
About Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Have a late flight from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near FLL and turn out the lights sooner:
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You'll find FLL at 320 Terminal Drive.
Getting from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to central Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Fort Lauderdale. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is 36 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 89 €. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Columbus to FLL if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
Cheap Columbus to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
March is when most people book flights from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Visit Fort Lauderdale in December if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Fort Lauderdale is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Columbus to FLL plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January has temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Fort Lauderdale
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Fort Lauderdale right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Las Olas Beach, Ft Lauderdale Beach (Playa las Olas) and Fort Lauderdale Beach: The L'Hermitage Reserve are top sights which should be on any good Fort Lauderdale itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Orlando is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Fort Lauderdale. Around 306 kilometres away to the northwest, top sights here include Hogwarts, Universal's Islands of Adventure and Jurassic world.
Cape Coral is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 193 kilometres west of Fort Lauderdale. No journey is complete without experiencing Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve, Fourmile Cove and Cultural Park Theatre.