Travelling from Columbus to Ontario International Airport (ONT): What you need to know
Ontario International Airport is located in Ontario. The city is in the UTC-8 timezone and is three hours behind Columbus.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Columbus to ONT.
Flying during a peak month like July? Popular periods (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Columbus
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
CMH is around 16 kilometres from central Columbus. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 40 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near John Glenn Columbus International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Columbus to Ontario International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
77% of flights that take off from John Glenn Columbus International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
CMH's address is 4600 International Gateway.
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Columbus to LCK in around 1 hour 15 minutes. The terminal is roughly 23 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 25 minutes.
Unwind before your Columbus to ONT 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 flights staying on schedule, Rickenbacker International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 75%.
About Ontario International Airport (ONT)
Have a late flight from Columbus to Ontario International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Check in to one of these hotels near ONT and turn out the lights sooner:
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Columbus to Ontario International Airport flight.
You'll find ONT at 2900 E. Airport Drive.
Getting from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to central Ontario
From Ontario International Airport, central Ontario is around 10 kilometres away. It takes about 15 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It typically takes 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Columbus to Ontario International Airport (ONT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Columbus to Ontario International Airport is 91 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 211 €. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Columbus to ONT. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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The best time to fly from Columbus to Ontario International Airport (ONT)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Columbus to Ontario International Airport (ONT). July is when most people travel to Ontario. If you prefer a quieter vibe, think about going in December.
Book a Columbus to ONT plane ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Ontario to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
February sees temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Columbus to Ontario International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Ontario
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Ontario right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from Columbus to Ontario International Airport:
You can't leave Ontario without seeing its top sights. Graber Olive House deserves to be high on your to-do list.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Ontario, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Travel about 153 kilometres south to San Diego to tick off its leading sights. From San Diego Zoo to San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Bakersfield is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 193 kilometres northwest of Ontario. No journey is complete without visiting Kern County Museum, Rabobank Arena, Theatre & Convention Centre and Bakersfield Museum of Art.