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Flight deals from Fort Lauderdale to Columbus

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Fort Lauderdale to Columbus? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 66 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Columbus.66 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Apr, returning Mon, 27 Apr.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Fort Lauderdale International on Fri, 24 Apr, arriving in Columbus Rickenbacker.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Columbus Rickenbacker on Mon, 27 Apr, arriving in Fort Lauderdale International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 66 €, select.
Columbus.67 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Mar, returning Mon, 6 Apr.Return flight with Spirit Airlines and Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Fort Lauderdale International on Tue, 17 Mar, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Columbus Rickenbacker on Mon, 6 Apr, arriving in Fort Lauderdale International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 67 €, select.
Columbus.69 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 May, returning Mon, 4 May.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Fort Lauderdale International on Fri, 1 May, arriving in Columbus Rickenbacker.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Columbus Rickenbacker on Mon, 4 May, arriving in Fort Lauderdale International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 69 €, select.
Columbus.70 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Apr, returning Mon, 4 May.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Fort Lauderdale International on Fri, 24 Apr, arriving in Columbus Rickenbacker.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Columbus Rickenbacker on Mon, 4 May, arriving in Fort Lauderdale International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 70 €, select.
Columbus.79 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Mar, returning Mon, 23 Mar.Return flight with Spirit Airlines and Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Fort Lauderdale International on Tue, 17 Mar, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Columbus Rickenbacker on Mon, 23 Mar, arriving in Fort Lauderdale International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 79 €, select.
Columbus.82 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 May, returning Mon, 15 Jun.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Fort Lauderdale International on Fri, 29 May, arriving in Columbus Rickenbacker.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Columbus Rickenbacker on Mon, 15 Jun, arriving in Fort Lauderdale International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 82 €, select.
Columbus.99 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Jun, returning Fri, 3 Jul.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Fort Lauderdale International on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Columbus Rickenbacker.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Columbus Rickenbacker on Fri, 3 Jul, arriving in Fort Lauderdale International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 99 €, select.
Columbus.126 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Jun, returning Mon, 22 Jun.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Fort Lauderdale International on Fri, 19 Jun, arriving in Columbus Rickenbacker.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Columbus Rickenbacker on Mon, 22 Jun, arriving in Fort Lauderdale International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 126 €, select.
Columbus.138 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 13 Jul, returning Wed, 22 Jul.Return flight with Allegiant Air and Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Fort Lauderdale International on Mon, 13 Jul, arriving in Columbus Rickenbacker.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Port Columbus on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in Fort Lauderdale International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 138 €, select.
Columbus.158 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug, returning Sat, 29 Aug.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Fort Lauderdale International on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Port Columbus on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Fort Lauderdale International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 158 €, select.
Columbus.159 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug, returning Sat, 5 Sep.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Fort Lauderdale International on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Port Columbus on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Fort Lauderdale International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 159 €, select.
Columbus.172 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep, returning Mon, 21 Sep.Return flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Breeze Airways, departs from Fort Lauderdale International on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Breeze Airways, departs from Port Columbus on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Fort Lauderdale International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 172 €, select.
Columbus.181 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Jul, returning Tue, 11 Aug.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Fort Lauderdale International on Tue, 21 Jul, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Port Columbus on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in Fort Lauderdale International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 181 €, select.
Columbus.376 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct, returning Sat, 31 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Fort Lauderdale International on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Port Columbus on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Fort Lauderdale International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 376 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Columbus

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Fort Lauderdale to Columbus flights are currently cheapest in April.
Mar
from 79 €
Apr
from 66 €
May
from 69 €
Jun
from 126 €
Jul
from 138 €
Aug
from 158 €
Sep
from 172 €
Oct
from 376 €
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Direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Columbus

Alternative Fort Lauderdale to Columbus routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Fort Lauderdale to Columbus? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Port Columbus

11km from central Columbus
Closest
from 77 €
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Columbus Rickenbacker

17km from central Columbus
Cheapest
from 66 €
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Fort Lauderdale to Columbus: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found66 €
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time2 hrs, 40 mins
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week17

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Finding cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale to Columbus is 66 €. 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.
2 hours and 40 minutes is the average flight time from Fort Lauderdale to Columbus.
Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Allegiant Air fly direct from Fort Lauderdale to Columbus.
As of March 2026, there are 17 flights per week flying from Fort Lauderdale to Columbus.
The cheapest month to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Columbus is usually April.
If you're flying from Fort Lauderdale, the cheapest airport near Columbus is Columbus Rickenbacker – which is 17.0 km away from the centre of Columbus. We've found flights into this airport from 66 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Columbus on Friday, 24 April 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 40 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 March, the average temperature is usually around 4°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 Allegiant Air .

Travelling from Fort Lauderdale to Columbus: what you need to know

  • Fort Lauderdale's main airport is Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Check out your options for departing from this terminal when searching for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Columbus.

  • The major arrival points in Columbus are John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

  • Around 2 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Fort Lauderdale to Columbus flight.

  • Fort Lauderdale and Columbus share the same timezone, UTC-4.

  • The most popular route for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Columbus is from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH). You can choose from 11 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from FLL to CMH is the 06:05 Southwest Airlines service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last available departure is at 22:13 with Spirit Airlines.

  • For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your Fort Lauderdale to Columbus flight.

  • Travelling over a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Columbus

  • At the moment, 33 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Columbus. The cheapest price for a return flight is 66 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Book three months before your departure date. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap Fort Lauderdale to Columbus flights.

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

  • Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to Columbus by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.

  • Tailor your travel plans using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' Fort Lauderdale to Columbus flights.

Flying from Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)

  • Start your trip at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), which has a range of direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Columbus. From FLL, you can fly seamlessly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) or Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

  • You'll have your choice of airlines that offer direct Fort Lauderdale to Columbus plane tickets out of FLL. Claim your seat with one of these carriers:

  • The journey from central Fort Lauderdale to FLL takes around 25 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 5 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Catching an early flight from Fort Lauderdale to Columbus? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport:

  • Of all flights departing from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, 73.74% arrive on time at their destination.

  • The address for FLL is 320 Terminal Drive.

Arriving in Columbus

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

  • The distance from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to central Columbus is roughly 10 kilometres. It'll take you around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • Book a hotel near CMH if you're coming in on a late flight from Fort Lauderdale to Columbus. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:

  • Pick up a John Glenn Columbus International Airport rental car and discover Columbus and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Budget and Avis are leading providers to choose from here.

  • To get the lowest possible price, reserve your ride from John Glenn Columbus International Airport several weeks in advance. Prices usually increase closer to your travel date.

  • CMH is located at 4600 International Gateway.

Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

  • The centre of Columbus is located around 16 kilometres from Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK). Once your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Columbus has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 25 minutes.

  • If you hop on public transport, the ride to the centre takes 1 hour 20 minutes or so.

Best time to go to Columbus

  • It's time to figure out your trip dates for your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Columbus. July is the most popular month to visit Columbus. If you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, go in April.

  • Book a Fort Lauderdale to Columbus ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Columbus to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Fort Lauderdale to Columbus in January when temperatures average between -11ºC (12ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).

More about Columbus

  • Start your Columbus trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Columbus, browse our selection of accommodation options including:

  • Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens and Ohio Statehouse are a couple of top-rated attractions to put on your Columbus itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out German Village.

Explore more of United States

  • Columbus will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of United States you should also see. Around 451 kilometres north-west of Columbus, a visit to Chicago will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.

  • If there's time to check out another major stop in United States, head for Indianapolis, roughly 274 kilometres west of Columbus. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo are key reasons to visit.

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