Travelling from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Columbus: what you need to know
Columbus and Greenville (where Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport is located) share the UTC-4 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to board your GSP to Columbus flight.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. A good rule of thumb for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
To reach GSP from central Greenville, it takes about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. It's roughly 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
In search of a hotel near GSP? If you've booked an early flight from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport to Columbus, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport's on-time performance, 79.7% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
GSP's address is 2000 GPS Drive, Suite 1.
How to find the cheapest flights from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Columbus
100 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport to Columbus flight. A return plane ticket right now is 118 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from GSP to Columbus, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
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Airports in Columbus
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) is around 13 kilometres from central Columbus. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes about 10 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 5 minutes when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport to Columbus. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CMH instead:
Grab a John Glenn Columbus International Airport rental car and explore Columbus and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Budget and Avis are top outlets you can book with here.
Increase the odds of securing the lowest price by booking early. Reserving your vehicle from John Glenn Columbus International Airport at least a few weeks before your flight from GSP to Columbus is a wise move.
You'll find CMH at 4600 International Gateway.
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
Central Columbus is about 26 kilometres from Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK). After your flight from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport to Columbus has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of about 25 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 1 hour 20 minutes or so.
You'll find a few comfortable places to stay within an easy drive of LCK. Get into relaxation mode at Best Western Canal Winchester Inn - Columbus South East after your GSP to Columbus flight.
Best time to go to Columbus
Visit Columbus during peak season if you want a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport to Columbus during low season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
Lock in a Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport to Columbus plane ticket with a departure in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from GSP to Columbus in January when temperatures average between -11ºC (12ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).
More about Columbus
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Columbus right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport to Columbus:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Ohio Statehouse, Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens and German Village are essential stops on your Columbus itinerary.
Explore more of United States
Chicago is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced Columbus. Around 451 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
If you want to check out another great destination in United States, consider Indianapolis, about 274 kilometres west of Columbus. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo are the start of reasons to visit.
