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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Austin to Columbus Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 07:00 and lands at 09:44
• Latest: departs at 18:50 and lands at 21:34.

The flight takes about 2h 44m.

A direct flight from Austin to Columbus Airport takes 2h 44m, covering 1,072 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Return flights from Austin to Columbus Airport range from £204 to £329, with an average of £257 over the past 12 months. Anything below £204 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 104% above the route average of £257. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £222 return via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), compared with £248 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £26–£67 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Austin to Columbus Airport flights, with 67% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £156 to £1,078. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

Delta is the only airline on the Austin to Columbus Airport route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Austin to Columbus Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £83, which is 50% below the typical average for this route.

Columbus Airport (CMH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £24 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Payless
• Budget
• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Thrifty

Flights from Austin to Columbus Airport usually depart from Austin Bergstrom (AUS) and arrive at Columbus (CMH).

One-stop flights from Austin to Columbus Airport most commonly connect through:

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – 27% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) – 13% of one-stop connections

Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 28% on the Austin to Columbus Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £234 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £323, a difference of £90. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Austin and Columbus Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Southwest
• Delta

Flying via Dallas Love Field (DAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 25m, compared to 4h 27m via Lambert-St Louis (STL) and 4h 56m via Nashville Intl (BNA).

Columbus Airport is 1 hour ahead of Austin (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Columbus Airport are Ohio Stadium and Greater Columbus Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Columbus Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Austin to Columbus Airport flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.