Cheap Flights from ATL to CMH: When to Fly from Atlanta to Columbus

 

The cheapest times to fly from ATL to CMH are

• July 16th to February 4th (except the weeks of July 23rd, November 19th, November 26th, and January 15th)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from ATL to CMH is early December. Prices can be as high as $523 for Sunday flights during early to mid March, or as low as $212 for Tuesday flights around early December.

 

When to Fly to Columbus

Flying from Atlanta, GA (ATL) to Columbus, OH (CMH) will usually cost between $213 to $330 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early December with an average ticket price of $215. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early to mid March, with an average price of $338. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $122 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $233 can be considered a good price for a round-trip ATL to CMH flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the ATL to CMH route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the ATL to CMH flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Atlanta. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.32, which is in the normal range for a flight.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $30 (11%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $236. Return trip prices are from the CMH to ATL flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from ATL to CMH can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 47 minutes may be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is a nonstop flight from ATL to CMH while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from ATL to CMH? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 7 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, Frontier, Qantas, Southwest, Spirit, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 447 miles or 719 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from ATL to CMH?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop ATL to CMH flight is about 1 hour 47 minutes.

How many flights go between Atlanta, GA and Columbus, OH?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 48 available flights from ATL to CMH.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from ATL to CMH tend to depart later than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 31% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 6% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave CMH heading for ATL about 16 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Columbus, OH is about 6 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• Southwest: 14 minutes late
• Delta: 16 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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