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

 

The cheapest times to fly from CMH to ATL are

• August 6th to February 25th (except the weeks of November 19th, November 26th, and February 5th)

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 CMH to ATL is early December. Prices can be as high as $505 for Sunday flights during mid March, or as low as $212 for Tuesday flights around early December.

 

When to Fly to Atlanta

Flying from Columbus, OH (CMH) to Atlanta, GA (ATL) will usually cost between $213 to $314 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 mid March, with an average price of $322. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $107 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $243 can be considered a good price for a round-trip CMH to ATL flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the CMH to ATL flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Columbus. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.34, 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 $239. Return trip prices are from the ATL to CMH flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from CMH to ATL 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 CMH to ATL while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from CMH to ATL? 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 Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport?

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

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

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

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

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 50 available flights from CMH to ATL.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from CMH to ATL tend to depart late far less frequently than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 16% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 25% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave ATL heading for CMH about 9 minutes late. This does not significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Atlanta, GA is about 1 minutes early. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• Southwest: 5 minutes late
• Delta: 11 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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