Austin to Columbus (AUS–CMH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,073 mi airlines 13/wk
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Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 23h ago
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WN681
WN Southwest
73H
7:55 AM
MDT
11:25 AM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN310
WN Southwest
7M8
12:50 PM
MDT
4:30 PM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1393
WN Southwest
7S7
8:40 AM
EDT
10:40 AM
MDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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WN921
WN Southwest
7M8
11:30 AM
EDT
1:30 PM
MDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1940
WN Southwest
737
12:16 PM
EDT
2:05 PM
MDT
3h 49m
M T W T F S S
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WN250
WN Southwest
B38M
2:30 PM
EDT
4:35 PM
MDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN887
WN Southwest
7M8
4:40 PM
EDT
6:45 PM
MDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2596
WN Southwest
7M8
4:40 PM
EDT
6:45 PM
MDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Austin to Columbus
1 carrier, 13 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 13 Flights/wk 1,073 mi 2h 30m nonstop +2h ahead 72 1-stop hubs

AUS–CMH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,073 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 72 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AUS–CMH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 13 73H, 7M8 2h30-2h40 85%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (13 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AUS to CMH direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AUS to CMH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
72
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,221
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
AUS → CMH
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Arriving
63%
Return
CMH → AUS
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Arriving
83%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. AUS delays → CMH delays →

Other ways to reach Columbus from Austin

Nearby airports with service to John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
Metric AUS→CMH IAH→CMH HOU→CMH
Distance from AUS 140 mi 148 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 1
Weekly flights 13 27 14
Flight time 2h 30m 2h 42m 2h 25m
Departure OTP 85%
Airports within 200 miles of AUS with service to John Glenn Columbus International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Columbus is 2 hours ahead of Austin.
AUS: MDT · CMH: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 8:00 PM in Columbus.
Distance & Flight Time
1,073 mi / 1,726 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m to 2h 40m.
Getting to AUS

CapMetro Route 20 (Airport Flyer) runs between downtown Austin (Congress Ave) and AUS in about 30–35 minutes (fare $1.25, or free with MetroAccess). Service runs from roughly 05:00 to midnight; frequency drops evenings and weekends.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis run $30–40. Traffic on SH-71 can be heavy during afternoon rush; allow 30–40 minutes from downtown during 16:00–18:30. Long-term parking from $7/day in remote economy lots.

AUS–CMH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Austin to Columbus route.
Route details
Distance1,073 mi / 1,726 km
Flight time2h 30m to 2h 40m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights13 out / 15 return
1-stop connections72 hubs
Origin: AUS
IATA / ICAOAUS / KAUS
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr21.4M
Elevation542 ft / 165 m
Destination: CMH
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation815 ft / 248 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUS to CMH flights.
Nonstop flights from Austin Bergstrom International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport take approximately 2h 30m to 2h 40m. The route covers 1,073 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 13 nonstop flights per week from AUS to CMH. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YIP, PDK, BWD, OKC, MEM, LUK, SGR, IND, CVG, DAY, TEB, MKE, HPN, YYZ, BCT, PIT, LGA, BED, NEW, AGS, MCI, PNS, SCF, TUS, HDN, SRQ, TMB, PBI, TEX, VNY, YUL, BZN, ELP, CUN, MIA, BWI, HOU, DFW, CLT, DTW, ORD, SFO, DAL, SLC, MDW, BNA, DEN, ECP, ATL, TPA, MCO, IAH, CHS, FLL, MSP, STL, IAD, PHX, PHL, EWR, DCA, LAS, RDU, LAX, BOS, RSW, SEA, SAN, JFK, JAX, SUS and DWH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Columbus is 2 hours ahead of Austin.
Yes, return flights from CMH to AUS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAH and HOU. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AUS to CMH

Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

AUS to CMH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AUS to CMH ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes to 2 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,073 miles (1,726 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

72 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via YIP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH) and Houston (HOU).