Austin to Columbus (AUS–CMH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 13 | 73H, 7M8 | 2h30-2h40 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Columbus from Austin
| 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% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
AUS: MDT · CMH: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 8:00 PM in Columbus.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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).