Fort Lauderdale to Columbus (FLL–CMH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
FLL–CMH is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Spirit Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 975 miles in approximately 2h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 80 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NK Spirit Airlines | 19 | 32A, 32S | 2h33-2h39 | – | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 17 | 737, 73H, 7M8, B38M | 2h19-2h40 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 3 | 32N | 2h48 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Columbus from Fort Lauderdale
| Metric | FLL→CMH | MIA→CMH | PBI→CMH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from FLL | – | 21 mi | 42 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 40 | 49 | 2 |
| Flight time | 2h 8m | 2h 40m | 1h 56m |
| Departure OTP | 24% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
FLL: EDT · CMH: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, it's 6:00 PM in Columbus.
Broward County Transit Route 1 runs from downtown Fort Lauderdale to the airport (30–40 min, $2), but it is slow with many stops. The airport has no direct rail link; Brightline's FLL station is 1.5 miles away with a shuttle connection.Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Fort Lauderdale and $35–55 from Miami Beach. Taxis are metered. I-595 and I-95 access can be congested during Miami rush hour (7–9am and 4–7pm).
FLL–CMH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FLL to CMH
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier, Spirit Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 40 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
FLL to CMH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FLL to CMH ranges from 2 hours 8 minutes to 2 hours 48 minutes. The route covers a distance of 975 miles (1,569 km). There are approximately 40 weekly flights outbound and 40 return, totaling 80 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
80 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MLB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (MIA), West Palm Beach (PBI) and Fort Myers (RSW).