Fort Lauderdale to Columbus (FLL–CMH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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NK565
NK Spirit
32A
9:00 AM
EDT T4
11:33 AM
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2h 33m
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WN2203
WN Southwest
7M8
1:15 PM
EDT T1
3:55 PM
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2h 40m
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F91655
F9 Frontier
A20N
3:26 PM
EDT
6:15 PM
EDT
2h 49m
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NK1563
NK Spirit
32Q
7:55 PM
EDT T4
10:32 PM
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2h 37m
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NK1560
NK Spirit
32Q
6:00 AM
EDT
8:31 AM
EDT
2h 31m
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WN1170
WN Southwest
73H
6:15 AM
EDT
8:50 AM
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2h 35m
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NK566
NK Spirit
32A
12:35 PM
EDT
3:08 PM
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2h 33m
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F91656
F9 Frontier
A21N
3:47 PM
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6:26 PM
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2h 39m
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Fort Lauderdale to Columbus
4 carriers, 15 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 15 Flights/wk 975 mi 2h 33m nonstop 128 1-stop hubs

FLL–CMH is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Spirit Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 975 miles in approximately 2h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 128 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore FLL Routes CMH Routes FLL Live Flights CMH Live Flights FLL Delays CMH Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FLL–CMH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
NK Spirit Airlines 8 32A, 32Q 2h33-2h37 100% – –
WN Southwest Airlines 5 7M8 2h40 100% – –
F9 Frontier 2 A20N 2h49 100% – –
B6 JetBlue 0 – – 100% – –
Aircraft on this route
32A Airbus A320 – NK
32Q Airbus A321neo – NK
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
A20N Airbus A320neo – F9
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: B6 + F9 + NK + WN (15 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, FLL to CMH direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
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Sun
3
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FLL to CMH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
128
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,758
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Columbus from Fort Lauderdale

Nearby airports with service to John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
Metric FLL→CMH OPF→CMH MIA→CMH
Distance from FLL – 14 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 2 6
Weekly flights 15 2 44
Flight time 2h 33m 2h 26m 2h 40m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Miami (OPF) to Columbus flights · Miami (MIA) to Columbus flights · West Palm Beach (PBI) to Columbus flights
Airports within 200 miles of FLL with service to John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Columbus is 0 hours the same as Fort Lauderdale.
FLL: EDT · CMH: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, it's 6:00 PM in Columbus.
Distance & Flight Time
975 mi / 1,569 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 33m to 2h 49m.
Getting to FLL

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).

Facts

FLL–CMH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Lauderdale to Columbus route.
Route details
Distance975 mi / 1,569 km
Flight time2h 33m to 2h 49m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights15 out / 16 return
1-stop connections128 hubs
Origin: FLL
Full nameFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: CMH
Full nameJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation815 ft / 248 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FLL to CMH flights.
Nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport take approximately 2h 33m to 2h 49m. The route covers 975 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: JetBlue, Frontier, Spirit Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 15 nonstop flights per week from FLL to CMH. The return direction has about 16 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BHM, SSI, CPS, AIK, VDI, AGS, ROA, ISM, OSU, PDK, GSO, MRK, SUA, CHO, CRG, MNZ, GPT, MGM, APF, RSW, SDF, YIP, CHA, MLB, SRQ, LEX, IPT, TYS, PIT, SAV, GYY, RIC, PTK, CVG, MEM, ACY, TEB, CLE, ILM, NAS, BUF, DAY, SUS, PWK, MTN, CAK, JAX, ROC, EYW, VNC, FRG, ABE, GRR, HPN, SGR, BED, PNS, SAT, RST, NEW, MHT, GCM, PWA, FTY, DSM, DWH, GGT, MKE, PWM, MCI, XNA, EGE, CUN, PSM, FNL, HDN, BZN, SXM, SCF, TUS, VNY, YYC, ELP, SNA, SJC, SAN, IAD, STL, PDX, ATL, BOS, YYZ, DTW, BWI, LTN, CHS, ORD, MCO, DAL, DFW, BNA, JFK, BDL, DCA, PHL, CLT, TPA, HOU, RDU, IAH, EWR, LGA, SFO, MDW, MSP, IND, LAS, ORF, DEN, SEA, YUL, AUS, GSP, SBN, JWN, PHX, LAX and SLC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CMH to FLL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OPF, MIA and PBI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 FLL to CMH

Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue, Frontier, Spirit Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

FLL to CMH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FLL to CMH ranges from 2 hours 33 minutes to 2 hours 49 minutes. The route covers a distance of 975 miles (1,569 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 31 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

128 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BHM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (OPF), Miami (MIA) and West Palm Beach (PBI).