Miami to Columbus (MIA–LCK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MIA Airport Page →
981 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
EYW Key West 6h 16m AA → G4 Key West (EYW) to Columbus flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton 9h 19m AALXJ → G4 Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Columbus flights
SAV Savannah 10h 15m AABAG3 → G4 Savannah (SAV) to Columbus flights
VPS Valparaiso 12h 45m AA → G4 Valparaiso (VPS) to Columbus flights
ANC Anchorage 35h 14m 5YCTCX → 7LCX Anchorage (ANC) to Columbus flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Miami to Columbus
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 981 mi 3h 31m nonstop

MIA–LCK had nonstop service, last on the schedule in September 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 981 miles in 3h 31m.

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All flights from Columbus (LCK) Columbus to Miami flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MIA–LCK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TXG TXG 2 – – 40% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TXG (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MIA to LCK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
EYW ~6h 16m SRQ ~9h 19m SAV ~10h 15m VPS ~12h 45m ANC ~35h 14m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
258
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MIA → LCK
40%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
40%
Return
LCK → MIA
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MIA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Columbus from Miami

Nearby airports with service to Rickenbacker International Airport.
Metric MIA→LCK OPF→LCK FLL→LCK
Distance from MIA – 8 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – 2
Flight time 3h 31m 3h 5m 2h 40m
Departure OTP 40% – –
Miami (OPF) to Columbus flights · Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Columbus flights · West Palm Beach (PBI) to Columbus flights
Airports within 200 miles of MIA with service to Rickenbacker International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Columbus is 0 hours the same as Miami.
MIA: EDT · LCK: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Miami, it's 6:00 PM in Columbus.
Distance & Flight Time
981 mi / 1,578 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 31m gate to gate.
Getting to MIA

Metrorail Orange Line runs from downtown Miami to the MIA station (15 min from Government Center, $2.25). The MIA Mover people mover connects Metrorail to the terminal; free. Tri-Rail commuter rail serves the airport from Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach ($3.75–6.90).Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Miami Beach, $10–20 from downtown.

Facts

MIA–LCK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Miami to Columbus route.
Route details
Distance981 mi / 1,578 km
Flight time3h 31m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MIA
Full nameMiami International Airport
IATA / ICAOMIA / KMIA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.9M
Elevation8 ft / 2 m
Destination: LCK
Full nameRickenbacker International Airport
IATA / ICAOLCK / KLCK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation744 ft / 227 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MIA to LCK flights.
Nonstop flights from Miami International Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport take about 3h 31m gate to gate. The route covers 981 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MIA to LCK. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 31m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Key West, Sarasota Bradenton and Savannah Hilton Head.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to LCK and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from LCK to MIA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OPF, FLL and PBI. 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 MIA to LCK

Miami International Airport (MIA) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in September 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

MIA to LCK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MIA to LCK is about 3 hours 31 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 981 miles (1,578 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Key West, Sarasota Bradenton and Savannah Hilton Head. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (OPF), Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and West Palm Beach (PBI).