Flights to Columbus
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Columbus is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Columbus Airport (CSG), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,997 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Airport (regional) | CSG | 8 km (5 mi) | 6,997 ft | 397 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 6,997 ft, CSG handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 397 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Columbus
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus to New York City | United States | 1,341 km (833 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Columbus to Toronto | Canada | 1,342 km (834 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Columbus to Brooklyn | United States | 1,340 km (833 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Columbus to Chicago | United States | 1,070 km (665 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Columbus to Queens | United States | 1,350 km (839 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Columbus to Houston | United States | 1,032 km (641 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Columbus to Havana | Cuba | 1,068 km (664 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Columbus to Philadelphia | United States | 1,211 km (753 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Columbus to San Antonio | United States | 1,331 km (827 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Columbus to Manhattan | United States | 1,348 km (838 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Columbus to The Bronx | United States | 1,360 km (845 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Columbus to Dallas | United States | 1,107 km (688 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Columbus to Mérida | Mexico | 1,358 km (844 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Columbus to Jacksonville | United States | 395 km (245 mi) | about 1 h 15 min |
| Columbus to Fort Worth | United States | 1,155 km (718 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Columbus to Austin | United States | 1,235 km (767 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Columbus to Columbus | United States | 853 km (530 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Columbus to Charlotte | United States | 491 km (305 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Columbus to Cancún | Mexico | 1,268 km (788 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Columbus to Indianapolis | United States | 819 km (509 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Columbus to Mississauga | Canada | 1,321 km (821 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Columbus to Washington | United States | 1,013 km (629 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Columbus to Shanghai | China | 12,407 km (7,710 mi) | about 16 h 39 min |
| Columbus to Chongqing | China | 13,012 km (8,085 mi) | about 17 h 26 min |
| Columbus to Chengdu | China | 12,931 km (8,035 mi) | about 17 h 20 min |
| Columbus to Beijing | China | 11,672 km (7,253 mi) | about 15 h 43 min |
| Columbus to Guangzhou | China | 13,539 km (8,413 mi) | about 18 h 6 min |
| Columbus to Shenzhen | China | 13,572 km (8,433 mi) | about 18 h 9 min |
| Columbus to Istanbul | Turkey | 9,408 km (5,846 mi) | about 12 h 49 min |
| Columbus to Tianjin | China | 11,731 km (7,289 mi) | about 15 h 47 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Columbus?
Columbus Airport (CSG) is the closest large airport at 8 km (5 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is CSG from Columbus city centre?
8 km (5 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Columbus on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.