Flights from Austin to Columbus
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Atlanta
- 6h 44m
- two tickets, via Orlando
- $198
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 1,067 mi (1,717 km)
fastest
Via Atlanta
6h 44m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $409
Via Chicago
7h 22m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $235
Via Tampa
7h 40m
with the connection
Austin to Tampa
flight 2h 20m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Tampa International. Departure to Columbus: St. Petersburg-Clearwater International, Tampa International.
Tampa to Columbus
flight 2h 20m
two ticketsfrom $243
Via Washington
7h 40m
with the connection
Austin to Washington
flight 3h 9m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International. Departure to Columbus: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.
Washington to Columbus
flight 1h 31m
two ticketsfrom $413
Via Orlando
7h 55m
with the connection
Austin to Orlando
flight 2h 35m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Orlando International. Departure to Columbus: Orlando International, Orlando Sanford International.
Orlando to Columbus
flight 2h 20m
two ticketsfrom $198
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Austin to cities closest to Columbus
Austin to Dayton
Dayton: 65 mi (104 km) from Columbus, flight 8h 24m
from $242
Austin to Chicago
Chicago: 276 mi (444 km) from Columbus, flight 2h 51m
from $104
Austin to Buffalo
Buffalo: 294 mi (473 km) from Columbus, flight 8h 23m
from $186
Austin to Washington
Washington: 327 mi (526 km) from Columbus, flight 3h 9m
from $240
Austin to Atlanta
Atlanta: 436 mi (702 km) from Columbus, flight 2h 11m
from $127
Austin to New York
New York: 476 mi (766 km) from Columbus, flight 3h 45m
from $112
To Columbus from cities closest to Austin
Atlanta to Columbus
Atlanta: 818 mi (1,316 km) from Austin, flight 1h 33m
from $145
Phoenix to Columbus
Phoenix: 869 mi (1,398 km) from Austin, flight 3h 40m
Tampa to Columbus
Tampa: 935 mi (1,505 km) from Austin, flight 2h 20m
from $74
Chicago to Columbus
Chicago: 979 mi (1,576 km) from Austin, flight 1h 31m
from $92
Punta Gorda to Columbus
Punta Gorda: 982 mi (1,581 km) from Austin, flight 2h 24m
from $80
Orlando to Columbus
Orlando: 991 mi (1,595 km) from Austin, flight 2h 20m
from $66
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Austin to Columbus?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Atlanta.
What is the fastest way to fly from Austin to Columbus?
Via Atlanta: 2h 11m to the connection, 1h 33m after it, about 6h 44m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Austin to Columbus with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Orlando from $198. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Austin and Columbus?
Atlanta (6h 44m total), Chicago (7h 22m total), Tampa (7h 40m total), Washington (7h 40m total) and Orlando (7h 55m total).
How far is Columbus from Austin?
1,067 mi (1,717 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.