Flights from Boston to Columbus
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Best fares from Boston to Columbus
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Washington
- 6h 17m
- two tickets, via Washington
- $155
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 642 mi (1,033 km)
fastest
Via Washington
6h 17m
with the connection
Boston to Washington
flight 1h 46m
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 $155
Via Philadelphia
6h 27m
with the connection
Via New York
6h 28m
with the connection
Boston to New York
flight 1h 27m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Columbus: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International.
New York to Columbus
flight 2h 1m
two ticketsfrom $265
Via Raleigh
6h 41m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $311
Via Charlotte
7h 4m
with the connection
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 Boston to cities closest to Columbus
Boston to Cincinnati
Cincinnati: 100 mi (161 km) from Columbus, flight 2h 39m
Boston to Cleveland
Cleveland: 126 mi (203 km) from Columbus, flight 2h 12m
Boston to Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh: 162 mi (261 km) from Columbus, flight 1h 59m
from $210
Boston to Detroit
Detroit: 164 mi (264 km) from Columbus, flight 2h 19m
from $157
Boston to Louisville
Louisville: 190 mi (305 km) from Columbus, flight 2h 48m
from $294
Boston to Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids: 249 mi (401 km) from Columbus, flight 2h 24m
To Columbus from cities closest to Boston
Providence to Columbus
Providence: 41 mi (66 km) from Boston, flight 3h 43m
New York to Columbus
New York: 190 mi (306 km) from Boston, flight 2h 1m
from $132
Philadelphia to Columbus
Philadelphia: 270 mi (435 km) from Boston, flight 1h 48m
Washington to Columbus
Washington: 394 mi (634 km) from Boston, flight 1h 31m
from $83
Raleigh to Columbus
Raleigh: 610 mi (981 km) from Boston, flight 1h 28m
from $126
Charlotte to Columbus
Charlotte: 720 mi (1,159 km) from Boston, flight 1h 31m
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Boston to Columbus?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Washington.
What is the fastest way to fly from Boston to Columbus?
Via Washington: 1h 46m to the connection, 1h 31m after it, about 6h 17m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Boston to Columbus with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Washington from $155. 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 Boston and Columbus?
Washington (6h 17m total), Philadelphia (6h 27m total), New York (6h 28m total), Raleigh (6h 41m total) and Charlotte (7h 4m total).
How far is Columbus from Boston?
642 mi (1,033 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.