Flights from Columbus to Austin
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Atlanta
- 7h 15m
- two tickets, via Chicago
- $238
- connection options
- 4
- straight-line distance
- 1,067 mi (1,717 km)
fastest
Via Atlanta
7h 15m
with the connection
Via Chicago
7h 42m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $238
Via Tampa
8h 1m
with the connection
Columbus to Tampa
flight 2h 16m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: St. Petersburg-Clearwater International, Tampa International. Departure to Austin: Tampa International.
Tampa to Austin
flight 2h 45m
two ticketsfrom $571
Via Washington
8h 26m
with the connection
Columbus to Washington
flight 1h 25m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International. Departure to Austin: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.
Washington to Austin
flight 4h 1m
two ticketsfrom $492
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 Columbus to cities closest to Austin
Columbus to Atlanta
Atlanta: 818 mi (1,316 km) from Austin, flight 1h 40m
from $125
Columbus to Phoenix
Phoenix: 869 mi (1,398 km) from Austin, flight 4h 25m
Columbus to Tampa
Tampa: 935 mi (1,505 km) from Austin, flight 2h 16m
from $133
Columbus to Chicago
Chicago: 979 mi (1,576 km) from Austin, flight 1h 41m
from $95
Columbus to Punta Gorda
Punta Gorda: 982 mi (1,581 km) from Austin, flight 2h 25m
from $351
Columbus to Orlando
Orlando: 991 mi (1,595 km) from Austin, flight 2h 15m
from $41
To Austin from cities closest to Columbus
Louisville to Austin
Louisville: 190 mi (305 km) from Columbus, flight 5h 25m
Chicago to Austin
Chicago: 276 mi (444 km) from Columbus, flight 3h 1m
from $143
Buffalo to Austin
Buffalo: 294 mi (473 km) from Columbus, flight 6h 25m
Washington to Austin
Washington: 327 mi (526 km) from Columbus, flight 4h 1m
from $151
Philadelphia to Austin
Philadelphia: 415 mi (668 km) from Columbus, flight 4h 8m
from $198
Atlanta to Austin
Atlanta: 436 mi (702 km) from Columbus, flight 2h 35m
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Columbus to Austin?
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 Columbus to Austin?
Via Atlanta: 1h 40m to the connection, 2h 35m after it, about 7h 15m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Columbus to Austin with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Chicago from $238. 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 Columbus and Austin?
Atlanta (7h 15m total), Chicago (7h 42m total), Tampa (8h 1m total) and Washington (8h 26m total).
How far is Austin from Columbus?
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.