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Flights from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Columbus Airport to Fort Lauderdale?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Columbus Airport to Fort Lauderdale, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Columbus Airport to Fort Lauderdale is October, where tickets cost C$ 190 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 437 and C$ 405 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Columbus Airport to Fort Lauderdale?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Columbus Airport to Fort Lauderdale, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Columbus Airport to Fort Lauderdale, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 71 days before departure.

Which airlines fly direct between Columbus Airport and Fort Lauderdale?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Columbus Airport to Fort Lauderdale.
There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Columbus Airport to Fort Lauderdale. They are Southwest and Spirit Airlines. The cheapest airline for this route is Spirit Airlines, with the best deal found costing C$ 153. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Spirit Airlines.

How many flights are there between Columbus Airport and Fort Lauderdale per day?

Each day, there are between 3 and 4 nonstop flights that take off from Columbus Airport and land in Fort Lauderdale, with an average flight time of 2h 38m. The most common departure time is 7:00 a.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 22 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Saturday, when 18% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Columbus Airport and Fort Lauderdale?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Columbus Airport at 7:05 am and will be landing in Fort Lauderdale at 9:45 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Columbus Airport to Fort Lauderdale jets off at 6:45 pm and lands at 9:20 pm.

Good to know

Low season

November

High season

March
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 11% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (41% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Columbus to Fort Lauderdale flights

  • Is there a United Club at Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL)?

    Those on American Airlines from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) should keep in mind that the airline has a lounge at this establishment. It’s located in Terminal 1, Airside, Mid Level, next to Gate C1. Access is by membership or possession of a registered card.

  • What is the best way to get to downtown Fort Lauderdale from FLL?

    The best way to travel to downtown Fort Lauderdale from FLL is via taxi, which completes the distance in about 36min. However, if you’re traveling on a budget, take bus line 150 which takes 1h 16min from FLL to the city center of Fort Lauderdale.

  • Where can I withdraw money at FLL?

    If you want to recharge your wallet upon arrival at FLL from CMH, you won’t have a shortage of options to do so. You’ll find an ATM at the Car Rental Center, second-level, east of the Concourse B crossover.

  • Are there car rentals at FLL?

    Multiple car rental agencies run their counters at Fort Lauderdale International Airport and provide a wide range of options for you to explore the city at your convenience. A Rental Car Center shuttle will pick you up from the arrival terminal to Rental Car Center.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale?

    American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Columbus to Fort Lauderdale flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale?

    The Airbus A320 (sharklets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Columbus to Fort Lauderdale flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale?

    There are direct flights from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Fort Lauderdale from Columbus is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Fort Lauderdale with an airline and back to Columbus with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Fort Lauderdale from Columbus up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale

  • John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) is a hub of various licensed shuttle and car agencies operating to many destinations within and beyond CMH. You can locate the counters for various companies in parking lots, passenger terminals, and car rental garages. Besides, a wide range of accommodation facilities near CMH provides courtesy vehicles to and from the airport.
  • If you have a scheduled early morning flight from CMH to Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL), consider passing a night in one of the several hotels that dot this region. Usually, such establishments provide complimentary shuttles to and from the airport, thus making it to your terminal in time for your departure. Some of the popular hotels around this area include Drury Inn & Suites Columbus Convention Center and Hotel LeVeque, Autograph Collection.
  • CMH features one main terminal and three Concourses A, B, and C. In addition, the facility has two runways. Boarding Gates A1-A7 are located at Concourse A. Travelers can easily move from one concourse to the other via walkways, going through the hallways.
  • Those planning to drop off their rental cars will have various lots and garages to choose from based on their needs, including the CMH valet parking for long-term and short-term needs. Every parking lot provides a 24h shuttle to connect you from the garage to the terminal. Those interested in short-term parking should locate it at level 4 of the CMH Airport parking garage.
  • Travelers departing through John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) will be happy to learn that there are designated nursing and lactating suites at this facility. The rooms offer privacy and comfort for moms to breastfeed and pump. Also, the rooms have power outlets, seating, and a fold-down table. They’re situated in each concourse and baggage claim area.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale?

Find which airlines fly direct from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Columbus to Fort Lauderdale

Monday

Southwest,Spirit Airlines

Southwest,Spirit Airlines

Tuesday

Southwest,Spirit Airlines

Southwest,Spirit Airlines

Wednesday

Southwest,Spirit Airlines

Southwest,Spirit Airlines

Thursday

Southwest,Spirit Airlines

Southwest,Spirit Airlines

Friday

Southwest,Spirit Airlines

Southwest,Spirit Airlines

Saturday

Southwest,Spirit Airlines

Southwest,Spirit Airlines

Sunday

Southwest,Spirit Airlines

Southwest,Spirit Airlines

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Nonstop returns

Fort Lauderdale to Columbus

Monday

Southwest,Spirit Airlines

Southwest,Spirit Airlines

Tuesday

Southwest,Spirit Airlines

Southwest,Spirit Airlines

Wednesday

Southwest,Spirit Airlines

Southwest,Spirit Airlines

Thursday

Southwest,Spirit Airlines

Southwest,Spirit Airlines

Friday

Southwest,Spirit Airlines

Southwest,Spirit Airlines

Saturday

Southwest,Spirit Airlines

Southwest,Spirit Airlines

Sunday

Southwest,Spirit Airlines

Southwest,Spirit Airlines

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Top airline flying from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6.4
Spirit AirlinesOverall score based on 8743 reviews
5.3food
6.8boarding
5.2entertainment
5.9comfort
7.2crew
Airline reviews

Spirit airline tries to screw you at every opportunity. Spirit wanted 65$ for an extra pound in the suitcase Made me open the suitcase at the counter to remove 1 pound. Staff very cold and rude Will never fly spirit again and will recommend same to family and friends

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Apr. 2024EWR - FLL
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Spirit airline tries to screw you at every opportunity. Spirit wanted 65$ for an extra pound in the suitcase Made me open the suitcase at the counter to remove 1 pound. Staff very cold and rude Will never fly spirit again and will recommend same to family and friends

The weight limit per bag was really low - 40 lbs - so we had to pay extra. Then, they said their carry on size was 14x18x8, and we measured our bag very carefully. It was within the limit, yet they said it was too big, so we ended up paying an extra $100 for that too!! So it wasn’t the cheap flight we thought it would be. Then, they moved up our initial flight to depart 3 hours earlier which meant we had to be out on the road by 7 am and then have a 6 hour layover and we got home at 2am. It was a grueling day. I won’t be flying with them again.

Overall it was a good experience. Stewards were very kind and professional. The departure and arrival times were as promised. Plane was clean.

Early departure and arrival. Cabin very cold. Waited a while for luggage to come out

Flights are great except for the ticketing service on the terminal.. Too little employees taking care for lots of flights.

The flight and the crew was good. I was surprised that you had to pay for a snack and drink But overall everything was fine. Thank you for getting us here safely

The crew was great but it felt gross how spirit charges you for every little thing. Picking your seat should be free (first come first served). Beverages and food I get. But picking where I sit? Gross.

Horrendous. Wish they would have just shot me in the leg instead.

Spirit cancels my flight and I have been stuck here at the airline since March 3rd 2pm and still here everything is close they didn’t accommodate me with a room or nothing they rebooked my flight for 7:25pm to New Orleans then from New Orleans to Fort Lauderdale I Wang Arrive Homw Until The 5th of March I am missing work I hav e kids to get home to and I am currently stuck with no food nowhere to stay no renter cause everything close I spent all my money and I’m very disappointed trying to get home I’m very very mad frustrated and very disappointed

Spirit delayed the late flight then canceled it with no rebooking options given, leaving me stranded in a city at 9pm at night. I ended up renting a car and driving at night in the pouring rain so could make it to my destination.

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2h 38mCMH-FLL

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Columbus - Fort Lauderdale Flights

Departure:

Columbus (CMH)United States

Destination:

Fort Lauderdale (FLL)United States

Cabin classes:

C$ 444

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