Travelling from Minneapolis to Columbus: what you need to know
Many exciting adventures take off from Minneapolis's main airport, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). Check out your options for catching a flight from Minneapolis to Columbus departing from this terminal.
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) are the major entry points to Columbus.
Book a direct Minneapolis to Columbus flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.
The timezone in Columbus is UTC-4, which is one hour ahead of Minneapolis.
The busiest route for flights from Minneapolis to Columbus is from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH). You can choose from 27 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to take off at the first opportunity, the earliest flight from MSP to CMH is the 07:05 Delta Air Lines option. If you prefer to travel later, the last available departure is at 21:19 with Delta Air Lines.
Leave enough time to get on your Minneapolis to Columbus flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Columbus
At the moment, RM312 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Minneapolis to Columbus. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM622. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
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May is the best month for nabbing an awesome deal on a plane ticket from Minneapolis to Columbus. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Flying from Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Jet off from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) on a nonstop flight from Minneapolis to Columbus. From MSP, you can fly directly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).
Delta Air Lines is a popular carrier that offers direct Minneapolis to Columbus plane tickets from MSP.
MSP is around 11 kilometres from central Minneapolis. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Minneapolis to Columbus? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport:
Of all flights departing from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, 77.37% touch down on time at their destination.
MSP is located at 6040 28th Avenue South.
Arriving in Columbus
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
The distance from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to central Columbus is approximately 10 kilometres. It'll take you around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It usually takes 1 hour 5 minutes to get there on public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Minneapolis to Columbus, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near CMH:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a John Glenn Columbus International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Budget or Avis and experience more of Columbus and beyond.
Increase your chances of scoring the best rate by booking as early as possible. Reserving your ride from John Glenn Columbus International Airport several weeks in advance is a good move.
The street address for CMH is 4600 International Gateway.
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) is roughly 16 kilometres from central Columbus. After your flight from Minneapolis to Columbus, it'll take you approximately 25 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
You can expect the trip to take about 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.
Best time to go to Columbus
April is the quietest month for flights from Minneapolis to Columbus, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Columbus based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Columbus is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your Minneapolis to Columbus ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap flights from Minneapolis to Columbus in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
More about Columbus
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Columbus right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from Minneapolis to Columbus:
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens and Ohio Statehouse are a couple of top attractions to add to your Columbus to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out German Village.
Explore more of United States
You've visited Columbus, now it's time to discover other parts of United States. Travel around 451 kilometres north-west to Chicago to check off its top attractions. From Millennium Park to Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Indianapolis is another sought-after destination in United States and is around 274 kilometres west of Columbus. No journey is complete without visiting The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo.
