Cheap Flights from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale
Cheap Flights from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale
Looking for cheap flights from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 6,100–11,900 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale for specific travel dates.
2026-11-15
CMH - FLL
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 6,100 Pts + $5.6
2027-01-04
CMH - FLL
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 9,100 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-15
CMH - FLL
Economy | 1 Stop | 8 left
From 10,500 Pts + $5.6
2027-01-03
CMH - FLL
Economy | 1 Stop
From 10,500 Pts + $5.6
2027-01-04
CMH - FLL
Economy | 1 Stop
From 10,500 Pts + $5.6
2027-01-03
CMH - FLL
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 11,900 Pts + $5.6
Columbus to Fort Lauderdale flight facts
Distance
975 mi
1,569 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 2h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Fort Lauderdale is in the same time zone as Columbus.
Airports in Columbus
CMH · John Glenn Columbus Intl
Airports in Fort Lauderdale
FLL · Fort Lauderdale Hollywood Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Columbus - Miami · Miami is 21 mi from Fort Lauderdale
Flights Dayton - Fort Lauderdale · Dayton is 71 mi from Columbus
Flights Akron - Fort Lauderdale · Akron is 99 mi from Columbus
Flights Columbus - Fort Myers · Fort Myers is 104 mi from Fort Lauderdale
Flights Cleveland - Fort Lauderdale · Cleveland is 112 mi from Columbus
Flights Huntington - Fort Lauderdale · Huntington is 114 mi from Columbus
Premium cabin flights from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
CMH - FLL
First | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2027-01-04
CMH - FLL
First | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 25,000 Pts + $31.2
Premium cabin
2027-01-04
CMH - FLL
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 28,600 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
CMH - FLL
First | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 30,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
CMH - FLL
First | 1 Stop
From 30,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2027-01-03
CMH - FLL
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 34,500 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Miami (United States)
Hyatt Centric Brickell Miami
From 15,000 Pts or $255
Miami Beach (United States)
The Confidante Miami Beach
From 20,000 Pts or $497
Miami Beach (USA)
Lennox Miami Beach, an SLH Hotel
From 80,000 Pts or $208
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale.
Columbus and Fort Lauderdale are about 975 miles (1,569 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 975-mile straight-line distance takes about 2h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Fort Lauderdale is in the same time zone as Columbus.
Departures from Columbus: John Glenn Columbus Intl (CMH). Arrivals in Fort Lauderdale: Fort Lauderdale Hollywood Intl (FLL).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Fort Lauderdale, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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