Cheap Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Columbus
Cheap Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Columbus
Looking for cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to Columbus? 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 Fort Lauderdale to Columbus vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 6,100–13,700 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 Fort Lauderdale to Columbus for specific travel dates.
2026-11-12
FLL - CMH
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 6,100 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-12
FLL - CMH
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 10,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-27
FLL - CMH
Economy | 1 Stop
From 11,500 Pts + $11.2
2026-11-12
FLL - CMH
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-12-27
FLL - CMH
Economy | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 12,500 Pts + $31.2
2026-11-12
FLL - CMH
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 13,700 Pts + $5.6
Fort Lauderdale to Columbus 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
Columbus is in the same time zone as Fort Lauderdale.
Airports in Fort Lauderdale
FLL · Fort Lauderdale Hollywood Intl
Airports in Columbus
CMH · John Glenn Columbus Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Miami - Columbus · Miami is 21 mi from Fort Lauderdale
Flights Fort Lauderdale - Akron · Akron is 99 mi from Columbus
Flights Fort Myers - Columbus · Fort Myers is 104 mi from Fort Lauderdale
Flights Fort Lauderdale - Cleveland · Cleveland is 112 mi from Columbus
Flights Fort Lauderdale - Huntington · Huntington is 114 mi from Columbus
Flights Fort Lauderdale - Cincinnati · Cincinnati is 115 mi from Columbus
Premium cabin flights from Fort Lauderdale to Columbus
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
FLL - CMH
First | 1 Stop
From 30,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-27
FLL - CMH
First | 1 Stop | 8 left
From 33,100 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
FLL - CMH
First | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 49,200 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
FLL - CMH
Business | 1 Stop
From 29,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
FLL - CMH
Business | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 48,000 Pts + $28.2
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
FLL - CMH
Business | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 48,000 Pts + $28.2
Selected hotels for your next stay
Columbus, OH (USA)
Hotel LeVeque, Autograph Collection
From Pts or $159
Columbus, OH (USA)
Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph
From Pts or $197
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Fort Lauderdale to Columbus 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 Fort Lauderdale to Columbus.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Columbus.
Fort Lauderdale and Columbus 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.
Columbus is in the same time zone as Fort Lauderdale.
Departures from Fort Lauderdale: Fort Lauderdale Hollywood Intl (FLL). Arrivals in Columbus: John Glenn Columbus Intl (CMH).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Columbus, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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