Travelling from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH): what you need to know
Expect to be airborne for around 2 hours 21 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct flight from Orlando International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport. Orlando and Columbus have the same timezone — UTC-4.
Every week, there are 26 flights from Orlando International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport. The earliest flight from MCO to CMH is at 05:00 and the latest is at 22:25.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. A good rule for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for flights from Orlando International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between MCO and CMH are:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Orlando International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is ج.م. 1,466. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 3,641. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap flight tickets from MCO to CMH by booking 9 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Orlando International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
Log into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll get notified straight away if there's a better deal on this route. It's easy to do, and it'll save you from searching for cheap flight tickets from MCO to CMH every day.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Orlando International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
Handy information about Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Orlando International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from central Orlando. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 22 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Got an early flight from Orlando International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near MCO:
Arriving at John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
Reserve a hotel close to CMH if you have a late flight from Orlando International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to central Columbus
John Glenn Columbus International Airport to the centre of Columbus takes around 10 minutes by car. It's approximately 13 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour and 5 minutes.
When to fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Orlando International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Columbus in April.
Lock in your flight from Orlando International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Columbus during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15 ºC and 30 ºC.
Search for cheap flight tickets from MCO to CMH in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -11 ºC and 6 ºC on average.
More about Columbus
Once you've booked your flights from MCO to CMH, you'll want to find a place to stay in Columbus. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this exciting city:
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens and Ohio Statehouse are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to put on your Columbus travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to German Village.
Complete your Columbus trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to John Glenn Columbus International Airport — now it's time to find a place to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Columbus.
