Flying from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Columbus: what you need to know
Around 1 hour 56 minutes is how long you'll be traveling on a direct flight from Kansas City International Airport to Columbus.
Columbus is 1 hour ahead of Kansas City, where Kansas City International Airport is located. Columbus operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from MCI to Columbus. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Getting away during a peak month like July? High seasons (like summer, Christmas and New Year) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You can catch a direct flight from Kansas City International Airport to Columbus that touches down at John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).
Look out for offers from Southwest Airlines. This airline operates direct flights from Kansas City International Airport to Columbus.
For a flight within United States, you don't need a passport or visa. However, you'll have to show some kind of identification, such as a driver's license or ID card. Once you've booked cheap tickets from Kansas City International Airport to Columbus, make sure your ID is up to date.
MCI is about 32 kilometers from central Kansas City. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take 22 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be approximately 1 hour and 8 minutes.
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How to find the cheapest flights from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Columbus
$131 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Kansas City International Airport to Columbus. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $257. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MCI to Columbus if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
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Airports in Columbus
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to central Columbus is approximately 13 kilometers. It'll take you about 10 minutes to reach the center driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour and 5 minutes.
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Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
The center of Columbus is about 26 kilometers from Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK). Once your flight from Kansas City International Airport to Columbus has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 24 minutes.
Traveling by public transport will take around 1 hour and 20 minutes.
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Best time to go to Columbus
July is the busiest month for flights from Kansas City International Airport to Columbus. To avoid the crowds, head to Columbus in April when it's quieter.
Book your flight from Kansas City International Airport to Columbus for July to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 15ºC to 30ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from MCI to Columbus in January when temperatures average between -11ºC and 6ºC.
More about Columbus
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Columbus right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Kansas City International Airport to Columbus:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village are highlights which should be on every Columbus itinerary.
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