Flights
Flights to Columbus, GA
Flying to Columbus for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the airport with scheduled flights near Columbus, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 164 upcoming events in and around Columbus (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Columbus is Columbus Airport (CSG), 5 miles away. For Synovus Park, the nearest is CSG at 5.4 miles.
Airports serving Columbus
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Columbus, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus Airport (CSG) 5 mi (8 km) | Smaller, scheduled flights | Nearest to Synovus Park, Emily Woodruff Hall At Springer Opera House, Columbus Civic Center and Bill Heard Theatre at RiverCenter for the Performing Arts. |
Nearest airport to each Columbus venue
The busiest venues in and around Columbus, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second option |
|---|---|---|
| Synovus Park Hotels near Synovus Park | CSG, 5.4 mi | — |
| Emily Woodruff Hall At Springer Opera House Hotels near Emily Woodruff Hall At Springer Opera House | CSG, 4.7 mi | — |
| Columbus Civic Center Hotels near Columbus Civic Center | CSG, 5.2 mi | — |
| Bill Heard Theatre at RiverCenter for the Performing Arts Hotels near Bill Heard Theatre at RiverCenter for the Performing Arts | CSG, 4.8 mi | — |
Flying in for a Columbus event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 19 events in and around Columbus; 58% on Fri–Sun; 17 of the 19 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
Dreamgirls
Emily Woodruff Hall At Springer Opera House, Columbus, Georgia
From about $74.00View TicketsDreamgirls
Emily Woodruff Hall At Springer Opera House, Columbus, Georgia
From about $104.00View Tickets- From about $74.00View Tickets
Take 6
Bill Heard Theatre at RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, Columbus, Georgia
From about $102.00View TicketsJohn Crist
Bill Heard Theatre at RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, Columbus, Georgia
From about $88.00View TicketsColumbus Comedy Jam: Kountry Wayne, Rickey Smiley & Chico Bean
Columbus Civic Center, Columbus, Georgia
From about $100.00View TicketsThe Avett Brothers
Bill Heard Theatre at RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, Columbus, Georgia
From about $183.00View TicketsMercyMe, Jeremy Camp, Tim Timmons & Sam Wesley
Columbus Civic Center, Columbus, Georgia
From about $15.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Sep 25: Dreamgirls
- Sep 26: Dreamgirls
- Sep 27: Dreamgirls
- Oct 1: Take 6
- Oct 3: John Crist
- Oct 8: The Avett Brothers
- Oct 10: Ali Siddiq
- Oct 13: Bela Fleck
Flying in to Columbus: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Synovus Park it is CSG, 5.4 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- The closest airport is the smaller one. CSG, a smaller airport with scheduled flights, is 5 mi from the centre; the nearest large airport we list, ATL, is 88 mi.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
How many events are in Columbus in the next 30 days?
19 in and around Columbus in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 58% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 17 of the 19 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Which airport is best for Synovus Park?
The closest airport to Synovus Park is Columbus Airport (CSG), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 5.4 miles away in a straight line.
What is the closest airport to Columbus?
Columbus Airport (CSG) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Columbus, 5 miles away in a straight line.
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
How many airports serve Columbus?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Columbus: Columbus Airport (CSG).
Which airport is best for Emily Woodruff Hall At Springer Opera House?
The closest airport to Emily Woodruff Hall At Springer Opera House is Columbus Airport (CSG), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 4.7 miles away in a straight line.
How far is CSG from downtown Columbus?
Columbus Airport (CSG) is 5 miles (8 km) from downtown Columbus in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
