Flights
Flights to Columbus, OH
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 944 upcoming events in and around Columbus (counted Nov 8, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Columbus is John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), 5.8 miles away. For Ohio Theatre - Columbus, the nearest is CMH at 6.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) 5.8 mi (9 km) | Large | Nearest to Ohio Theatre - Columbus, Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus, Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus, Huntington Park, Nationwide Arena, Rumba Cafe, Palace Theatre Columbus and Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Theatre. |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Theatre - Columbus Hotels near Ohio Theatre - Columbus | CMH, 6.2 mi | None |
| Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus Hotels near Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus | CMH, 3.9 mi | None |
| Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus Hotels near Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus | CMH, 6.1 mi | None |
| Huntington Park Hotels near Huntington Park | CMH, 3.5 mi | None |
| Nationwide Arena Hotels near Nationwide Arena Airports near Nationwide Arena | CMH, 6.4 mi | None |
| Rumba Cafe Hotels near Rumba Cafe | CMH, 5.8 mi | None |
| Palace Theatre Columbus Hotels near Palace Theatre Columbus | CMH, 6.3 mi | None |
| Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Theatre Hotels near Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Theatre | CMH, 6.3 mi | None |
Home teams and their airports
| Team | Home venue | First airport | League |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Blue Jackets | Nationwide Arena | CMH, 6.4 mi | NHL arena airports |
| Columbus Crew | ScottsMiracle-Gro Field | CMH, 6.9 mi | MLS stadium airports |
Flying in for a Columbus event
In the next 30 days (counted Nov 8, 2026): 228 events in and around Columbus; 68% on Fri–Sun; 156 of the 218 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.
Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Marshall Thundering Herd
Value City Arena at The Schottenstein Center, Columbus, Ohio
From about $13.00View TicketsClara La San
Newport Music Hall, Columbus, Ohio
From about $210.00View TicketsMAC Women's Soccer Tournament - Semifinals
ScottsMiracle-Gro Field, Columbus, Ohio
From about $27.00View TicketsColumbus Blue Jackets vs. Florida Panthers
Nationwide Arena, Columbus, Ohio
From about $18.00View TicketsSurely Tempo
Donatos Basement, Columbus, Ohio
From about $52.00View TicketsHalf Alive
The King of Clubs - Columbus, Columbus, Ohio
Blade Runner Live In Concert
Palace Theatre Columbus, Columbus, Ohio
From about $60.00View TicketsEm Beihold
Skully's Music Diner, Columbus, Ohio
From about $83.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Nov 9: Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Marshall Thundering Herd
- Nov 10: MAC Women's Soccer Tournament - Semifinals
- Nov 11: Em Beihold
Flying in to Columbus: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Ohio Theatre - Columbus it is CMH, 6.2 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- 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
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.
What is the closest airport to Columbus?
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Columbus, 5.8 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport is best for Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus?
The closest airport to Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus is John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), 3.9 miles away in a straight line.
How far is CMH from downtown Columbus?
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) is 5.8 miles (9 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.
Which airport is closest to the Columbus Crew's home stadium?
The Columbus Crew play home games at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. The closest airport to ScottsMiracle-Gro Field is John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), 6.9 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport is best for Ohio Theatre - Columbus?
The closest airport to Ohio Theatre - Columbus is John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), 6.2 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport is closest to the Columbus Blue Jackets' home arena?
The Columbus Blue Jackets play home games at Nationwide Arena. The closest airport to Nationwide Arena is John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), 6.4 miles away in a straight line.
How many events are in Columbus in the next 30 days?
228 in and around Columbus in the 30 days from Nov 8, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 68% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 156 of the 218 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
How many airports serve Columbus?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Columbus: John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).
