Flying from Chattanooga Airport (CHA) to Columbus: what you need to know
Columbus's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Chattanooga (the location of Chattanooga Airport).
Leave plenty of time to get on your CHA to Columbus flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or another peak period, allow for even more time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Located around 10 kilometres from the centre of Chattanooga, CHA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near CHA. Whether you're taking an early flight from Chattanooga Airport to Columbus or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Of all flights departing from Chattanooga Airport, 76.74% land on schedule at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chattanooga Airport (CHA) to Columbus
Rs27,225 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Chattanooga Airport to Columbus flight. A return flight ticket starts from Rs87,587. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from CHA to Columbus. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
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Airports in Columbus
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
The distance from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to central Columbus is roughly 13 kilometres. It'll take you around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Chattanooga Airport to Columbus. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CMH instead:
Pick up a John Glenn Columbus International Airport rental car and explore Columbus and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Budget and Avis are popular outlets to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest rate, reserve your vehicle from John Glenn Columbus International Airport a few weeks ahead of your flight from CHA to Columbus. Rates generally rise closer to your travel date.
You'll find CMH at 4600 International Gateway.
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
Once your flight from Chattanooga Airport to Columbus has hit the tarmac, you can reach the city centre in about 25 minutes by car. Central Columbus is roughly 26 kilometres from Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 1 hour 20 minutes or so.
You'll find some terrific places to rest your head just a short drive from LCK. Ease into relaxation mode at Best Western Canal Winchester Inn - Columbus South East after your CHA to Columbus flight.
Best time to go to Columbus
Travel to Columbus during the high season if you want a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Chattanooga Airport to Columbus in the low season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
Before booking a Chattanooga Airport to Columbus flight ticket, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Columbus, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from CHA to Columbus in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC and 6ºC on average.
More about Columbus
After booking your flight from Chattanooga Airport to Columbus, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Columbus:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Ohio Statehouse, Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens and German Village are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Columbus itinerary.
Explore more of United States
Columbus has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be discovered. About 451 kilometres north-west of Columbus, a trip to Chicago will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in United States, head for Indianapolis, roughly 274 kilometres west of Columbus. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo are among its highlights.
