Travelling from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH): what you need to know
Columbus's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Columbus one hour ahead of Kansas City.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your MCI to CMH flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Southwest Airlines offers direct flights from Kansas City International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Columbus — and maybe even more of United States if time allows.
Most passengers choose to travel with Southwest Airlines on this route.
Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating MCI to CMH flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kansas City International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between MCI and CMH:
Chicago Midway International Airport
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
At the moment, Rs16,634 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Kansas City International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs59,371. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MCI to CMH, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Kansas City International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Handy information about Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
The address for MCI is 601 Brasilia Avenue.
Kansas City International Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 81.34% of flights that depart MCI arrive at their destination without delay.
Kansas City International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Kansas City. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Kansas City International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to MCI:
Arriving at John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Kansas City International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CMH instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a John Glenn Columbus International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Budget or Avis to explore Columbus and beyond.
To get the lowest possible price, book your vehicle from John Glenn Columbus International Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Rates typically rise closer to your travel date.
Getting from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to central Columbus
You'll find CMH at 4600 International Gateway.
John Glenn Columbus International Airport to the centre of Columbus has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Kansas City International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Columbus in April.
The warmest month in Columbus is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Kansas City International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from MCI to CMH in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC and 6ºC on average.
Explore more of United States
Chicago is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Columbus. Around 451 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
Around 274 kilometres west of Columbus, Indianapolis is another favourite stop in United States. No visit is complete without checking out The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo.
