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      Flight deals from Frankfurt to Columbus

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Frankfurt to Columbus? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,290. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Columbus.$1,209 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with Ryanair and Breeze Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Hanh on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Breeze Airways, departs from Port Columbus on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Hanh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,209, select.
      Columbus.$1,272 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Sep, returning Wed, 14 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Port Columbus on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,272, select.
      Columbus.$1,272 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Oct, returning Sun, 25 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Port Columbus on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,272, select.
      Columbus.$1,272 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar, returning Sun, 7 Mar.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Port Columbus on Sun, 7 Mar, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,272, select.
      Columbus.$1,272 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov, returning Thu, 12 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Port Columbus on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,272, select.
      Columbus.$1,272 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Fri, 18 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Port Columbus on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,272, select.
      Columbus.$1,273 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Dec, returning Tue, 29 Dec.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Tue, 15 Dec, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Port Columbus on Tue, 29 Dec, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,273, select.
      Columbus.$1,277 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct, returning Thu, 26 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Port Columbus on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,277, select.
      Columbus.$1,277 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Apr, returning Wed, 28 Apr.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Tue, 20 Apr, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Port Columbus on Wed, 28 Apr, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,277, select.
      Columbus.$1,278 per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 May, returning Sun, 30 May.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Mon, 17 May, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Port Columbus on Sun, 30 May, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,278, select.
      Columbus.$1,281 per passenger.Departing Sat, 21 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sat, 21 Nov, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Port Columbus on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,281, select.
      Columbus.$1,287 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul, returning Sun, 9 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Port Columbus on Sun, 9 Aug, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,287, select.
      Columbus.$1,290 per passenger.Departing Sun, 16 Aug, returning Fri, 28 Aug.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sun, 16 Aug, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Port Columbus on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,290, select.
      Columbus.$1,292 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 May, returning Wed, 9 Jun.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sat, 29 May, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Port Columbus on Wed, 9 Jun, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,292, select.
      Columbus.$1,294 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Aug, returning Sat, 12 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Port Columbus on Sat, 12 Dec, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,294, select.
      Columbus.$1,298 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Dec, returning Tue, 5 Jan.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Thu, 24 Dec, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Port Columbus on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,298, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt to Columbus

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Frankfurt to Columbus flights are currently cheapest in September.
      Jul
      from $1,413
      Aug
      from $1,292
      Sep
      from $1,211
      Oct
      from $1,274
      Nov
      from $1,274
      Dec
      from $1,274
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      Mar
      from $1,274
      Apr
      from $1,279
      May
      from $1,280
      Jun
      from $1,301

      Alternative Frankfurt to Columbus routes

      Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Frankfurt to Columbus? You could fly into the following airports instead.

      Port Columbus

      11km from central Columbus
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      from $1,209
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      Columbus Rickenbacker

      17km from central Columbus
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      Frankfurt to Columbus: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found$1,211
      Cheapest month to flySeptember

      Finding cheap flights from Frankfurt to Columbus: Frequently asked questions

      There are 2 airports in Columbus: Port Columbus and Columbus Rickenbacker.
      The best price we found for a return flight from Frankfurt to Columbus is $1,209. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Frankfurt to Columbus. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,211.
      As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from Frankfurt to Columbus.
      The cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt to Columbus is usually September.
      If you're flying from Frankfurt, the cheapest airport near Columbus is Port Columbus – which is 10.8 km away from the centre of Columbus. We've found flights into this airport from $1,209.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Frankfurt to Columbus on Tuesday, 15 September 2026.
      No airlines currently offer direct flights between Frankfurt and Columbus. Most routes have one or more stops.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Columbus but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Columbus is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      In July, the average temperature is usually around 23°C. July is typically the warmest month in Columbus, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -7°C. The rainiest month is May.
      The cheapest airline that flies to Columbus is Ryanair .

      Travelling from Frankfurt to Columbus: what you need to know

      • Frankfurt is home to two main airports where you can start your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Frankfurt to Columbus departing from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) or Hahn Airport (HHN).

      • Port Columbus Airport (CMH) is where your flight will arrive in Columbus.

      • Columbus's timezone is UTC-5, making Columbus six hours behind Frankfurt.

      • Give yourself plenty of time to get on your Frankfurt to Columbus flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

      • You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

      How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Columbus

      • To find cheap Frankfurt to Columbus flights, book as early as possible. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.

      • Finding cheap plane tickets from Frankfurt to Columbus is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across the month and land a fantastic deal.

      • You don't need to search every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when there's a better deal on cheap flights from Frankfurt to Columbus.

      • Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your Frankfurt to Columbus flight results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest.'

      Flying from Frankfurt

      Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)

      • Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even tour another city. When searching for Frankfurt to Columbus flights leaving from Frankfurt am Main Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:

        • New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)

        • Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

        • Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)

      • Located around 11 kilometres from the centre of Frankfurt, FRA can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 20 minutes.

      • Searching for a handy hotel near Frankfurt am Main Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Frankfurt to Columbus, these accommodation options will have you sleeping nice and close to your departure gate:

      • 74% of flights departing from Frankfurt am Main Airport reach their destination on time.

      Hahn Airport (HHN)

      • HHN is about 105 kilometres from central Frankfurt. It'll take you 1 hour 25 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 10 minutes.

      • Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your flight from Frankfurt to Columbus? Relax in a hotel near Hahn Airport before your break officially begins. Check out these accommodation options:

      • Most flights that leave Hahn Airport land at their destination as planned. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 84%.

      Arriving in Columbus

      Port Columbus Airport (CMH)

      • Port Columbus Airport (CMH) to central Columbus takes about 20 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 10 kilometres away.

      • It usually takes 40 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.

      • If you're coming in on a late flight from Frankfurt to Columbus, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near CMH:

      • Begin your adventure by picking up a Port Columbus 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 Port Columbus Airport a few weeks in advance. Rates generally rise closer to your travel date.

      • The street address for CMH is 4600 International Gateway.

      Columbus Rickenbacker Airport (LCK)

      • Columbus Rickenbacker Airport (LCK) is roughly 16 kilometres from central Columbus. Following your flight from Frankfurt to Columbus, it takes approximately 25 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.

      • Travelling by public transport will take about 1 hour 15 minutes.

      • You'll find a few welcoming places to rest your head within a quick drive of LCK. Get into relaxation mode at Baymont by Wyndham Columbus/Rickenbacker after your Frankfurt to Columbus flight.

      Best time to go to Columbus

      • July is the busiest month for flights from Frankfurt to Columbus. To travel when it's less crowded, head to Columbus in March.

      • When booking your Frankfurt to Columbus tickets, think about the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Columbus, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).

      • For cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Frankfurt to Columbus in January when temperatures average between -11ºC (12ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).

      More about Columbus

      Explore more of the United States

      • You've seen Columbus, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Journey about 451 kilometres northwest to Chicago to check off its leading sights. From Millennium Park to The Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

      • Around 274 kilometres west of Columbus, Indianapolis is another favourite stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.

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