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Flights from Chattanooga to Columbus

There are no direct flights from Chattanooga to Columbus. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Charlotte, about 2h 49m door to door (62 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 2h 49m
CHACMHATL

Chattanooga to Columbus at a glance

Fastest journey2h 49mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Charlotte

Best ways to fly from Chattanooga to Columbus

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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CHA Atlanta (ATL) CMH
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Wed18:30 CHA19:08 ATL0h 52m connection20:00 ATL21:19 CMHDelta Air Lines
52 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 2h 49m
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CHA Charlotte (CLT) CMH
Leg 1: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989) · Leg 2: American Airlines
Mon10:45 CHA11:44 CLT2h 31m connection14:15 CLT15:15 CMHPiedmont Airlines (1948-1989) + American Airlines
5 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 4h 30m
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CHA Chicago (ORD) CMH
Leg 1: Envoy Air, SkyWest, GoJet Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Envoy Air, Republic Airlines
Mon14:00 CHA14:42 ORD2h 18m connection17:00 ORD18:55 CMHGoJet Airlines + SkyWest
5 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 55m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
583 km362 miles
Journey time
2h 49mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneColumbus vs Chattanooga
Currency in Columbus
USD
Airports
CHA → CMH, LCK

Flights from Chattanooga to Columbus: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Chattanooga to Columbus?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, Charlotte and Chicago. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Chattanooga to Columbus?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 49m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 583 km.
Where do you change planes between Chattanooga and Columbus?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Charlotte (CLT) and Chicago (ORD). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chattanooga and Columbus?
Chattanooga: Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA). Columbus: John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

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