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Flights from Madison to Columbus

There are no direct flights from Madison to Columbus. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Detroit, about 3h 25m door to door (42 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 3h 25m
MSNCMHORD

Madison to Columbus at a glance

Fastest journey3h 25mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Detroit

Best ways to fly from Madison 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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MSN Chicago (ORD) CMH
Leg 1: United Airlines, Republic Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: United Airlines, Envoy Air, Republic Airlines
Sun05:15 MSN05:55 ORD1h 50m connection07:45 ORD09:40 CMHSkyWest
40 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 25m
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MSN Detroit (DTW) CMH
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Republic Airlines, SkyWest
Fri13:30 MSN15:25 DTW4h 35m connection20:00 DTW20:43 CMHDelta Air Lines + Republic Airlines
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 6h 13m
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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
635 km394 miles
Journey time
3h 25mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hColumbus vs Madison
Currency in Columbus
USD
Airports
MSN → CMH, LCK

Flights from Madison to Columbus: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Madison to Columbus?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago and Detroit. 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 Madison to Columbus?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 25m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 635 km.
Where do you change planes between Madison and Columbus?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD) and Detroit (DTW). United Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Madison and Columbus?
Madison: Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN). Columbus: John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
What is the time difference between Madison and Columbus?
Columbus is 1 hour ahead of Madison.

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