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Flights from Pittsburgh to Columbus
There are no direct flights from Pittsburgh to Columbus. The fastest way is one stop via Detroit or Washington, about 2h 43m door to door (11 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 2h 43m
Pittsburgh to Columbus at a glance
Fastest journey2h 43mVia Detroit, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Detroit or Washington
Best ways to fly from Pittsburgh 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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PIT Detroit (DTW) CMH
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Republic Airlines, SkyWest
Sat10:30 PIT11:23 DTW1h 07m connection12:30 DTW13:13 CMHRepublic Airlines
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PIT Washington (IAD) CMH
Leg 1: United Airlines, Republic Airlines, Mesa Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines
Wed15:45 PIT16:35 IAD0h 55m connection17:30 IAD18:37 CMHUnited Airlines
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
- 261 km162 miles
- Journey time
- 2h 43mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneColumbus vs Pittsburgh
- Currency in Columbus
- USD
- Airports
- PIT → CMH, LCK
Flights from Pittsburgh to Columbus: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Pittsburgh to Columbus?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Detroit and Washington. 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 Pittsburgh to Columbus?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 43m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 261 km.
Where do you change planes between Pittsburgh and Columbus?
The best connecting points are Detroit (DTW) and Washington (IAD). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Detroit, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Pittsburgh and Columbus?
Pittsburgh: Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT). Columbus: John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
