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Cheap flights from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale from $38 CMH, LCK → FLL

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) → Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)

The cheapest return found recently is $38 with Frontier Airlines, 5 Dec – 9 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $49 with Allegiant Air, 23 Nov, found yesterday.

Cheapest one-way found recently
$49, Allegiant Air, found yesterday
Cheapest return found recently
$38, 5 Dec to 9 Dec
Usual return price
$62 to $152
Cheapest month to fly
December 2026, return fares from $38 found in the last 7 days
Airlines with nonstop flights
Allegiant Air
Shortest nonstop flight found
2 h 28 min

Return

The cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $62 to $152.

Cheapest return found recently

$38

5 Dec – 9 Dec · Frontier Airlines

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) → Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)

Leaves 1:24 p.m. · Return leaves 9:33 a.m. · 5 h 28 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop return

$38

5 Dec – 9 Dec · Frontier Airlines

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) → Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)

Leaves 1:24 p.m. · Return leaves 9:33 a.m. · 5 h 28 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $38 5 Dec – 9 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates

It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $27 to $311.

$38, the cheapest return found recently, sits here in that range of $27 to $311.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good return price?

Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates from 22 Nov to 25 Feb 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 4-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 5 Dec to compare.

Every date we hold

5 fares on 4 departure dates

22 Nov – 26 Nov: $70, found 5 days ago5 Dec – 9 Dec: $38, found 2 days ago15 Dec – 19 Dec: $142, found 6 days ago25 Feb 2027 – 1 Mar 2027: $180, found 3 days agoNovDecFeb
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
22 Nov – 26 Nov$70Frontier AirlinesJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) → Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
5 Dec – 9 Dec$38Frontier AirlinesJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) → Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
15 Dec – 19 Dec$142jetBlueJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) → Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
25 Feb 2027 – 1 Mar 2027$180jetBlueJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) → Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $38.

November 2026From $701 departure date22 Nov – 26 Nov · found 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
December 2026From $38Cheapest seen2 departure dates5 Dec – 9 Dec · found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
February 2027From $1801 departure date25 Feb 2027 – 1 Mar 2027 · found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates

One-way

The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $69 to $93.

Cheapest one-way found recently

$49

23 Nov · Allegiant Air

Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) → Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)

Leaves 10:27 a.m. · 2 h 28 min trip

nonstop

found yesterday

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Cheapest nonstop one-way

$49

23 Nov · Allegiant Air

Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) → Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)

Leaves 10:27 a.m. · 2 h 28 min trip

nonstop

found yesterday

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $49 23 Novfound yesterdayOpen this trip

It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 37 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $38 to $463.

$49, the cheapest one-way found recently, sits here in that range of $38 to $463.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good one-way price?

Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates from 23 Nov to 31 Dec, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 23 Nov to compare.

Every date we hold

5 fares on 3 departure dates

23 Nov: $49, found yesterday11 Dec: $98, found 3 days ago31 Dec: $88, found 3 days agoNovDec
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
23 Nov$49Allegiant AirRickenbacker International Airport (LCK) → Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)nonstopfound yesterdayOpen this trip
11 Dec$98Breeze AirwaysJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) → Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)1 stopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
31 Dec$88Breeze AirwaysJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) → Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)1 stopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $49.

November 2026From $49Cheapest seen1 departure date23 Nov · found yesterdayOpen this trip
December 2026From $882 departure dates31 Dec · found 3 days agoOpen this trip

Premium cabin fares from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale

We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.

How far ahead were prices cheapest for Columbus to Fort Lauderdale?

Return

Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 88% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$326$191+757%16
7–13 days$191$70+403%10
14–29 days$38$27Cheapest seen9
30–59 days$88$44+132%23
60–89 days$158$143+316%24
90–179 days$298$180+684%23

One-way

Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 56% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (37 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — one way, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$127$38+126%16
14–29 days$56$56Cheapest seen12
30–59 days$62$56+11%11

Could a nearby airport be cheaper?

A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.

Return

Columbus → Miami

40 km from Fort Lauderdale

$143

$105 more than flying to Fort Lauderdale

15 Dec – 19 Dec · CMH → MIA · out 1 stop, back nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.

Live price for these dates

The cheapest return found recently is for 5 Dec – 9 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.

Questions about this trip

How much is a return flight from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale?

The cheapest return found recently is $38 with Frontier Airlines, 5 Dec to 9 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $62 to $152.

How much is a one-way flight from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $49 with Allegiant Air, 23 Nov, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $69 to $93.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale?

December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $38, 5 Dec to 9 Dec, found 2 days ago. November 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $49, 23 Nov, found yesterday.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale?

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 88% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 37 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 56% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $38 with Frontier Airlines, 5 Dec to 9 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $49 with Allegiant Air, 23 Nov, found yesterday.

How long is the flight from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Allegiant Air on 23 Nov, takes 2 h 28 min from Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale?

Between 22 Nov and 25 Feb 2027, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest return on 2 of the 4 departure dates we hold, and jetBlue on 2. Between 23 Nov and 31 Dec, Breeze Airways has the cheapest one-way on 2 of the 3 departure dates we hold, and Allegiant Air on 1.

Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work