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
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
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$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.
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
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Nov – 26 Nov | $70 | Frontier Airlines | John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) → Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Dec – 9 Dec | $38 | Frontier Airlines | John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) → Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Dec – 19 Dec | $142 | jetBlue | John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) → Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Feb 2027 – 1 Mar 2027 | $180 | jetBlue | John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) → Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $38.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines, jetBlue.
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
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
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$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.
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
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov | $49 | Allegiant Air | Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) → Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 11 Dec | $98 | Breeze Airways | John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) → Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 31 Dec | $88 | Breeze Airways | John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) → Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $49.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Breeze Airways, Allegiant Air.
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.
Today's prices for 5 Dec – 9 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 23 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $326 | $191 | +757% | 16 |
| 7–13 days | $191 | $70 | +403% | 10 |
| 14–29 days | $38 | $27 | Cheapest seen | 9 |
| 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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $127 | $38 | +126% | 16 |
| 14–29 days | $56 | $56 | Cheapest seen | 12 |
| 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
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