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New year, new flights taking off from Columbus airports

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Graphic with headline “New Year, New Flights” featuring four destination images: a sunrise along the shoreline and skyline of Panama City Beach, the waterfront and clock tower in Montreal, the long Overseas Highway stretching over turquoise water in Key West, and the Austin skyline with a bridge over the river. Text labels list the destinations: Fort Lauderdale, Panama City Beach, Montreal, Key West, and Austin.

With 130+ flights a day departing from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK), four new routes have been announced for 2026. Those include:

  • Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Sunshine, palm-lined canals, and easy access to South Florida’s beaches arrive when Frontier Airlines launches nonstop service to Fort Lauderdale beginning March 8.

  • Panama City Beach, Florida – Southwest Airlines’ weekend flights during spring break and the peak summer season make those emerald waters and white sandy beaches of Panama City Beach closer than ever before.

  • Montreal, Canada – A bustling cultural center and a gateway to Europe, Air Canada’s daily seasonal flights to Montreal launch on May 1.

  • Key West, Florida – Beach breezes and trop rock await when Allegiant Air begins its twice-weekly flights to Key West on May 21.

  • Austin, Texas – Whether you’re looking for outdoor festivals or a hill country escape, Delta Air Lines’ daily nonstop to Austin begins on June 7.

See the full list of our 50+ nonstop destinations at flycolumbus.com and start planning your 2026 adventures.

About CRAA

The Columbus Regional Airport Authority connects Ohio with the world by managing and operating passenger-focused John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), cargo-focused Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK), and general aviation airport Bolton Field (TZR). Columbus travelers have access to 53 nonstop destinations via CMH and LCK, more than ever before in airport history. Visit our destinations page to see where we’re flying and stay connected with CRAA online.

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