Air service - John Glenn International (CMH) & Rickenbacker (LCK) Airports

More places to go: Columbus airports’ growth continues with 60 nonstop destinations

For Central Ohio passengers, getting where you want to go has never been easier. In 2026, airlines announced eight new flights from John Glenn Columbus International and Rickenbacker International Airports, continuing a period of unprecedented growth and giving passengers more options than ever before. With nearly 60 nonstop destinations now available, CMH and LCK are connecting our region to more vacation spots, business hubs and international gateways across North America,

Attendees watch a speaker at a podium and four people onstage at John Glenn Columbus International Airport. Screens display the airport and Lufthansa logos and announce nonstop Columbus–Frankfurt service starting in 2027.

Guten Tag! Lufthansa announces nonstop flights to Frankfurt, Germany, beginning May 2027

Columbus, we’re going to Europe. Nonstop. You read that right. Beginning May 2027, Lufthansa will launch nonstop flights between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in Germany. This will provide passengers a brand-new way to reach Europe and destinations around the world from right here at home. And we’re not talking about just any flight. The route will operate aboard a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, featuring Lufthansa’s

Lufthansa announcement graphic for Columbus to Frankfurt nonstop. In the image is a boeing 787 dreamliner flying through the air.

The Columbus Region Goes Nonstop to Europe with New Lufthansa Service Beginning May 2027

Central Ohio’s first nonstop flight to Europe strengthens Ohio’s connection to the world (COLUMBUS) The Columbus Regional Airport Authority, Lufthansa Airlines, JobsOhio and One Columbus today announced that Central Ohio’s first nonstop flight to Europe will launch in May 2027, connecting John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) with Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in Germany. The new service marks a major milestone for the Columbus Region and Ohio, providing direct access to

Graphic promoting nonstop fall travel destinations from Columbus. Text reads, “Nonstop flight destinations to fall in love with this autumn season,” alongside a dotted flight path forming a heart. Photos feature the skylines and scenery of Austin, Texas; Montreal, Canada; Tampa, Florida; Key West, Florida; and Providence, Rhode Island.

Nonstop flight destinations to fall in love with this autumn season

Kids are back in school, fall semester is underway, and everyone’s excited for pumpkin spice to be back on the menu. It’s nature’s way of saying that autumn is in our midst, and a new season means more reasons to book a flight to our 55+ nonstop destinations, with newly added routes and expanded service. Cozy up and start planning the fall vacation of your dreams. We’ve got some travel ideas covered. Rustling leaves and quiet country Fall foliage and

Graphic promoting Buckeye football travel from John Glenn Columbus International Airport. A football helmet and football sit on a field beneath the headline "Buckeye Travel Starts Here." A red panel highlights "25 additional flights" and "3,700 additional seats," with FlyColumbus.com at the bottom.

Soaring into football season with additional flights

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Following the Buckeyes on the road will be easier this season for Ohio State fans as airlines added a total of 3,700 additional seats to five football games to help ensure fans make it in time for kick-off. In all, 25 flights have been added in the days around the games, with an additional three existing flights upsizing to larger aircraft than what are normally flown, providing

From Montreal to Punta Cana: a look at our latest route update

An all-new lineup of nonstop flights just landed! With new and expanded service to 17 locations, the challenge might be deciding where to go first. Nonstops making their debut: Montreal – launched May 1 (Air Canada) Greenville-Spartanburg – launched May 8 (Breeze Airways) Key West – launched May 21 (Allegiant, from Rickenbacker) Austin – launched June 7 (Delta’s daily nonstop joins Southwest’s twice daily service) Savannah – launched July 1 (Breeze Airways, in addition to Allegiant’s less-than-daily service from Rickenbacker) Tampa – launched July

Southwest Airlines plane in a red, white and blue American flag livery taking off at dusk, with the Columbus skyline visible in the background.

History is calling, and it’s nonstop: America’s 250th from Columbus

America turned 250 this year, and the party isn’t over. From Boston to St. Louis, cities across the country are marking the semiquincentennial with new exhibits, reopened landmarks and a whole lot of flag bunting. The good news for Columbus: you don’t need a connection to get to most of it. Here are six places worth the trip if you want to see where American history actually happened, all reachable

Promotional graphic highlighting nonstop service from Columbus to San Juan, Puerto Rico. Four overlapping postcard-style photos showcase Puerto Rico’s attractions, including a lush mountain waterfall, colorful historic buildings along the San Juan waterfront, a tropical beach with turquoise water and palm trees, and a vibrant macaw parrot. Large text reads, “All of This in Puerto Rico” and “Nonstop to San Juan.” Additional text notes that service begins February 13 on Southwest Airlines and includes the FlyColumbus.com website. A faint Puerto Rico passport-style stamp graphic appears in the background.

Nonstop to San Juan launches in February

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus Regional Airport Authority President & CEO Daren Griffin today congratulated Southwest Airlines after their announcement of a new nonstop route from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport (SJU) in San Juan, Puerto Rico, beginning February 13, 2027. “San Juan has been one of our top unserved destinations, and we are grateful to Southwest Airlines for introducing this nonstop service starting in

Boarding soon: Nonstop flights to Punta Cana

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus Regional Airport Authority President & CEO Daren Griffin today welcomed the addition of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, to the list of nonstop international destinations from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH). “We’re continuing to expand international service from Columbus with the addition of Punta Cana,” said Griffin. “For the first time in more than a decade, Columbus travelers can skip the layover and fly directly to one

JetBlue returns to CMH, offering easy access to Caribbean, South America

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus Regional Airport Authority (CRAA) President & CEO Daren Griffin today announced JetBlue will launch a route from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) beginning November 3, 2026. “JetBlue’s return to Columbus this November with nonstop service to Fort Lauderdale ensures seamless access to a critical gateway for international travel, connecting our community to popular destinations including Cancun, San Juan, and