{ "response": { "Key": "DEN-CMH", "orig": { "code": "DEN", "type": "airport", "city": "Denver", "fullCity": "Denver, Colorado", "airport": "Denver Intl Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "CMH", "type": "airport", "city": "Columbus", "fullCity": "Columbus, Ohio", "airport": "John Glenn Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Denver to Columbus?", "answer": "Flights from Denver to Columbus are about 1,150 miles and typically take 2 hours 45 minutes nonstop. The return flight to Denver usually takes 3 hours 10 minutes, about 25 minutes longer due to prevailing winds.", "methodology": "Flight times and distances come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Columbus?", "answer": "At John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), you can take a COTA AirConnect bus to downtown for $2.75 with a roughly 25-minute trip every 30 minutes, or use rideshare services like Uber and Lyft that pick up on the ground transportation level. Taxis are available 24/7 with a metered fare around $25 to downtown, and several rental car agencies have desks in the parking garage. The bus is the most-used budget option, but rideshare is often the fastest and most convenient door-to-door.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.airportsdata.net/airport-CMH/", "title": "Columbus airport (CMH)", "time_published": "2025-11-14T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Glenn_Columbus_International_Airport?oldid=751470363", "title": "John Glenn Columbus International Airport - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2016-11-25T22:19:25Z" }, { "url": "https://www.airportsdata.net/airport-CMH-transportation/", "title": "Transfer to/from - Columbus airport (CMH)", "time_published": "2020-03-26T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CMH", "title": "CMH", "time_published": "2025-02-22T13:51:45Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbus_Airport", "title": "Columbus Airport", "time_published": "2024-10-23T19:10:27Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q4": { "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Denver to Columbus?", "answer": "Average fares from Denver to Columbus bottom out around $298 in late October, the cheapest stretch of the year. October, February, and January are the cheapest months overall, with averages of $301, $306, and $309 respectively. The priciest period is late December at $391, while December and June tie as the most expensive months at $371 on average.", "methodology": "Seasonal fares come from Priceline's own air booking-summary archive, analysed in-house and refreshed monthly. For each day of the year we take a representative round-trip fare, a blend of the 25th-percentile and average ticket price over the route's bookings, and smooth the series into a seasonal curve; the half-month low and high and the monthly figures quoted here are averages of that curve. Thin and international routes borrow their seasonal shape from the nearest busy routes, with the price level anchored to the route's own bookings.", "toolsUsed": [ "seasonal_prices" ] }, "q5": { "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Denver to Columbus?", "answer": "For flights from Denver to Columbus, the best fares are typically found when booking 4–6 weeks before departure, with the absolute lowest price around 30 days out at about $262. Booking much earlier, such as 20+ weeks ahead, tends to cost significantly more, often $400 or higher. Fares are generally lowest in that 4–6 week window and rise sharply for last-minute bookings; summer and holiday periods may require booking even earlier to catch better prices.", "methodology": "Booking-window guidance comes from the same monthly in-house analysis of Priceline's own air booking-summary archive. We aggregate the route's bookings by how many days before departure they were made, from about 180 days out to the day of travel, smooth the curve, and highlight the stretch of lead times with the lowest average fare. Thin and international routes borrow the curve shape from the nearest busy routes, anchored to the route's own price level. It reflects current fares and is refreshed monthly.", "toolsUsed": [ "booking_timing" ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Denver to Columbus?", "answer": "No nonstop red-eye flights operate between Denver and Columbus, but a connecting overnight itinerary is available: Frontier flies a red-eye from Denver to Orlando (MCO), departing at 11:59 PM and arriving at 5:38 AM, then connecting on Frontier to Columbus with about a 1 hour 37 minute layover.", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "redeye_flights" ] }, "q7": { "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Denver to Columbus?", "answer": "Southwest Airlines is the dominant non‑stop carrier from Denver to Columbus, with 84 weekly flights spread across the day. United Airlines also flies the route non‑stop, offering 22 weekly flights, while Frontier provides limited non‑stop service on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays with 9 weekly departures.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q8": { "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Denver and Columbus?", "answer": "Common layover cities include Chicago O'Hare, Dallas/Fort Worth, and Minneapolis. These hubs offer frequent flights and efficient connections, keeping total travel time competitive, with Chicago often providing the shortest routing." }, "q9": { "question": "How reliable are on‑time arrivals on this route from Denver to Columbus?", "answer": "On the Denver to Columbus route, United Airlines has the best on-time arrival record at 77%, with a cancellation rate of just 0.2%. Frontier follows at 76.3% on-time but cancels 1.7% of flights, while Southwest arrives on time 63.7% of the time and cancels 0.3%.", "methodology": "On-time arrival and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; a flight counts as on time when it arrives within 15 minutes of schedule. Carriers are ranked by arrival on-time rate on this route, and the carrier list itself comes from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI).", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Columbus?", "answer": "May to June and September to October offer pleasant temperatures and smaller crowds than summer events." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Denver to Columbus?", "answer": "For this domestic U.S. flight, bring a Real ID or passport, ensure the name matches your ticket, and carry a payment method for checked bags; vaccination certificates are not required." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Columbus?", "answer": "Columbus has one commercial airport, John Glenn Columbus International Airport, located about 6 miles east of downtown." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to Denver Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From downtown Denver, the fastest and most popular option is the RTD A-Line train, which runs directly from Denver Union Station to the airport transit center in about 37 minutes. Public buses, including the AT route, offer a lower-cost alternative but take longer. Ride-share services like Uber and Lyft are readily available, while taxis and shared shuttles provide door-to-door convenience at a higher price. Driving and parking on-site is possible, with economy lots being the most affordable, but the airport is about 25 miles from downtown.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.flydenver.com/parking-and-transportation/to-and-from/airport-transit-center/", "title": "Airport Transit Center | Denver International Airport", "time_published": "2026-02-24T17:09:34Z" }, { "url": "https://flydenver.com/connections/", "title": "Connections | Denver International Airport", "favicon": "https://flydenver.com/apple-touch-icon.png", "time_published": "2023-09-14T15:33:21Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automated_Guideway_Transit_System_(Denver_International_Airport)", "title": "Automated Guideway Transit System (Denver International Airport)", "time_published": "2026-06-01T08:54:40Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denver%20International%20Airport", "title": "Denver International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-30T15:08:23Z" }, { "url": "https://www.faa.gov/?action=searchForAirport&airportcode=PSR", "title": "Federal Aviation Administration", "favicon": "https://www.faa.gov/themes/custom/faa/favicon.png", "time_published": "2026-07-17T12:00:00Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Columbus airport?", "answer": "John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) does not have an on‑site hotel, capsule hotel, or sleeping pods inside the terminal. The closest option is the Columbus Airport Marriott, located about a mile away and connected by a complimentary shuttle. Other nearby hotels, such as the Aloft Columbus Westerville, also offer shuttle service but are farther from the airport.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/columbus-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Columbus Airport Guide (CMH) - Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2026-02-11T20:39:11Z" }, { "url": "https://www.airportsdata.net/airport-CMH/", "title": "Columbus airport (CMH)", "time_published": "2025-11-14T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John%20Glenn%20Columbus%20International%20Airport", "title": "John Glenn Columbus International Airport", "time_published": "2026-05-01T08:17:28Z" }, { "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/cmham-columbus-airport-marriott/overview/?toDate=1/28/12&groupCode=ofuofua&fromDate=1/25/overview/", "title": "CMH Airport Hotel | Columbus Airport Marriott", "time_published": "2024-10-11T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/cmhaw-aloft-columbus-westerville/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0", "title": "Aloft Columbus Westerville - Hotel Near John Glenn Int'l Airport", "time_published": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://chase.com/personal/credit-cards/education/basics/a-guide-to-john-glenn-columbus-international-airport", "title": "A Guide to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) | Chase", "time_published": "2025-11-04T00:00:00Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q15": { "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at John Glenn Intl Airport?", "answer": "John Glenn Columbus International Airport offers free Wi‑Fi throughout the terminal. A meditation room is available for quiet reflection or prayer. Currency exchange offices are not mentioned in the available information; you may need to exchange money before arriving or use ATMs on‑site.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.airportsdata.net/airport-CMH/", "title": "Columbus airport (CMH)", "time_published": "2025-11-14T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John%20Glenn%20Columbus%20International%20Airport", "title": "John Glenn Columbus International Airport", "time_published": "2026-05-01T08:17:28Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Glenn_Columbus_International_Airport?oldid=751470363", "title": "John Glenn Columbus International Airport - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2016-11-25T22:19:25Z" }, { "url": "https://www.airportsdata.net/airport-CMH-transportation/", "title": "Transfer to/from - Columbus airport (CMH)", "time_published": "2020-03-26T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Glenn_Airport", "title": "John Glenn Columbus International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2003-07-17T00:08:52Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Denver to Columbus?", "answer": "Nonstop flights from Denver to Columbus are typically operated with Boeing 737 MAX 8, 737-800, and 737-900 aircraft, flown by Southwest and United. On connecting itineraries, the long leg often uses a Boeing 737 MAX 8, 737-800, or Airbus A321-200 Neo, with common connection points including Chicago O'Hare, Chicago Midway, and Baltimore. Specific aircraft can vary by day and airline, but the Boeing 737 family dominates this route.", "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_aircraft" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Denver to Columbus?", "answer": "Nonstop flights from Denver to Columbus are operated by United (a Star Alliance member), along with Southwest and Frontier, neither of which belongs to any global alliance. Other alliances may serve the route via connections, but no SkyTeam or oneworld carriers fly it nonstop.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "article_lookup" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Denver?", "answer": "At Denver International Airport, you'll find a Delta Sky Club in the Main Terminal on Concourse A, offering premium food, beer and wine, Wi-Fi, and flight monitors, accessible with a same-day Delta boarding pass or membership. The Centurion Lounge is located in Concourse C, featuring complimentary food and cocktails, and is available to American Express Platinum and Centurion cardholders. Both lounges allow access up to three hours before departure.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-gb/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/DEN", "title": "American Express Lounges at Denver International Airport | Amex GB", "time_published": "2026-05-03T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.flydenver.com/", "title": "Denver International Airport | DEN", "favicon": "https://www.flydenver.com/apple-touch-icon.png", "time_published": "2026-06-02T21:34:27Z" }, { "url": "https://flydenver.com/at-the-airport", "title": "Exciting Things to Do at Denver International Airport", "time_published": "2026-02-18T15:39:31Z" }, { "url": "https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-centurion-card-idc-en/DEN/Delta-Sky-Club-Main-Terminal-Concourse-A-IgRTEiZDls/", "title": "Delta Sky Club at Denver International Airport | Amex US", "time_published": "2026-03-18T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://carsandstays.delta.com/Denver-Hotels-Sleep-Inn-Suites-Denver-International-Airport.h23533743.Hotel-Information?categorySearch=any_option&chkin=2026-07-06&chkout=2026-07-07&destType=MARKET&destination=Denver%2C+CO%2C+United+States+of+America+%28DEN-All+Airports%29&latLong=39.74483000000001%2C-104.94829500000002&pwa_ts=1782175590171&referrerUrl=aHR0cHM6Ly9jYXJzYW5kc3RheXMuZGVsdGEuY29tL0hvdGVsLVNlYXJjaA%3D%3D®ionId=6139084&rfrr=HSR&rm1=a2&searchId=b9103c12-38ab-46f5-86a7-f3447411bdbe&selectedRatePlan=383244565&selectedRoomType=218717901&sort=RECOMMENDED&top_cur=USD&top_dp=126&useRewards=false&x_pwa=1", "title": "Sleep Inn & Suites Denver International Airport", "favicon": "https://carsandstays.delta.com/favicon.ico", "time_published": "2026-06-23T09:32:24Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Denver to Columbus?", "answer": "Baggage policies vary by airline and fare class. Basic Economy tickets are usually the most restrictive and may not include a checked bag, while standard economy fares often allow you to add a checked bag for a fee. A carry‑on bag and personal item are typically included with all fares." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Denver to Columbus?", "answer": "On this domestic route, typical options are Economy and sometimes a larger recliner seat in First class. Flat‑bed Business and Premium Economy are not commonly offered." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies depend on the carrier and fare class; flexible and premium tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while restrictive fares usually do not." } } } }