As of July 2026, travelers departing from Columbus can access nonstop flights to 57 destinations across two airports using 10 airlines, with JetBlue scheduled to resume service in November 2026 as the 11th carrier. The Columbus Regional Airport Authority recorded twelve new flight announcements between January and June 2026, reflecting rapid expansion of nonstop air service.
Seasonal Route Additions and JetBlue Return
JetBlue will restart nonstop service to Fort Lauderdale from Columbus beginning November 3, 2026, marking the airline’s return after a multi-year absence. Breeze Airlines plans seasonal nonstop flights to Punta Cana starting January 8, 2027, operating Mondays and Fridays through March 22, 2027. Southwest
Airlines will offer seasonal nonstop Saturday flights to San Juan, Puerto Rico, beginning February 13, 2027.
Southwest Airlines as Largest Carrier at John Glenn Airport
Southwest Airlines operates the largest share of flights at John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), with a strong focus on domestic routes within the United States. The carrier serves numerous Florida destinations nonstop, contributing significantly to the airport’s broad service network.
Allegiant Airlines Operations at Rickenbacker Airport
Allegiant Airlines maintains nine leisure nonstop routes from Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK), including destinations such as Destin, Fort Lauderdale, Key West, Myrtle Beach, Orlando/Sanford, Punta Gorda, Sarasota, Savannah, and St. Pete-Clearwater. Rickenbacker functions mainly as a cargo hub with limited passenger facilities. Passengers
flying Allegiant should verify whether their ticket indicates departure from Rickenbacker (LCK) or John Glenn (CMH).
Seasonal Flights and Booking Considerations
Seasonal routes operate only during certain months and may not appear in flight searches outside of airline booking windows, which often span six to nine months in advance. This partly explains why some announced routes, including Punta Cana and San Juan, may not be visible for booking until closer to their start dates.
Florida and International Destinations Available Nonstop
Of the 57 nonstop airports served in July 2026, fourteen are in Florida: Destin, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Key West, Miami, Orlando (both airports), Palm Beach, Panama City Beach, Punta
Gorda, Sarasota, Tampa, and St. Pete-Clearwater. Other seasonal beach destinations include Myrtle Beach, flying from both Columbus airports, and Cancun, served seasonally by American and Southwest. International nonstop service currently includes Toronto, Montreal, Cancun, with Punta Cana starting January 2027 and San Juan beginning February 2027. Flights to Puerto Rico do not require a passport as it is a U.S. territory.
Airport Authority Marketing and Scheduling Context
The Columbus Regional Airport Authority markets the number of nonstop destinations as “55+,” reflecting the dynamic expansion of routes throughout 2026. Scheduled nonstop flights primarily connect within the U.S., with the longest flights going to West Coast cities. Transatlantic
flights have yet to be announced. Airline schedules and routes frequently update, so travelers should review airline information or use official tools for live schedules. The Rickenbacker airport offers minimal passenger amenities compared to John Glenn.
