Cleveland, Ohio

Private charter · CLU → CLE

Columbus to Cleveland

260 miles, about 1 hr 30 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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Times are local to each departure airport.

The trip

Columbus to Cleveland, door to door faster.

Trade about 6 hours on the road for about 1 hr 30 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Columbus Municipal Airport in Columbus to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport in Cleveland, 260 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
260 mi
Flight
1 hr 30 min
Driving
6 hours
Passengers
Up to 5
CLUColumbusCLECleveland
CLU → CLE260 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 30 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers50 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing Columbus

Airports in Columbus

  • CLU

    Commercial airport

    Columbus Municipal Airport

    Columbus · KBAK

    From downtown
    3 mi
    Longest runway
    6,401 ft

  • SER

    Regional airport

    Freeman Municipal Airport

    Seymour · KSER

    From downtown
    20 mi
    Longest runway
    6,001 ft

  • KOVO

    Regional airport

    North Vernon Airport

    North Vernon

    From downtown
    20 mi
    Longest runway
    5,002 ft

  • KGEZ

    Regional airport

    Shelbyville Municipal Airport

    Shelbyville

    From downtown
    26 mi
    Longest runway
    5,000 ft

  • KI34

    Regional airport

    Greensburg Municipal Airport

    Greensburg

    From downtown
    22 mi
    Longest runway
    3,433 ft

Arriving Cleveland

Airports in Cleveland

  • CLE

    Major airport

    Cleveland Hopkins International Airport

    Cleveland · KCLE

    From downtown
    10 mi
    Longest runway
    9,953 ft

  • BKL

    Commercial airport

    Burke Lakefront Airport

    Cleveland · KBKL

    From downtown
    1 mi
    Longest runway
    6,604 ft

  • CGF

    Commercial airport

    Cuyahoga County Airport

    Cleveland · KCGF

    From downtown
    12 mi
    Longest runway
    5,502 ft

  • LNN

    Regional airport

    Lake County Executive Airport

    Willoughby · KLNN

    From downtown
    20 mi
    Longest runway
    5,028 ft

  • KLPR

    Regional airport

    Lorain County Regional Airport

    Lorain/Elyria

    From downtown
    27 mi
    Longest runway
    5,002 ft

  • K4G8

    Regional airport

    Columbia Airport

    Columbia Station

    From downtown
    19 mi
    Longest runway
    3,152 ft

When you land

Things to do in Cleveland

Cleveland built its fortune on steel, shipping and oil, and the city still sits where the Cuyahoga River meets Lake Erie, with ore boats working the river bends. Today its largest employers are health systems, led by the Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals, which draw patients and physicians from around the world. Sherwin-Williams and KeyCorp are headquartered downtown, Progressive and Parker Hannifin are based in the suburbs, and Case Western Reserve University anchors the cultural campus of University Circle.

  1. 01

    Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

    I. M. Pei’s glass pyramid on the lakefront houses exhibits on the artists and history of rock music, from stage costumes and handwritten lyrics to famous guitars.

  2. 02

    Cleveland Museum of Art

    One of the country’s finest art museums offers free general admission to a collection spanning ancient Egypt, medieval armor, Asian art and European masters, set beside the Fine Arts Garden.

  3. 03

    Playhouse Square

    Five restored 1920s theaters downtown make up one of the largest performing arts centers in the country, presenting touring Broadway shows, concerts and resident theater and dance companies.

  4. 04

    West Side Market

    Cleveland’s public market has operated in its vaulted brick hall in Ohio City since 1912, with stalls selling meats, cheeses, pierogi, baked goods and produce.

  5. 05

    Cuyahoga Valley National Park

    Between Cleveland and Akron, the park follows the Cuyahoga River past Brandywine Falls, the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail and the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad.

  6. 06

    Severance Music Center

    Home of the Cleveland Orchestra, one of the world’s great ensembles, the 1931 concert hall in University Circle is known for its ornate interior and acoustics.

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Questions

Columbus to Cleveland flights

How long is a private flight from Columbus to Cleveland?

About 1 hr 30 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 260 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 6 hours.

Which airports do flights from Columbus to Cleveland use?

You can depart from Columbus Municipal Airport (CLU), Freeman Municipal Airport (SER), or North Vernon Airport (KOVO) and arrive at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE), Burke Lakefront Airport (BKL), or Cuyahoga County Airport (CGF). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Columbus to Cleveland cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between Columbus and Cleveland?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Cleveland back to Columbus are priced the same way.

Return flight

Cleveland to Columbus

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