Fort Wayne, Indiana

Private charter · CMH → FWA

Columbus to Fort Wayne

139 miles, about 50 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 Fort Wayne, door to door faster.

Trade about 3½ hours on the road for about 50 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from John Glenn Columbus International Airport in Columbus to Fort Wayne International Airport in Fort Wayne, 139 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
139 mi
Flight
50 min
Driving
3½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
CMHColumbusFWAFort Wayne
CMH → FWA139 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers50 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers25 min

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

Departing Columbus

Airports in Columbus

  • CMH

    Major airport

    John Glenn Columbus International Airport

    Columbus · KCMH

    From downtown
    6 mi
    Longest runway
    10,114 ft

  • OSU

    Commercial airport

    The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field

    Columbus · KOSU

    From downtown
    9 mi
    Longest runway
    5,004 ft

  • LCK

    Commercial airport

    Rickenbacker International Airport

    Columbus · KLCK

    From downtown
    11 mi
    Longest runway
    12,103 ft

  • KTZR

    Regional airport

    Bolton Field

    Columbus

    From downtown
    8 mi
    Longest runway
    5,500 ft

  • KDLZ

    Regional airport

    Delaware Municipal Airport

    Delaware

    From downtown
    23 mi
    Longest runway
    5,800 ft

  • KLHQ

    Regional airport

    Fairfield County Airport

    Lancaster

    From downtown
    23 mi
    Longest runway
    5,003 ft

Arriving Fort Wayne

Airports in Fort Wayne

  • FWA

    Commercial airport

    Fort Wayne International Airport

    Fort Wayne · KFWA

    From downtown
    8 mi
    Longest runway
    11,981 ft

  • SMD

    Regional airport

    Smith Field

    Fort Wayne · KSMD

    From downtown
    4 mi
    Longest runway
    3,126 ft

  • KGWB

    Regional airport

    De Kalb County Airport

    Auburn

    From downtown
    16 mi
    Longest runway
    7,106 ft

  • KHHG

    Regional airport

    Huntington Municipal Airport

    Huntington

    From downtown
    23 mi
    Longest runway
    5,001 ft

  • KC62

    Regional airport

    Kendallville Municipal Airport

    Kendallville

    From downtown
    28 mi
    Longest runway
    4,400 ft

When you land

Things to do in Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne is Indiana’s second-largest city, set where three rivers meet in the northeast corner of the state. Manufacturing has long been the backbone of its economy, from the General Motors truck plant just southwest of the city to defense electronics firms, steel processors and medical device makers. Healthcare, insurance and logistics are also important, and Parkview Health and Lutheran Health Network make the city a regional medical center. A wave of downtown investment, including Promenade Park along the riverfront, has given Fort Wayne new energy.

  1. 01

    Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo

    Consistently ranked among the best zoos in the country, it features an African journey, Australian Adventure and Indonesian rainforest exhibits.

  2. 02

    Promenade Park and the Riverfront

    Downtown’s revitalized riverfront offers a tree-canopy trail, kayak and canoe rentals, events, restaurants and walking paths along the St. Marys River.

  3. 03

    Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center

    Holding one of the largest family history collections in the country, the library’s genealogy center draws researchers from around the world.

  4. 04

    Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory

    Downtown, the conservatory features tropical, desert and seasonal show gardens under glass, a welcome escape during Indiana winters.

  5. 05

    Parkview Field

    Home to the Fort Wayne TinCaps, the minor league affiliate of the San Diego Padres, this downtown ballpark is known for its fan experience.

  6. 06

    Embassy Theatre

    Built in 1928, this ornate movie palace hosts concerts, Broadway tours and performances, and is home to the Fort Wayne Philharmonic.

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Questions

Columbus to Fort Wayne flights

How long is a private flight from Columbus to Fort Wayne?

About 50 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 139 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 3½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Columbus to Fort Wayne use?

You can depart from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field (OSU), or Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and arrive at Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA), Smith Field (SMD), or De Kalb County Airport (KGWB). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Columbus to Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne?

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

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