Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Private charter · CMH → LNS

Columbus to Lancaster

349 miles, about 2 hr 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 Lancaster, door to door faster.

Trade about 7½ hours on the road for about 2 hr in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from John Glenn Columbus International Airport in Columbus to Lancaster Airport in Lancaster, 349 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
349 mi
Flight
2 hr
Driving
7½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
CMHColumbusLNSLancaster
CMH → LNS349 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers2 hr
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers1 hr 5 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 Lancaster

Airports in Lancaster

  • LNS

    Commercial airport

    Lancaster Airport

    Lancaster · KLNS

    From downtown
    6 mi
    Longest runway
    6,933 ft

  • MDT

    Commercial airport

    Harrisburg International Airport

    Harrisburg · KMDT

    From downtown
    26 mi
    Longest runway
    10,001 ft

  • RDG

    Commercial airport

    Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field)

    Reading · KRDG

    From downtown
    29 mi
    Longest runway
    6,350 ft

  • CTH

    Regional airport

    Chester County G O Carlson Airport

    Coatesville · KMQS

    From downtown
    24 mi
    Longest runway
    5,400 ft

  • KN71

    Regional airport

    Donegal Springs Airpark

    Mount Joy/Marietta

    From downtown
    15 mi
    Longest runway
    3,250 ft

  • K9D4

    Regional airport

    Deck Airport

    Myerstown

    From downtown
    22 mi
    Longest runway
    3,786 ft

When you land

Things to do in Lancaster

Lancaster is one of the oldest inland cities in the United States and the center of Lancaster County, known around the world for its Amish and Mennonite communities and some of the most productive farmland in the country. The city has a restored downtown of brick row houses, galleries, restaurants and Central Market, while the county’s economy combines agriculture, manufacturing, health care through Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, and a large tourism industry centered on Pennsylvania Dutch Country.

  1. 01

    Lancaster Central Market

    Operating since the 1700s, Central Market is one of the oldest farmers markets in the country, with Amish and Mennonite vendors selling produce, baked goods and meats.

  2. 02

    Amish Farm and House

    Guided tours of a working farm and a furnished farmhouse introduce visitors to Amish customs, traditions and ways of life in the surrounding countryside.

  3. 03

    Strasburg Rail Road

    America’s oldest operating short-line railroad runs steam excursions through Amish farmland, across from the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania and its collection of locomotives.

  4. 04

    Sight and Sound Theatres

    This large theater near Strasburg stages elaborate biblical productions with live animals, big sets and a large cast that draw audiences from around the region.

  5. 05

    Wheatland

    The home of James Buchanan, the only president from Pennsylvania, is open for guided tours of the restored house and grounds on the edge of the city.

  6. 06

    Lititz

    This small Moravian town north of Lancaster has a charming main street, the Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery, one of the oldest in America, and the Wilbur Chocolate store.

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Questions

Columbus to Lancaster flights

How long is a private flight from Columbus to Lancaster?

About 2 hr in a Cirrus SR20, for 349 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 7½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Columbus to Lancaster 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 Lancaster Airport (LNS), Harrisburg International Airport (MDT), or Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field) (RDG). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Columbus to Lancaster 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 Lancaster?

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

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Lancaster to Columbus

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