Direct Flights from Atlanta to Columbus, Georgia
Nonstop service from ATL to CSG on Delta. Here's the schedule at a glance — plus what to do once you land.
How rare is this nonstop?
Atlanta is the only city in our data with a nonstop to Columbus, Georgia — everywhere else connects.
How long to go to Columbus, Georgia for, from Atlanta
40m in the air, 83 miles: short enough that a single night in Columbus, Georgia is worth it, and a day trip is not absurd.
About Columbus, Georgia
Columbus is a city in Georgia's Classic Heartland, near the Chattahoochee River and bordering Alabama. It is known for its Southern hospitality, unique attractions, and proximity to Fort Benning.
Summary from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA).
Top things to do in Columbus, Georgia
- The Little White House was the personal retreat of Franklin D. Roosevelt, the 32nd president of the United States, located in the Historic District of Warm Springs, Georgia.
- The Apalachicola Fort Site is an archaeological site near Holy Trinity, Alabama, United States.
- The Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center is located at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Georgia. It is North America's largest glass-enclosed tropical conservatory.
- Florence Marina State Park is a 173-acre (70 ha) Georgia state park located near Omaha on the eastern shore of Walter F. George Lake.
- F.D. Roosevelt State Park is a 9,049 acres (36.62 km2) Georgia state park located near Pine Mountain and Warm Springs. The park is named for former U.S.
- Callaway Resort & Gardens is a 2,500-acre (1,000 ha) resort complex located near Pine Mountain in Harris County, Georgia, 18 miles (29 km) from LaGrange, Georgia.
- The Jule Museum at Auburn University is an accredited art museum on the campus of Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama.
- Fort Mitchell National Cemetery is one of the 130 United States National Cemeteries, located in Fort Mitchell, Alabama, adjacent to the state-owned and operated Fort Mitchell Park.
- Providence Canyon State Outdoor Recreation Area is a 1,003-acre (405.90 ha) Georgia state park located in Stewart County in southwest Georgia, United States.
- Chewacla State Park is a public recreation area occupying 696 acres (282 ha) below Interstate 85 on the far south side of Auburn, Alabama.
- Yuchi Town Site, or Yuchi Town, is a late prehistoric and historic era archaeological site showing occupation of both the Apalachicola and of Yuchi tribes.
- The Columbus Museum in Columbus, Georgia, was founded in 1953. It contains many artifacts on both American art and regional history, displayed in both its permanent collection as well as temporary exhibitions.
Attraction descriptions from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA); place data from Wikidata (CC0).
Columbus, Georgia weather, compared with Atlanta
Within 3° of Atlanta on the annual average, so pack much as you would at home — but the two cities do not track each other month to month:
- January
- Columbus, Georgia 58°F · Atlanta 54°F · 4° warmer
- April
- Columbus, Georgia 77°F · Atlanta 73°F · 3° warmer
- July
- Columbus, Georgia 91°F · Atlanta 90°F · 2° warmer
- October
- Columbus, Georgia 77°F · Atlanta 74°F · 3° warmer
Average daily highs, 1991–2020 station normals from Meteostat (CC BY 4.0), measured at the nearest weather station to each city.
Planning a trip to Columbus, Georgia
- Best time to visit
- The best time to visit Columbus, Georgia is February–April and October–November, when daytime highs are a comfortable 62–77°F.
- How long to stay
- Columbus, Georgia rewards a longer visit — a full week lets you explore its many sights, from Little White House, Apalachicola Fort Site, and Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center and beyond.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a direct flight from Atlanta to Columbus, Georgia?
- Yes — you can fly nonstop from Atlanta (ATL) to Columbus, Georgia (CSG) on Delta.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from Atlanta to Columbus, Georgia?
- Delta flies nonstop between Atlanta (ATL) and Columbus, Georgia (CSG).
- How many nonstop flights are there from Atlanta to Columbus, Georgia?
- There are about 2 nonstop departures per day (roughly 14 per week) from Atlanta to Columbus, Georgia.
- How far is Columbus, Georgia from Atlanta?
- Columbus, Georgia is about 83 miles from Atlanta by air.
- What is there to do in Columbus, Georgia?
- Popular things to do include Little White House, Apalachicola Fort Site, Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center, Florence Marina State Park, and more.
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