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RISD Museum
Major art museum at the Rhode Island School of Design, known for strong collections spanning ancient art, painting, design, and contemporary works.
Flights from Columbus, OH to Providence, RI depart on average 32 times per day, taking around 2h 23m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $219 (€179) but you can travel from only $160 (€131) by bus.
The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 22:15. The fastest flight covers the 618 miles (995 km) distance in 3h 22m. May is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 618 miles (995 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $219 (€179) |
Flights per day 32 |
Fastest flight 3h 22m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 10:15 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 21 days |
Cheapest price
$332
Average price
$609
Fastest journey
3 h 35 m
Average duration
3 h 42 m
Flights per day
54
Distance
995 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Columbus, OH to Providence, RI is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Columbus, OH to Providence, RI will cost around $609 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $332.
Of the 54 flights that leave Columbus, OH for Providence, RI onSun, Jun 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct flights cover the 995 km distance in an average of 3 h 42 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 3 h 35 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the longest flights will take 3 h 47 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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AA1083 · AA2338
AA3206 · AA2336
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AA5166
UA4047 · UA6262
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AA4727 · AA4778
UA3495 · UA4288
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AA5337Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Columbus, OH to Providence, RI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $160. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $160, and a flight costs an average of $219.
Distance: 618 miles (995 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$351 Average price | $197 Average price Cheapest | $143 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 16m Average total duration 16h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Columbus, OH to Providence, RI:
A bus is $154 (€126) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Columbus, OH to Providence, RI costing on average $351 (€287).
Other travel options to Providence, RI take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 46m.
The table below shows live departures for Columbus, OH to Providence, RI flights for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:27 PM Columbus, OH | 8h06 | 3:33 AM Providence, RI | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
UA3524 · UA2277 · UA6262 | 5:20 AM John Glenn International Airport | 8h45 | 2:05 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3524 · UA4703 | 5:20 AM John Glenn International Airport | 9h05 | 2:25 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4487+ AA3453 | 5:30 AM John Glenn International Airport | 7h42 | 1:12 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3495 · UA6262 | 6:00 AM John Glenn International Airport | 8h05 | 2:05 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3495 · UA4310 | 6:00 AM John Glenn International Airport | 13h00 | 7:00 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3495 · UA1775 · UA4703 | 6:00 AM John Glenn International Airport | 8h25 | 2:25 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3495 · UA4288 | 6:00 AM John Glenn International Airport | 3h45 | 9:45 AM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2980+ AA5138 | 6:00 AM John Glenn International Airport | 4h13 | 10:13 AM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3206 · AA2336 | 6:01 AM John Glenn International Airport | 4h57 | 10:58 AM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4056+ AA5334 | 6:11 AM John Glenn International Airport | 7h32 | 1:43 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4056+ AA5337 | 6:11 AM John Glenn International Airport | 3h47 | 9:58 AM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5363+ AA4056 | 6:11 AM John Glenn International Airport | 10h52 | 5:03 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4041 · AA3453 | 6:30 AM John Glenn International Airport | 6h42 | 1:12 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA466 · UA4703 | 7:00 AM John Glenn International Airport | 7h25 | 2:25 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA466 · UA2277 · UA6262 | 7:00 AM John Glenn International Airport | 7h05 | 2:05 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA466 · UA6054 | 7:00 AM John Glenn International Airport | 14h33 | 9:33 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3572 · AA3453 | 8:20 AM John Glenn International Airport | 4h52 | 1:12 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3484 · UA6054 | 9:00 AM John Glenn International Airport | 12h33 | 9:33 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3484 · UA4703 | 9:00 AM John Glenn International Airport | 5h25 | 2:25 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3484 · UA1332 · UA4310 | 9:00 AM John Glenn International Airport | 10h00 | 7:00 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3484 · UA1869 · UA4310 | 9:00 AM John Glenn International Airport | 10h00 | 7:00 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA5144+ AA2318 | 9:17 AM John Glenn International Airport | 6h33 | 3:50 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4627+ AA5334 | 9:30 AM John Glenn International Airport | 4h13 | 1:43 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4627+ AA5363 | 9:30 AM John Glenn International Airport | 7h33 | 5:03 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4627 · AA4778 | 9:30 AM John Glenn International Airport | 11h02 | 8:32 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4953+ AA3771 | 10:22 AM John Glenn International Airport | 6h49 | 5:11 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4047 · UA4310 | 10:30 AM John Glenn International Airport | 8h30 | 7:00 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4047 · UA6262 | 10:30 AM John Glenn International Airport | 3h35 | 2:05 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4047 · UA2331 · UA6054 | 10:30 AM John Glenn International Airport | 11h03 | 9:33 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4047 · UA2649 · UA6054 | 10:30 AM John Glenn International Airport | 11h03 | 9:33 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4047 · UA6142 | 10:30 AM John Glenn International Airport | 13h26 | 11:56 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA622 · UA6054 | 10:53 AM John Glenn International Airport | 10h40 | 9:33 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA622 · UA1332 · UA4310 | 10:53 AM John Glenn International Airport | 8h07 | 7:00 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1083 · AA2318 | 11:10 AM John Glenn International Airport | 4h40 | 3:50 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1083 · AA2338 | 11:10 AM John Glenn International Airport | 7h16 | 6:26 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
MX705 | 11:56 AM John Glenn International Airport | 3h41 | 3:37 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA4405+ AA5363 | 12:15 PM John Glenn International Airport | 4h48 | 5:03 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2905+ AA5166 | 1:01 PM John Glenn International Airport | 5h51 | 6:52 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
MX209 · MX721 | 1:23 PM John Glenn International Airport | 9h31 | 10:54 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA493 · UA2202 · UA6142 | 2:19 PM John Glenn International Airport | 9h37 | 11:56 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA493 · UA2437 · UA6142 | 2:19 PM John Glenn International Airport | 9h37 | 11:56 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA493 · UA6054 | 2:19 PM John Glenn International Airport | 7h14 | 9:33 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3541 · UA6142 | 2:53 PM John Glenn International Airport | 9h03 | 11:56 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3541 · UA4310 | 2:53 PM John Glenn International Airport | 4h07 | 7:00 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Discover the best of Providence — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Providence trip today.
Major art museum at the Rhode Island School of Design, known for strong collections spanning ancient art, painting, design, and contemporary works.
Historic mansion museum run by the Rhode Island Historical Society, offering insight into early Providence and merchant-era life.
Hands-on family museum with interactive exhibits focused on play, creativity, and early learning.
Riverfront park and promenade at the heart of downtown, best known for scenic walks and WaterFire evenings.
Historic neighborhood with steep streets, preserved architecture, Brown University, and classic views over Providence.
Large urban park with lakes, walking paths, gardens, and several cultural attractions, popular with locals year-round.
Large quahog clams stuffed with a seasoned mix of chopped clam, breadcrumbs, herbs, and often spicy Portuguese chouriço. A signature Rhode Island appetizer with strong local and Portuguese-Italian New
Rhode Island–style fritters made from a savory flour batter with chopped clams, usually served with chowder. A classic coastal snack found at seafood shacks across the Providence area.
The local chowder style made with a clear broth rather than cream or tomato, highlighting quahogs, potatoes, and herbs. It is one of the state’s most distinctive traditional dishes.
Established Italian market and casual eatery on Federal Hill, loved for sandwiches, prepared foods, and old-school neighborhood atmosphere.
Landmark Providence restaurant known for wood-grilled dishes, pasta, and refined Italian cooking in a polished but lively setting.
Well-known seafood restaurant near downtown, popular for oysters, lobster, and classic Rhode Island coastal fare in an upscale setting.
Moderate for a U.S. city. Casual meals are reasonable, but hotels and fine dining can be pricey.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Tip bartenders USD 1-2 per drink, taxis about 10-15%, and round up for cafes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Columbus, OH to Providence, RI by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Providence, RI, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Columbus, OH to Providence, RI flights use the John Glenn International Airport to T. F. Green International Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Columbus, OH and Providence, RI airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
John Glenn International Airport is 2 km from Columbus city centre. Public transport options include:
John Glenn International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Various locations, including American, Italian, and fast food
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at John Glenn International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at John Glenn International Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at John Glenn International Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotels nearby, such as Hilton Garden Inn and Hampton Inn..
T. F. Green International Airport is 3 km from Providence city centre. Public transport options include:
T. F. Green International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants available, including food courts with fast food and sit-down dining options like Dunkin' and Wolfgang Puck Express
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout the terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at T. F. Green International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at T. F. Green International Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at T. F. Green International Airport.
Nearby hotels include Hotels nearby, such as Fairfield Inn & Suites and Radisson Hotel Providence Airport..
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