How long is the flight from Columbus to Fort Smith?

A quick flight from Columbus to Fort Smith can take about 7h 07m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $279. The distance between Columbus and Fort Smith is about 704 mi.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Columbus to Fort Smith round-trip?

According to our current data, American Airlines ($268), offers the cheapest pricing from Columbus to Fort Smith.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Columbus to Fort Smith?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus to Fort Smith flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Fort Smith ranges from 2.6 - 5.5 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.5 in. August is typically the driest time to visit Fort Smith when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Fort Smith, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 39.2 F).

What airport do you fly into for flights to Fort Smith from Columbus?

Fort Smith (FSM) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Columbus to Fort Smith. You should not have trouble finding flights to Fort Smith from Columbus; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Columbus per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights to the Fort Smith airport from Columbus. It is only a 3.8 mi journey from Fort Smith (FSM) to Fort Smith’s city center.

Can I find deals for flights from Columbus to Fort Smith that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Columbus to Fort Smith flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbus to Fort Smith?

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Tue 9/3011:45 amCMH - FSM

1 stop7h 07mAmerican Airlines

Sat 10/43:20 pmFSM - CMH

1 stop5h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$279

Thu 9/185:27 amCMH - FSM

1 stop5h 25mAmerican Airlines

Wed 10/16:00 amFSM - CMH

1 stop6h 32mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$319

Mon 9/226:50 amCMH - FSM

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Fri 10/106:16 pmFSM - CMH

1 stop4h 49mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$1,094

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Tue 9/3011:45 amCMH - FSM

1 stop7h 07mAmerican Airlines

Sat 10/43:20 pmFSM - CMH

1 stop5h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$279

Thu 9/185:27 amCMH - FSM

1 stop5h 25mAmerican Airlines

Wed 10/16:00 amFSM - CMH

1 stop6h 32mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$319

Mon 9/226:50 amCMH - FSM

2 stops9h 00mAmerican Airlines

Fri 10/106:16 pmFSM - CMH

1 stop4h 49mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$1,094

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Thu 9/185:27 amCMH - FSM

1 stop5h 25mAmerican Airlines

Wed 10/16:00 amFSM - CMH

1 stop6h 32mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$319

Mon 9/226:50 amCMH - FSM

2 stops9h 00mAmerican Airlines

Fri 10/106:16 pmFSM - CMH

1 stop4h 49mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$1,094

Tue 9/3011:45 amCMH - FSM

1 stop7h 07mAmerican Airlines

Sat 10/43:20 pmFSM - CMH

1 stop5h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$279

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Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Fort Smith (average of $429). Flying from Columbus to Fort Smith in March is currently the most expensive (average of $574). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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When flying from Columbus to Fort Smith, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing Fort Smith

Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines from Columbus to Fort Smith. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Fort Smith from Columbus?
Fort Smith (FSM) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Columbus to Fort Smith. You should not have trouble finding flights to Fort Smith from Columbus; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Columbus per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights to the Fort Smith airport from Columbus. It is only a 3.8 mi journey from Fort Smith (FSM) to Fort Smith’s city center.
How long is the flight from Columbus to Fort Smith?
A quick flight from Columbus to Fort Smith can take about 7h 07m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $279. The distance between Columbus and Fort Smith is about 704 mi.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Columbus to Fort Smith round-trip?
According to our current data, American Airlines ($268), offers the cheapest pricing from Columbus to Fort Smith.
Can I find deals for flights from Columbus to Fort Smith that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Columbus to Fort Smith flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Columbus to Fort Smith?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Columbus to Fort Smith.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbus to Fort Smith?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus to Fort Smith by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus to Fort Smith?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Fort Smith (average of $429). Flying from Columbus to Fort Smith in March is currently the most expensive (average of $574). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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