How long is the flight from Columbus to Fort Smith?

A quick flight from Columbus to Fort Smith can take about 4h 53m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $551. 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.

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 is the cheapest time of day to fly from CMH to FSM?

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.

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?

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

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7.2

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Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

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American Airlines

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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 4h 53m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $551. 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Fort Smith (average of $198). Flying from Columbus to Fort Smith in September is currently the most expensive (average of $272). 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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