Columbus to Great Smoky Mountains: what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 17 times. The typical return was £510 per person and the lowest £444, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | £444 |
| Typical (median) | £510 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 17 |
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Trips we picked on this route
Just found · from ColumbusNot worth it this week
Great Smoky Mountains
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Fare is $608 per person, $69 below the typical fare on this route
- Clear skies with highs of 73°F Friday and 75°F Saturday
- Sidney James Mountain Lodge in Gatlinburg is rated 8.1 from 3,295 reviews
£1,295 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £916 + hotel £341 + resort fee £38, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
MX + G4 · with a stop · 49h 25m
The catch: With two stops, MX + G4 takes 49h 25m of travel, landing Saturday at 9:43 AM and leaving Sunday at 6:00 AM.
Worth it if you can take the 5:00 AM American one-stop at $1,354 for two; skip it if you want two full days on the trails.
Every fare we found in the last 30 days
| Checked | Trip dates | Per person | Airline | Stops | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £510 | American. Operated by PSA Airlines as American Eagle + Piedmont Airlines as American Eagle | with a stop | 3h 32m | Google Flights |
| 14 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £458 | MX + G4 | with a stop | 49h 25m | Kiwi.com |
| 14 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £647 | F9 + G4 | with a stop | 45h 42m | Kiwi.com |
| 14 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £475 | MX + G4 + F9 | with a stop | 21h 13m | Kiwi.com |
| 14 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £589 | F9 + G4 | with a stop | 24h 26m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £495 | American. Operated by PSA Airlines as American Eagle + Piedmont Airlines as American Eagle | with a stop | 3h 32m | Google Flights |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £452 | MX + G4 | with a stop | 32h 11m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £444 | MX + G4 + F9 | with a stop | 20h 16m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £461 | MX + G4 | with a stop | 46h 40m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £647 | American. Operated by PSA Airlines as American Eagle | with a stop | 5h 6m | Google Flights |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £612 | F9 + G4 | with a stop | 42h 26m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £456 | MX + G4 + F9 | with a stop | 14h 8m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £574 | F9 + G4 + MX | with a stop | 24h 26m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £459 | MX + G4 + F9 | with a stop | 14h 8m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £590 | MX + G4 + F9 | with a stop | 22h 21m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £632 | F9 + G4 | with a stop | 11h 48m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £629 | F9 + G4 | with a stop | 11h 48m | Kiwi.com |
About Great Smoky Mountains
The Smokies are the most-visited national park in the country, with misty ridges, black bears, wildflowers and the family fun of Dollywood next door.
Great Smoky Mountains from every city: when to go, where to stay, what to do
Questions about Columbus to Great Smoky Mountains
What does a return from Columbus to Great Smoky Mountains usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was £510 per person, taxes and fees included, across 17 checks; the lowest was £444.
When is the best time to fly from Columbus to Great Smoky Mountains?
Great Smoky Mountains is at its best in April, May, June, September and October. Avoid January, February: Icy roads, closed high passes and many attractions on reduced hours
Do I need a passport to fly from Columbus to Great Smoky Mountains?
No passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Great Smoky Mountains.
Prices converted from US dollars at the rate of 15 Oct 2026.