Hays to Columbus Flights

Hays Regional Airport

Hays is a small town in central Kansas, located about 205 miles from Topeka and 175 miles from Wichita. Located about four miles from the center of town, the Hays Regional Airport offers flights from Hays to Denver. When you book cheap flights from Hays with Orbitz.com, you can search for flights that connect in Denver and go on to both domestic and international locations. Great Lakes Airlines is the only carrier that flies in and out of Hays, offering four flights a day during the week and three flights a day on the weekends.

Transportation to the Hays Airport

The Hays airport is just a short 10-minute drive from town in normal traffic. If you don't have your own vehicle, BMB Airport Shuttle Service is another convenient way to get from Hays to the airport.

Weather in Hays

Hays experiences four seasons, and the average temperature is 53 degrees. The city sees a considerable amount of sun, and days are generally clear and pleasant in the spring, summer and fall. In the winter, the city gets an average of 19 inches of snow and sees cold, windy days on the open Kansas prairies.

Things to Do in Hays

When you book cheap flights from Hays, the short distance from the city to the airport allows you to explore the city before the flight. If you have a few hours before departure, check out the buffalo herd at the city's Frontier Park or explore the historic buildings on Chestnut Street.

Port Columbus International Airport

If you're looking for domestic flights to Columbus, Orbitz.com can help you find the best deal. Port Columbus International Airport is located at 4600 International Gateway, approximately 9 miles from downtown Columbus. Seven airlines service the airport-United Airlines, Southwest, US Airways, American Airlines, Delta, Air Canada and AirTran Airways.

Transportation From the Airport

The Central Ohio Transit Authority operates bus services that run from the airport to downtown Columbus. Bus fare costs $2. Taxicabs are also available at the airport. Cab fare costs $2.75 for the first 1/9 of a mile and $.45 for each 2/9 of a mile after that. There is also a $3 surcharge for all taxicabs transporting passengers from the airport. Cab fare to the downtown area typically costs between $23 and $28. If you want access to your own vehicle, Orbitz.com can reserve a rental car for you.

Weather in Columbus

During the winter months, the temperatures in Columbus are typically in the high 20s or low 30s. The weather warms up in the summer, and temperatures are usually in the mid-80s. If you use Orbitz.com to book your trip in April or October, you'll have nice weather and save money, because it's not considered a peak travel time.

Highlights and Attractions

Each year, in July, Columbus hosts the Ohio State Fair. Other area attractions include the Central Ohio Fire Museum, the Columbus Museum of Art and the Wyandotte Winery. The Orbitz.com website does more than find flights to Columbus; it also finds discounts on hotels and allows you to purchase tickets to area attractions.