Spring Break 2024: Here are the top destinations from John Glenn Columbus

Nathan Hart, Columbus Dispatch
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Spring has almost sprung, bringing blooming flowers, rainy days, and many college students' favorite week of the year: spring break.

Ohio State University's spring break is under two weeks away, as is Columbus State Community College's break. According to AAA, Florida is the top state these spring-breakers plan to visit this year during their week off.

“Florida remains a popular spot for Ohioans after the winter’s cold,” AAA spokesperson Kara Hitchens said. “And while this winter has been relatively mild, the warmer temperatures continue to beckon sun worshipers.”

If you're looking to worship the sun, here's what you need to know about how to get to the Sunshine State.

What direct flights are available from John Glenn Columbus to Florida?

According to Kayak.com and AAA, there are several direct flights from John Glenn International Airport to Florida that will take you to these cities:

  • Orlando

  • Miami

  • Fort Lauderdale

  • Tampa

  • Fort Myers

  • Jacksonville

There are also non-direct flights that will take you to:

  • Sarasota

  • Key West

  • Pensacola

  • Panama City

  • Valparaiso

  • Daytona Beach

  • Punta Gorda

  • Tallahassee

  • Melbourne

  • Gainesville

What other flights from Ohio to Florida are available?

If you find yourself outside of Columbus, other airports may have direct and non-direct flights available, according to AAA.

  • The Dayton International Airport has a flight to Orlando

  • The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport has flights to Tampa, Fort Myers, Destin, Orlando/Sanford and Palm Beach

  • The Akron-Canton Airport has direct flights to Tampa and Orlando

What are the best ways to get to Florida without flying?

John Glenn International Aiport has nine car rental companies available to choose from. They are:

  • Alamo

  • Avis

  • Budget

  • Dollar

  • Enterprise

  • Hertz

  • National

  • Payless

  • Thrifty

For those not looking to drive themselves, Greyhound also runs several bus routes from Columbus to Florida.

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This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Spring Break 2024: See the top destinations from John Glenn Columbus