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$111+ Cheap flights from Columbus to California

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CMH — LAX
jul. 8 — jul. 151
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to California

Cheapest flights from Columbus to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on junio 8, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 7/75:44 pm
CMH
-
LAS
1 stop21h 45m
Frontier
mié. 7/1511:50 pm
LAS
-
CMH
1 stop14h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 6/3$271
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 6/194:47 pm
CMH
-
SAN
1 stop18h 55m
Frontier
mar. 6/2310:04 am
SAN
-
CMH
1 stop26h 58m
Frontier
Deal found 6/3$276
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 7/294:47 pm
CMH
-
SAN
1 stop10h 04m
Frontier
mar. 8/46:25 am
SAN
-
CMH
1 stop29h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 6/5$278
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 8/74:47 pm
CMH
-
SAN
1 stop10h 04m
Frontier
vie. 8/146:25 am
SAN
-
CMH
1 stop6h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 6/3$280
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 8/1111:05 am
CMH
-
LAS
2 stops13h 53m
Frontier
jue. 8/136:40 am
LAS
-
CMH
1 stop7h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 6/4$283
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 7/84:47 pm
CMH
-
LAS
1 stop17h 22m
Frontier
mar. 7/149:00 am
LAS
-
CMH
1 stop8h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 6/5$285
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 7/174:47 pm
CMH
-
SAN
1 stop19h 18m
Frontier
mar. 7/2110:00 am
SAN
-
CMH
1 stop27h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 6/4$285
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 7/14:47 pm
CMH
-
LAS
1 stop17h 23m
Frontier
mié. 7/89:42 pm
LAS
-
CMH
1 stop19h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 6/3$288
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 8/65:44 pm
CMH
-
LAS
2 stops19h 13m
Frontier
jue. 8/136:40 am
LAS
-
CMH
1 stop7h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 6/4$289
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 8/214:47 pm
CMH
-
SAN
1 stop18h 55m
Frontier
jue. 8/279:37 am
SAN
-
CMH
1 stop27h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 6/4$290
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 11/118:25 am
CMH
-
SAN
1 stop9h 17m
Alaska Airlines
lun. 11/164:23 pm
SAN
-
CMH
1 stop25h 32m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/6$295
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 6/308:58 pm
CMH
-
LAS
1 stop17h 31m
Frontier
mar. 7/79:00 am
LAS
-
CMH
1 stop8h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 6/5$296

Find flight deals from Columbus to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Columbus to California flight deals. Data was last updated junio 8, 2026.

Round-trip from

$271
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$111
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$391
From Columbus to California
One-way flight from Columbus to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($39 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated junio 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to California that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

mar. 7/21

3:25 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop5h 55m

San Diego

mar. 7/28

7:15 am-7:45 pm

1 stop9h 30m

$312

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

sáb. 10/10

5:45 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop8h 18m

San Diego

mié. 10/14

10:30 pm-9:44 am

1 stop8h 14m

$317

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

mié. 8/5

5:30 am-9:29 am

1 stop6h 59m

San Diego

mié. 8/12

10:40 pm-10:00 am

1 stop8h 20m

$317

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

sáb. 7/11

5:40 am-11:55 am

1 stop9h 15m

San Diego

sáb. 7/18

2:15 pm-1:40 am

1 stop8h 25m

$317

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

mié. 9/2

8:00 am-11:35 am

1 stop6h 35m

San Diego

lun. 9/7

10:40 pm-9:30 am

1 stop7h 50m

$317

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

sáb. 10/10

1:10 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop7h 35m

San Francisco

mar. 10/20

10:40 am-11:40 pm

2 stops10h 00m

$319

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

sáb. 8/29

12:50 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops7h 20m

San Diego

lun. 8/31

6:20 am-6:10 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$322

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

mié. 8/5

1:10 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop6h 45m

San Diego

mié. 8/12

6:20 am-8:30 pm

2 stops11h 10m

$322

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

sáb. 7/4

2:15 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops9h 15m

San Diego

sáb. 7/11

3:05 pm-1:30 am

1 stop7h 25m

$322

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

mar. 8/11

1:45 pm-8:45 pm

2 stops10h 00m

San Diego

mar. 8/18

6:20 am-8:30 pm

2 stops11h 10m

$327

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus to California?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to California (average of $118). Flying from Columbus to California in February is currently the most expensive (average of $694). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CMH to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated junio 8, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Columbus to California is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 60% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Columbus to California

Explore weekly flight availability from Columbus to California. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated junio 8, 2026.

The most flights from C01 to USCA are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Columbus to California?

How far ahead should I book a flight from Columbus to California?

Booking 81 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Columbus to California. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Columbus to California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Columbus to California. Price data was last updated on May 30, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus to California flight should consider departing on Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated junio 8, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Columbus to California, such as Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Columbus to California?

    There are many flights that can get you from Columbus to California in 5h 55m. Fly via Southwest, United Airlines, or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance from Columbus to California is about 1959 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Columbus to California one-way?

    $65 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Breeze Airways and American Airlines, with prices starting from $108 and $115, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Columbus to California?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Columbus to California?

    Before booking your flight to California from Columbus, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: American Airlines (79%), United Airlines (77%), Qantas Airways( 73%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Columbus to California?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Columbus to California? While on average our users pay $782, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $164. The most popular route (Columbus - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl), is priced around $326.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbus to California that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbus to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Columbus to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbus to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus to California 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 California?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to California (average of $118). Flying from Columbus to California in February is currently the most expensive (average of $694). 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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Top 8 airlines flying from Columbus to California

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Columbus to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated junio 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$101Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$122Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$152Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$168Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$229Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$240Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$245Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$387Average$520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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