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$105+ Cheap flights from California to Columbus

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CMH
Jul 11 — Jul 181
Sat 7/11
Sat 7/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Columbus

Cheapest flights from California to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 11, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1011:45 am
SAN
-
CMH
1 stop7h 25m
Southwest
Tue 9/153:15 pm
CMH
-
SAN
1 stop7h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 6/8$230
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/106:20 am
SAN
-
CMH
1 stop6h 30m
American Airlines
Tue 9/155:28 am
CMH
-
SAN
1 stop9h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/9$231
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/316:25 am
SAN
-
CMH
1 stop6h 37m
Frontier
Mon 8/34:47 pm
CMH
-
SAN
1 stop10h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 6/6$240
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/217:25 am
OAK
-
CMH
1 stop8h 00m
Southwest
Tue 10/276:40 am
CMH
-
OAK
1 stop6h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 6/10$242
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 8/196:00 am
ONT
-
CMH
1 stop7h 02m
Frontier
Wed 8/264:47 pm
CMH
-
ONT
1 stop10h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 6/10$244
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 8/196:00 am
ONT
-
CMH
1 stop7h 02m
Frontier
Fri 8/214:47 pm
CMH
-
ONT
1 stop10h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 6/10$247
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/286:30 am
SAN
-
CMH
1 stop8h 55m
Southwest
Thu 10/12:25 pm
CMH
-
SAN
1 stop8h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 6/9$250
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/810:25 pm
SAN
-
CMH
1 stop8h 32m
United Airlines
Sat 8/2211:05 am
CMH
-
SAN
1 stop6h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/10$251
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/126:15 am
SAN
-
CMH
1 stop8h 58m
Delta
Tue 8/258:10 am
CMH
-
SAN
1 stop7h 23m
Delta
Deal found 6/9$257
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/219:15 am
ONT
-
CMH
1 stop5h 35m
Southwest
Tue 10/276:00 pm
CMH
-
ONT
1 stop6h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 6/8$262
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/286:15 am
SAN
-
CMH
1 stop8h 27m
American Airlines
Tue 8/116:00 am
CMH
-
SAN
1 stop7h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/9$264
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/58:25 am
ONT
-
CMH
1 stop9h 05m
Southwest
Wed 8/126:50 am
CMH
-
ONT
2 stops8h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 6/10$267

Find flight deals from California to Columbus

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Columbus flight deals. Data was last updated June 11, 2026.

Round-trip from

$230
(Southwest)

One-way from

$105
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$443
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Columbus 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 June 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Columbus that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Wed 8/5

11:30 am-9:12 pm

1 stop6h 42m

Columbus

Mon 8/10

6:23 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop7h 37m

$257

OntarioColumbus

ONT - CMH

ONTCMH

Ontario

Thu 8/13

1:06 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop6h 57m

Columbus

Wed 8/26

7:05 am-10:42 am

1 stop6h 37m

$296

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Sun 8/9

9:30 pm-8:57 am

1 stop8h 27m

Columbus

Sat 8/22

8:05 am-2:10 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$308

San JoseColumbus

SJC - CMH

SJCCMH

San Jose

Tue 9/1

6:20 am-5:05 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Columbus

Sun 9/6

7:20 am-11:46 am

1 stop7h 26m

$314

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Thu 7/23

9:15 am-8:50 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Columbus

Sun 8/2

7:40 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$317

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Thu 7/9

12:59 pm-12:44 am

1 stop8h 45m

Columbus

Thu 7/16

7:20 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$317

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Wed 8/12

6:15 am-6:13 pm

1 stop8h 58m

Columbus

Sun 8/16

7:35 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$317

Santa AnaColumbus

SNA - CMH

SNACMH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 8/19

2:10 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Columbus

Thu 8/27

9:30 am-4:00 pm

2 stops9h 30m

$322
Quickest round-trip

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Fri 8/14

10:45 am-6:14 pm

Nonstop4h 29m

Columbus

Sat 8/22

7:40 am-9:38 am

Nonstop4h 58m

$329

BurbankColumbus

BUR - CMH

BURCMH

Burbank Bob Hope

Wed 8/19

12:40 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop7h 23m

Columbus

Fri 8/21

7:05 am-1:01 pm

1 stop8h 56m

$338

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Best time to book a flight from California to Columbus

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Columbus from California with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Columbus

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Columbus (average of $68). Flying from California to Columbus in November is currently the most expensive (average of $817). 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 CA to CMH?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Columbus. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 11, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from California to Columbus at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 19% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from California to Columbus

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Columbus. 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 June 11, 2026.

The most flights from USCA to C01 are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

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

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

Booking 81 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from California to Columbus. 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 California to Columbus?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Columbus. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2026.

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Columbus. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from California to Columbus?

    There are many flights that can get you from California to Columbus in 6h 42m. Fly via Delta, United Airlines, or Southwest to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 1959 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from California to Columbus are Frontier ($75), American Airlines ($87), and Southwest ($110).

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

    Most travelers choose Los Angeles - Columbus, San Francisco - Columbus or San Diego - Columbus when deciding on the best route from California to Columbus.

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

    Consider United Airlines (90%), American Airlines (82%) or Alaska Airlines (79%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from California to Columbus.

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Columbus?

    While on average a flight from California to Columbus is generally $622, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $174. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Columbus), you can expect to pay $230 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Columbus (average of $68). Flying from California to Columbus in November is currently the most expensive (average of $817). 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 California to Columbus

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from California to Columbus. 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 June 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$105Average$252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$119Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$162Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$230Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$250Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$260Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$362Average$559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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