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$62+ Cheap flights from Columbus to California

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 10/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — LAX
oct. 15 — oct. 221
mer. 10/15
mer. 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Keep the following information in mind while searching for Columbus to California flight deals. Data was last updated septembre 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$139
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$62
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$303
From Columbus to California
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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 septembre 15, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
sam. 12/69:59 pmCMH - LAS
Nonstop4h 29mSpirit Airlines
sam. 12/132:03 pmLAS - CMH
Nonstop4h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/14$139
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
ven. 10/241:04 pmCMH - LAS
Nonstop4h 21mSpirit Airlines
lun. 10/273:30 pmLAS - CMH
Nonstop4h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/13$140
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
jeu. 10/308:42 amCMH - LAX
Nonstop4h 59mSpirit Airlines
jeu. 11/612:58 pmLAX - CMH
Nonstop4h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/14$143
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 10/238:42 amCMH - LAX
Nonstop4h 59mSpirit Airlines
lun. 10/2711:46 amLAX - CMH
Nonstop4h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$144
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
lun. 10/131:04 pmCMH - LAS
Nonstop4h 21mSpirit Airlines
jeu. 10/163:30 pmLAS - CMH
Nonstop4h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/14$147
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 11/74:49 pmCMH - LAS
Nonstop4h 27mSpirit Airlines
lun. 11/108:25 amLAS - CMH
Nonstop4h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$148
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
sam. 10/111:04 pmCMH - LAS
Nonstop4h 21mSpirit Airlines
jeu. 10/163:30 pmLAS - CMH
Nonstop4h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/14$149
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
sam. 10/42:37 pmCMH - LAS
1 stop9h 25mSpirit Airlines
sam. 10/113:30 pmLAS - CMH
Nonstop4h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/13$150
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
lun. 9/298:34 pmCMH - LAS
1 stop17h 34mFrontier
jeu. 10/212:59 amLAS - CMH
1 stop15h 40mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$151
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dim. 10/127:08 pmCMH - LAS
1 stop7h 21mFrontier
jeu. 10/167:08 amLAS - CMH
1 stop8h 01mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$153
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
lun. 12/89:28 pmCMH - LAX
Nonstop5h 07mSpirit Airlines
jeu. 12/1112:55 pmLAX - CMH
Nonstop4h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$153
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
mar. 10/216:03 pmCMH - LAX
Nonstop4h 56mAmerican Airlines
mar. 10/2810:32 amLAX - CMH
Nonstop4h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$155

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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 septembre 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Columbus

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusLos Angeles

CMH - LAX

CMHLAX

Columbus

ven. 10/24

7:04 pm-12:25 am

1 stop8h 21m

Los Angeles

dim. 10/26

6:44 am-6:13 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$160

ColumbusLas Vegas

CMH - LAS

CMHLAS

Columbus

dim. 12/14

5:44 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

jeu. 12/18

2:26 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$183

ColumbusLas Vegas

CMH - LAS

CMHLAS

Columbus

ven. 11/28

6:10 am-11:25 am

1 stop8h 15m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

lun. 12/1

11:50 pm-9:47 am

1 stop6h 57m

$183

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

mer. 10/8

6:02 am-9:40 am

1 stop6h 38m

San Diego

sam. 10/11

10:30 pm-9:58 am

1 stop8h 28m

$183

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

sam. 10/18

2:17 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop7h 13m

San Diego

ven. 10/24

10:30 pm-9:58 am

1 stop8h 28m

$183

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

mer. 10/29

3:41 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop9h 43m

San Diego

mer. 11/5

6:30 am-4:41 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$184

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

sam. 10/11

2:17 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop7h 13m

San Diego

sam. 10/18

11:08 am-10:31 pm

2 stops8h 23m

$188

ColumbusBurbank

CMH - BUR

CMHBUR

Columbus

lun. 12/8

4:49 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Burbank Bob Hope

mer. 12/10

7:00 am-9:04 pm

1 stop11h 04m

$197

ColumbusLas Vegas

CMH - LAS

CMHLAS

Columbus

jeu. 11/20

6:00 am-9:39 am

1 stop6h 39m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

sam. 11/22

12:59 am-10:55 am

1 stop6h 56m

$205

ColumbusLos Angeles

CMH - LAX

CMHLAX

Columbus

jeu. 11/6

11:08 am-5:30 pm

1 stop9h 22m

Los Angeles

sam. 11/15

9:20 am-10:33 pm

1 stop10h 13m

$210

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to California (average of $246). Flying from Columbus to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $325). 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 septembre 15, 2025.

When flying from Columbus to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 septembre 15, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Columbus to California, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,015 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus to California. 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 Columbus to California?

    There are many flights that can get you from Columbus to California in 7h 30m. Fly via Frontier, United Airlines, or American Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Columbus to California is about 1765 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    $69 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and United Airlines, with prices starting from $81 and $92, respectively.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Columbus to California consider Columbus - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, Columbus - San Francisco or Columbus - Los Angeles as they are the most popular.

  • 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: Spirit Airlines (83%), Qantas Airways (77%), American Airlines( 70%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Columbus to California?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Columbus to California? While on average our users pay $683, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $72. The most popular route (Columbus - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl), is priced around $125.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to California (average of $246). Flying from Columbus to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $325). 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 septembre 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$114Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$128Average$269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$130Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$199Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$201Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$228Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$347Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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