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$80+ 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 2/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — LAX
Jan 27 — Feb 31
Tue 1/27
Tue 2/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to California

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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 December 28, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
Sun 12/287:58 pmCMH - LAS
1 stop6h 44mFrontier
Wed 1/711:03 pmLAS - CMH
1 stop10h 27mFrontier
Deal found 12/25$353
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 12/315:51 pmCMH - LAX
1 stop8h 16mDelta
Thu 1/111:15 amLAX - CMH
1 stop9h 19mDelta
Deal found 12/27$353
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
Sun 12/287:58 pmCMH - LAS
1 stop6h 44mFrontier
Mon 1/56:05 amLAS - CMH
1 stop9h 01mFrontier
Deal found 12/25$383
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Tue 12/309:13 pmCMH - LAS
1 stop15h 30mFrontier
Mon 1/56:05 amLAS - CMH
1 stop9h 01mFrontier
Deal found 12/26$413
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Wed 12/319:45 amCMH - LAS
1 stop10h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/3111:40 pmLAS - CMH
1 stop9h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/26$451
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 12/315:51 pmCMH - LAX
1 stop8h 16mDelta
Mon 1/510:25 pmLAX - CMH
1 stop8h 23mDelta
Deal found 12/27$456
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 12/295:20 amCMH - LAX
1 stop12h 10mSouthwest
Wed 12/313:20 pmLAX - CMH
1 stop5h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 12/25$463
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
Mon 12/294:17 pmCMH - LAS
1 stop8h 41mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/312:26 pmLAS - CMH
1 stop6h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/25$471
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Sat 12/275:00 amCMH - SAN
1 stop9h 05mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/309:40 amSAN - CMH
1 stop9h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/26$475
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
Fri 12/264:40 pmCMH - LAS
1 stop9h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/2912:59 amLAS - CMH
2 stops11h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/25$476
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
Fri 12/266:36 amCMH - LAX
1 stop8h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/309:47 amLAX - CMH
Nonstop4h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/25$479
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
Sun 12/287:58 pmCMH - LAS
1 stop6h 44mFrontier
Tue 12/306:00 amLAS - CMH
1 stop10h 03mFrontier
Deal found 12/25$482

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 December 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$182
(Priceline)

One-way from

$80
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$448
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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 December 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to California that are best for you.

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Columbus

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusOntario

CMH - ONT

CMHONT

Columbus

Mon 2/23

8:13 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 46m

Ontario

Thu 2/26

6:05 am-7:23 pm

1 stop10h 18m

$182

ColumbusLas Vegas

CMH - LAS

CMHLAS

Columbus

Wed 2/18

11:39 am-10:46 pm

2 stops14h 07m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 2/25

9:59 pm-10:44 am

1 stop9h 45m

$234

ColumbusLos Angeles

CMH - LAX

CMHLAX

Columbus

Sun 3/1

11:17 am-9:20 pm

2 stops37h 03m

Los Angeles

Sat 3/7

10:39 pm-7:30 am

1 stop29h 51m

$267

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Fri 1/23

1:05 pm-8:36 pm

1 stop10h 31m

San Diego

Mon 1/26

6:20 am-4:18 pm

1 stop6h 58m

$277

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Fri 2/6

4:33 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop9h 12m

San Diego

Sun 2/15

10:10 pm-9:37 am

1 stop8h 27m

$277

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Thu 3/5

4:00 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop9h 35m

San Diego

Mon 3/9

2:55 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$277

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Sun 2/1

5:45 am-9:40 am

1 stop6h 55m

San Diego

Sun 2/8

10:26 am-10:29 pm

1 stop9h 03m

$277

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Fri 2/13

4:13 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop7h 24m

San Diego

Mon 2/16

10:00 pm-11:59 am

1 stop10h 59m

$277

ColumbusLos Angeles

CMH - LAX

CMHLAX

Columbus

Sat 2/7

6:25 am-10:46 am

1 stop7h 21m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/9

11:55 pm-9:55 am

1 stop7h 00m

$279

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Wed 3/4

8:20 am-2:45 pm

2 stops9h 25m

San Diego

Wed 3/11

10:40 pm-9:55 am

1 stop8h 15m

$282

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from Columbus with our price prediction graph.
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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to California (average of $112). Flying from Columbus to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $203). 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 December 28, 2025.

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 morning could potentially save you up to 26% on airfare.

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 December 27, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus to California flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings 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.

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 December 28, 2025.

The most flights from C01 to USCA are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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 December 28, 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
4,256 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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
4,256 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,256 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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
7.9
Good
8,019 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,256 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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
9,113 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,256 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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
11,073 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,256 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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
8,211 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,256 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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 6h 46m. Fly via Frontier, Spirit Airlines, or American Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Columbus to California is about 1944 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    $55 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and Breeze Airways, with prices starting from $65 and $91, 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 - Los Angeles or Columbus - San Francisco 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: Delta (100%), Malaysia Airlines (86%), Alaska Airlines( 86%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Columbus to California?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Columbus to California? While on average our users pay $435, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $116. The most popular route (Columbus - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl), is priced around $168.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to California (average of $112). Flying from Columbus to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $203). 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 December 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$114Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$118Average$233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$133Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$173Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$199Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$199Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$226Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$363Average$525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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