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$80+ Cheap flights from Columbus to California

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CMH — LAX
May 11 — May 181
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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 April 11, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
Thu 4/308:08 pm
CMH
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ONT
1 stop14h 23m
Frontier
Sun 5/312:59 am
ONT
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CMH
1 stop15h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 4/7$169
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/18:08 pm
CMH
-
ONT
1 stop6h 47m
Frontier
Sat 5/212:59 am
ONT
-
CMH
1 stop15h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 4/9$171
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Mon 5/116:43 pm
CMH
-
ONT
1 stop18h 22m
Frontier
Mon 5/186:00 am
ONT
-
CMH
1 stop8h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 4/6$196
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
Thu 4/238:15 pm
CMH
-
ONT
1 stop14h 16m
Frontier
Sat 4/2512:59 am
ONT
-
CMH
1 stop15h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 4/7$200
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 5/226:43 pm
CMH
-
ONT
1 stop8h 06m
Frontier
Mon 5/256:00 am
ONT
-
CMH
1 stop8h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 4/7$205
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/296:43 pm
CMH
-
ONT
1 stop8h 06m
Frontier
Mon 6/16:00 am
ONT
-
CMH
1 stop8h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 4/8$210
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/86:43 pm
CMH
-
SNA
1 stop17h 26m
Frontier
Sat 5/169:54 am
SNA
-
CMH
2 stops28h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 4/6$211
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/156:43 pm
CMH
-
SNA
1 stop17h 26m
Frontier
Mon 5/184:20 pm
SNA
-
CMH
2 stops21h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 4/9$212
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/18:08 pm
CMH
-
ONT
1 stop6h 47m
Frontier
Sun 5/1010:50 am
ONT
-
CMH
1 stop27h 58m
Frontier
Deal found 4/8$216
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/18:08 pm
CMH
-
SNA
1 stop18h 17m
Frontier
Sun 5/109:54 am
SNA
-
CMH
1 stop28h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 4/8$216
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
Thu 4/308:08 pm
CMH
-
ONT
1 stop14h 23m
Frontier
Sat 5/212:59 am
ONT
-
CMH
1 stop15h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 4/7$221
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
Thu 5/289:52 am
CMH
-
SNA
Nonstop5h 04m
Breeze Airways
Sun 5/3112:41 pm
SNA
-
CMH
Nonstop4h 33m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 4/7$224

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 April 11, 2026.

Round-trip from

$169
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$80
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$359
From Columbus to California
One-way flight from Columbus to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($47 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 April 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 April 11, 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

ColumbusLas Vegas

CMH - LAS

CMHLAS

Columbus

Mon 6/29

6:52 am-10:35 am

1 stop6h 43m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 7/2

11:10 pm-9:48 am

1 stop7h 38m

$297

ColumbusLas Vegas

CMH - LAS

CMHLAS

Columbus

Fri 5/1

7:14 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop7h 01m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 5/6

6:10 am-3:58 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$297

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Tue 5/19

1:10 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop6h 30m

San Diego

Fri 5/29

11:10 am-6:35 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

$307

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Mon 5/11

5:45 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop7h 15m

San Diego

Fri 5/15

11:10 am-6:35 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

$307

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Fri 5/15

1:05 pm-2:50 pm

Nonstop4h 45m

San Diego

Mon 5/18

6:20 am-5:05 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$307

ColumbusPalm Springs

CMH - PSP

CMHPSP

Columbus

Mon 6/1

6:50 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Palm Springs

Fri 6/5

4:10 pm-1:25 am

1 stop6h 15m

$309

ColumbusPalm Springs

CMH - PSP

CMHPSP

Columbus

Wed 5/6

6:00 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Palm Springs

Tue 5/12

6:10 am-3:45 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$309

ColumbusPalm Springs

CMH - PSP

CMHPSP

Columbus

Thu 5/7

2:19 pm-9:23 pm

2 stops10h 04m

Palm Springs

Mon 5/11

1:32 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$310

ColumbusLas Vegas

CMH - LAS

CMHLAS

Columbus

Thu 9/3

5:45 am-9:22 am

1 stop6h 37m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 9/6

11:40 pm-8:35 am

1 stop5h 55m

$317

ColumbusLas Vegas

CMH - LAS

CMHLAS

Columbus

Sat 6/6

2:20 pm-7:18 pm

1 stop7h 58m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 6/12

12:33 am-10:41 am

1 stop7h 08m

$317

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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, 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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $269). 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 April 11, 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 at noon could potentially save you up to 36% 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 April 4, 2026.

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

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 April 11, 2026.

The most flights from C01 to USCA are scheduled on a Saturday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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

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 April 11, 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.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

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 6h 30m. Fly via Delta, Southwest, or United Airlines 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?

    $63 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 Frontier and Breeze Airways, with prices starting from $65 and $91, 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: United Airlines (100%), Malaysia Airlines (92%), Alaska Airlines( 87%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Columbus to California?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Columbus to California? While on average our users pay $1,098, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $156. The most popular route (Columbus - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl), is priced around $184.

  • 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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $269). 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 9 airlines flying from Columbus to California

Discover the top 9 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 April 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$96Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$101Average$266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$114Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$148Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$203Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$229Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$240Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$363Average$528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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