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$66+ 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 8/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — LAX
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
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Keep the following information in mind while searching for Columbus to California flight deals. Data was last updated July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$150
(Priceline)

One-way from

$66
(Priceline)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$300
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 July 3, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/103:08 pmCMH - LAS
1 stop9h 14mFrontier
Thu 8/149:48 pmLAS - CMH
1 stop10h 54mFrontier
Deal found 7/3$150
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Thu 9/1811:06 pmCMH - LAS
Nonstop4h 17mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/223:45 pmLAS - CMH
Nonstop4h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/1$162
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Thu 8/73:08 pmCMH - LAS
1 stop9h 14mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/153:22 pmLAS - CMH
Nonstop3h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$172
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/51:14 pmCMH - SNA
1 stop9h 31mSpirit Airlines
Sun 9/77:45 amSNA - CMH
1 stop12h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/3$177
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Tue 9/161:14 pmCMH - SMF
1 stop11h 27mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/226:30 amSMF - CMH
1 stop13h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/1$187
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/181:14 pmCMH - BUR
1 stop6h 36mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/227:00 amBUR - CMH
1 stop12h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/2$188
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Mon 9/151:14 pmCMH - OAK
1 stop13h 18mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/206:00 amOAK - CMH
1 stop13h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/2$197
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 7/316:30 pmCMH - LAX
1 stop7h 20mSpirit Airlines
Sun 8/173:20 pmLAX - CMH
Nonstop4h 22mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/1$214
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Wed 7/305:55 pmCMH - LAX
Nonstop4h 48mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/79:30 amLAX - CMH
Nonstop4h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$218
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Mon 7/1412:31 pmCMH - LAX
1 stop11h 59mFrontier
Thu 8/149:28 pmLAX - CMH
1 stop11h 14mFrontier
Deal found 7/1$221
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Fri 7/2512:31 pmCMH - LAX
1 stop12h 06mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/288:40 amLAX - CMH
1 stop12h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$224
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Tue 7/293:35 pmCMH - LAX
2 stops10h 25mSouthwest
Sat 8/165:40 amLAX - CMH
2 stops11h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 7/1$228

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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 July 3, 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

ColumbusLas Vegas

CMH - LAS

CMHLAS

Columbus

Sun 8/10

3:08 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop9h 14m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 8/14

9:48 pm-11:42 am

1 stop10h 54m

$150

ColumbusLas Vegas

CMH - LAS

CMHLAS

Columbus

Thu 9/18

11:06 pm-12:23 am

Nonstop4h 17m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 9/22

3:12 pm-10:11 pm

Nonstop3h 59m

$162

ColumbusLas Vegas

CMH - LAS

CMHLAS

Columbus

Thu 8/7

3:08 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop9h 14m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 8/15

3:22 pm-10:16 pm

Nonstop3h 54m

$172

ColumbusSanta Ana

CMH - SNA

CMHSNA

Columbus

Fri 9/5

1:14 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop9h 31m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 9/7

7:45 am-10:50 pm

1 stop12h 05m

$177

ColumbusSacramento

CMH - SMF

CMHSMF

Columbus

Tue 9/16

1:14 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop11h 27m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/22

6:30 am-10:50 pm

1 stop13h 20m

$187

ColumbusBurbank

CMH - BUR

CMHBUR

Columbus

Thu 9/18

1:14 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Burbank Bob Hope

Mon 9/22

7:00 am-10:50 pm

1 stop12h 50m

$188

ColumbusOakland

CMH - OAK

CMHOAK

Columbus

Mon 9/15

1:14 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop13h 18m

Oakland

Sat 9/20

6:00 am-10:50 pm

1 stop13h 50m

$197

ColumbusLos Angeles

CMH - LAX

CMHLAX

Columbus

Thu 7/31

6:30 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Los Angeles

Sun 8/17

3:20 pm-10:42 pm

Nonstop4h 22m

$214

ColumbusLos Angeles

CMH - LAX

CMHLAX

Columbus

Wed 7/30

5:55 pm-7:43 pm

Nonstop4h 48m

Los Angeles

Thu 8/7

9:30 am-5:09 pm

Nonstop4h 39m

$218

ColumbusLos Angeles

CMH - LAX

CMHLAX

Columbus

Mon 7/14

12:31 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop11h 59m

Los Angeles

Thu 8/14

9:28 pm-11:42 am

1 stop11h 14m

$221

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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, 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 $326). 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 July 3, 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 July 3, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Columbus to California, such as Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines, and Southwest. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
183 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.8

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
183 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
183 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.8

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
183 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.8

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
183 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.8

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
183 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.8

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,545 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
183 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.8

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

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.

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

    $66 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 $74 and $114, 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: Malaysia Airlines (73%), Alaska Airlines (72%), American Airlines( 71%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Columbus to California?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Columbus to California? While on average our users pay $1,080, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $149. The most popular route (Columbus - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl), is priced around $162.

  • 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 $326). 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 10 airlines flying from Columbus to California

Discover the top 10 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$126Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$130Average$204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$133Average$286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Allegiant AirCheapest$149Average$177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Sun Country AirCheapest$152Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$206Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$237Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$249Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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