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$71+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) 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 4/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — LAX
Apr 9 — Apr 161
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to California

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 March 10, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 5/88:18 pm
CMH
-
ONT
1 stop6h 37m
Frontier
Sun 5/1012:59 am
ONT
-
CMH
1 stop15h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 3/5$201
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 5/158:18 pm
CMH
-
ONT
1 stop6h 37m
Frontier
Sat 5/1612:59 am
ONT
-
CMH
1 stop15h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 3/5$222
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 5/18:08 pm
CMH
-
ONT
1 stop30h 47m
Frontier
Wed 5/67:29 pm
ONT
-
CMH
2 stops16h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 3/6$231
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2012:10 pm
CMH
-
LAS
2 stops12h 56m
Frontier
Thu 4/238:14 am
LAS
-
CMH
1 stop8h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 3/10$237
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/18:08 pm
CMH
-
LAS
1 stop6h 28m
Frontier
Sat 5/212:59 am
LAS
-
CMH
1 stop15h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 3/6$239
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/287:03 pm
CMH
-
LAS
1 stop30h 26m
Frontier
Tue 6/29:04 pm
LAS
-
CMH
1 stop19h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 3/8$240
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Sun 3/227:33 pm
CMH
-
LAS
1 stop14h 43m
Frontier
Wed 3/259:20 pm
LAS
-
CMH
1 stop18h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 3/8$241
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/910:40 am
CMH
-
LAS
1 stop16h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/166:00 am
LAS
-
CMH
1 stop10h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10$242
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/78:03 pm
CMH
-
ONT
2 stops39h 01m
Frontier
Thu 4/1612:59 am
ONT
-
CMH
1 stop15h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 3/8$242
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Sat 4/117:32 pm
CMH
-
LAS
2 stops17h 29m
Frontier
Fri 4/176:00 am
LAS
-
CMH
1 stop10h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 3/7$243
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 3/9$243
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Tue 3/171:07 pm
CMH
-
LAS
1 stop12h 41m
Frontier
Tue 3/2411:59 pm
LAS
-
CMH
1 stop7h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 3/6$244

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 March 10, 2026.

Round-trip from

$201
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$71
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$399

Good round-trip deal

$305 or less

Good one-way deal

$168 or less
From Columbus to California
One-way flight from Columbus to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($56 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Columbus to California.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Columbus to California.

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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 March 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Wed 7/1

7:05 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop7h 14m

San Diego

Wed 7/8

2:00 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$277

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Fri 4/10

5:45 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop8h 20m

San Diego

Tue 4/14

12:00 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$277

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Thu 9/3

2:20 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop9h 59m

San Diego

Fri 9/18

10:30 pm-9:40 am

1 stop8h 10m

$277

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Mon 8/31

2:20 pm-7:58 pm

1 stop8h 38m

San Diego

Thu 9/17

10:30 pm-9:40 am

1 stop8h 10m

$277

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Thu 4/30

3:00 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop9h 20m

San Diego

Thu 5/14

2:07 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$277
Quickest round-trip

ColumbusLos Angeles

CMH - LAX

CMHLAX

Columbus

Fri 5/8

7:25 am-9:30 am

Nonstop5h 05m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 5/12

10:45 am-6:16 pm

Nonstop4h 31m

$279

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Wed 6/10

5:35 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops8h 15m

San Diego

Mon 6/15

4:25 pm-1:25 am

1 stop6h 00m

$282

ColumbusLos Angeles

CMH - LAX

CMHLAX

Columbus

Sat 5/16

7:25 am-9:30 am

Nonstop5h 05m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 5/17

10:45 am-6:16 pm

Nonstop4h 31m

$289

ColumbusLos Angeles

CMH - LAX

CMHLAX

Columbus

Thu 4/9

7:25 am-9:30 am

Nonstop5h 05m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 4/13

10:45 am-6:25 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

$289

ColumbusLos Angeles

CMH - LAX

CMHLAX

Columbus

Sat 4/18

7:25 am-9:30 am

Nonstop5h 05m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 4/25

10:45 am-6:25 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

$289

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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 Airport to California

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to California (average of $112). Flying from Columbus Airport to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $244). 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 March 10, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Columbus Airport 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 35% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Columbus Airport to California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Columbus to California. Price data was last updated on February 21, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus Airport 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.

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 March 10, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Columbus Airport to California have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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

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  • How long is the flight from Columbus Airport to California?

    There are many flights that can get you from Columbus Airport to California in 5h 05m. Fly via Delta, Southwest, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Columbus Airport to California is about 1990 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Columbus Airport to California are Spirit Airlines ($63), Frontier ($65), and American Airlines ($89).

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

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Columbus Airport to California are United Airlines (100%), Malaysia Airlines (92%) and Alaska Airlines (86%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Columbus Airport to California?

    While on average a flight from Columbus Airport to California is generally $1,095, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $134. When looking at the most popular route, (Columbus - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl), you can expect to pay $193 for that flight.

  • 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 Airport to California?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to California (average of $112). Flying from Columbus Airport to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $244). 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 March 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$96Average$217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$114Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$117Average$266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$168Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$203Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$229Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$240Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$363Average$546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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