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$172+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Columbus

LAX — CMH
Dec 9 — Dec 161
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to Columbus are usually found in May or February, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Columbus

Thu 12/176:00 am -
1 stop6h 38m
Thu 12/177:48 pm -
2 stops17h 42m
Deal found 11/6$375
Mon 11/2310:04 pm -
1 stop12h 17m
Thu 11/266:53 pm -
1 stop8h 04m
Deal found 11/6$376
Wed 11/118:30 am -
1 stop10h 28m
Mon 11/235:35 pm -
1 stop30h 34m
Deal found 11/6$377
Mon 12/2111:59 pm -
1 stop7h 19m
Wed 1/67:30 am -
1 stop7h 45m
Deal found 11/4$378
Tue 11/246:00 am -
1 stop8h 58m
Tue 12/13:55 pm -
1 stop22h 43m
Deal found 11/4$380
Tue 12/87:00 am -
1 stop11h 35m
Wed 12/96:10 am -
1 stop11h 43m
Deal found 11/7$381
Thu 11/127:00 am -
1 stop11h 58m
Mon 11/235:35 pm -
1 stop30h 34m
Deal found 11/6$382
Thu 12/104:16 pm -
2 stops14h 22m
Sun 12/204:33 pm -
2 stops19h 55m
Deal found 11/4$383
Thu 11/264:50 pm -
2 stops13h 43m
Tue 12/110:28 am -
2 stops32h 02m
Deal found 11/5$384
Fri 12/114:16 pm -
2 stops14h 22m
Sat 12/192:29 pm -
2 stops12h 52m
Deal found 11/5$385
Thu 11/2610:35 pm -
Nonstop4h 28m
Tue 12/13:38 pm -
Nonstop5h 14m
Deal found 11/4$386

Find flight deals from Los Angeles to Columbus

Round-trip from

$375
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$172
(Super.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$513
From Los Angeles to Columbus
One-way flight from Los Angeles to Columbus
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($55 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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Los AngelesColumbus

LAX Los Angeles - CMH Columbus

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Tue 12/1

11:49 am-9:03 pm

1 stop6h 14m

Columbus

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$179

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX Los Angeles - CMH Columbus

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Fri 12/25

5:45 am-4:30 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Columbus

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$179

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX Los Angeles - CMH Columbus

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Mon 12/14

9:53 am-6:53 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Columbus

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$179

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX Los Angeles - CMH Columbus

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Mon 12/7

7:00 am-9:35 pm

1 stop11h 35m

Columbus

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$191

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX Los Angeles - CMH Columbus

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Fri 12/18

2:20 pm-1:00 am

1 stop7h 40m

Columbus

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$215

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX Los Angeles - CMH Columbus

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Tue 12/22

12:30 pm-12:35 am

2 stops9h 05m

Columbus

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$235

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX Los Angeles - CMH Columbus

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Sun 1/3

11:59 pm-10:29 am

1 stop7h 30m

Columbus

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$249

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX Los Angeles - CMH Columbus

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Mon 11/23

8:00 am-7:25 pm

2 stops8h 25m

Columbus

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$255

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX Los Angeles - CMH Columbus

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Sat 11/21

12:40 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops7h 25m

Columbus

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$273
Quickest round-trip

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX Los Angeles - CMH Columbus

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Sat 12/19

10:40 am-6:00 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

Columbus

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$309

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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Columbus

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to Columbus

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to Columbus?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Columbus (average of $371). Flying from Los Angeles to Columbus in November is currently the most expensive (average of $513). 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 LAX to CMH?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Los Angeles to Columbus as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to Columbus

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

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Los Angeles to Columbus flights typically cost between $422 and $614 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $375 on Frontier (Dec 17-Dec 17).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Columbus?

Booking 86 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Los Angeles to Columbus. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbus

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Los Angeles to Columbus. 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.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Los Angeles to Columbus?

    Located just 9.4 mi from the city center, Los Angeles is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Columbus from Los Angeles. Booking flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Columbus should be relatively easy as there are 3 daily outbound flights to Columbus from 7 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Columbus?

    There are many flights that can get you from Los Angeles to Columbus in 4h 28m. Fly via Southwest, United Airlines, or Delta to get the fastest option. There are 1990 mi between Los Angeles and Columbus. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to Columbus round-trip?

    Frontier, at $190, was found to be the cheapest airline from Los Angeles to Columbus.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include JetBlue and American Airlines. Frontier is 56% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $100. Delta flights start at $148 while deals on American Airlines start at $159 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Los Angeles to Columbus?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Los Angeles to Columbus are Southwest (100%), Delta (100%) and United Airlines (89%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Columbus?

    While on average a flight from Los Angeles to Columbus is generally $447, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $228. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Columbus), you can expect to pay $332 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to Columbus that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Los Angeles to Columbus flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Columbus?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Los Angeles to Columbus.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to Columbus?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles to Columbus 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 Los Angeles to Columbus?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Columbus (average of $371). Flying from Los Angeles to Columbus in November is currently the most expensive (average of $513). 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 7 airlines flying from Los Angeles to Columbus

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$182Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$274Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$275Average$503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$296Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$348Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$399Average$607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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