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$72+ Cheap flights from California to Columbus

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 9/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CMH
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Columbus

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Columbus flight deals. Data was last updated July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$122
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$72
(CheapOair)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$384
From California to Columbus
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Cheapest flights from California to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 31, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Mon 8/253:22 pmLAS - CMH
Nonstop3h 54mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/11:03 pmCMH - LAS
Nonstop4h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/30$122
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/256:30 amOAK - CMH
1 stop13h 15mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/2912:53 pmCMH - OAK
1 stop13h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/30$145
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 9/256:45 amSNA - CMH
1 stop13h 00mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/2912:53 pmCMH - SNA
1 stop12h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/30$145
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Tue 9/166:30 amSMF - CMH
1 stop12h 59mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/2312:53 pmCMH - SMF
1 stop11h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/29$150
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Wed 9/177:00 amBUR - CMH
1 stop12h 29mSpirit Airlines
Fri 9/1912:53 pmCMH - BUR
1 stop12h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/29$173
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2911:40 amSJC - CMH
1 stop8h 05mSpirit Airlines
Fri 10/312:53 pmCMH - SJC
1 stop10h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/30$207
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 9/116:15 amSAN - CMH
1 stop13h 30mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/1612:53 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop13h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/31$209
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 9/116:30 amSMF - CMH
1 stop12h 59mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/148:34 pmCMH - SMF
1 stop17h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$227
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 8/2412:59 amLAS - CMH
1 stop15h 43mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/11:03 pmCMH - LAS
Nonstop4h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$228
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/1312:30 amLAX - CMH
2 stops20h 17mSpirit Airlines
Sun 8/1712:34 pmCMH - LAX
Nonstop4h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/31$242
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sat 8/91:57 pmLAX - CMH
1 stop21h 13mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/151:03 pmCMH - LAX
1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$248
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 11/126:16 amSAN - CMH
1 stop10h 54mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/155:30 amCMH - SAN
1 stop11h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$255

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Columbus 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 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Columbus that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Columbus

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Las VegasColumbus

LAS - CMH

LASCMH

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 8/25

3:22 pm-10:16 pm

Nonstop3h 54m

Columbus

Mon 9/1

1:03 pm-2:17 pm

Nonstop4h 14m

$122

OaklandColumbus

OAK - CMH

OAKCMH

Oakland

Thu 9/25

6:30 am-10:45 pm

1 stop13h 15m

Columbus

Mon 9/29

12:53 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop13h 39m

$145

Santa AnaColumbus

SNA - CMH

SNACMH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 9/25

6:45 am-10:45 pm

1 stop13h 00m

Columbus

Mon 9/29

12:53 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop12h 12m

$145

SacramentoColumbus

SMF - CMH

SMFCMH

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/16

6:30 am-10:29 pm

1 stop12h 59m

Columbus

Tue 9/23

12:53 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop11h 48m

$150

BurbankColumbus

BUR - CMH

BURCMH

Burbank Bob Hope

Wed 9/17

7:00 am-10:29 pm

1 stop12h 29m

Columbus

Fri 9/19

12:53 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop12h 02m

$173

San JoseColumbus

SJC - CMH

SJCCMH

San Jose

Mon 9/29

11:40 am-10:45 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Columbus

Fri 10/3

12:53 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop10h 07m

$207

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Thu 9/11

6:15 am-10:45 pm

1 stop13h 30m

Columbus

Tue 9/16

12:53 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop13h 41m

$209

SacramentoColumbus

SMF - CMH

SMFCMH

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/11

6:30 am-10:29 pm

1 stop12h 59m

Columbus

Sun 9/14

8:34 pm-11:13 am

1 stop17h 39m

$227

Las VegasColumbus

LAS - CMH

LASCMH

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 8/24

12:59 am-7:42 pm

1 stop15h 43m

Columbus

Mon 9/1

1:03 pm-2:17 pm

Nonstop4h 14m

$228

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Sat 8/9

1:57 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop21h 13m

Columbus

Fri 8/15

1:03 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop13h 55m

$248

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Best time to book a flight from California to Columbus

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Columbus

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Columbus (average of $254). Flying from California to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 CA to CMH?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Columbus. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 31, 2025.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbus

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbus. 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 Columbus. Reviews last updated July 31, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to Columbus, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,611 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

Related info for your journey

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from California to Columbus are Spirit Airlines ($72), Southwest ($119), and Frontier ($127).

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

    Most travelers choose San Francisco - Columbus, Ontario - Columbus or Los Angeles - Columbus when deciding on the best route from California to Columbus.

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

    Consider American Airlines (87%), Alaska Airlines (87%) or Malaysia Airlines (84%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from California to Columbus.

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Columbus?

    While on average a flight from California to Columbus is generally $639, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $60. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Columbus), you can expect to pay $249 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Columbus?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California 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 California to Columbus?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Columbus (average of $254). Flying from California to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 California to Columbus

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from California to Columbus. 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 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$103Average$204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$119Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$128Average$290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$162Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$195Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$229Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$254Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$370Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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