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$63+ 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 10/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CMH
Oct 25 — Nov 11
Sat 10/25
Sat 11/1
1 adult, Economy
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Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Columbus flight deals. Data was last updated September 25, 2025.

Round-trip from

$115
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$63
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$342
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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 September 25, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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.
Sat 10/183:30 pmLAS - CMH
Nonstop4h 04mSpirit Airlines
Sat 11/11:04 pmCMH - LAS
Nonstop4h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/22$115
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 10/93:30 pmLAS - CMH
Nonstop4h 04mSpirit Airlines
Mon 10/131:04 pmCMH - LAS
Nonstop4h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/24$116
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 10/163:30 pmLAS - CMH
Nonstop4h 04mSpirit Airlines
Mon 10/201:04 pmCMH - LAS
Nonstop4h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/24$123
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 10/163:30 pmLAS - CMH
Nonstop4h 04mSpirit Airlines
Sun 10/191:04 pmCMH - LAS
Nonstop4h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/23$127
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 10/1711:46 amLAX - CMH
Nonstop4h 27mSpirit Airlines
Mon 10/208:42 amCMH - LAX
Nonstop4h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/24$145
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 10/2011:46 amLAX - CMH
Nonstop4h 27mSpirit Airlines
Thu 10/238:42 amCMH - LAX
Nonstop4h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/23$146
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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.
Wed 10/2210:12 amLAS - CMH
1 stop28h 57mFrontier
Mon 10/277:04 pmCMH - LAS
1 stop23h 42mFrontier
Deal found 9/23$151
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 11/77:08 amLAS - CMH
1 stop9h 00mFrontier
Mon 11/108:03 pmCMH - LAS
1 stop6h 26mFrontier
Deal found 9/23$153
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 10/1711:46 amLAX - CMH
Nonstop4h 27mSpirit Airlines
Sun 10/198:42 amCMH - LAX
Nonstop4h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/23$153
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 10/246:53 amONT - CMH
1 stop8h 16mFrontier
Fri 10/318:03 pmCMH - ONT
1 stop6h 47mFrontier
Deal found 9/24$153
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 11/33:30 pmLAS - CMH
Nonstop4h 04mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/104:49 pmCMH - LAS
Nonstop4h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/23$154
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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.
Fri 10/3111:46 amLAX - CMH
Nonstop4h 27mSpirit Airlines
Sun 11/28:42 amCMH - LAX
Nonstop4h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/24$154

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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 September 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Columbus that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

Columbus

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Return

Price

Las VegasColumbus

LAS - CMH

LASCMH

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 11/7

8:25 am-3:25 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

Columbus

Mon 11/10

4:49 pm-6:16 pm

Nonstop4h 27m

$127

Las VegasColumbus

LAS - CMH

LASCMH

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 10/16

3:30 pm-10:34 pm

Nonstop4h 04m

Columbus

Sun 10/19

1:04 pm-2:25 pm

Nonstop4h 21m

$127

Las VegasColumbus

LAS - CMH

LASCMH

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 10/22

8:05 pm-6:09 pm

1 stop19h 04m

Columbus

Mon 10/27

7:04 pm-3:46 pm

1 stop23h 42m

$151

OntarioColumbus

ONT - CMH

ONTCMH

Ontario

Fri 10/24

6:53 am-6:09 pm

1 stop8h 16m

Columbus

Fri 10/31

8:03 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$153

Las VegasColumbus

LAS - CMH

LASCMH

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 11/7

7:08 am-7:08 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Columbus

Mon 11/10

8:03 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$163

Las VegasColumbus

LAS - CMH

LASCMH

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 10/15

12:59 am-12:58 pm

1 stop8h 59m

Columbus

Mon 10/20

1:04 pm-2:25 pm

Nonstop4h 21m

$166

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Thu 11/6

12:44 pm-7:08 pm

1 stop27h 24m

Columbus

Mon 11/10

8:03 pm-1:18 pm

1 stop20h 15m

$181

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Sat 10/18

5:35 am-3:20 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Columbus

Sat 11/1

5:55 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$185

Las VegasColumbus

LAS - CMH

LASCMH

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 10/16

3:30 pm-10:34 pm

Nonstop4h 04m

Columbus

Tue 10/21

8:19 pm-9:34 am

1 stop16h 15m

$185

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Wed 10/15

6:41 am-12:58 pm

1 stop27h 17m

Columbus

Fri 10/24

7:04 pm-1:28 pm

1 stop21h 24m

$196

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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 September 25, 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.

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Columbus. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from California to Columbus?

    There are many flights that can get you from California to Columbus in 4h. Fly via Spirit Airlines, Frontier, or Southwest to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 1765 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 ($90), Frontier ($100), and Delta ($109).

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

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

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

    Consider Spirit Airlines (92%), Qantas Airways (89%) or American Airlines (86%) 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 $414, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $67. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Columbus), you can expect to pay $137 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 September 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$117Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$119Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$162Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$169Average$247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$182Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$203Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$253Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$370Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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