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$142+ Cheap flights from Irvine, CA 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 1/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CMH
Jan 20 — Jan 271
Tue 1/20
Tue 1/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Irvine to Columbus

Cheapest flights from Irvine to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Irvine to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 21, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 12/249:47 amLAX - CMH
Nonstop4h 20mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/256:35 amCMH - LAX
1 stop8h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/19$364
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3111:15 amLAX - CMH
1 stop9h 19mDelta
Sat 1/36:00 amCMH - LAX
1 stop8h 04mDelta
Deal found 12/20$374
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/245:30 amLAX - CMH
1 stop8h 41mDelta
Thu 12/2512:00 pmCMH - LAX
1 stop9h 06mDelta
Deal found 12/19$383
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
Thu 12/259:47 amLAX - CMH
Nonstop4h 20mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/15:57 pmCMH - LAX
Nonstop5h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/19$387
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 12/2411:57 pmLAX - CMH
1 stop6h 35mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/15:57 pmCMH - LAX
Nonstop5h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/20$400
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2411:55 amLAX - CMH
1 stop8h 15mDelta
Fri 1/26:00 amCMH - LAX
1 stop9h 26mDelta
Deal found 12/19$410
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
Fri 12/1910:50 amLAX - CMH
1 stop9h 05mSouthwest
Thu 1/156:35 amCMH - LAX
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 12/19$419
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
Tue 12/3012:30 amLAX - CMH
1 stop7h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/45:57 pmCMH - LAX
Nonstop5h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/19$425
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 12/2411:57 pmLAX - CMH
1 stop6h 35mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/25:57 pmCMH - LAX
Nonstop5h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/19$435

Find flight deals from Irvine to Columbus

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Irvine to Columbus flight deals. Data was last updated December 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$281
(Expedia)

One-way from

$142
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$467
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Irvine 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 December 21, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Irvine to Columbus that are best for you.

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Irvine

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Depart

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Price

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Tue 1/13

7:45 pm-6:27 pm

1 stop19h 42m

Columbus

Sun 1/18

8:00 am-4:22 pm

1 stop11h 22m

$289

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Thu 1/22

7:00 am-6:27 pm

1 stop8h 27m

Columbus

Thu 1/29

8:00 am-3:42 pm

1 stop10h 42m

$300

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Thu 1/22

7:00 am-6:27 pm

1 stop8h 27m

Columbus

Mon 1/26

8:00 am-3:42 pm

1 stop10h 42m

$300

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Thu 1/22

10:20 pm-9:36 am

1 stop8h 16m

Columbus

Thu 1/29

7:00 am-12:11 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$301

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Tue 1/13

9:55 am-10:59 pm

2 stops10h 04m

Columbus

Wed 1/14

4:34 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop9h 23m

$302

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Mon 1/12

7:00 am-6:27 pm

1 stop8h 27m

Columbus

Mon 1/19

8:00 am-9:36 pm

1 stop16h 36m

$302

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Thu 2/5

7:00 am-6:27 pm

1 stop8h 27m

Columbus

Sun 2/8

8:00 am-8:36 pm

1 stop15h 36m

$302

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Thu 1/15

7:00 am-6:27 pm

1 stop8h 27m

Columbus

Sun 1/18

8:00 am-10:58 pm

1 stop17h 58m

$302

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Mon 1/26

12:45 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Columbus

Thu 1/29

7:10 am-2:30 pm

2 stops10h 20m

$306

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Wed 1/14

9:55 am-11:02 pm

2 stops10h 07m

Columbus

Sat 1/17

10:53 am-8:20 pm

2 stops12h 27m

$315

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Best time to book a flight from Irvine to Columbus

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Columbus from Irvine with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Irvine to Columbus

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Irvine to Columbus. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

Booking 82 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Irvine to Columbus. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Columbus (average of $103). Flying from Irvine to Columbus in December is currently the most expensive (average of $252). 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 IR9 to CMH?

Find hourly flight availability from Irvine 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 December 21, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Irvine to Columbus in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 16% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Irvine to Columbus?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Irvine to Columbus. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Irvine to Columbus flight should consider departing on Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Irvine to Columbus

Explore weekly flight availability from Irvine to Columbus. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated December 21, 2025.

The most flights from IR9 to C01 are scheduled on a Saturday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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 December 21, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Irvine to Columbus to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,257 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,257 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,257 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,021 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,257 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,100 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,257 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,257 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,194 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,257 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Irvine 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 Irvine to Columbus?

    Airlines like Alaska Airlines and Delta fly from Irvine to Columbus in about 8h 16m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h 26m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1990 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Irvine to Columbus are Spirit Airlines ($67), Frontier ($72), and American Airlines ($128).

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

    Consider Delta (100%), Malaysia Airlines (89%) or Alaska Airlines (89%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Irvine to Columbus.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Irvine to Columbus?

    While on average a flight from Irvine to Columbus is generally $391, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $173. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Columbus), you can expect to pay $217 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Columbus (average of $103). Flying from Irvine to Columbus in December is currently the most expensive (average of $252). 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 Irvine to Columbus

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Irvine 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 December 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$100Average$263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$113Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$134Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$138Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$214Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$225Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$254Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$362Average$499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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