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$138+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) 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 7/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CMH
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to Columbus are usually found in August or October, booked 49 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Columbus (C01). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$260
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$138
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$347
From Los Angeles to Columbus
One-way flight from Los Angeles to Columbus
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($56 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 6/265:30 amLAX - CMH
1 stop7h 22mSpirit Airlines
Sun 6/296:00 amCMH - LAX
1 stop7h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/11$260
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Tue 8/1211:15 pmLAX - CMH
1 stop12h 55mSouthwest
Tue 8/197:55 amCMH - LAX
2 stops10h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 6/11$263
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/712:47 amLAX - CMH
1 stop6h 18mDelta
Tue 7/156:40 amCMH - LAX
1 stop6h 48mDelta
Deal found 6/9$274
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 7/94:50 pmLAX - CMH
1 stop21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/148:05 pmCMH - LAX
1 stop23h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$281
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/49:25 amLAX - CMH
Nonstop4h 36mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/216:02 pmCMH - LAX
Nonstop4h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$305
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/185:21 amLAX - CMH
1 stop7h 33mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/196:00 amCMH - LAX
1 stop6h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$327
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/52:10 pmLAX - CMH
1 stop12h 01mAlaska Airlines
Tue 8/127:00 amCMH - LAX
2 stops10h 23mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$330
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/911:55 pmLAX - CMH
1 stop14h 40mSun Country Air
Sun 7/133:58 pmCMH - LAX
1 stop9h 43mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/9$355
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Thu 6/267:45 pmLAX - CMH
2 stops12h 56mFrontier
Mon 6/3012:31 pmCMH - LAX
1 stop12h 03mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$376

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to Columbus that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Thu 6/26

5:30 am-3:52 pm

1 stop7h 22m

Columbus

Sun 6/29

6:00 am-10:29 am

1 stop7h 29m

$260

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Tue 8/12

11:15 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop12h 55m

Columbus

Tue 8/19

7:55 am-3:50 pm

2 stops10h 55m

$263

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Mon 7/7

12:47 am-10:05 am

1 stop6h 18m

Columbus

Tue 7/15

6:40 am-10:28 am

1 stop6h 48m

$274

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Wed 7/9

4:50 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop21h 35m

Columbus

Mon 7/14

8:05 pm-4:59 pm

1 stop23h 54m

$281

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Fri 7/4

9:25 am-5:01 pm

Nonstop4h 36m

Columbus

Thu 8/21

6:02 pm-7:48 pm

Nonstop4h 46m

$305

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Fri 7/18

5:21 am-3:54 pm

1 stop7h 33m

Columbus

Sat 7/19

6:00 am-9:40 am

1 stop6h 40m

$327

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Tue 8/5

2:10 pm-5:11 am

1 stop12h 01m

Columbus

Tue 8/12

7:00 am-2:23 pm

2 stops10h 23m

$330

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Wed 7/9

11:55 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop14h 40m

Columbus

Sun 7/13

3:58 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop9h 43m

$355

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Thu 6/26

7:45 pm-11:41 am

2 stops12h 56m

Columbus

Mon 6/30

12:31 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop12h 03m

$376

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Tue 7/15

6:15 pm-5:11 am

1 stop7h 56m

$138

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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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Columbus. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

Booking 49 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.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Columbus (average of $254). Flying from Los Angeles 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 LAX to CMH?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles 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 June 12, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Los Angeles to Columbus is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 39% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to Columbus?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to Columbus flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons 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.

Rainfall in Columbus by month

Plan your trip to Columbus by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbus ranges from 2.3 - 4.8 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Columbus when rainfall is around 2.3 in.

Temperature in Columbus by month

Plan your trip to Columbus by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbus, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 30.2 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest from Los Angeles to Columbus by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Spirit Airlines, at $260, was found to be the cheapest airline from Los Angeles to Columbus.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Southwest and Delta. Spirit Airlines is 25% 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 Alaska Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $138. Delta flights start at $139 while deals on Spirit Airlines start at $141 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 Qantas Airways (96%), Malaysia Airlines (85%) and Alaska Airlines (66%).

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

    While on average a flight from Los Angeles to Columbus is generally $669, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $128. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Columbus), you can expect to pay $178 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Columbus (average of $254). Flying from Los Angeles 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 7 airlines flying from Los Angeles to Columbus

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$103Average$170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$135Average$279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$215Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$222Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$254Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$265Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$369Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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