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$72+ Cheap flights from Riverside, 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 2/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CMH
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Riverside to Columbus are usually found in October or April, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Riverside to Columbus

Cheapest flights from Riverside to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Riverside to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Wed 2/181:51 pm
LAX
-
CMH
1 stop26h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/2011:39 am
CMH
-
LAX
1 stop15h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$259
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/126:15 am
LAX
-
CMH
1 stop9h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/2010:40 am
CMH
-
LAX
1 stop16h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$260
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 3/41:05 am
LAX
-
CMH
2 stops19h 48m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/105:45 am
CMH
-
LAX
2 stops28h 30m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/28$261
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/241:05 am
LAX
-
CMH
3 stops19h 48m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 3/45:45 am
CMH
-
LAX
3 stops29h 30m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/29$262
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/199:12 am
LAX
-
CMH
2 stops22h 32m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 2/255:45 am
CMH
-
LAX
2 stops19h 55m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/27$263
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/247:50 am
LAX
-
CMH
2 stops9h 35m
Southwest
Tue 3/39:55 am
CMH
-
LAX
1 stop10h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 1/27$264
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Tue 2/242:51 pm
LAX
-
CMH
3 stops16h 53m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/311:39 am
CMH
-
LAX
3 stops30h 33m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/26$266
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 4/89:36 am
LAX
-
CMH
Nonstop4h 31m
American Airlines
Wed 4/158:15 am
CMH
-
LAX
1 stop7h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$267
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Sat 3/79:14 pm
LAX
-
CMH
1 stop12h 42m
Frontier
Mon 3/99:15 am
CMH
-
LAX
1 stop12h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$268
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/69:50 am
LAX
-
CMH
Nonstop4h 26m
American Airlines
Mon 3/96:09 pm
CMH
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/29$269

Find flight deals from Riverside to Columbus

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Riverside to Columbus flight deals. Data was last updated January 29, 2026.

Round-trip from

$259
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$72
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$417
From Riverside to Columbus
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Riverside 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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Riverside to Columbus that are best for you.

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Price

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Wed 4/1

10:45 am-6:25 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

Columbus

Sun 4/5

7:25 am-9:30 am

Nonstop5h 05m

$269

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Fri 5/8

11:00 am-6:31 pm

Nonstop4h 31m

Columbus

Mon 5/11

7:25 am-9:30 am

Nonstop5h 05m

$269

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Tue 2/24

7:50 am-8:25 pm

2 stops9h 35m

Columbus

Tue 3/3

7:00 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$270

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Tue 3/17

10:43 pm-10:44 am

1 stop9h 01m

Columbus

Fri 3/20

10:40 am-11:56 pm

1 stop16h 16m

$277

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Wed 4/29

12:01 pm-10:03 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Columbus

Sat 5/9

8:35 am-1:02 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$278

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Thu 6/4

1:13 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop7h 43m

Columbus

Tue 6/9

7:15 am-9:06 am

Nonstop4h 51m

$279

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Sat 5/16

11:53 pm-10:00 am

1 stop7h 07m

Columbus

Tue 5/19

7:25 am-9:30 am

Nonstop5h 05m

$279

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Tue 7/21

10:30 pm-9:40 am

1 stop8h 10m

Columbus

Tue 8/4

7:05 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$289

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Wed 5/13

1:00 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop7h 58m

Columbus

Sat 5/16

11:55 am-6:18 pm

1 stop9h 23m

$289

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Fri 3/13

11:30 pm-9:50 am

1 stop7h 20m

Columbus

Sat 3/21

2:11 pm-9:07 pm

1 stop9h 56m

$289

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Riverside to Columbus

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Columbus from Riverside with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Riverside to Columbus. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

Booking 82 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Riverside 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 Riverside to Columbus?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riverside to Columbus (average of $103). Flying from Riverside to Columbus in January is currently the most expensive (average of $231). 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 R1V to CMH?

Find hourly flight availability from Riverside 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 January 29, 2026.

When flying from Riverside to Columbus, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 January 29, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Riverside to Columbus by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,805 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,805 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,805 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,805 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Delta
7.9
Good
8,125 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,805 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,199 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,805 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,389 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,805 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Related info for your journey

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Riverside to Columbus in 4h 40m. Fly via United Airlines or Southwest to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 1990 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $66. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Riverside to Columbus for a low price.

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

    Before booking your flight to Columbus from Riverside, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Malaysia Airlines (85%), American Airlines (84%), Alaska Airlines( 84%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Riverside to Columbus?

    The cheapest flight price from Riverside to Columbus is $208. On average you can expect to pay $345. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - Columbus), can usually be booked for $201.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riverside to Columbus (average of $103). Flying from Riverside to Columbus in January is currently the most expensive (average of $231). 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 9 airlines flying from Riverside to Columbus

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Riverside 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$91Average$206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$113Average$220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$119Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$138Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$213Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$227Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$231Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$274Average$304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$362Average$520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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