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$130+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Los Angeles (LAX)

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 8/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — LAX
juin 28 — juil. 51
sam. 6/28
sam. 7/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) to Los Angeles (LAX). 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 juin 23, 2025.

Round-trip from

$221
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$130
(FlightHub)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$363
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on juin 23, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 8/1412:34 pmCMH - LAX
Nonstop4h 52mSpirit Airlines
jeu. 8/217:58 pmLAX - CMH
1 stop23h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/21$221
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 8/1412:34 pmCMH - LAX
Nonstop4h 52mMultiple Airlines
mar. 8/193:10 pmLAX - CMH
1 stop11h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/21$231
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 8/157:40 pmCMH - LAX
1 stop6h 35mSouthwest
mar. 8/197:30 amLAX - CMH
2 stops10h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 6/23$236
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/26:33 pmCMH - LAX
1 stop18h 14mAlaska Airlines
jeu. 9/43:40 pmLAX - CMH
1 stop10h 25mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/22$240
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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.
sam. 11/85:45 pmCMH - LAX
Nonstop4h 45mAmerican Airlines
lun. 11/1012:59 amLAX - CMH
1 stop6h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/21$245
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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.
ven. 7/1112:31 pmCMH - LAX
1 stop12h 06mFrontier
dim. 7/139:28 pmLAX - CMH
1 stop11h 14mFrontier
Deal found 6/23$252
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 7/298:00 amCMH - LAX
1 stop7h 52mDelta
lun. 8/412:47 amLAX - CMH
1 stop6h 18mDelta
Deal found 6/23$277
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 7/1111:52 amCMH - LAX
1 stop26h 19mSun Country Air
ven. 7/186:20 pmLAX - CMH
1 stop23h 27mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/23$305
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 8/15:52 pmCMH - LAX
1 stop7h 18mUnited Airlines
sam. 8/212:56 amLAX - CMH
1 stop7h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/23$347

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus to Los Angeles 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 juin 23, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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Columbus

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Los Angeles

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Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusLos Angeles

CMH - LAX

CMHLAX

Columbus

jeu. 8/14

12:34 pm-2:26 pm

Nonstop4h 52m

Los Angeles

jeu. 8/21

7:58 pm-10:16 pm

1 stop23h 18m

$221

ColumbusLos Angeles

CMH - LAX

CMHLAX

Columbus

ven. 8/15

6:50 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Los Angeles

mer. 8/27

9:05 am-9:05 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$230

ColumbusLos Angeles

CMH - LAX

CMHLAX

Columbus

jeu. 8/14

12:34 pm-2:26 pm

Nonstop4h 52m

Los Angeles

mar. 8/19

3:10 pm-5:11 am

1 stop11h 01m

$231

ColumbusLos Angeles

CMH - LAX

CMHLAX

Columbus

mar. 9/2

6:33 pm-9:47 am

1 stop18h 14m

Los Angeles

jeu. 9/4

3:40 pm-5:05 am

1 stop10h 25m

$240

ColumbusLos Angeles

CMH - LAX

CMHLAX

Columbus

ven. 7/11

12:31 pm-9:37 pm

1 stop12h 06m

Los Angeles

dim. 7/13

9:28 pm-11:42 am

1 stop11h 14m

$252

ColumbusLos Angeles

CMH - LAX

CMHLAX

Columbus

ven. 8/15

6:02 pm-7:48 pm

Nonstop4h 46m

Los Angeles

mer. 8/20

7:30 am-5:22 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$270

ColumbusLos Angeles

CMH - LAX

CMHLAX

Columbus

mar. 7/29

8:00 am-12:52 pm

1 stop7h 52m

Los Angeles

lun. 8/4

12:47 am-10:05 am

1 stop6h 18m

$277

ColumbusLos Angeles

CMH - LAX

CMHLAX

Columbus

ven. 7/11

11:52 am-11:11 am

1 stop26h 19m

Los Angeles

ven. 7/18

6:20 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop23h 27m

$305

ColumbusLos Angeles

CMH - LAX

CMHLAX

Columbus

ven. 8/1

5:52 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop7h 18m

Los Angeles

sam. 8/2

12:56 am-11:01 am

1 stop7h 05m

$347

ColumbusLos Angeles

CMH - LAX

CMHLAX

Columbus

dim. 8/3

6:30 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$130

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Los Angeles

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus to Los Angeles

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Columbus to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on June 20, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Columbus to Los Angeles is 65 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Columbus to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 CMH to LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated juin 23, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Columbus to Los Angeles at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 60% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Columbus to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on June 22, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Monday evenings 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 Columbus to Los Angeles

Explore weekly flight availability from Columbus to Los Angeles. 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 juin 23, 2025.

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

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles. Reviews last updated juin 23, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest from Columbus to Los Angeles. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
182 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.8

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!
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
182 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
182 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.8

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!
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
182 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.8

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!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,278 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
182 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.8

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!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,966 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
182 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.8

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!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,831 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
182 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.8

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 Columbus to Los Angeles. 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 into for flights to Los Angeles from Columbus?

    Located just 9.4 mi from the city center, Los Angeles is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Los Angeles from Columbus. Booking flights from Columbus to Los Angeles (LAX) should be relatively easy as there are 4 daily inbound flights from Columbus from 8 different airlines.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Columbus to Los Angeles round-trip from $221. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Southwest, from $230, and Alaska Airlines, from $240. These flights start at 33% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $130. Users have also found prices from $132 and $133 on Frontier and Southwest, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Columbus to Los Angeles?

    Consider American Airlines (84%), Qantas Airways (82%) or Alaska Airlines (82%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Columbus to Los Angeles.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $143. While the most popular route (Columbus - Los Angeles) can be booked for $111 on average our data indicates $1,109 when flying from Columbus to Los Angeles.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbus to Los Angeles?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus to Los Angeles 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 Columbus to Los Angeles?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Columbus to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 Columbus to Los Angeles

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Columbus to Los Angeles. 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 juin 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$130Average$180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$139Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Allegiant AirCheapest$149Average$196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$206Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$234Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$276Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$276Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$347Average$535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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