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$148+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Los Angeles (LAX)

CMH — LAX
Dec 4 — Dec 111
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to Los Angeles

Fri 12/410:28 am -
2 stops27h 22m
Fri 12/114:16 pm -
2 stops14h 22m
Deal found 11/4$356
Fri 12/186:50 pm -
1 stop7h 20m
Fri 12/2511:40 am -
1 stop6h 25m
Deal found 11/3$357
Fri 12/46:35 am -
1 stop8h 35m
Fri 12/1112:15 pm -
2 stops9h 10m
Deal found 11/4$358
Wed 11/186:00 am -
1 stop30h 47m
Sun 11/226:00 am -
1 stop6h 24m
Deal found 10/31$359
Tue 11/31:29 pm -
2 stops31h 24m
Mon 1/1112:59 am -
1 stop13h 55m
Deal found 10/31$360
Mon 11/96:00 am -
1 stop9h 32m
Fri 11/138:30 am -
1 stop10h 28m
Deal found 11/4$361
Fri 12/1112:53 pm -
2 stops14h 06m
Tue 12/226:00 am -
1 stop6h 38m
Deal found 10/31$362
Tue 12/12:15 pm -
1 stop7h 55m
Tue 12/88:26 am -
Nonstop4h 28m
Deal found 11/3$364
Fri 11/134:21 pm -
1 stop11h 02m
Thu 12/34:25 pm -
2 stops14h 08m
Deal found 10/30$365
Mon 11/94:21 pm -
1 stop11h 02m
Sat 12/54:16 pm -
1 stop23h 00m
Deal found 10/30$366
Sat 12/192:29 pm -
1 stop9h 33m
Sat 1/28:32 am -
1 stop28h 06m
Deal found 11/2$367
Thu 12/33:38 pm -
Nonstop5h 14m
Sun 12/68:26 am -
Nonstop4h 28m
Deal found 11/3$368

Find flight deals from Columbus to Los Angeles

Round-trip from

$357
(Southwest)

One-way from

$148
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$431
From Columbus to Los Angeles
One-way flight from Columbus to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($23 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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ColumbusLos Angeles

CMH Columbus - LAX Los Angeles

CMHLAX

Columbus

Fri 12/4

3:38 pm-5:52 pm

Nonstop5h 14m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$169

ColumbusLos Angeles

CMH Columbus - LAX Los Angeles

CMHLAX

Columbus

Mon 1/4

5:20 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$179

ColumbusLos Angeles

CMH Columbus - LAX Los Angeles

CMHLAX

Columbus

Tue 12/1

5:15 am-11:24 am

1 stop9h 09m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$196

ColumbusLos Angeles

CMH Columbus - LAX Los Angeles

CMHLAX

Columbus

Wed 12/30

9:30 pm-1:25 am

1 stop6h 55m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$210

ColumbusLos Angeles

CMH Columbus - LAX Los Angeles

CMHLAX

Columbus

Mon 12/14

4:56 pm-12:22 am

2 stops10h 26m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$244

ColumbusLos Angeles

CMH Columbus - LAX Los Angeles

CMHLAX

Columbus

Sun 11/15

8:05 pm-12:10 am

1 stop7h 05m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$245

ColumbusLos Angeles

CMH Columbus - LAX Los Angeles

CMHLAX

Columbus

Sat 12/19

4:50 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops8h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$249

ColumbusLos Angeles

CMH Columbus - LAX Los Angeles

CMHLAX

Columbus

Sun 11/22

6:00 am-12:30 pm

2 stops9h 30m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$250

ColumbusLos Angeles

CMH Columbus - LAX Los Angeles

CMHLAX

Columbus

Wed 11/11

6:20 am-12:45 pm

2 stops9h 25m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$268

ColumbusLos Angeles

CMH Columbus - LAX Los Angeles

CMHLAX

Columbus

Sun 12/6

7:01 pm-10:50 am

1 stop18h 49m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$275

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Los Angeles

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Los Angeles from Columbus with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus to Los Angeles

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Los Angeles (average of $358). Flying from Columbus to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $449). 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?

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 evening.

Weekly flight availability from Columbus to Los Angeles

The most flights from C01 to LAX are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Columbus to Los Angeles flights typically cost between $358 and $521 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $357 on Southwest (Dec 18-Dec 25).

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

The best time to book flights from Columbus to Los Angeles is 58 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Columbus to Los Angeles, such as Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Related info for your journey

  • 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 3 daily inbound flights from Columbus from 7 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Columbus to Los Angeles?

    Airlines like Alaska Airlines and United Airlines fly from Columbus to Los Angeles in about 5h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 11m. There are 1990 mi between Columbus and Los Angeles. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $190. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are JetBlue, from $240, and American Airlines, from $274. These flights start at 52% 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 Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $95. Users have also found prices from $116 and $144 on JetBlue and Southwest, respectively.

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

    Consider Qantas Airways (100%), Delta (100%) or American Airlines (96%) 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 $168. While the most popular route (Columbus - Los Angeles) can be booked for $289 on average, our data indicates $1,536 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Los Angeles (average of $358). Flying from Columbus to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $449). 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 Columbus to Los Angeles

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$190Average$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$240Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$274Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$279Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$288Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$294Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$399Average$557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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