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 $185. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are JetBlue, from $240, and American Airlines, from $259. These flights start at 53% 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 $138 on JetBlue and Southwest, respectively.

Weekly flight availability from Columbus to Los Angeles

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).

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.

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).

What are the cheapest flights from Columbus to Los Angeles?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $178. While the most popular route (Columbus - Los Angeles) can be booked for $250 on average, our data indicates $1,574 when flying from Columbus to Los Angeles.

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

Consider American Airlines (100%), Alaska Airlines (100%) or Qantas Airways (100%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Columbus to Los Angeles.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Columbus to Los Angeles?

Before booking your flight from Columbus to Los Angeles check out the most popular airlines for this route: United Airlines, American Airlines or Southwest.

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 7 different airlines.

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.

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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.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Los Angeles (average of $354). Flying from Columbus to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $441). 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 59% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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.

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,215 reviews

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!

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,215 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,215 reviews

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!

Delta

7.8

Good

8,634 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,215 reviews

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!

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,289 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,215 reviews

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!

American Airlines

7.0

Good

12,129 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,215 reviews

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!

Frontier

5.5

Fair

2,550 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,215 reviews

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!

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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 7 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 $185. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are JetBlue, from $240, and American Airlines, from $259. These flights start at 53% 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 $138 on JetBlue and Southwest, respectively.
What are the most reliable airlines from Columbus to Los Angeles?
Consider American Airlines (100%), Alaska Airlines (100%) or Qantas Airways (100%) 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 $178. While the most popular route (Columbus - Los Angeles) can be booked for $250 on average, our data indicates $1,574 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Los Angeles (average of $354). Flying from Columbus to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $441). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$185	Average$280	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
JetBlue	Cheapest$240	Average$343	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
American Airlines	Cheapest$259	Average$443	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$267	Average$365	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$277	Average$405	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$279	Average$400	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$399	Average$559	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%

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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.

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

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 59% 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 (4 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 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.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Los Angeles from Columbus?

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What are the cheapest flights from Columbus to Los Angeles?

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

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

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

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