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$63+ Cheap flights from California to Ohio

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 1/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CVG
Jan 17 — Jan 241
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Cheapest flights from California to Ohio
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Ohio. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Tue 12/236:00 amONT - DTW
1 stop21h 54mFrontier
Tue 1/67:51 amDTW - ONT
1 stop10h 18mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$184
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Mon 12/298:16 pmSNA - DTW
1 stop7h 38mFrontier
Mon 1/57:50 amDTW - SNA
1 stop14h 31mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$204
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Mon 12/296:00 pmONT - DTW
1 stop9h 54mFrontier
Mon 1/57:50 amDTW - ONT
1 stop12h 25mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$204
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Mon 12/299:15 amLAX - DTW
1 stop7h 36mFrontier
Fri 1/28:46 pmDTW - LAX
1 stop13h 52mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$205
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/313:30 pmLAX - DTW
2 stops15h 24mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/79:02 amDTW - LAX
1 stop8h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$207
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Sat 12/208:58 pmLAX - DTW
1 stop11h 27mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/266:45 amDTW - LAX
1 stop14h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$214
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Sat 12/208:58 pmLAX - DTW
1 stop11h 27mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/316:45 amDTW - LAX
1 stop13h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$216
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/313:30 pmLAX - DTW
1 stop12h 24mFrontier
Tue 1/67:51 amDTW - LAX
1 stop14h 30mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$221
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Sat 12/208:58 pmLAX - DTW
1 stop11h 27mFrontier
Wed 1/148:00 amDTW - LAX
1 stop26h 59mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$225
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/3110:45 pmLAX - DTW
1 stop8h 09mFrontier
Mon 1/57:50 amDTW - LAX
1 stop15h 41mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$229
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Wed 12/3110:57 amSAN - DTW
2 stops16h 57mFrontier
Wed 1/78:00 amDTW - SAN
1 stop7h 08mFrontier
Deal found 12/14$229
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Sat 12/208:58 pmLAX - DTW
1 stop11h 27mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/296:45 amDTW - LAX
1 stop14h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$230

Find flight deals from California to Ohio

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Ohio flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$142
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$63
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$487

Good round-trip deal

$247 or less

Good one-way deal

$154 or less
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From California to Ohio
One-way flight from California to Ohio
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($29 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from California to Ohio.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from California to Ohio.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Ohio 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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Ohio that are best for you.

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Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/29

10:25 am-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 34m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/9

6:20 am-2:11 pm

1 stop10h 51m

$154

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 2/5

10:25 am-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 34m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/11

7:11 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop24h 29m

$166

OntarioDetroit

ONT - DTW

ONTDTW

Ontario

Sat 2/21

6:00 am-11:55 pm

1 stop14h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/23

6:00 am-11:59 pm

1 stop20h 59m

$166

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/29

10:25 am-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 34m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/8

7:20 pm-6:01 pm

1 stop25h 41m

$182

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/29

10:25 am-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 34m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/8

5:14 pm-9:12 am

2 stops18h 58m

$195

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/29

1:20 pm-4:30 am

1 stop12h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/8

9:01 am-8:57 pm

1 stop14h 56m

$198

Los AngelesCincinnati

LAX - CVG

LAXCVG

Los Angeles

Thu 1/15

9:17 am-12:29 am

1 stop12h 12m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 1/22

5:39 pm-11:51 am

2 stops45h 12m

$199

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 2/4

6:45 am-10:57 pm

2 stops13h 12m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/8

9:01 am-8:57 pm

1 stop14h 56m

$201

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/8

3:06 pm-12:04 am

1 stop5h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/12

6:00 am-2:11 pm

1 stop11h 11m

$203

Los AngelesDetroit

LAX - DTW

LAXDTW

Los Angeles

Wed 2/4

7:07 pm-6:19 pm

2 stops20h 12m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/8

5:14 pm-12:30 am

1 stop10h 16m

$205

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Best time to book a flight from California to Ohio

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Ohio?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Ohio (average of $97). Flying from California to Ohio in November is currently the most expensive (average of $165). 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 CA to OH?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Ohio. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from California to Ohio in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 18% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Ohio?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Ohio flight should consider departing on Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Ohio

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Ohio. 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 Ohio. Reviews last updated December 18, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from California to Ohio to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Ohio. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports serve California to Ohio flights?

    The airports that serve flights from California to Ohio can vary due to the location chosen from each state. There are many airports within California that will serve flights to Ohio such as Long Beach Municipal Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, San Francisco International Airport, and San Diego International Airport. The airports in Ohio that will accept flights from California are also numerous. John Glenn Columbus International Airport, Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, and Dayton International Airport. These are just a few airports that will serve flights from California to Ohio, as well as from Ohio to California.

  • Which airlines fly directly from California to Ohio?

    Airlines that fly directly from California to Ohio all vary on the airports chosen. For flights leaving from Long Beach to Cleveland, typically Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and Delta Airlines have a majority of flight options for guests. When flying from San Francisco to Dayton, the airline that has the most available flight options is United Airlines.

  • What are the stopover options between California to Ohio?

    The options for stopovers on flights from California to Ohio vary from the locations to the dates as well. Stopover options can go from one to two layovers depending on the flight chosen when you are flying from Long Beach to Cleveland. The locations of the stopover also vary from Las Vegas, Minnesota, Utah, and Denver. The times for these flights can vary from 7h 33m-9h 48m. When flying from San Francisco to Dayton, there is usually one stopover available on flights which all vary from location. Some flights may stop in Denver, Colorado and others may stop in Chicago, Illinois.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from California to Ohio?

    Because California and Ohio are both located in the United States, typically flying from one to another does not require a visa if you are a US Citizen. The reason for this is because the flight would be considered domestic and therefore not requiring a visa, and not technically even a passport to fly but it does require a form of photo identification which could be a passport or a driver’s license.

  • How popular is this California to Ohio flight route?

  • How long is the flight from California to Ohio?

    Airlines like Frontier, Spirit Airlines, and Delta fly from California to Ohio in about 8h 18m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 52m. There are 1895 mi between California and Ohio. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Ohio one-way?

    $51 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and Allegiant Air, with prices starting from $64 and $68, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Ohio that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Ohio?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Ohio?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Ohio 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 California to Ohio?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Ohio (average of $97). Flying from California to Ohio in November is currently the most expensive (average of $165). 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 California to Ohio

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from California to Ohio. 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$94Average$230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$100Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$113Average$261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$122Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$138Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$178Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$220Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$230Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$245Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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