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$64+ Cheap flights from California to Ohio

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LAX — CVG
Oct 17 — Oct 241
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Cheap flight deals from California to Ohio

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Ohio flight deals. Data was last updated September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$148
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$64
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$381

Good round-trip deal

$156 or less

Good one-way deal

$108 or less
From California to Ohio
One-way flight from California to Ohio
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($39 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 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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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 September 17, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/38:59 pmONT - DTW
1 stop23h 59mFrontier
Thu 10/96:00 amDTW - ONT
1 stop6h 35mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$148
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/38:59 pmONT - DTW
1 stop23h 59mFrontier
Mon 10/66:10 amDTW - ONT
1 stop19h 03mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$149
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Thu 10/3012:01 pmSNA - DTW
1 stop25h 18mFrontier
Mon 11/35:14 pmDTW - SNA
1 stop23h 21mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$152
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Thu 10/307:39 amONT - DTW
1 stop7h 54mFrontier
Sun 11/29:05 pmDTW - ONT
1 stop17h 05mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$152
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 10/226:45 amLAX - DTW
1 stop15h 14mFrontier
Sat 10/257:55 amDTW - LAX
1 stop7h 24mFrontier
Deal found 9/17$155
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/209:17 pmLAX - DTW
1 stop24h 42mFrontier
Sun 10/266:00 amDTW - LAX
1 stop28h 35mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$156
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/86:45 amSNA - DTW
1 stop6h 02mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/156:05 amDTW - SNA
2 stops18h 58mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/16$156
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/210:45 pmLAX - DTW
1 stop8h 14mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/72:22 pmDTW - LAX
1 stop10h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$158
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 10/18:59 pmONT - DTW
1 stop10h 55mFrontier
Thu 10/96:00 amDTW - ONT
1 stop6h 35mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$158
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/42:31 pmLAX - DTW
1 stop6h 27mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/72:22 pmDTW - LAX
1 stop10h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$159
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/612:44 pmLAX - DTW
1 stop24h 35mFrontier
Thu 11/131:44 pmDTW - LAX
1 stop7h 21mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$160
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/156:45 amSNA - DTW
1 stop6h 02mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/226:24 pmDTW - SNA
1 stop6h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$162

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Ohio that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

Ohio

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Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 10/30

12:01 pm-4:19 pm

1 stop25h 18m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/3

5:14 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop23h 16m

$152

Los AngelesDetroit

LAX - DTW

LAXDTW

Los Angeles

Thu 12/11

11:18 am-8:22 am

1 stop18h 04m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 12/14

4:59 pm-12:06 am

1 stop10h 07m

$209

Los AngelesDetroit

LAX - DTW

LAXDTW

Los Angeles

Tue 10/21

12:53 am-10:13 am

1 stop6h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/2

9:16 am-11:10 am

Nonstop4h 54m

$218

BurbankDetroit

BUR - DTW

BURDTW

Burbank Bob Hope

Thu 10/30

6:08 pm-3:47 pm

1 stop18h 39m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 11/7

12:30 pm-4:18 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$233

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 10/16

6:45 am-6:32 pm

2 stops8h 47m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/20

2:22 pm-7:14 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$235

Los AngelesPittsburgh

LAX - PIT

LAXPIT

Los Angeles

Thu 11/6

12:59 pm-8:48 pm

Nonstop4h 49m

Pittsburgh

Thu 11/13

9:31 am-12:14 pm

Nonstop5h 43m

$238

Los AngelesPittsburgh

LAX - PIT

LAXPIT

Los Angeles

Thu 10/30

12:59 pm-8:48 pm

Nonstop4h 49m

Pittsburgh

Tue 11/4

9:31 am-12:14 pm

Nonstop5h 43m

$238

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 10/23

6:45 am-6:32 pm

2 stops8h 47m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/6

12:30 pm-4:51 pm

1 stop7h 21m

$250

Los AngelesPittsburgh

LAX - PIT

LAXPIT

Los Angeles

Sun 12/14

12:59 pm-8:48 pm

Nonstop4h 49m

Pittsburgh

Tue 12/16

9:31 am-12:14 pm

Nonstop5h 43m

$268

Los AngelesPittsburgh

LAX - PIT

LAXPIT

Los Angeles

Thu 9/25

12:59 pm-8:48 pm

Nonstop4h 49m

Pittsburgh

Sun 9/28

9:31 am-12:14 pm

Nonstop5h 43m

$268

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Best time to book a flight from California to Ohio

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Ohio (average of $239). Flying from California to Ohio in March is currently the most expensive (average of $292). 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 September 17, 2025.

When flying from California to Ohio, 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 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 September 17, 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.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

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 Breeze Airways fly from California to Ohio in about 4h 49m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 20h 29m. There are 2129 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?

    $89 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 Southwest, with prices starting from $99 and $102, 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Ohio (average of $239). Flying from California to Ohio in March is currently the most expensive (average of $292). 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$99Average$245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$103Average$266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$116Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$119Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$162Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$183Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$208Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$239Average$510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$245Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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