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$60+ Cheap flights from California to Ohio

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LAX — CVG
Jul 5 — Jul 121
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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 June 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$130
(Priceline)

One-way from

$60
(Priceline)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$383

Good round-trip deal

$116 or less

Good one-way deal

$129 or less
From California to Ohio
One-way flight from California to Ohio
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($41 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 June 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 June 30, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 9/1811:52 amSNA - DTW
1 stop9h 54mFrontier
Sat 9/208:00 amDTW - SNA
1 stop7h 13mFrontier
Deal found 6/28$130
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Mon 8/188:31 pmSNA - DTW
1 stop7h 29mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/219:40 amDTW - SNA
Nonstop4h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/29$140
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 9/91:37 pmLAX - CVG
1 stop6h 04mFrontier
Tue 9/238:00 amCVG - LAX
1 stop7h 52mFrontier
Deal found 6/29$149
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/311:50 pmLAX - CVG
Nonstop4h 12mAllegiant Air
Thu 8/79:52 pmCVG - LAX
Nonstop4h 40mAllegiant Air
Deal found 6/29$152
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/228:20 amBUR - DTW
1 stop12h 49mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/299:59 amDTW - BUR
1 stop8h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/30$152
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/1612:33 pmSNA - DTW
Nonstop4h 10mSpirit Airlines
Fri 9/269:55 amDTW - SNA
Nonstop4h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/28$157
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Sun 7/2712:59 amONT - DTW
1 stop7h 00mFrontier
Mon 8/46:00 amDTW - ONT
1 stop6h 13mFrontier
Deal found 6/30$168
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Wed 7/234:50 pmLAX - DTW
1 stop11h 14mSpirit Airlines
Sun 7/276:45 amDTW - LAX
Nonstop5h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/29$174
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Thu 7/313:48 pmLAX - CVG
1 stop6h 11mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/79:52 pmCVG - LAX
Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/29$176
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 8/710:55 amLAX - DTW
1 stop10h 47mFrontier
Sun 8/106:00 amDTW - LAX
1 stop6h 57mFrontier
Deal found 6/27$181
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Tue 7/86:15 amLAX - DTW
1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/136:45 amDTW - LAX
Nonstop5h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/29$182
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Thu 8/141:48 pmLAX - CVG
1 stop6h 07mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/175:35 amCVG - LAX
1 stop6h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$187

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 June 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Ohio that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Ohio

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 9/18

11:52 am-12:46 am

1 stop9h 54m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/20

8:00 am-12:13 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$130

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 8/18

8:31 pm-7:00 am

1 stop7h 29m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/21

9:40 am-11:29 am

Nonstop4h 49m

$140

Los AngelesCincinnati

LAX - CVG

LAXCVG

Los Angeles

Tue 9/9

1:37 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 9/23

8:00 am-12:52 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$149

Los AngelesCincinnati

LAX - CVG

LAXCVG

Los Angeles

Thu 7/31

1:50 pm-9:02 pm

Nonstop4h 12m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 8/7

9:52 pm-11:32 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

$152

BurbankDetroit

BUR - DTW

BURDTW

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 7/22

8:20 am-12:09 am

1 stop12h 49m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 7/29

9:59 am-3:37 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$152

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 9/16

12:33 pm-7:43 pm

Nonstop4h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/26

9:55 am-11:38 am

Nonstop4h 43m

$157

OntarioDetroit

ONT - DTW

ONTDTW

Ontario

Sun 7/27

12:59 am-10:59 am

1 stop7h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/4

6:00 am-9:13 am

1 stop6h 13m

$168

Los AngelesDetroit

LAX - DTW

LAXDTW

Los Angeles

Wed 7/23

4:50 pm-7:04 am

1 stop11h 14m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 7/27

6:45 am-8:45 am

Nonstop5h 00m

$174

Los AngelesCincinnati

LAX - CVG

LAXCVG

Los Angeles

Thu 7/31

3:48 pm-12:59 am

1 stop6h 11m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 8/7

9:52 pm-11:32 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

$176

Los AngelesDetroit

LAX - DTW

LAXDTW

Los Angeles

Thu 8/7

10:55 am-12:42 am

1 stop10h 47m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/10

6:00 am-9:57 am

1 stop6h 57m

$181

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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 June 30, 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 June 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta 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.

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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?

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

    $60 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $76 and $124, 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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Alternative routes for California to Ohio

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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 June 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$102Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$103Average$261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$116Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$135Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$199Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$206Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$230Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$238Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$256Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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