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$49+ Cheap flights from California to Columbus (CMH)

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 1/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CMH
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Columbus

Cheapest flights from California to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2411:55 pmLAX - CMH
1 stop9h 05mDelta
Wed 1/148:15 amCMH - LAX
1 stop9h 31mDelta
Deal found 12/10$282
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2411:55 pmLAX - CMH
1 stop9h 05mDelta
Wed 1/72:11 pmCMH - LAX
1 stop9h 51mDelta
Deal found 12/10$292
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/242:11 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop6h 33mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/14:17 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop9h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$293
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/251:15 pmONT - CMH
1 stop7h 19mDelta
Thu 1/17:15 amCMH - ONT
1 stop8h 14mDelta
Deal found 12/10$301
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2411:55 pmLAX - CMH
1 stop9h 05mDelta
Mon 1/1210:48 amCMH - LAX
1 stop9h 01mDelta
Deal found 12/11$304
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/2410:31 pmLAS - CMH
2 stops19h 07mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/25:35 pmCMH - LAS
1 stop30h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$306
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Wed 12/2411:59 pmLAS - CMH
1 stop13h 47mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/16:55 pmCMH - LAS
1 stop6h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$308
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Tue 12/3011:59 pmLAS - CMH
1 stop7h 56mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/33:05 pmCMH - LAS
1 stop8h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$317
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2411:55 pmLAX - CMH
1 stop9h 05mDelta
Thu 1/86:25 amCMH - LAX
1 stop7h 32mDelta
Deal found 12/10$319
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/2411:43 pmLAX - CMH
1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1211:48 amCMH - LAX
2 stops28h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$322
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2411:43 pmLAX - CMH
1 stop14h 50mSpirit Airlines
Wed 1/146:06 amCMH - LAX
2 stops14h 56mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/10$325
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2411:55 pmLAX - CMH
1 stop9h 05mDelta
Sun 1/116:00 amCMH - LAX
1 stop10h 34mDelta
Deal found 12/11$327

Find flight deals from California to Columbus

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Columbus flight deals. Data was last updated December 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$183
(Expedia)

One-way from

$49
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$470

Good round-trip deal

$348 or less

Good one-way deal

$243 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Columbus 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 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Columbus Airport that are best for you.

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California

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Columbus

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Depart

Return

Price

Las VegasColumbus

LAS - CMH

LASCMH

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 1/31

11:59 pm-10:47 am

1 stop7h 48m

Columbus

Mon 2/2

12:03 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop13h 54m

$216

Las VegasColumbus

LAS - CMH

LASCMH

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 1/14

10:33 pm-1:56 pm

1 stop12h 23m

Columbus

Sun 1/18

12:00 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop13h 32m

$217

OntarioColumbus

ONT - CMH

ONTCMH

Ontario

Thu 2/19

6:05 am-7:23 pm

1 stop10h 18m

Columbus

Mon 2/23

8:13 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 46m

$233

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Fri 1/16

6:15 am-5:31 pm

1 stop8h 16m

Columbus

Mon 1/19

6:26 pm-8:49 am

2 stops41h 23m

$249

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Wed 3/11

6:15 am-5:55 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Columbus

Wed 3/18

6:25 pm-12:07 am

1 stop8h 42m

$264

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Wed 1/21

9:00 am-6:27 pm

1 stop30h 27m

Columbus

Wed 1/28

8:00 am-2:00 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$269

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Sat 1/17

6:30 pm-9:48 am

2 stops12h 18m

Columbus

Tue 2/3

10:48 am-5:49 pm

2 stops10h 01m

$274

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Sat 1/24

10:30 am-10:59 pm

2 stops9h 29m

Columbus

Sat 1/31

6:25 am-1:43 pm

2 stops10h 18m

$274

San FranciscoColumbus

SFO - CMH

SFOCMH

San Francisco

Wed 1/21

7:00 pm-9:36 am

2 stops11h 36m

Columbus

Wed 1/28

10:48 am-5:49 pm

2 stops10h 01m

$274

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Thu 3/12

6:15 am-5:55 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Columbus

Wed 3/18

6:25 pm-12:07 am

1 stop8h 42m

$274

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Best time to book a flight from California to Columbus

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Columbus Airport (average of $101). Flying from California to Columbus Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $244). 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 CMH?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Columbus. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from California to Columbus Airport in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 14% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Columbus Airport?

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

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

Weekly flight availability from California to Columbus Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Columbus. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to CMH 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).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Columbus. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from California to Columbus Airport?

    Airlines like Frontier, Alaska Airlines, and Delta fly from California to Columbus Airport in about 7h 48m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 30m. There are 1765 mi between California and Columbus Airport. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $51. Frontier flights start at $72 while deals on Breeze Airways start at $94 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Columbus Airport?

    The most popular flight routes from California to Columbus Airport are Los Angeles - Columbus, San Francisco - Columbus and Ontario - Columbus.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from California to Columbus Airport?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from California to Columbus Airport on time: Delta (100%), Malaysia Airlines (89%), Spirit Airlines (88%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Columbus Airport?

    On average you can expect to pay $429 for a flight from California to Columbus Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $135 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Columbus) is currently priced at $219.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Columbus 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 Columbus Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Columbus Airport (average of $101). Flying from California to Columbus Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $244). 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 8 airlines flying from California to Columbus

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from California to Columbus. 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 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$101Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$113Average$247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$134Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$138Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$205Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$216Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$230Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$362Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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