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$154+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) 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 4/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CMH
Mar 29 — Apr 51
Sun 3/29
Sun 4/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 27, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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.
Tue 3/2411:30 pm
LAX
-
CMH
1 stop20h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/311:07 pm
CMH
-
LAX
2 stops26h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/25$266
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 3/41:05 am
LAX
-
CMH
2 stops19h 48m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/2410:40 am
CMH
-
LAX
1 stop16h 16m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/23$267
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 4/110:00 pm
LAX
-
CMH
1 stop18h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/810:40 am
CMH
-
LAX
1 stop16h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/25$268
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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.
Thu 4/2310:45 am
LAX
-
CMH
Nonstop4h 40m
United Airlines
Sun 4/267:25 am
CMH
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/23$269
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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.
Tue 3/1010:43 pm
LAX
-
CMH
1 stop9h 01m
Frontier
Sun 3/157:33 pm
CMH
-
LAX
1 stop7h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 2/23$270
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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.
Tue 3/3110:43 pm
LAX
-
CMH
1 stop21h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/178:18 pm
CMH
-
LAX
1 stop18h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/24$271
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 3/196:15 am
LAX
-
CMH
1 stop9h 23m
Frontier
Tue 3/241:07 pm
CMH
-
LAX
2 stops38h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 2/23$272
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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.
Tue 3/246:30 pm
LAX
-
CMH
2 stops12h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/110:40 am
CMH
-
LAX
1 stop16h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/25$274
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/612:03 pm
LAX
-
CMH
1 stop7h 08m
United Airlines
Sun 5/107:25 am
CMH
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/27$275
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 3/1610:07 pm
LAX
-
CMH
1 stop10h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/2310:40 am
CMH
-
LAX
1 stop16h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/23$276
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 4/14:07 pm
LAX
-
CMH
2 stops24h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/168:18 pm
CMH
-
LAX
1 stop14h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/24$277
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 4/2511:00 pm
LAX
-
CMH
1 stop12h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/296:00 am
CMH
-
LAX
2 stops29h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/25$278

Find flight deals from Los Angeles to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Columbus (CMH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$266
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$154
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$398

Good round-trip deal

$296 or less

Good one-way deal

$213 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles-Columbus flight deals.
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One-way flight from Los Angeles to Columbus
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($54 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles 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 February 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to Columbus Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Wed 5/6

10:45 am-6:16 pm

Nonstop4h 31m

Columbus

Sun 5/10

7:25 am-9:30 am

Nonstop5h 05m

$269

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Fri 5/29

11:54 am-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 05m

Columbus

Sun 5/31

7:15 am-9:06 am

Nonstop4h 51m

$275

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Sat 4/11

10:45 am-6:25 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

Columbus

Wed 4/15

5:40 am-9:40 am

1 stop7h 00m

$279

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Fri 5/15

10:45 am-6:16 pm

Nonstop4h 31m

Columbus

Mon 5/18

7:25 am-9:30 am

Nonstop5h 05m

$293

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Thu 4/2

5:30 am-3:25 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Columbus

Wed 4/8

6:15 am-1:35 pm

2 stops10h 20m

$305

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Wed 6/17

11:30 pm-9:49 am

1 stop7h 19m

Columbus

Mon 6/22

8:55 pm-1:30 am

1 stop7h 35m

$379

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Mon 7/20

11:55 pm-10:15 am

1 stop7h 20m

Columbus

Sat 7/25

3:35 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops9h 30m

$381

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Thu 3/12

12:45 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops8h 05m

Columbus

Tue 3/31

3:35 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops9h 00m

$382

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Wed 5/20

8:45 am-8:45 pm

2 stops9h 00m

Columbus

Tue 5/26

1:15 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops10h 40m

$382

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Tue 7/7

5:05 am-5:20 pm

2 stops9h 15m

Columbus

Tue 7/14

5:35 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops8h 25m

$386

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Compare providers for flights from Los Angeles to Columbus

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Los Angeles to Columbus in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-Columbus Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Los Angeles-Columbus Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Los Angeles-Columbus Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-Columbus Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Los Angeles-Columbus Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Columbus

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Columbus from Los Angeles with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to Columbus Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Columbus Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Columbus. Price data was last updated on February 20, 2026.

Booking 79 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Los Angeles to Columbus Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Columbus Airport (average of $103). Flying from Los Angeles to Columbus Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $272). 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 LAX to CMH?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles 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 February 27, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Los Angeles to Columbus Airport as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Columbus Airport?

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbus

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbus. 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 Columbus. Reviews last updated February 27, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Los Angeles to Columbus Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,301 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,301 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,301 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,301 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,349 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,301 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,357 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,301 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,493 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,301 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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 Los Angeles to Columbus. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    For a flight from Los Angeles to Columbus, you will be flying from Los Angeles. Los Angeles (LAX) is just 9.4 mi from the center of the city. Los Angeles is the only Los Angeles airport and it handles 3 outbound flights to Columbus per day. 8 airlines have flights to Columbus from Los Angeles on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Columbus Airport?

    Departing from Los Angeles to Columbus Airport will take you 4h 31m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1990 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to Columbus Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Los Angeles to Columbus Airport is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $91 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and Delta, starting at $113 and $199 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Los Angeles to Columbus Airport for 76% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $66. Users have also found prices from $72 and $128 on Frontier and American Airlines, respectively.

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

    Before booking your flight to Columbus Airport from Los Angeles, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: American Airlines (75%), Alaska Airlines (75%), Qantas Airways( 75%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Columbus Airport?

    The cheapest flight price from Los Angeles to Columbus Airport is $128. On average you can expect to pay $303. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - Columbus), can usually be booked for $185.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Columbus Airport?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Columbus Airport (average of $103). Flying from Los Angeles to Columbus Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $272). 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 Los Angeles to Columbus

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles 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 February 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$91Average$198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$113Average$213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$199Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$210Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$220Average$304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$227Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$263Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$362Average$529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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