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$165+ 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 6/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CMH
Jun 13 — Jun 201
Sat 6/13
Sat 6/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Columbus
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This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/289:43 am
LAX
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CMH
1 stop27h 19m
Frontier
Mon 8/38:59 pm
CMH
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LAX
1 stop24h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 5/9$325
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1111:00 pm
LAX
-
CMH
1 stop18h 14m
Frontier
Tue 8/186:07 pm
CMH
-
LAX
2 stops28h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 5/10$328
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 6/1010:45 am
LAX
-
CMH
Nonstop4h 30m
United Airlines
Wed 6/177:45 am
CMH
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/13$329
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 5/288:59 pm
LAX
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CMH
1 stop17h 49m
Frontier
Mon 6/86:43 pm
CMH
-
LAX
1 stop17h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 5/13$330
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 10/216:15 am
LAX
-
CMH
1 stop6h 17m
Frontier
Sun 10/259:55 am
CMH
-
LAX
1 stop11h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 5/13$335
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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.
Wed 6/249:15 am
LAX
-
CMH
Nonstop4h 38m
American Airlines
Wed 7/15:46 pm
CMH
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/10$336
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 5/289:18 am
LAX
-
CMH
Nonstop4h 37m
American Airlines
Tue 6/95:46 pm
CMH
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/13$337
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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.
Sat 6/61:15 pm
LAX
-
CMH
1 stop6h 41m
American Airlines
Sat 6/205:46 pm
CMH
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/13$339
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 6/239:43 am
LAX
-
CMH
1 stop27h 19m
Frontier
Mon 7/64:47 pm
CMH
-
LAX
1 stop10h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 5/13$340
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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.
Mon 10/56:15 am
LAX
-
CMH
1 stop6h 42m
Frontier
Thu 10/159:55 am
CMH
-
LAX
1 stop11h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 5/13$341
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/22:59 pm
LAX
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CMH
1 stop22h 03m
Frontier
Tue 7/79:55 am
CMH
-
LAX
1 stop11h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 5/13$343
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/1811:00 pm
LAX
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CMH
1 stop18h 14m
Frontier
Fri 7/244:47 pm
CMH
-
LAX
1 stop10h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 5/11$345

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 May 14, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$325
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$165
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$356

Good round-trip deal

$354 or less

Good one-way deal

$215 or less
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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 May 14, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to Columbus Airport that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

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Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 7/15

10:45 am-6:15 pm

Nonstop4h 30m

Columbus

Sat 7/18

7:15 am-9:06 am

Nonstop4h 51m

$329

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 6/30

10:45 am-6:15 pm

Nonstop4h 30m

Columbus

Sat 7/4

11:03 am-5:05 pm

1 stop9h 02m

$339

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 7/16

7:00 am-7:03 pm

1 stop9h 03m

Columbus

Sun 7/19

7:00 am-1:23 pm

1 stop9h 23m

$349

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 6/29

11:10 am-1:25 am

1 stop11h 15m

Columbus

Tue 6/30

5:40 am-10:30 am

1 stop7h 50m

$354

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 6/2

6:45 am-6:45 pm

2 stops9h 00m

Columbus

Fri 6/5

7:00 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$354

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 5/23

10:45 am-6:15 pm

Nonstop4h 30m

Columbus

Sat 5/30

7:40 pm-12:57 am

1 stop8h 17m

$374

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 6/19

12:13 am-9:57 am

1 stop6h 44m

Columbus

Tue 6/30

2:19 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$376

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 6/16

10:45 am-6:15 pm

Nonstop4h 30m

Columbus

Sun 6/21

7:15 am-9:06 am

Nonstop4h 51m

$377

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 6/16

5:00 am-2:45 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Columbus

Sun 6/21

8:35 pm-12:40 am

1 stop7h 05m

$383

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 6/27

5:35 am-2:35 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Columbus

Sat 7/4

2:45 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$383

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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 May.
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 Accuracy2 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.

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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?

Booking 81 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Columbus Airport (average of $318). Flying from Los Angeles to Columbus Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $493). 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 May 14, 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.

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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 May 14, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andUnited 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
4,299 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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
4,299 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,299 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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
8,452 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,299 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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
9,711 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,299 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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
7.1
Good
11,664 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,299 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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
8,626 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,299 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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 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 5 outbound flights to Columbus per day. 8 airlines have flights to Columbus from Los Angeles 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 30m. 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 $75 and $138 on Frontier and Delta, 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: United Airlines (99%), Alaska Airlines (80%), Malaysia Airlines( 80%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Los Angeles to Columbus Airport is $164. On average you can expect to pay $589. The most popular route, (Los Angeles Los Angeles - Columbus), can usually be booked for $300.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Columbus Airport (average of $318). Flying from Los Angeles to Columbus Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $493). 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 May 14, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$91Average$194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$113Average$220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$199Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$244Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$250Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$260Average$315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$269Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$336Average$544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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