Cheap flights from Columbus to Los Angeles

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Cheapest round-trip flights $230
Frontier 1 stop 25 hr Thu, Jul 16 — Wed, Jul 22
The cheapest round-trip flight from Columbus to Los Angeles is currently $230
Cheapest one-way flight $111
Frontier 1 stop 25 hr Wed, Jul 15
The cheapest one-way flight from Columbus to Los Angeles is currently $111
Cheapest nonstop flights $329
United Nonstop 5 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 3
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Columbus to Los Angeles is currently $329
Last-minute weekend getaway $460
Frontier 1 stop 18 hr Fri, May 8 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Columbus to Los Angeles is currently $460
Cheapest business class flights $498
Frontier 1 stop 11 hr Mon, Jul 27 — Wed, Aug 5
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Columbus to Los Angeles is currently $498
Fastest flight 4 hr 44 min The fastest nonstop flight from Columbus to Los Angeles takes 4 hr 44 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Columbus to Los Angeles is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
October
Cheapest
Typical prices: $145–250
December
Most expensive
Typical prices: $270–445

Popular airlines from Columbus to Los Angeles

  • American
    Nonstop
    from $329
    Typical price: $270–475
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    CMH - LAX Every day
    545 weekly connecting flights
    CMH - LAX Every day
  • United
    Nonstop
    from $329
    Typical price: $295–475
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    CMH - LAX Every day
    535 weekly connecting flights
    CMH - LAX Every day
  • Southwest
    from $349
    Typical price: $275–445
    530 weekly connecting flights
    CMH - LAX Every day
  • Delta
    from $349
    Typical price: $285–570
    425 weekly connecting flights
    CMH - LAX Every day
  • Frontier
    from $210
    Typical price: $225–560
    17 weekly connecting flights
    CMH - LAX Every Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun
  • Alaska
    from $429
    Typical price: $395–710
    14 weekly connecting flights
    CMH - LAX Every day

Popular airports near Columbus

  • John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
    Columbus United States 14 min 6 mi
  • Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
    Columbus United States 21 min 11 mi
  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
    Detroit United States 3 hr 11 min 156 mi
  • Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
    Cincinnati United States 1 hr 53 min 109 mi

Popular airports near Los Angeles

  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
    Los Angeles United States 30 min 12 mi
  • Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)
    Burbank United States 26 min 12 mi
  • Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
    Tijuana Mexico 2 hr 25 min 127 mi
  • Ontario International Airport (ONT)
    Ontario United States 47 min 37 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Columbus to Los Angeles

The cheapest flights from Columbus to Los Angeles are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $145 to $250.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Columbus to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $230. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $111.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest American flight from Columbus to Los Angeles is $329, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest United flight from Columbus to Los Angeles is $329, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Columbus to Los Angeles is $349, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Columbus to Los Angeles is $349, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 29.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Columbus to Los Angeles is $210, flying from May 29 to Jun 4.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Columbus to Los Angeles is $429, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Columbus to Los Angeles starts at $230 from Thu, Jul 16 to Wed, Jul 22. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $111 and departs on Wed, Jul 15.
4 hr 44 min is the shortest flight time from Columbus to Los Angeles.
Los Angeles is a year-round destination. The weather's mostly warm and mild, with hotter temperatures Jul–Oct. Arts and cultural events happen regularly, including film festivals such as LA Film Fest (Jun) and AFI Fest (Nov). In summer, there are free outdoor concerts and film screenings at venues across the city. Other major annual events include the Academy Awards (Feb/Mar) and the LA Marathon (Feb/Mar).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Columbus to Los Angeles.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Columbus to Los Angeles really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Columbus to Los Angeles.

In terms of nonstop flights, American is the most popular. American offers 7 nonstop flights and 545 connecting flights per week. American flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

Other popular airlines flying from Columbus to Los Angeles are:
  • United offers 7 nonstop flights and 535 connecting flights per week. United flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
  • Southwest offers 530 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
  • Delta offers 425 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
  • Frontier offers 17 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
  • Alaska offers 14 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Columbus and Los Angeles.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Columbus to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $230. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $111.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest American flight from Columbus to Los Angeles is $329, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest United flight from Columbus to Los Angeles is $329, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Columbus to Los Angeles is $349, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Columbus to Los Angeles is $349, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 29.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Columbus to Los Angeles is $210, flying from May 29 to Jun 4.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Columbus to Los Angeles is $429, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
American and United fly direct from Columbus to Los Angeles.
  • There are 7 American direct flights from Columbus to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 United direct flights from Columbus to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Columbus and Los Angeles at price $460 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.
American and United fly direct from Columbus to Los Angeles.
  • There are 7 American direct flights from Columbus to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 United direct flights from Columbus to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Columbus to Los Angeles on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Columbus and Los Angeles start at $329 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3 with United.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Columbus to Los Angeles, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Columbus and Los Angeles start at $498 from Mon, Jul 27 to Wed, Aug 5 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Columbus and Los Angeles start at $230 from Thu, Jul 16 to Wed, Jul 22.
To book business class trips from Columbus to Los Angeles, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Columbus and Los Angeles starts at $460 from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Columbus and Los Angeles at price $460 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from Columbus to Los Angeles, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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