Find Cheap Flights from Columbus to Los Angeles (CMH - LAX)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Columbus to Los Angeles and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$222	Frontier 1 stop 24 hr Fri, May 22 — Thu, May 28	The cheapest round-trip flight from Columbus to Los Angeles is currently $222
Cheapest one-way flight	$105	Frontier 1 stop 9 hr Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest one-way flight from Columbus to Los Angeles is currently $105
Cheapest nonstop flights	$329	United Nonstop 5 hr Thu, May 21 — Wed, May 27	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Columbus to Los Angeles is currently $329
Last-minute weekend getaway	$336	Frontier 1 stop 19 hr Fri, Apr 24 — Sun, Apr 26	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Columbus to Los Angeles is currently $336
Cheapest business class flights	$518	Frontier 1 stop 11 hr Fri, Jun 12 — Thu, Jun 18	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Columbus to Los Angeles is currently $518

Fastest flight	4 hr 50 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Columbus to Los Angeles takes 4 hr 50 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: $265–475

7 weekly nonstop flights

CMH - LAX Every day

542 weekly connecting flights

CMH - LAX Every day
United

Nonstop

from $329

Typical price: $295–480

7 weekly nonstop flights

CMH - LAX Every day

518 weekly connecting flights

CMH - LAX Every day
Southwest

from $349

Typical price: $275–440

508 weekly connecting flights

CMH - LAX Every day
Delta

from $349

Typical price: $285–560

417 weekly connecting flights

CMH - LAX Every day
Alaska

from $429

Typical price: $395–710

14 weekly connecting flights

CMH - LAX Every day
Frontier

from $205

Typical price: $225–560

12 weekly connecting flights

CMH - LAX Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun

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 10 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 32 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 $222. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $105.

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 22 to May 28.
The cheapest United flight from Columbus to Los Angeles is $329, flying from May 14 to May 20.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Columbus to Los Angeles is $349, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 8.
The cheapest Delta flight from Columbus to Los Angeles is $349, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 1.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Columbus to Los Angeles is $429, flying from May 9 to May 16.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Columbus to Los Angeles is $205, flying from May 15 to May 24.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Columbus to Los Angeles starts at $222 from Fri, May 22 to Thu, May 28. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $105 and departs on Mon, Jun 8.

4 hr 50 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 542 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 518 connecting flights per week. United flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Southwest offers 508 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Delta offers 417 connecting flights per week. Delta 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) .
Frontier offers 12 connecting flights per week. Frontier 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 $222. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $105.

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 22 to May 28.
The cheapest United flight from Columbus to Los Angeles is $329, flying from May 14 to May 20.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Columbus to Los Angeles is $349, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 8.
The cheapest Delta flight from Columbus to Los Angeles is $349, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 1.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Columbus to Los Angeles is $429, flying from May 9 to May 16.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Columbus to Los Angeles is $205, flying from May 15 to May 24.

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 $336 is offered by Frontier from Fri, Apr 24 to Sun, Apr 26.

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 21 to Wed, May 27 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 $518 from Fri, Jun 12 to Thu, Jun 18 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Columbus and Los Angeles start at $222 from Fri, May 22 to Thu, May 28.

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 $336 from Fri, Apr 24 to Sun, Apr 26 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Columbus and Los Angeles at price $336 is offered by Frontier from Fri, Apr 24 to Sun, Apr 26.

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.