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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$210	Frontier 1 stop 18 hr Sun, May 31 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Columbus is currently $210
Cheapest one-way flight	$105	Frontier 1 stop 9 hr Mon, Jun 1	The cheapest one-way flight from Los Angeles to Columbus is currently $105
Cheapest nonstop flights	$329	United Nonstop 5 hr Thu, May 14 — Wed, May 20	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Columbus is currently $329
Last-minute weekend getaway	$251	Frontier 1 stop 26 hr Thu, Apr 30 — Mon, May 4	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Los Angeles to Columbus is currently $251
Cheapest business class flights	$518	Frontier 1 stop 17 hr Sun, Jul 12 — Tue, Jul 21	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Columbus is currently $518

Fastest flight	4 hr 30 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Columbus takes 4 hr 30 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 Los Angeles to Columbus is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

October Cheapest	Typical prices: $145–255
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $255–320

Popular airlines from Los Angeles to Columbus

American

Nonstop

from $329

Typical price: $270–475

7 weekly nonstop flights

LAX - CMH Every day

575 weekly connecting flights

LAX - CMH Every day
United

Nonstop

from $329

Typical price: $295–480

7 weekly nonstop flights

LAX - CMH Every day

508 weekly connecting flights

LAX - CMH Every day
Southwest

from $252

Typical price: $275–440

580 weekly connecting flights

LAX - CMH Every day
Delta

from $349

Typical price: $285–570

426 weekly connecting flights

LAX - CMH Every day
Frontier

from $210

Typical price: $225–560

21 weekly connecting flights

LAX - CMH Every day
Alaska

from $499

Typical price: $395–690

14 weekly connecting flights

LAX - CMH Every day

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Los Angeles to Columbus

The cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Columbus are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $145 to $255.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Columbus recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $210. 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 Los Angeles to Columbus is $329, flying from May 14 to May 20.
The cheapest United flight from Los Angeles to Columbus is $329, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Los Angeles to Columbus is $252, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Delta flight from Los Angeles to Columbus is $349, flying from May 21 to May 27.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Los Angeles to Columbus is $210, flying from May 31 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Los Angeles to Columbus is $499, flying from May 7 to May 13.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Columbus starts at $210 from Sun, May 31 to Mon, Jun 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $105 and departs on Mon, Jun 1.

4 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from Los Angeles to Columbus.

Columbus is a year-round destination with a temperate climate. The Columbus Winter Beerfest (Jan) features more than 100 breweries. Artists from around the country exhibit their work on the Scioto Mile for the Columbus Arts Festival (Jun). The Columbus Pride Festival (Jun) includes a downtown parade, live music and vendors. The Ohio State Fair (Jul–Aug) offers agricultural exhibitions, live music and rides.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Los Angeles to Columbus.
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 Los Angeles to Columbus 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 Los Angeles to Columbus.

In terms of nonstop flights, American is the most popular. American offers 7 nonstop flights and 575 connecting flights per week. American flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 580 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) .

Other popular airlines flying from Los Angeles to Columbus are:

United offers 7 nonstop flights and 508 connecting flights per week. United flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) .
Delta offers 426 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) .
Frontier offers 21 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) .
Alaska offers 14 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Los Angeles and Columbus.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Columbus recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $210. 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 Los Angeles to Columbus is $329, flying from May 14 to May 20.
The cheapest United flight from Los Angeles to Columbus is $329, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Los Angeles to Columbus is $252, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Delta flight from Los Angeles to Columbus is $349, flying from May 21 to May 27.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Los Angeles to Columbus is $210, flying from May 31 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Los Angeles to Columbus is $499, flying from May 7 to May 13.

American and United fly direct from Los Angeles to Columbus.

There are 7 American direct flights from Los Angeles to Columbus per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 United direct flights from Los Angeles to Columbus 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 Los Angeles and Columbus at price $251 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Apr 30 to Mon, May 4.

American and United fly direct from Los Angeles to Columbus.

There are 7 American direct flights from Los Angeles to Columbus per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 United direct flights from Los Angeles to Columbus 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 Los Angeles to Columbus on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Los Angeles and Columbus start at $329 from Thu, May 14 to Wed, May 20 with United.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Los Angeles to Columbus, 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 Los Angeles and Columbus start at $518 from Sun, Jul 12 to Tue, Jul 21 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Los Angeles and Columbus start at $210 from Sun, May 31 to Mon, Jun 8.

To book business class trips from Los Angeles to Columbus, 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 Los Angeles and Columbus starts at $251 from Thu, Apr 30 to Mon, May 4 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Los Angeles and Columbus at price $251 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Apr 30 to Mon, May 4.

To find last-minute flight deals from Los Angeles to Columbus, 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.