Cheap flights from Columbus to Los Angeles
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from Columbus to Los Angeles and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | $242 | Frontier1 stop11 hrThu, Aug 13 — Wed, Aug 19 | The cheapest round-trip flight from Columbus to Los Angeles is currently $242 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | $121 | Frontier1 stop11 hrSat, Aug 29 | The cheapest one-way flight from Columbus to Los Angeles is currently $121 | |
| Cheapest nonstop flights | $329 | UnitedNonstop5 hrSat, Aug 15 — Fri, Aug 21 | The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Columbus to Los Angeles is currently $329 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | $448 | Frontier1 stop11 hrFri, Jun 26 — Mon, Jun 29 | The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Columbus to Los Angeles is currently $448 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | $514 | Frontier1 stop11 hrMon, Jul 27 — Tue, Aug 4 | The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Columbus to Los Angeles is currently $514 |
| Fastest flight | 4 hr 44 min | The fastest nonstop flight from Columbus to Los Angeles takes 4 hr 44 min |
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| Nonstop flights | Every day | There are direct flights on this route every day. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive flights for 1-week trips from Columbus to Los Angeles per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from Columbus to Los Angeles is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.
| October Cheapest | Typical prices: $145–250 |
|---|---|
| June Most expensive | Typical prices: $300–420 |
Popular airlines from Columbus to Los Angeles
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from Columbus to Los Angeles in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- AmericanNonstopfrom $329Typical price: $275–4807 weekly nonstop flightsCMH - LAXEvery day612 weekly connecting flightsCMH - LAXEvery day
- UnitedNonstopfrom $329Typical price: $310–4807 weekly nonstop flightsCMH - LAXEvery day480 weekly connecting flightsCMH - LAXEvery day
- Southwestfrom $349Typical price: $280–445512 weekly connecting flightsCMH - LAXEvery day
- Deltafrom $349Typical price: $300–600446 weekly connecting flightsCMH - LAXEvery day
- Alaskafrom $349Typical price: $395–72024 weekly connecting flightsCMH - LAXEvery day
- Frontierfrom $242Typical price: $225–57022 weekly connecting flightsCMH - LAXEvery Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
Popular airports near Columbus
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Columbus center and popularity with travelers.
- John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)ColumbusUnited States14 min6 mi
- Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)ColumbusUnited States21 min11 mi
- Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)DetroitUnited States3 hr 11 min156 mi
- Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)CincinnatiUnited States1 hr 53 min109 mi
Popular airports near Los Angeles
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Los Angeles center and popularity with travelers.
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)Los AngelesUnited States31 min12 mi
- Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)BurbankUnited States26 min12 mi
- Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)TijuanaMexico2 hr 25 min127 mi
- Ontario International Airport (ONT)OntarioUnited States47 min37 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 $242. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $121.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
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 Jul 16 to Jul 22.
- The cheapest United flight from Columbus to Los Angeles is $329, flying from Aug 15 to Aug 21.
- 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 Aug 1 to Aug 7.
- The cheapest Alaska flight from Columbus to Los Angeles is $349, flying from Sep 17 to Sep 23.
- The cheapest Frontier flight from Columbus to Los Angeles is $242, flying from Aug 13 to Aug 19.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Columbus to Los Angeles starts at $242 from Thu, Aug 13 to Wed, Aug 19. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $121 and departs on Sat, Aug 29.
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.
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 612 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:
In terms of nonstop flights, American is the most popular. American offers 7 nonstop flights and 612 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 480 connecting flights per week. United flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
- Southwest offers 512 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
- Delta offers 446 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
- Alaska offers 24 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
- Frontier offers 22 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
The cheapest round-trip flight from Columbus to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $242. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $121.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
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 Jul 16 to Jul 22.
- The cheapest United flight from Columbus to Los Angeles is $329, flying from Aug 15 to Aug 21.
- 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 Aug 1 to Aug 7.
- The cheapest Alaska flight from Columbus to Los Angeles is $349, flying from Sep 17 to Sep 23.
- The cheapest Frontier flight from Columbus to Los Angeles is $242, flying from Aug 13 to Aug 19.
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.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Columbus and Los Angeles at price $448 is offered by Frontier from Fri, Jun 26 to Mon, Jun 29.
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.
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 Sat, Aug 15 to Fri, Aug 21 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 $514 from Mon, Jul 27 to Tue, Aug 4 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Columbus and Los Angeles start at $242 from Thu, Aug 13 to Wed, Aug 19.
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.
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 $448 from Fri, Jun 26 to Mon, Jun 29 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Columbus and Los Angeles at price $448 is offered by Frontier from Fri, Jun 26 to Mon, Jun 29.
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.
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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Popular trips from Columbus
These suggestions are based on the cheapest fares to popular destinations in the next six months.
Prices include required taxes + fees for 1 adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
- Las Vegas$261Aug 10 — Aug 181 stop7 hr 42 minFrontier
- Seattle$314Aug 16 — Aug 251 stop9 hr 18 minUnited
- Athens$833Nov 8 — Nov 171 stop14 hr 5 minAir Canada, United
- Boston$247Sep 6 — Sep 121 stop2 hr 4 minAmerican
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