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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Columbus to Cali, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Columbus to Cali, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest • Avg $515 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 59m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Columbus to Cali (CMH-CLO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Columbus to Cali that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Columbus to Cali

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Columbus to Cali flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Columbus to Cali to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Columbus to Cali?

Percentage of 1-stop round-trip flights from Columbus to Cali chosen by KAYAK users via each layover airport in the last 12 months (only includes trips with the same layover airport on both legs).

Miami (MIA) is the top choice – 55% of KAYAK users who clicked on 1-stop flights from Columbus to Cali picked an itinerary connecting there.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Columbus to Cali?

Average round-trip price for 1-stop flights from Columbus to Cali clicked by KAYAK users in the last 12 months (only includes trips with the same layover airport on both legs).

Flights via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $515.

Which layover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Columbus to Cali?

Shortest average total travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Columbus to Cali via different layover airports, based on KAYAK user data from the last 12 months.

Consider flying via Miami (MIA) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 7h 59m.

Which layover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Columbus to Cali?

Average layover duration at different layover airports for 1-stop one-way flights from Columbus to Cali, based on KAYAK user data from the last 12 months.

If you prefer a quick connection, Miami (MIA) often has the shortest layovers from Columbus to Cali, with an average of 2h 08m.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 37% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 36% lower on average.

When to book flights from Columbus to Cali

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Columbus to Cali based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Columbus to Cali flights

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Columbus and Cali?

    A passport is required to fly from Columbus to Cali.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Columbus to Cali?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Columbus to Cali?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Columbus and Cali.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Columbus to Cali, American Airlines or Spirit Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Columbus to Cali are American Airlines and Spirit Airlines. With an average price for the route of $840 and an overall rating of 7.1, American Airlines is the most popular choice. Spirit Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $441 and an overall rating of 6.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Columbus to Cali?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Columbus to Cali.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Columbus to Cali?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cali from Columbus is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Columbus to Cali?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cali with an airline and back to Columbus with another airline. Booking your flights between Columbus and CLO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Columbus to Cali?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cali from Columbus up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Columbus to Cali

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Columbus to Cali. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Columbus to Cali? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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American AirlinesOverall score based on 11647 reviews
6.4Food
7.9Crew
7.5Boarding
7.2Comfort
6.9Entertainment
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Returned home with a blood clot from flight homes and the uncomfortable aircraft I was on.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Apr 2026
DFW - EWR
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Returned home with a blood clot from flight homes and the uncomfortable aircraft I was on.

Original flight was on time, then late, then changed gates...4 times. Once our newest plane came in, it was fine.

The crew was very kind, but no in-flight entertainment monitors and a 2 hour and 30 minute delay was extremely frustrating.

Everything was delayed and the staff sent me to the wrong gate, causing me to miss one of my flights. I arrived at my destination 6 hours later than I was supposed to.

Got home at 3am after deboarding the plane. No compensation offered by American

Delayed flight. Missed connection, AA put us on a later connecting flight. The connection flight was delayed 4 times and we had to deplane. Didnt get home until 3am, when I was supposed to be home at 8:30p. Zero compensation offered from American. I would not fly them again.

The seats need better cushioning for a nearly 5-hour flight, it was a bit uncomfortable. I'm glad American has free wi-fi but there were was a bout 30 minutes in the middle of the flight when there was no connection which was frustrating.

My original flight got delayed day of so I had to rebook it from one layover to two layovers. The flight also left earlier which was a slight inconvenience but manageable. Then my first connection flight got delayed 3 separate times for a total of 2 hours delayed, causing me to miss my second connection flight back to Santa Barbara. Now, because of this missed flight, I am missing my college classes that I pay for.

Flight: Started on time. Comfortable flight. Arrived on time. Crew: Very cordial and helpful. Drinks and snack was served with a smile. Overall enjoyed the trip. Regards, Hari Doss Chanchala Doss

It was good, the staff was great, and the food, was as usual, tea and biscuit. Bathroom was clean, and the plane was clean as well.

We were surprised to be charged $99 for a personal item. And of course everything offered on the flight was an additional charge. Other than that the pilot flew and landed the plane well and the attendants and fellow passengers were nice enough.

baggage drop off was a bit much. I felt like I worked for spirit airlines since I did all the work.

Gate changed multiple times. The staff seemed annoyed that we asked for water. We had to pay for the water as well.

It was a full Spirit experience. Got to witness police officers having to deboard a passenger and cost us about an hour of delay. Front seat was spacious and better than expected.

Broke my bag and offered no support or solution afterwards

We didn't get on the flight, they canceled our flight and said there was no flights leaving this weekend and sent me our money back.

Horrible company: canceled flights and delayed flights. Spirit canceled my flight from Miami to Philadelphia the day before we were supposed to leave from Philadelphia to Miami, with no explanation. I had to rebook another flight, spending more money and instead of flying from Miami, I had to choose a flight from Fort Lauderdale because there were no direct flights available from Miami. That created additional cost. The flight with Spirit from Fort Lauderdale was scheduled to depart at 6am, so I had to wake up my 3 and 6 years old at 3am to get to the airport in time and then, at 5am while we were at the gate the delayed the flight until 7:45am with again no explanation.

Spirit is awful, and cost me an extra $400. On the flight to the destination they staff was rude and did not even offer water during the flight. On the return flight, while on the way to the terminal, Spirit cancelled the flight. This is the second time this has happened, and I believe they should compensate for the additional cost for incurred for the return flight. Spirit simply offered reimbursement for their cancelled flight, and did not take into consideration the cost for a last-minute flight home. The TSA agents expressed how Spirit often cancels evening/night flights, and shows no concern for the passengers.

The flight was delayed four times and finally cancelled. The hotel night we paid for and the connecting flight did not happen. There were also additional costs due to the extra night in Miami. I do not recommend this airline.

The repeated flight delays—this time nearly three hours without any weather-related cause—are unacceptable. Yet, passengers are penalized heavily even for being a minute late. It is unreasonable that there is no compensation for such significant delays, nor even basic provisions like water during the wait or in flight. This imbalance in accountability is deeply frustrating and needs to be addressed.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Columbus to Cali

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