CMH - CLO

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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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Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
Cheapest • Avg $438 (round-trip)
Miami (MIA)
Shortest trip • 8h 00m (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 – 59% 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 $438.

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 8h 00m.

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 12m.

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 7.2, 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.
7.2
American AirlinesOverall score based on 11321 reviews
6.4Food
6.9Entertainment
7.5Boarding
7.2Comfort
8.0Crew
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The gate agent had a really bad attitude and refused to help me get on the standby list. She just handed me a card and said I needed to call a number. I asked her to help with the AA app on my phone and she just shrugged and said she didnt know. After a few phone calls, I eventually just went to a different gate agent on the other side of the terminal and got the help I needed.

2.0 MediocreMarius, Feb 2026
LGA - ORD
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The gate agent had a really bad attitude and refused to help me get on the standby list. She just handed me a card and said I needed to call a number. I asked her to help with the AA app on my phone and she just shrugged and said she didnt know. After a few phone calls, I eventually just went to a different gate agent on the other side of the terminal and got the help I needed.

The TSA check in took 1.5 hours to get through in Austin and I missed my flights back to DC

As previously stated the delay I experienced flying from Wichita to Chicago caused a host of issues. When I finally was able to be booked on the last remaining American flight from Chicago to Cincinnati, the gate changed four times with the last change occurring very near the scheduled boarding time. While I didn't have a problem moving from gate to gate, I did notice and make note of others that had mobility issues and had to move each time for the gate change.

Overall, my last three trips on American Airlines have all been either delayed or "rescheduled" due to mechanical issues. At least on delay caused me to miss two possible connecting flights each later than the first. My last option for my last connection required the assistance of the onsite service desk (O'Hare Airport). The wait time for the service desk was such that it jeopardized getting booked on the last connecting flight available for the night. Suffice it to say, my latest experiences with American Airlines have caused me extensive loss of productive business and personal time and can therefore be classified as significantly less than satisfactory.

There was free WiFi (definitely a plus), but the flight was delayed 45 minutes waiting on a catering truck that never arrived. The pilot said there would be food vouchers given out at the end of the gangway to make up for the inconvenience, but there was no one offering those. Delay made me late for work!

Waiting for gate in RDU for more than 20mins is crazy.

Flight was on time and there was an empty seat next to me. That makes for a good flight!

Maintenance took a very long time and then we were in a holding pattern. While a one-off maintenance issue is standard, there were delays on both of my flights for this trip based on maintenance issues with the planes, which delayed both flights over 45 minutes. Thankfully, I didn't have any connections but it wasn't an experience that would make me pick AA if I have other options.

I like that the flight attendant was very attentive and helpful. The meal menu could have more of an variety of food choices.

Everything was good. Flight was very full so crew was busy. After we boarded and plane pulled away from the gate, we were delayed about 40 minutes- sitting on the runway - due to weather en route or at the destination. While weather is not the fault of the airline- it’s terrible to sit on a plane and not moving.

Flight was delayed due to waiting for crew! Flight attendants did not offer us food or drinks. Did not communicate with them at all other than at boarding and leaving the plane.

Got surprised by passing an additional fee when selecting seats. No snack or drink offered. Will never use spirit again.

The flight was delayed over an hour which got us into DFW at approximately 2:20 am

Went as planned. No wifi included and no screens. No free snacks. Didn't buy food so can't rate that. Unable to charge devices on plane. Staff were friendly and flight was fast, cheap and convenient.

Horrible experience!! In the meantime we were in Philadelphia they didn’t give us some water and the information about the fly on the plane was without empathy!!! Plus the fly started with delay!! So very unhappy moment!!!

Horrible we lost a day at the destination. Flight was canceled at 2am left us scrambling for another airline to get us to destination

The flight was delayed for unknown reasons while other airlines weren’t. It was very frustrating.

Kayak and Spirit could not meaningfully share itinerary data, leading to many hours of remediation.

Do not fly with Spirit. They will leave you canceled if their flight is not 110% booked.

I paid for the seats in row 3 to embark and disembark quicker but the passengers in the 2 rows in front of me take all the overhead bin space so I am forced to put my luggage 5 rows back. I even opened one up right above my seat which had room but as I was going to fit my carry on a flight atendant said it "was reserved", Just giving my money to a regular airline next time.

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