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

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Columbus to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles

Fri, Sep 12 - Mon, Sep 15
Spirit Airlines Logo
2:34 pm - 4:19 pmCMH-LAX
4h 45mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:29 pmLAX-CMH
4h 29mnonstop
$178Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Oct 21 - Tue, Oct 28
American Airlines Logo
5:45 pm - 7:30 pmCMH-LAX
4h 45mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
9:20 am - 4:55 pmLAX-CMH
4h 35mnonstop
$189American Airlines
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Sun, Aug 17 - Thu, Aug 21
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:34 pm - 2:26 pmCMH-LAX
4h 52mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
3:31 pm - 11:07 pmLAX-CMH
4h 36mnonstop
$193Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Sep 15 - Fri, Sep 19
Spirit Airlines Logo
2:34 pm - 4:19 pmCMH-LAX
4h 45mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:29 pmLAX-CMH
4h 29mnonstop
$195Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Oct 21 - Mon, Oct 27
American Airlines Logo
5:45 pm - 7:30 pmCMH-LAX
4h 45mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
1:30 am - 11:30 amLAX-CMH
7h 00m1 stop
$199American Airlines
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Tue, Aug 12 - Sat, Aug 16
Southwest Logo
4:05 pm - 10:35 pmCMH-LAX
9h 30m1 stop
Southwest Logo
10:40 am - 10:45 pmLAX-CMH
9h 05m1 stop
$229Southwest
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Tue, Aug 12 - Mon, Aug 18
Southwest Logo
6:30 pm - 11:25 pmCMH-LAX
7h 55m1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:00 am - 5:20 pmLAX-CMH
9h 20m1 stop
$233Southwest
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Wed, Jul 30 - Wed, Aug 6
Delta Logo
8:00 am - 11:48 amCMH-LAX
6h 48m1 stop
Delta Logo
1:10 pm - 12:40 amLAX-CMH
8h 30m1 stop
$277Delta
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Wed, Jul 30 - Fri, Aug 8
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 10:48 amCMH-LAX
6h 48m1 stop
Delta Logo
12:25 am - 11:14 amLAX-CMH
7h 49m1 stop
$282Delta
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Sat, Aug 2 - Wed, Aug 6
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 9:40 amCMH-LAX
6h 40m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:08 am - 9:37 amLAX-CMH
6h 29m1 stop
$312United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Columbus to Los Angeles flights

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

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Planning a trip from Columbus to Los Angeles? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Columbus to Los Angeles?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to Los Angeles clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Columbus to Los Angeles, look for departures on Fridays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Los Angeles, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Columbus Airport to Los Angeles?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Columbus Airport to Los Angeles is September, where tickets cost $274 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $407 and $397 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Columbus Airport to Los Angeles?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $858 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Columbus Airport to Los Angeles?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Columbus Airport to Los Angeles, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$88
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 12% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 18% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Columbus to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Columbus to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking Columbus to Los Angeles flights

  • What are the most-eco friendly airlines flying from Columbus to Los Angeles?

    On average, around 969 kg of carbon is emitted per passenger on flights from Columbus to Los Angeles. If you’re looking to fly sustainably, consider flying with Spirit Airlines, Southwest Airlines, or United Airlines, the three most eco-friendly airlines on this route. They emit around 48%, 44%, and 39% less carbon, respectively than the other airlines operating on this route. Spirit Airlines also provides a nonstop flight from CMH to LAX.

  • Which airlines have lounges at Los Angeles International Airport?

    If you’re looking to relax at a premium airline lounge after your flight, you can do so at American Airlines, Star Allegiance, Virgin Atlantic, Emirates, Etihad, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines lounges at LAX. You can access most of these lounges by paying at the door, except for Etihad, Emirates, Delta, and Alaska Airlines lounges, which are members-only. United Airlines and American Airlines require you to fly with them first to have access, with the rest allowing you to come through by paying only the one-time fee.

  • Are pets allowed to travel through John Glenn Columbus International Airport?

    Yes, your furry companion is welcome to travel through CMH. However, as per TSA’s regulations, your companion must remain kenneled as they travel through the airport. The only exception is when passing through security or using the pet relief areas. CMH has only one pet relief area, and it is available just outside the baggage claim area. There are no indoor pet relief areas.

  • What are the transport options from Los Angeles International Airport to downtown LA?

    You can take taxis or ride-shares from LAX and just adjacent to Terminal 1, you’ll find the free LAX-it shuttle to downtown. They depart every 3-5min and offer free Wi-Fi onboard. You can also take the LAX FlyAway bus, which offers its services between LAX terminals and Van Nuys, Union Station, Westwood, Santa Monica, and Hollywood. The buses are marked according to the route, and no reservation is needed. PrimeTime and SuperShuttle also provide shared-ride vans that offer door-to-door services from the airport. Car rentals are also an option for those wishing to self-drive from the airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Columbus Airport to Los Angeles?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Columbus Airport to Los Angeles was $88 for a one-way ticket and $178 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Columbus to Los Angeles. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Columbus to Los Angeles?

    When flying out of Columbus you will be using Columbus. You will be landing at Los Angeles, also known as Los Angeles.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Columbus to Los Angeles?

    American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Columbus to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Columbus to Los Angeles?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Columbus to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Columbus to Los Angeles?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Columbus to Los Angeles?

    There are nonstop flights from Columbus to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Columbus to Los Angeles, Delta or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Columbus to Los Angeles are Delta and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $340 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $423 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 Los Angeles.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?

    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 Los Angeles with an airline and back to Columbus with another airline. Booking your flights between Columbus and LAX 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 Los Angeles?

    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 Los Angeles from Columbus up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Columbus Airport to Los Angeles

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $149 or less one-way and $327 or less round-trip.
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is a massive airport, having nine terminals, Terminals 1-8 and the Tom Bradley International Terminal, which has a north and south end. You can use the tunnels to connect from one terminal to the other or the free landside shuttles that operate every five minutes on a counter-clockwise loop.
  • In case of a delay at John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), you’re welcome to pass some time at the massage bar around Gate B23. Your children can also spend some time on Concourse C at the game lounge, which has several coin-operated arcade games.
  • Do you need to send a last-minute email, and you don’t have your laptop with you? Make use of the business center at CMH with high-speed internet and computers. It is located landside on the ticketing level, just towards Concourse B.
  • LAX is a fully accessible airport, with ramps, lifts, and moving walkways available for step-free access. Wheelchair-accessible restrooms are also available, and wheelchair assistance is available on request. LAX even has a special assistance vehicle to transport passengers with reduced mobility between terminals and aircraft gates on LAX’s airfield.
  • If you wish to stock up on some essentials once you land in Los Angeles, you’re welcome to shop tax-free at the many duty-free shops spread across all terminals. Additionally, LAX has several retail stores around the airport.

Prefer to fly direct from Columbus to Los Angeles?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Columbus to Los Angeles.
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Direct departures

Columbus to Los Angeles

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

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Direct returns

Los Angeles to Columbus

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Malaysia Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Columbus to Los Angeles

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Columbus to Los Angeles. 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.
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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4279 reviews
7.6Entertainment
7.1Food
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
8.2Boarding
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It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025LGB - SMF
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It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

Great experience flying Southwest. The crew was really kind and helpful, and very friendly with our toddler.

Plane late from DC to Austin 30 minutes. Crew made up much of the time enroute to San Diego.

Wi Fi was horrible kept cutting out the whole time and too expensive

Fine, but how to board on SW versus othrr airlines, is just lame. Goood staff though and all was solid otherwise.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a not a great airport.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a hell hole of an airport. It is the new LaGuardia. Everything Cobbled together. Security gates closed. Terri directional signage

I will be flying again Southwest Airlines. Friendly crew, comfortable and affordable.

I like for how they process during check in. It was very smoothly.

5 hours of delay that could've been much shorter if Delta had taken the 1 hour delay they imposed on the flight before boarding to run any of the plane checks required for flight to find the hydraulic issue that required nearly 3 hours to fix. $24 of meal credit buys a sandwich and a soft drink. Poor communication within the terminal about what gate we'd be re-boarding from and when we'd be re-boarding.

The entertainment and wifi mostly didn't work on this flight.

Terrible entertainment system - kept freezing and audio kept cutting out. Snacks were mediocre at best for a 5 hour flight.

I am still upset that my bag was lost on a recent trip to Rome ; we were inconvenienced and out €150 Euros ; delta has refused to reimburse us

This had nothing to do with Delta… The flights were on time and flawless. The service was excellent. We purchased seats in (aisle/middle) comfort plus since this was a cross country flight. Unfortunately, the woman seated at the window was 300+ pounds and, as might be expected, covered up about a third of the middle seat also. there was absolutely nothing that Delta could have done about that… I just don’t know what the answer should be. If you purchase a seat, you should should be able to use the entire seat and not just the portion that someone else is not sitting/oozing in. Disappointing…there should be something that could be done….I'm just not sure what solution could be.

I love the free WiFi!! Crew was nice. Bathroom was decent. First time flying delta in a long time and I enjoyed it. Will definitely look into booking with Delta more but I think Delta is a little more expensive than the other airlines.

Seats are much much more comfortable than United, which is what I usually fly

If I pay extra for "comfort+" I expect leg room where I can stretch my legs. I was seated with an attendant's seat blocking my feet. Knee space was fine but my feet had less room than the non-"comfort+" seats. Also, don't go cheap on food when you have flights of 3+ hours. It's insulting.

Only one side of the heafphone jack work. Crew was friendly and helpful.

Boarding was mayhem. Late boarding by 15 minutes because of lack of staff (missing 1 flight attendant. We had to wait for an arrival of another plane before we could board). Flight was a little rough, but cannot blame on airlines.

Great experience…left a bit behind schedule but made up fir that in the air and landed 10 minutes early 😁

United out of SFO is having issues with catering so none of our meals were loaded on the plane and no offer of compensation for our tickets purchased was offered.

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

Wonderful and fast TSA checkpoint. The line was fast and our gate was close by

The gate was too far away for the connecting flight

Generally good. The aisles have gotten narrower which can slow down boarding. Flight crew was great! Healthier complimentary snacks would be appreciated. Due to earthquake in San Francisco we had to circle in air space for a bit but then had a smooth landing. I laud the flight crew for their patience ;)

We tried to upgrade to economy premium but were told this was not possible as we had booked through United Airlines (and Air Canada was operating the flight). This seemed silly given there was ample space in economy premium. Additionally, we had to wait almost 1.5 hours upon arrival to taxi to the gate. Otherwise, the crew were very pleasant and passengers were friendly.

The agents was very rude and they charged me $50 for a carry-on bag saying that it was too big and then I saw someone going on a plane with the same size bag as me

For the most part united was a good experience, how ever when they came by with the snacks and water, they completely passed by my wife and I. As we were in separate rows. On a 5 hr flight we were not offered water

Loved the staff, boarding and drink options! Wish the comfort of the seat could have been better nevertheless

Honestly, I haven’t flown American in years, probably due to the pandemic and my being unable to travel for certain periods in the last two years, but it was a good experience to dig out or obtain a new American Airlines account after many years of traveling for business with American in the past.

One bottle of water and a package of cookies for comfort plus. We had to literally beg a flight attendant for an extra bottle of water later in the flight due to feeling dehydrated.

Flight boarded from Gate 39 at OGG, the farthest gate in the terminal. There were no Hawaiian themed amenities for the flight. The first class service was mediocre at best; I received not special welcome or recognition as an executive platinum member of American Advantage program. The flight attendants were more concerned with their cell phones than saying "thank you" to the passengers as we disembarked. Fortunately, the flight arrived at LAX a few minutes early.

Bigger seats. Board back to front! Disembark front to back!

Plane was pretty clean, staff was friendly and helpful, flight left about on time arrived early. Took a long time to board and get off the plane - carry on items didn't have enough room so people had to move all around to find places.

Would have been good to have a meal since it was a 5.5 hour flight

Great thanks - a whole row to myself. Good food but film selection not great.

My boarding pass wouldn't pull up in the app very easily and had to really dig through my email. That caused a delay in TSA..

I liked the duration speed while in the air but that is is for positive things to say. The service was over 3 hours late, staff not very friendly (probably because they were also late to the destination), uncomfortable seats and disappointing food options

Boarding was a breeze, however, two of the flights that I boarded with Spirit did not have Wi-Fi available.

Very good. Nothing more or less than expected. No complaints.

My experience with the spirit as a first time it was OK, but the seats need a little cushion, the problem I had the most impacted me was when checking in the scales were so off and wrong. It will tell that you would have more weight, which was not true. The scale was say that it had Thirty Eight Pounds, when get in the labels when we send the luggage into the band. It says that it was overweight. I really really dislike that because the scales are not accurate. If I use Spirit and I have that issue again. That will be my last time flying with the spirit, even though I like so much to service the planes, and everything else

Worst airline ever! The guy weighing my bag had his foot on the metal plate and when I called him out on it, I got this stupid little smirk. La is a scam and so is Spirit Airlines. All the flight attendants looked like they hated our flight just as much as we did.

Spirit is awful. Too expensive for what you get. Stop nickel and diming.

would be great to get basic water, soda at least and stop charging for carry ons

Your crew is a representation of your Standards and Values. The crew from Seattle to LAX, was very disappointing. The crew was more interested in hanging out at the lobby area. Talking, laughing loudly and eating all the snacks. They did not do regular rounds to see if customers needed anything. This was a huge disappointment. I will no longer be flying with your airlines moving forward.

- flight attendants not very friendly. - Paid for WiFi and plane didn’t have it working , never got a refund.

We got to fly on the new airplane. Much better as it’s roomier and cleaner than before. Most Importantly it’s much more comfortable. I still can’t move the seat back but the extra space made up for it. I didn’t taste the food or drinks because they charge for everything so I didn’t bother. I didn’t experience the entertainment because I downloaded my own movies on my phone. The crew was great. The flight itself was smooth . No complaints.

I thought since I upgraded my seat I would get some perks. Free water, free snacks. Free carry on luggage.

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