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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Los Angeles to Columbus Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 8:15 am and lands at 12:42 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:35 pm and lands at 3:02 am.

The flight takes about 4h 27m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Columbus Airport:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Columbus Airport takes 4h 27m, covering 1,990 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Columbus Airport range from $348 to $537, with an average of $428 over the past 12 months. Anything below $348 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 25% above the $428 route average. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $245 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $440 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to Columbus Airport flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $375 to $3,152. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Los Angeles to Columbus Airport flights:

• American Airlines
• JetBlue
• Delta

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Columbus Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $180, which is 33% below the typical average for this route.

Columbus Airport (CMH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $77 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Payless
• Budget
• Alamo
• Thrifty
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Flights from Los Angeles to Columbus Airport usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Columbus (CMH).

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Columbus Airport most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 30% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Los Angeles to Columbus Airport. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $395 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $487, a difference of $92.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Los Angeles and Columbus Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• United Airlines

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 16m, compared with 6h 27m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 6h 30m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

Columbus Airport is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Columbus Airport are Greater Columbus Convention Center, Ohio Stadium and Nationwide Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Columbus Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Columbus Airport flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Yes. The LAX airport hosts various passenger-accessible lounges; however, some are accessible to first-class or business travelers. If you are flying through Terminal 1, you can relax at US Airways Club while waiting for your flight. Those flying first class through Terminal 7 can access the United Airlines International First Class Lounge.

Yes. The LAX airport provides parking services and facilities to its travelers. There are the Central Terminal Area Parking spaces that have numerous parking stalls. The airport offers economy parking, disability parking placards and electric vehicle parking. Economy parking is the best as it allows parking extension for over a month’s parking on request.

After a long flight, you may be thirsty or hungry; hence, check out the various restaurants, bars, fast-food outlets and coffee shops within the airport. You can visit American Craft Tavern, where you can get cocktails, wines and beer. If you want to grab sandwiches and cinnamon rolls or are craving sausages, make your stop at the Bob Evans Express-Good Food near Terminal B.

Yes. CMH airport has an Interfaith Meditation Room that offers a collection of prayer books, sacred writings and holy books. This room offers a serene environment for meditations and prayers and is accessible by all passengers. You will find it on the baggage claim level as you approach carousel 6.