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$53+ Cheap flights from Columbus to California

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CMH — LAX
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) to California (USCA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/98:57 pmCMH - LAS
Nonstop4h 34mSpirit Airlines
Thu 12/1211:27 pmLAS - CMH
1 stop12h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/18$117
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/98:57 pmCMH - OAK
1 stop15h 28mSpirit Airlines
Thu 12/125:25 amOAK - CMH
1 stop10h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/19$134
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/98:57 pmCMH - SNA
1 stop14h 14mSpirit Airlines
Thu 12/126:45 amSNA - CMH
1 stop8h 58mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/19$138
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Mon 12/1612:16 pmCMH - LAS
1 stop12h 38mFrontier
Thu 12/196:25 amLAS - CMH
1 stop10h 27mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$146
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/158:57 pmCMH - LAS
Nonstop4h 34mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1812:59 amLAS - CMH
1 stop15h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$149
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/98:57 pmCMH - LAX
1 stop26h 33mSpirit Airlines
Thu 12/127:36 amLAX - CMH
Nonstop4h 22mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/18$175
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/98:57 pmCMH - RNO
2 stops21h 59mSpirit Airlines
Thu 12/129:37 pmRNO - CMH
2 stops18h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/19$179
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/88:57 pmCMH - BUR
1 stop14h 48mSpirit Airlines
Thu 12/129:43 amBUR - CMH
1 stop6h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/20$180
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/187:38 pmCMH - SAN
2 stops23h 09mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/256:06 pmSAN - CMH
2 stops19h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/18$229
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/228:42 pmCMH - LAX
1 stop6h 48mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/2610:44 amLAX - CMH
1 stop5h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$241
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/145:00 pmCMH - LAS
1 stop6h 44mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/1612:59 amLAS - CMH
1 stop6h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$266
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/268:21 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop6h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/25:24 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop22h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$267

Find flights from Columbus to California within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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ColumbusOakland

CMH - OAK

CMHOAK

Columbus

Wed 1/29

6:46 am-11:46 am

1 stop8h 00m

Oakland

Wed 2/12

5:30 am-9:41 pm

1 stop13h 11m

$111

ColumbusLas Vegas

CMH - LAS

CMHLAS

Columbus

Mon 12/9

8:57 pm-10:31 pm

Nonstop4h 34m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 12/12

11:27 pm-2:58 pm

1 stop12h 31m

$117

ColumbusSanta Ana

CMH - SNA

CMHSNA

Columbus

Mon 12/9

8:57 pm-8:11 am

1 stop14h 14m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 12/12

6:45 am-6:43 pm

1 stop8h 58m

$138

ColumbusReno

CMH - RNO

CMHRNO

Columbus

Tue 1/28

6:46 am-5:30 pm

1 stop13h 44m

Reno

Tue 2/4

6:25 pm-4:11 pm

1 stop18h 46m

$141

ColumbusLas Vegas

CMH - LAS

CMHLAS

Columbus

Mon 12/16

12:16 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop12h 38m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 12/19

6:25 am-7:52 pm

1 stop10h 27m

$146

ColumbusLas Vegas

CMH - LAS

CMHLAS

Columbus

Sun 12/15

8:57 pm-10:31 pm

Nonstop4h 34m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 12/19

6:25 am-7:52 pm

1 stop10h 27m

$149

ColumbusBurbank

CMH - BUR

CMHBUR

Columbus

Fri 12/13

8:57 pm-8:45 am

1 stop14h 48m

Burbank Bob Hope

Mon 12/16

9:43 am-6:43 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$170

ColumbusLos Angeles

CMH - LAX

CMHLAX

Columbus

Mon 12/9

8:57 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop26h 33m

Los Angeles

Thu 12/12

7:36 am-2:58 pm

Nonstop4h 22m

$175

ColumbusLos Angeles

CMH - LAX

CMHLAX

Columbus

Thu 1/2

8:42 pm-8:35 am

1 stop14h 53m

Los Angeles

Wed 1/8

10:10 am-5:33 pm

Nonstop4h 23m

$198

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Mon 1/6

8:36 pm-1:27 pm

1 stop19h 51m

San Diego

Sat 1/11

6:15 am-4:11 pm

1 stop6h 56m

$227

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to California

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Travel insights for flights from Columbus to California

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Columbus to California including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus to California?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to California (average of $240). Flying from Columbus to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CMH to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

When flying from Columbus to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated November 20, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Spirit Airlines, American Airlines and Delta from Columbus to California by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,461 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,171 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

WestJet
7.3
Good
2,811 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Columbus to California one-way?

    $53 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and American Airlines, with prices starting from $89 and $123, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Columbus to California?

    When deciding which route to take from Columbus to California consider Columbus - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, Columbus - Los Angeles or Columbus - San Francisco as they are the most popular.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Columbus to California?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Columbus to California? While on average our users pay $210, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $86. The most popular route (Columbus - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl), is priced around $80.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbus to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Columbus to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbus to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Columbus to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbus to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus to California?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to California (average of $240). Flying from Columbus to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 9 airlines flying from Columbus to California

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Columbus to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$88Average$281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$148Average$205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$153Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$167Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$197Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$205Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$246Average$535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Sun Country AirCheapest$255Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
SouthwestCheapest$298Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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