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$48+ Cheap flights from Columbus to California

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CMH — LAX
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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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 January 21, 2025.

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This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sat 2/229:19 pmCMH - LAS
Nonstop4h 48mSpirit Airlines
Thu 2/278:00 amLAS - CMH
Nonstop3h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/20$99
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Wed 3/510:01 pmCMH - OAK
1 stop14h 34mSpirit Airlines
Wed 3/197:46 amOAK - CMH
1 stop7h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/19$133
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1210:01 pmCMH - SNA
1 stop14h 56mSpirit Airlines
Wed 3/196:45 amSNA - CMH
1 stop8h 56mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/21$140
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Tue 2/46:52 amCMH - BUR
1 stop8h 48mSpirit Airlines
Tue 2/189:55 pmBUR - CMH
1 stop13h 49mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/20$142
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 2/263:00 pmCMH - LAS
1 stop10h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/288:00 amLAS - CMH
Nonstop3h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$148
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/179:19 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop14h 42mSpirit Airlines
Mon 2/247:41 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop16h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/19$156
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/1710:25 amCMH - LAS
1 stop15h 20mFrontier
Fri 3/711:32 pmLAS - CMH
1 stop8h 14mFrontier
Deal found 1/20$180
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/116:52 amCMH - RNO
1 stop13h 38mSpirit Airlines
Thu 2/1310:09 amRNO - CMH
1 stop25h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/21$180
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/179:19 pmCMH - LAX
2 stops22h 31mSpirit Airlines
Mon 2/241:06 pmLAX - CMH
2 stops22h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/20$212
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/14:28 pmCMH - LAX
1 stop29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/55:52 amLAX - CMH
1 stop9h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$215
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/1611:44 amCMH - SFO
1 stop12h 03mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/236:09 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop21h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$284
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 4/85:57 pmCMH - LAX
Nonstop5h 07mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/169:30 amLAX - CMH
Nonstop4h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$287

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

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ColumbusLas Vegas

CMH - LAS

CMHLAS

Columbus

Sat 2/22

9:19 pm-11:07 pm

Nonstop4h 48m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 2/27

8:00 am-2:44 pm

Nonstop3h 44m

$99

ColumbusOakland

CMH - OAK

CMHOAK

Columbus

Wed 3/5

10:01 pm-9:35 am

1 stop14h 34m

Oakland

Wed 3/19

7:46 am-6:41 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$133

ColumbusBurbank

CMH - BUR

CMHBUR

Columbus

Wed 2/19

9:19 pm-10:21 am

1 stop16h 02m

Burbank Bob Hope

Wed 2/26

9:55 pm-2:44 pm

1 stop13h 49m

$140

ColumbusSanta Ana

CMH - SNA

CMHSNA

Columbus

Wed 3/12

10:01 pm-9:57 am

1 stop14h 56m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 3/19

6:45 am-6:41 pm

1 stop8h 56m

$140

ColumbusLas Vegas

CMH - LAS

CMHLAS

Columbus

Wed 2/26

3:00 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop10h 55m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 2/28

8:00 am-2:44 pm

Nonstop3h 44m

$148

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Mon 2/17

9:19 pm-9:01 am

1 stop14h 42m

San Diego

Mon 2/24

7:41 pm-2:44 pm

1 stop16h 03m

$156

ColumbusLas Vegas

CMH - LAS

CMHLAS

Columbus

Mon 2/17

10:25 am-10:45 pm

1 stop15h 20m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 3/4

11:24 pm-1:47 pm

1 stop11h 23m

$175

ColumbusReno

CMH - RNO

CMHRNO

Columbus

Tue 2/11

6:52 am-5:30 pm

1 stop13h 38m

Reno

Thu 2/13

10:09 am-2:44 pm

1 stop25h 35m

$180

ColumbusLos Angeles

CMH - LAX

CMHLAX

Columbus

Mon 2/17

9:19 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops22h 31m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/24

1:06 pm-2:44 pm

2 stops22h 38m

$212

ColumbusLos Angeles

CMH - LAX

CMHLAX

Columbus

Thu 3/13

6:15 pm-12:12 am

1 stop8h 57m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/24

5:52 am-6:41 pm

1 stop9h 49m

$273

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to California (average of $246). Flying from Columbus to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 January 21, 2025.

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 January 21, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines 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
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
143 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,985 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

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?

    $48 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 Sun Country Air, with prices starting from $90 and $143, 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 most reliable airlines from Columbus to California?

    Before booking your flight to California from Columbus, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Delta (100%), United Airlines (100%), Spirit Airlines( 80%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Columbus to California?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Columbus to California? While on average our users pay $614, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $158. The most popular route (Columbus - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl), is priced around $97.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to California (average of $246). Flying from Columbus to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$88Average$281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$148Average$203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$153Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$179Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$197Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$246Average$513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Sun Country AirCheapest$255Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
SouthwestCheapest$298Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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