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$78+ Cheap flights from Columbus to California

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — LAX
Mar 31 — Apr 71
Mon 3/31
Mon 4/7
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$158
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One-way from

$78
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$358
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 26, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/268:59 pmCMH - LAS
Nonstop4h 31mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/3011:15 amLAS - CMH
Nonstop3h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/24$158
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Wed 4/238:24 pmCMH - BUR
1 stop13h 46mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/308:05 amBUR - CMH
1 stop7h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/24$212
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Mon 5/58:24 pmCMH - OAK
1 stop15h 38mSpirit Airlines
Thu 5/85:30 amOAK - CMH
1 stop7h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/25$213
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/149:57 amCMH - LAX
1 stop28h 06mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/169:00 amLAX - CMH
1 stop6h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/24$224
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Sat 4/511:29 amCMH - LAS
1 stop14h 14mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/911:15 amLAS - CMH
Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$230
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 4/288:24 pmCMH - SNA
1 stop16h 21mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/306:45 amSNA - CMH
1 stop8h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/25$231
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/56:25 pmCMH - LAX
1 stop17h 19mAlaska Airlines
Wed 11/126:00 amLAX - CMH
1 stop8h 23mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/25$237
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Fri 5/25:30 amCMH - SJC
2 stops31h 42mSpirit Airlines
Sun 5/411:07 amSJC - CMH
2 stops27h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/25$239
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Thu 5/85:20 pmCMH - LAX
Nonstop5h 01mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/1311:10 pmLAX - CMH
1 stop11h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/23$247
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Fri 5/28:24 pmCMH - SMF
1 stop25h 05mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/57:34 pmSMF - CMH
2 stops23h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/25$252
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 4/225:57 pmCMH - LAX
Nonstop5h 07mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/299:30 amLAX - CMH
Nonstop4h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/25$257
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/162:09 pmCMH - LAX
1 stop6h 57mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/256:00 amLAX - CMH
1 stop8h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/25$272

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 March 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to California that are best for you.

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Columbus

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusLas Vegas

CMH - LAS

CMHLAS

Columbus

Sat 4/26

8:59 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop4h 31m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 4/30

11:15 am-6:05 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

$158

ColumbusBurbank

CMH - BUR

CMHBUR

Columbus

Wed 4/23

8:24 pm-7:10 am

1 stop13h 46m

Burbank Bob Hope

Wed 4/30

8:05 am-6:05 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$212

ColumbusOakland

CMH - OAK

CMHOAK

Columbus

Mon 5/5

8:24 pm-9:02 am

1 stop15h 38m

Oakland

Thu 5/8

5:30 am-4:01 pm

1 stop7h 31m

$213

ColumbusLos Angeles

CMH - LAX

CMHLAX

Columbus

Mon 4/14

9:57 am-11:03 am

1 stop28h 06m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/16

9:00 am-6:05 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$224

ColumbusLas Vegas

CMH - LAS

CMHLAS

Columbus

Sat 4/5

11:29 am-10:43 pm

1 stop14h 14m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 4/9

11:15 am-6:05 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

$230

ColumbusSanta Ana

CMH - SNA

CMHSNA

Columbus

Mon 4/28

8:24 pm-9:45 am

1 stop16h 21m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/30

6:45 am-6:05 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$231

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Fri 5/2

5:30 am-10:12 am

2 stops31h 42m

San Jose

Sun 5/4

11:07 am-5:24 pm

2 stops27h 17m

$239

ColumbusLos Angeles

CMH - LAX

CMHLAX

Columbus

Thu 5/8

5:20 pm-7:21 pm

Nonstop5h 01m

Los Angeles

Tue 5/13

11:10 pm-1:38 pm

1 stop11h 28m

$247

ColumbusLos Angeles

CMH - LAX

CMHLAX

Columbus

Tue 4/22

5:57 pm-8:04 pm

Nonstop5h 07m

Los Angeles

Tue 5/6

8:40 am-4:07 pm

Nonstop4h 27m

$257

ColumbusLos Angeles

CMH - LAX

CMHLAX

Columbus

Wed 6/4

10:08 am-4:22 pm

1 stop9h 14m

Los Angeles

Fri 6/6

12:50 am-9:58 am

1 stop6h 08m

$277

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from Columbus with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus to California

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 $330). 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 March 26, 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 March 26, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Alaska 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
4,274 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,789 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Breeze Airways
8.0
Very good
156 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,330 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

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?

    $78 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 American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $121 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 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: American Airlines (78%), Alaska Airlines (78%), Malaysia Airlines( 78%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Columbus to California?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Columbus to California? While on average our users pay $258, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $78. The most popular route (Columbus - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl), is priced around $158.

  • 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 $330). 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 March 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$118Average$290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$124Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$130Average$197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$137Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$197Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$198Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$201Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$246Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$304Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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