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$53+ Cheap flights from Columbus to California

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CMH — LAX
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
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Round-trip from

$109
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$53
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$370
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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 February 20, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Wed 3/510:01 pmCMH - LAS
Nonstop4h 39mSpirit Airlines
Sat 3/82:06 pmLAS - CMH
Nonstop3h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$109
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/810:01 pmCMH - LAS
Nonstop4h 39mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/1111:24 pmLAS - CMH
1 stop8h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$120
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Wed 3/510:01 pmCMH - OAK
1 stop14h 34mSpirit Airlines
Wed 3/1210:30 amOAK - CMH
1 stop7h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$143
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Wed 3/1211:46 amCMH - LAS
1 stop12h 54mFrontier
Wed 4/911:49 pmLAS - CMH
1 stop15h 29mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$156
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Sat 3/810:01 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop11h 29mSpirit Airlines
Wed 3/126:15 amSAN - CMH
1 stop11h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$160
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 2/269:19 pmCMH - SNA
1 stop19h 32mSpirit Airlines
Wed 3/56:45 amSNA - CMH
1 stop11h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/18$174
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Fri 4/255:10 amCMH - SJC
2 stops16h 27mSpirit Airlines
Mon 4/287:34 pmSJC - CMH
2 stops26h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/18$182
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/1010:01 pmCMH - BUR
1 stop15h 28mSpirit Airlines
Wed 3/1211:24 amBUR - CMH
1 stop6h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$183
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/253:08 pmCMH - SFO
1 stop8h 52mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/810:30 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop9h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$258
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/511:29 amCMH - SFO
1 stop13h 01mFrontier
Tue 4/1510:30 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop9h 20mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$260
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Mon 4/77:46 pmCMH - RNO
1 stop26h 32mSpirit Airlines
Thu 4/108:22 pmRNO - CMH
1 stop18h 22mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$270
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Fri 2/283:39 pmCMH - LAX
3 stops34h 59mSpirit Airlines
Wed 3/55:45 amLAX - CMH
1 stop12h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$271

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 February 20, 2025.

Fly from

Columbus

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusLas Vegas

CMH - LAS

CMHLAS

Columbus

Wed 3/5

10:01 pm-11:40 pm

Nonstop4h 39m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 3/8

2:06 pm-8:56 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

$109

ColumbusLas Vegas

CMH - LAS

CMHLAS

Columbus

Sat 3/8

10:01 pm-11:40 pm

Nonstop4h 39m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 3/11

11:24 pm-10:46 am

1 stop8h 22m

$120

ColumbusLas Vegas

CMH - LAS

CMHLAS

Columbus

Tue 4/1

5:42 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop30h 50m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 4/7

11:49 pm-3:28 pm

1 stop12h 39m

$140

ColumbusOakland

CMH - OAK

CMHOAK

Columbus

Wed 3/5

10:01 pm-9:35 am

1 stop14h 34m

Oakland

Wed 3/12

10:30 am-8:56 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$143

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Sat 3/8

10:01 pm-6:30 am

1 stop11h 29m

San Diego

Wed 3/12

6:15 am-8:56 pm

1 stop11h 41m

$160

ColumbusSanta Ana

CMH - SNA

CMHSNA

Columbus

Wed 3/5

10:01 pm-9:57 am

1 stop14h 56m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 3/8

6:45 am-8:56 pm

1 stop11h 11m

$175

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Mon 3/17

10:01 pm-1:24 pm

1 stop18h 23m

San Jose

Wed 3/19

7:54 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops18h 31m

$182

ColumbusBurbank

CMH - BUR

CMHBUR

Columbus

Mon 3/10

10:01 pm-10:29 am

1 stop15h 28m

Burbank Bob Hope

Wed 3/12

11:24 am-8:56 pm

1 stop6h 32m

$183

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Tue 3/25

3:08 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop8h 52m

San Francisco

Tue 4/8

10:30 pm-10:49 am

1 stop9h 19m

$258

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Sat 4/5

11:29 am-9:30 pm

1 stop13h 01m

San Francisco

Tue 4/15

10:30 pm-10:50 am

1 stop9h 20m

$260

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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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 February 20, 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 February 20, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Breeze Airways and Alaska 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
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
150 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,317 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

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  • 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 $65 and $129, 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 - San Francisco or Columbus - Los Angeles 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( 67%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Columbus to California?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Columbus to California? While on average our users pay $298, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $128. The most popular route (Columbus - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl), is priced around $112.

  • 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.

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  • 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$94Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Sun Country AirCheapest$137Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
FrontierCheapest$140Average$197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$153Average$259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$185Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$195Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$197Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$246Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$298Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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