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$71+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) to California

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CMH — LAX
Apr 27 — May 41
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Columbus to California flight deals. Data was last updated April 22, 2025.

Round-trip from

$169
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$71
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$307

Good round-trip deal

$297 or less

Good one-way deal

$173 or less
From Columbus to California
One-way flight from Columbus to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($47 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Columbus to California.
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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 April 22, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/94:56 pmCMH - LAS
Nonstop4h 26mSpirit Airlines
Wed 6/189:03 amLAS - CMH
Nonstop3h 49mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/21$173
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 6/110:22 amCMH - SNA
Nonstop5h 01mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/56:45 amSNA - CMH
1 stop6h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$176
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Mon 5/264:56 pmCMH - LAS
Nonstop4h 26mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/296:00 amLAS - CMH
1 stop7h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/20$184
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Sat 5/2412:51 pmCMH - LAS
1 stop11h 46mFrontier
Wed 5/2812:59 amLAS - CMH
1 stop12h 25mFrontier
Deal found 4/20$188
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 6/110:22 amCMH - SNA
Nonstop5h 01mBreeze Airways
Thu 6/51:08 pmSNA - CMH
Nonstop4h 28mBreeze Airways
Deal found 4/22$193
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Sun 6/14:56 pmCMH - SNA
1 stop20h 56mSpirit Airlines
Thu 6/56:45 amSNA - CMH
1 stop6h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/22$216
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/94:56 pmCMH - LAX
1 stop7h 19mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/174:59 pmLAX - CMH
1 stop21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$223
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/177:05 amCMH - LAX
1 stop7h 27mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/196:00 amLAX - CMH
1 stop7h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/21$225
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 6/15:21 pmCMH - ONT
1 stop18h 51mFrontier
Sat 6/75:21 pmONT - CMH
1 stop20h 05mFrontier
Deal found 4/22$231
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Fri 8/155:45 pmCMH - LAX
Nonstop4h 45mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/2011:25 amLAX - CMH
1 stop7h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$233
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Fri 5/164:56 pmCMH - OAK
1 stop8h 29mSpirit Airlines
Sun 5/185:45 amOAK - CMH
1 stop7h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/20$242
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Thu 4/245:50 pmCMH - LAX
1 stop27h 05mFrontier
Sat 4/264:59 pmLAX - CMH
1 stop21h 01mFrontier
Deal found 4/20$250

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Columbus

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusLas Vegas

CMH - LAS

CMHLAS

Columbus

Mon 5/12

4:56 pm-6:22 pm

Nonstop4h 26m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 5/15

9:10 am-4:01 pm

Nonstop3h 51m

$169

ColumbusSanta Ana

CMH - SNA

CMHSNA

Columbus

Sun 6/1

10:22 am-12:23 pm

Nonstop5h 01m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 6/5

6:45 am-4:01 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$176

ColumbusLas Vegas

CMH - LAS

CMHLAS

Columbus

Mon 5/26

4:56 pm-6:22 pm

Nonstop4h 26m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 5/29

6:00 am-4:24 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$184

ColumbusLas Vegas

CMH - LAS

CMHLAS

Columbus

Sat 5/24

12:51 pm-9:37 pm

1 stop11h 46m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 5/28

12:59 am-4:24 pm

1 stop12h 25m

$188

ColumbusSanta Ana

CMH - SNA

CMHSNA

Columbus

Sun 6/1

10:22 am-12:23 pm

Nonstop5h 01m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 6/5

1:08 pm-8:36 pm

Nonstop4h 28m

$193

ColumbusSanta Ana

CMH - SNA

CMHSNA

Columbus

Sun 6/1

4:56 pm-10:52 am

1 stop20h 56m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 6/5

6:45 am-4:01 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$216

ColumbusLos Angeles

CMH - LAX

CMHLAX

Columbus

Fri 5/9

4:56 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop7h 19m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/17

4:59 pm-5:09 pm

1 stop21h 10m

$223

ColumbusLos Angeles

CMH - LAX

CMHLAX

Columbus

Sat 5/17

7:05 am-11:32 am

1 stop7h 27m

Los Angeles

Mon 5/19

6:00 am-4:01 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$225

ColumbusOntario

CMH - ONT

CMHONT

Columbus

Sun 6/1

5:21 pm-9:12 am

1 stop18h 51m

Ontario

Sat 6/7

5:21 pm-4:26 pm

1 stop20h 05m

$231

ColumbusLos Angeles

CMH - LAX

CMHLAX

Columbus

Tue 5/20

5:20 pm-7:21 pm

Nonstop5h 01m

Los Angeles

Sat 8/16

6:05 am-3:22 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$233

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus Airport to California

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to California (average of $246). Flying from Columbus Airport to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 April 22, 2025.

When flying from Columbus Airport 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.

Weekly flight availability from Columbus Airport to California

Explore weekly flight availability from Columbus to California. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 22, 2025.

The most flights from CMH to USCA are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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 April 22, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest from Columbus to California by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Related info for your journey

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Columbus Airport to California are Spirit Airlines ($71), Breeze Airways ($83), and Frontier ($95).

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

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Columbus Airport to California?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Columbus Airport to California are Alaska Airlines (74%), Malaysia Airlines (69%) and American Airlines (65%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Columbus Airport to California?

    While on average a flight from Columbus Airport to California is generally $752, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $128. When looking at the most popular route, (Columbus - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl), you can expect to pay $158 for that flight.

  • 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 Airport to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to California (average of $246). Flying from Columbus Airport to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 April 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$124Average$282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$125Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Sun Country AirCheapest$137Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
FrontierCheapest$140Average$205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$190Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$195Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$197Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$246Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$304Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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