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$67+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) to California

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CMH — LAX
Mar 8 — Mar 151
Sat 3/8
Sat 3/15
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Round-trip from

$133
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One-way from

$67
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$302

Good round-trip deal

$277 or less

Good one-way deal

$143 or less
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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 3, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 4/27:46 pmCMH - LAS
Nonstop4h 39mSpirit Airlines
Sat 4/511:51 amLAS - CMH
Nonstop3h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/2$133
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 4/57:46 pmCMH - LAS
Nonstop4h 39mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/811:49 pmLAS - CMH
1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$158
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 4/211:49 amCMH - LAS
1 stop12h 43mFrontier
Wed 4/911:49 pmLAS - CMH
1 stop15h 29mFrontier
Deal found 3/3$178
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 4/47:46 pmCMH - BUR
1 stop14h 39mSpirit Airlines
Mon 4/77:58 pmBUR - CMH
2 stops12h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/3$179
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2110:22 amCMH - SNA
Nonstop5h 01mBreeze Airways
Sun 8/241:08 pmSNA - CMH
Nonstop4h 28mBreeze Airways
Deal found 3/2$205
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 4/168:24 pmCMH - SNA
1 stop16h 11mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/236:45 amSNA - CMH
1 stop8h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/2$206
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 4/118:24 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop7h 18mSpirit Airlines
Mon 4/149:08 pmSAN - CMH
2 stops22h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/2$233
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 - SMF
1 stop15h 09mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/75:30 amSMF - CMH
1 stop13h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/2$243
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/277:00 pmCMH - LAX
1 stop27h 18mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/2811:53 pmLAX - CMH
1 stop9h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$273
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/48:10 amCMH - LAX
1 stop10h 22mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 9/126:05 pmLAX - CMH
1 stop9h 13mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/2$276
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/138:10 amCMH - SFO
1 stop8h 28mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 9/235:45 pmSFO - CMH
1 stop9h 33mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/2$276
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/13:50 pmCMH - LAX
1 stop9h 18mDelta
Wed 7/3012:45 amLAX - CMH
1 stop6h 13mDelta
Deal found 3/2$277

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 March 3, 2025.

Fly from

Columbus

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusLas Vegas

CMH - LAS

CMHLAS

Columbus

Wed 4/2

7:46 pm-9:25 pm

Nonstop4h 39m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 4/5

11:51 am-6:41 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

$133

ColumbusLas Vegas

CMH - LAS

CMHLAS

Columbus

Sat 4/5

7:46 pm-9:25 pm

Nonstop4h 39m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 4/8

11:49 pm-10:49 am

1 stop8h 00m

$158

ColumbusLas Vegas

CMH - LAS

CMHLAS

Columbus

Wed 4/2

11:49 am-9:32 pm

1 stop12h 43m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 4/9

11:49 pm-6:18 pm

1 stop15h 29m

$178

ColumbusBurbank

CMH - BUR

CMHBUR

Columbus

Fri 4/4

7:46 pm-7:25 am

1 stop14h 39m

Burbank Bob Hope

Mon 4/7

7:58 pm-11:19 am

2 stops12h 21m

$179

ColumbusSanta Ana

CMH - SNA

CMHSNA

Columbus

Thu 8/21

10:22 am-12:23 pm

Nonstop5h 01m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 8/24

1:08 pm-8:36 pm

Nonstop4h 28m

$205

ColumbusSanta Ana

CMH - SNA

CMHSNA

Columbus

Wed 4/16

8:24 pm-9:35 am

1 stop16h 11m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/23

6:45 am-6:05 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$206

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Fri 4/11

8:24 pm-12:42 am

1 stop7h 18m

San Diego

Mon 4/14

9:08 pm-10:17 pm

2 stops22h 09m

$233

ColumbusSacramento

CMH - SMF

CMHSMF

Columbus

Wed 4/23

8:24 pm-8:33 am

1 stop15h 09m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 5/7

5:30 am-9:50 pm

1 stop13h 20m

$243

ColumbusLos Angeles

CMH - LAX

CMHLAX

Columbus

Thu 3/27

7:00 pm-7:18 pm

1 stop27h 18m

Los Angeles

Fri 3/28

11:53 pm-12:39 pm

1 stop9h 46m

$273

ColumbusLos Angeles

CMH - LAX

CMHLAX

Columbus

Sat 3/29

4:33 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop8h 59m

Los Angeles

Thu 4/3

10:10 pm-9:41 am

1 stop8h 31m

$277

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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 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 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 March 3, 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.

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 3, 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. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

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
4,333 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

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
8.1
Very good
152 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

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
9,710 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

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
8,068 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

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
2,319 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

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 Airport to California one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Columbus Airport to California are Spirit Airlines ($67), Frontier ($89), and American Airlines ($124).

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

    When deciding which route to take from Columbus Airport 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 Airport to California?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Columbus Airport to California are Sun Country Air (100%), Delta (100%) and United Airlines (100%).

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

    While on average a flight from Columbus Airport to California is generally $283, 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 $136 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 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 March 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$94Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Sun Country AirCheapest$137Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
FrontierCheapest$140Average$205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$150Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$184Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$194Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$197Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$246Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$298Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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