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$134+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Columbus

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 3/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CMH
Feb 24 — Mar 31
Mon 2/24
Mon 3/3
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Los Angeles to Columbus are usually found in April or August, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Columbus (C01). 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 February 19, 2025.

Round-trip from

$251
(Expedia)

One-way from

$134
(United Airlines)

Popular in

January

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April

Average price

$329
From Los Angeles to Columbus
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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 19, 2025.

This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/275:55 pmLAX - CMH
1 stop17h 49mSpirit Airlines
Wed 3/510:01 pmCMH - LAX
1 stop26h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/18$246
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/125:45 amLAX - CMH
1 stop12h 11mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/155:45 pmCMH - LAX
Nonstop5h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$251
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/1112:20 amLAX - CMH
1 stop9h 16mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/186:00 pmCMH - LAX
Nonstop5h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$255
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1211:04 pmLAX - CMH
1 stop7h 37mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/183:30 pmCMH - LAX
1 stop8h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/18$267
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/812:24 pmLAX - CMH
1 stop8h 35mDelta
Tue 3/116:07 pmCMH - LAX
1 stop7h 27mDelta
Deal found 2/18$281
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/223:45 pmLAX - CMH
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Tue 5/274:15 pmCMH - LAX
2 stops10h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 2/19$374
This Alaska Airlines 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/139:50 amLAX - CMH
Nonstop4h 20mAlaska Airlines
Tue 3/186:00 pmCMH - LAX
Nonstop5h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/18$393

Find flights from Los Angeles to Columbus within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles to Columbus 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 19, 2025.

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Los Angeles

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Columbus

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Thu 2/27

5:55 pm-2:44 pm

1 stop17h 49m

Columbus

Wed 3/5

10:01 pm-9:09 pm

1 stop26h 08m

$246

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Wed 3/12

5:45 am-8:56 pm

1 stop12h 11m

Columbus

Sat 3/15

5:45 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop5h 15m

$251

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Tue 3/11

12:20 am-10:45 am

1 stop7h 25m

Columbus

Sat 3/15

5:45 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop5h 15m

$255

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Wed 3/12

11:04 pm-9:41 am

1 stop7h 37m

Columbus

Tue 3/18

3:30 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop8h 59m

$267

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Mon 5/5

12:45 am-11:19 am

1 stop7h 34m

Columbus

Mon 5/12

7:55 pm-12:58 am

1 stop8h 03m

$277

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Thu 3/13

9:50 am-5:10 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

Columbus

Mon 3/17

6:00 pm-8:15 pm

Nonstop5h 15m

$393

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Thu 3/13

5:15 am-3:05 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Columbus

Mon 3/17

6:20 pm-12:25 am

2 stops9h 05m

$395

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Wed 3/12

1:20 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$134

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Mon 3/3

5:55 pm-9:25 pm

3 stops24h 30m

$135

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Thu 5/15

12:45 am-9:58 am

1 stop6h 13m

$139

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Travel insights for flights from Los Angeles to Columbus

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Los Angeles to Columbus including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Columbus?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Columbus. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

Booking 56 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Los Angeles to Columbus. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to Columbus?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Columbus (average of $254). Flying from Los Angeles to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 LAX to CMH?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles to Columbus. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 19, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Los Angeles to Columbus is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 40% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to Columbus?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Columbus. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to Columbus flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Columbus by month

Plan your trip to Columbus by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbus ranges from 2.3 - 4.8 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Columbus when rainfall is around 2.3 in.

Temperature in Columbus by month

Plan your trip to Columbus by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbus, 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 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 30.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbus

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbus. 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 Columbus. Reviews last updated February 19, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Breeze Airways and Alaska Airlines from Los Angeles to Columbus by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,413 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,413 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,413 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
150 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,413 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,686 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,413 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,236 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,413 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,769 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,413 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles to Columbus. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Los Angeles to Columbus?

    Located just 9.4 mi from the city center, Los Angeles is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Columbus from Los Angeles. Booking flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Columbus should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Columbus from 5 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to Columbus round-trip?

    Spirit Airlines, at $252, was found to be the cheapest airline from Los Angeles to Columbus.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Delta. Spirit Airlines is 19% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Los Angeles to Columbus one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $134. Spirit Airlines flights start at $135 while deals on Delta start at $139 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Los Angeles to Columbus?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Los Angeles to Columbus are United Airlines (100%), Spirit Airlines (71%) and Delta (50%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Columbus?

    While on average a flight from Los Angeles to Columbus is generally $564, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $136. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Columbus), you can expect to pay $135 for that flight.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Los Angeles to Columbus?

    Los Angeles to Columbus flights have a layover in Chicago most of the time.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Chicago?

    Most Chicago visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Magnificent Mile, Grant Park, and River North. Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and River North are located about 15.5 mi, 16.2 mi, and 15.0 mi, respectively from Chicago O'Hare Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers can book a car rental at Chicago O'Hare Intl for about $49 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Los Angeles to Columbus flights?

    Flights departing from Los Angeles and landing in Columbus layover in Las Vegas least frequently.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to Columbus that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Los Angeles to Columbus flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Columbus?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Los Angeles to Columbus.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to Columbus?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles to Columbus 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 Los Angeles to Columbus?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Columbus (average of $254). Flying from Los Angeles to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 5 airlines flying from Los Angeles to Columbus

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles to Columbus. 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 19, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$92Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$189Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$249Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$261Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$306Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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