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$71+ Cheap flights from California 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 5/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CMH
abr. 22 — abr. 291
mar. 4/22
mar. 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$142
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One-way from

$71
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$305
From California to Columbus
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Cheapest flights from California to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on abril 17, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
jue. 5/159:10 amLAS - CMH
Nonstop3h 51mSpirit Airlines
lun. 5/194:56 pmCMH - LAS
Nonstop4h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/17$142
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
vie. 5/97:00 amBUR - CMH
1 stop6h 01mSpirit Airlines
vie. 5/164:56 pmCMH - BUR
1 stop8h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/17$173
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
jue. 5/226:00 amLAS - CMH
1 stop7h 24mMultiple Airlines
dom. 5/254:56 pmCMH - LAS
Nonstop4h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$184
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
mié. 5/211:23 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop24h 01mFrontier
dom. 5/255:21 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop19h 34mFrontier
Deal found 4/16$191
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
mié. 5/211:59 pmLAX - CMH
1 stop23h 25mFrontier
sáb. 5/2412:51 pmCMH - LAX
1 stop31h 25mFrontier
Deal found 4/16$200
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
dom. 5/1810:10 pmLAX - CMH
1 stop14h 51mSpirit Airlines
mar. 5/207:05 amCMH - LAX
1 stop7h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/16$203
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
mié. 5/144:59 pmLAX - CMH
1 stop21h 10mMultiple Airlines
vie. 5/164:56 pmCMH - LAX
1 stop7h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$211
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
mié. 5/74:27 pmSNA - CMH
1 stop20h 34mSpirit Airlines
lun. 5/124:56 pmCMH - SNA
1 stop24h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/16$212
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
vie. 5/26:15 amSAN - CMH
1 stop8h 50mSpirit Airlines
lun. 5/124:56 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop10h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/15$214
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
jue. 5/296:45 amSNA - CMH
1 stop6h 16mMultiple Airlines
dom. 6/85:21 pmCMH - SNA
1 stop20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$217
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
mié. 5/211:23 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop24h 01mMultiple Airlines
dom. 5/254:56 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop10h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$225
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
sáb. 5/1711:51 pmLAS - CMH
1 stop14h 18mFrontier
jue. 5/229:20 amCMH - LAS
1 stop15h 17mFrontier
Deal found 4/15$228

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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 abril 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Columbus that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Columbus

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Las VegasColumbus

LAS - CMH

LASCMH

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

jue. 5/15

9:10 am-4:01 pm

Nonstop3h 51m

Columbus

lun. 5/19

4:56 pm-6:22 pm

Nonstop4h 26m

$142

BurbankColumbus

BUR - CMH

BURCMH

Burbank Bob Hope

vie. 5/9

7:00 am-4:01 pm

1 stop6h 01m

Columbus

vie. 5/16

4:56 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop8h 02m

$173

Las VegasColumbus

LAS - CMH

LASCMH

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

jue. 5/22

6:00 am-4:24 pm

1 stop7h 24m

Columbus

dom. 5/25

4:56 pm-6:22 pm

Nonstop4h 26m

$184

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

mié. 5/21

1:23 pm-4:24 pm

1 stop24h 01m

Columbus

dom. 5/25

5:21 pm-9:55 am

1 stop19h 34m

$191

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

mié. 5/21

1:59 pm-4:24 pm

1 stop23h 25m

Columbus

sáb. 5/24

12:51 pm-5:16 pm

1 stop31h 25m

$200

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

dom. 5/18

10:10 pm-4:01 pm

1 stop14h 51m

Columbus

mar. 5/20

7:05 am-11:32 am

1 stop7h 27m

$203

Las VegasColumbus

LAS - CMH

LASCMH

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

mié. 5/14

11:51 pm-5:09 pm

1 stop14h 18m

Columbus

jue. 5/22

9:20 am-9:37 pm

1 stop15h 17m

$208

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

mié. 5/14

4:59 pm-5:09 pm

1 stop21h 10m

Columbus

vie. 5/16

4:56 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$211

Santa AnaColumbus

SNA - CMH

SNACMH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mié. 5/7

4:27 pm-4:01 pm

1 stop20h 34m

Columbus

lun. 5/12

4:56 pm-2:21 pm

1 stop24h 25m

$212

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

vie. 5/2

6:15 am-6:05 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Columbus

lun. 5/12

4:56 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$214

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from California to Columbus

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Columbus (average of $254). Flying from California 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 CA to CMH?

Find hourly flight availability from California 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 abril 17, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Columbus as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from California to Columbus

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Columbus. 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 abril 17, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to C01 are scheduled on a Thursday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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 abril 17, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest from California to Columbus have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
158 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

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!
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
158 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
158 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

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!
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
158 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

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!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
158 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

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!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
158 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

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!
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,380 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
158 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

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 California to Columbus one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from California to Columbus are Spirit Airlines ($71), Breeze Airways ($72), and Frontier ($95).

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

    Most travelers choose San Francisco - Columbus, Los Angeles - Columbus or San Jose - Columbus when deciding on the best route from California to Columbus.

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

    Consider Qantas Airways (100%), Malaysia Airlines (78%) or American Airlines (76%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from California to Columbus.

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Columbus?

    While on average a flight from California to Columbus is generally $675, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $78. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Columbus), you can expect to pay $237 for that flight.

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

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

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

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California 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 California to Columbus?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Columbus (average of $254). Flying from California 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 8 airlines flying from California to Columbus

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from California 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 abril 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$101Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$121Average$285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$197Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$197Average$310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$208Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$254Average$540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$259Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$274Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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