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$98+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Columbus

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LAX — CMH
Nov 25 — Dec 21
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The best prices from Los Angeles to Columbus are usually found in February or January, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Friday

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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 November 20, 2024.

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Round-trip from

$172
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One-way from

$98
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High demand for flights, 20% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 42% potential price drop
From Los Angeles to Columbus
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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Columbus
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This Spirit deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Spirit is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/137:36 amLAX - CMH
Nonstop4h 22mSpirit Airlines
Fri 12/138:57 pmCMH - LAX
1 stop15h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/19$172
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 12/412:48 pmLAX - CMH
3 stops20h 54mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/68:57 pmCMH - LAX
2 stops19h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$230
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/1012:30 pmLAX - CMH
1 stop8h 25mDelta
Sun 12/156:00 amCMH - LAX
1 stop7h 50mDelta
Deal found 11/20$336
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/3112:27 amLAX - CMH
1 stop8h 17mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/55:25 pmCMH - LAX
1 stop7h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$366

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Fri 12/13

7:36 am-2:58 pm

Nonstop4h 22m

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Fri 12/13

8:57 pm-9:45 am

1 stop15h 48m

$172

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Wed 1/1

10:10 am-5:33 pm

Nonstop4h 23m

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Sun 1/5

8:42 pm-12:30 am

1 stop6h 48m

$193

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Los Angeles

Wed 1/8

9:52 am-10:49 pm

2 stops9h 57m

Columbus

Sat 1/11

6:00 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$335

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Thu 2/27

8:47 pm-5:19 pm

1 stop17h 32m

Columbus

Mon 3/3

6:15 pm-12:12 am

1 stop8h 57m

$356

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LAX - CMH

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Los Angeles

Fri 12/13

7:36 am-2:58 pm

Nonstop4h 22m

$98

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Los Angeles

Tue 12/24

10:45 pm-10:10 am

1 stop8h 25m

$158

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Los Angeles

Mon 3/3

12:41 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$178

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Los Angeles

Sun 5/18

8:55 am-7:16 pm

1 stop7h 21m

$183

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Los Angeles

Mon 12/16

12:55 am-10:56 am

1 stop7h 01m

$203

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Los Angeles

Wed 12/25

10:40 am-11:50 pm

2 stops10h 10m

$213

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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 November 15, 2024.

Booking 54 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 $351). 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 November 20, 2024.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Los Angeles to Columbus is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 33% 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 November 18, 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 November 20, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Spirit Airlines and Delta 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.
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My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

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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 $172, was found to be the cheapest airline from Los Angeles to Columbus. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Delta. Spirit Airlines is 34% 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 Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $98. Delta flights start at $163 while deals on Frontier start at $185 one-way.

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

    While on average a flight from Los Angeles to Columbus is generally $214, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $80. 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?

  • 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 $57 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

  • 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 $351). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$90Average$240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$182Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$249Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$272Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$305Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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