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Cheap flights from Columbus Airport to California from $80

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Multiple Airlines Logo
10:54 am - 10:26 am
CMH
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SAN
26h 32m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:25 am - 7:28 pm
SAN
-
CMH
10h 03m1 stop
$163Multiple Airlines
Fri, Feb 20 - Mon, Mar 2
Frontier Logo
12:03 pm - 12:08 am
CMH
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SAN
15h 05m2 stops
Frontier Logo
6:25 am - 7:23 pm
SAN
-
CMH
9h 58m1 stop
$164Frontier
Mon, Feb 9 - Thu, Feb 12
American Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 11:06 am
CMH
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LAX
8h 36m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:51 am - 5:07 pm
LAX
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CMH
4h 16mnonstop
$264American Airlines
Tue, Feb 24 - Sat, Feb 28
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:49 am
CMH
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PSP
8h 49m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
11:30 am - 10:30 pm
PSP
-
CMH
8h 00m1 stop
$271United Airlines
Sat, Jan 17 - Tue, Jan 20
Delta Logo
8:15 am - 2:46 pm
CMH
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LAX
9h 31m1 stop
Delta Logo
11:55 pm - 9:52 am
LAX
-
CMH
6h 57m1 stop
$271Delta
Wed, Jan 28 - Wed, Jan 28
American Airlines Logo
5:23 pm - 7:37 pm
CMH
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LAX
5h 14mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
9:35 am - 4:53 pm
LAX
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CMH
4h 18mnonstop
$274American Airlines
Sun, Jan 25 - Sat, Jan 31
United Airlines Logo
2:18 pm - 9:08 pm
CMH
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PSP
9h 50m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
11:30 am - 10:30 pm
PSP
-
CMH
8h 00m1 stop
$276United Airlines
Sat, Jan 17 - Tue, Jan 20
Delta Logo
10:28 am - 5:40 pm
CMH
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SJC
10h 12m2 stops
Delta Logo
2:06 pm - 12:01 am
SJC
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CMH
6h 55m1 stop
$277Delta
Tue, Jan 13 - Sat, Jan 17
Southwest Logo
7:00 am - 1:55 pm
CMH
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LGB
9h 55m1 stop
Southwest Logo
2:40 pm - 12:20 am
LGB
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CMH
6h 40m1 stop
$309Southwest
Wed, Mar 11 - Tue, Mar 24
Southwest Logo
7:00 am - 1:55 pm
CMH
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LGB
9h 55m1 stop
Southwest Logo
11:30 am - 11:25 pm
LGB
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CMH
8h 55m2 stops
$314Southwest
Wed, Mar 11 - Tue, Mar 24

American Airlines flights from Columbus Airport to California

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American Airlines
Feb 24
CMH5:30 amColumbus
8h 36m
1 stop
LAX11:06 amLos Angeles
Feb 28
LAX9:51 amLos Angeles
4h 16m
CMH5:07 pmColumbus
$264
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American Airlines
Jan 25
CMH5:23 pmColumbus
5h 14m
LAX7:37 pmLos Angeles
Jan 31
LAX9:35 amLos Angeles
4h 18m
CMH4:53 pmColumbus
$274
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American Airlines
Jan 12
CMH5:23 pmColumbus
5h 14m
LAX7:37 pmLos Angeles
Jan 17
LAX8:28 amLos Angeles
8h 42m
1 stop
CMH8:10 pmColumbus
$276
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Delta flights from Columbus Airport to California

Our best Delta deals on Columbus Airport to California flight tickets
Delta
Jan 28
CMH8:15 amColumbus
9h 31m
1 stop
LAX2:46 pmLos Angeles
Jan 28
LAX11:55 pmLos Angeles
6h 57m
1 stop
CMH9:52 amColumbus
$271
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Delta
Jan 13
CMH12:54 pmColumbus
7h 45m
1 stop
SAN5:39 pmSan Diego
Jan 22
SAN11:11 amSan Diego
6h 27m
1 stop
CMH8:38 pmColumbus
$277
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Delta
Jan 17
CMH6:05 pmColumbus
7h 52m
1 stop
LAX10:57 pmLos Angeles
Jan 19
LAX10:20 pmLos Angeles
8h 16m
1 stop
CMH9:36 amColumbus
$279
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Fri 2/20

10:54 am-10:26 am

2 stops26h 32m

San Diego

Mon 3/2

6:25 am-7:28 pm

1 stop10h 03m

$163

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Mon 2/9

12:03 pm-12:08 am

2 stops15h 05m

San Diego

Thu 2/12

6:25 am-7:23 pm

1 stop9h 58m

$164

ColumbusLos Angeles

CMH - LAX

CMHLAX

Columbus

Tue 2/24

5:30 am-11:06 am

1 stop8h 36m

Los Angeles

Sat 2/28

9:51 am-5:07 pm

Nonstop4h 16m

$264

ColumbusPalm Springs

CMH - PSP

CMHPSP

Columbus

Sat 1/17

6:00 am-11:49 am

1 stop8h 49m

Palm Springs

Tue 1/20

11:30 am-10:30 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$271

ColumbusLos Angeles

CMH - LAX

CMHLAX

Columbus

Wed 1/28

8:15 am-2:46 pm

1 stop9h 31m

Los Angeles

Wed 1/28

11:55 pm-9:52 am

1 stop6h 57m

$271

ColumbusLos Angeles

CMH - LAX

CMHLAX

Columbus

Sun 1/25

5:23 pm-7:37 pm

Nonstop5h 14m

Los Angeles

Sat 1/31

9:35 am-4:53 pm

Nonstop4h 18m

$274

ColumbusPalm Springs

CMH - PSP

CMHPSP

Columbus

Sat 1/17

2:18 pm-9:08 pm

2 stops9h 50m

Palm Springs

Tue 1/20

11:30 am-10:30 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$276

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

Tue 1/13

10:28 am-5:40 pm

2 stops10h 12m

San Jose

Sat 1/17

2:06 pm-12:01 am

1 stop6h 55m

$277

ColumbusLong Beach

CMH - LGB

CMHLGB

Columbus

Wed 3/11

7:00 am-1:55 pm

1 stop9h 55m

Long Beach Municipal

Tue 3/24

2:40 pm-12:20 am

1 stop6h 40m

$309

ColumbusLong Beach

CMH - LGB

CMHLGB

Columbus

Wed 3/11

7:00 am-1:55 pm

1 stop9h 55m

Long Beach Municipal

Tue 3/24

11:30 am-11:25 pm

2 stops8h 55m

$314

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The month of May is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from Columbus Airport averaging around $297.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to California?

The cheapest day to depart from Columbus Airport to California is on a Thursday. Travelers who choose to depart for California on a Thursday will often find tickets for as low as $318. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to California on Sunday is $526.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to California?

The cheapest time of day to fly to California is in the evening when flights can be purchased for as low as $188. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are $401 on average. Flights to California from Columbus Airport in the afternoon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

What is the cheapest Columbus to California flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to California?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to California from Columbus Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around $348 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to California from Columbus Airport for as low as $256 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Columbus to California flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Columbus to California flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Columbus Airport to California flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Columbus Airport to California.

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Best Price Found

$191

Fastest flight time

4h 15m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in California

418 airports
The best one-way flight to California from Columbus Airport in the past 72 hours is $191. The best round-trip flight deal from Columbus Airport to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $364.
The fastest flight from Columbus Airport to California takes 4h 15m
Direct flights go from Columbus Airport to California every day.
There are 418 airports in California. From Columbus Airport there are direct flights to San Diego (SAN), Los Angeles (LAX), Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).
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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Columbus Airport to California?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Columbus Airport to California.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to California may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at California. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Best airlines flying from Columbus Airport to California

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Breeze AirwaysPriceFrom $114Free CancellationRating
8.2
248 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $119Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,190 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $133Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,081 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $173Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,005 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $185Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,091 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $201Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,054 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $226Free CancellationRating
7.9
4,250 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $363Free CancellationRating
8.0
11,477 reviews
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