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Cheap flights from Columbus Airport to California from $72

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Frontier Logo
8:08 pm - 11:55 pm
CMH
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ONT
6h 47m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
12:59 am - 7:23 pm
ONT
-
CMH
15h 24m
1 stop
$201Frontier
Fri, May 1 - Sat, May 2
Breeze Airways Logo
9:47 am - 11:51 am
CMH
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SNA
5h 04mnonstop
Breeze Airways Logo
12:36 pm - 8:09 pm
SNA
-
CMH
4h 33mnonstop
$217Breeze Airways
Sun, Jun 7 - Thu, Jul 30
American Airlines Logo
5:05 am - 9:12 am
CMH
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LAS
7h 07m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:59 am - 12:48 pm
LAS
-
CMH
8h 49m
1 stop
$254American Airlines
Wed, May 20 - Sat, May 23
Southwest Logo
10:00 am - 4:20 pm
CMH
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LAX
9h 20m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
12:20 pm - 11:10 pm
LAX
-
CMH
7h 50m
1 stop
$265Southwest
Sat, Apr 25 - Wed, Apr 29
Southwest Logo
3:50 pm - 8:15 pm
CMH
-
LAX
7h 25m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
12:20 pm - 11:10 pm
LAX
-
CMH
7h 50m
1 stop
$266Southwest
Thu, Apr 2 - Tue, Apr 7
United Airlines Logo
7:25 am - 9:30 am
CMH
-
LAX
5h 05mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
10:45 am - 6:25 pm
LAX
-
CMH
4h 40mnonstop
$269United Airlines
Fri, Apr 3 - Tue, Apr 7
American Airlines Logo
3:51 pm - 8:08 pm
CMH
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PSP
7h 17m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:01 am - 5:45 pm
PSP
-
CMH
8h 44m
1 stop
$277American Airlines
Sat, Apr 25 - Tue, Apr 28
United Airlines Logo
11:57 am - 6:46 pm
CMH
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SNA
9h 49m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 4:51 pm
SNA
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CMH
7h 06m
1 stop
$277United Airlines
Sat, Apr 25 - Sat, May 2
Delta Logo
5:02 pm - 10:00 pm
CMH
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RNO
7h 58m
1 stop
Delta Logo
11:05 pm - 9:00 am
RNO
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CMH
6h 55m
1 stop
$277Delta
Sat, Apr 11 - Wed, Apr 15
Delta Logo
7:05 am - 12:14 pm
CMH
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ONT
8h 09m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:29 pm - 11:02 pm
ONT
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CMH
6h 33m
1 stop
$277Delta
Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, Apr 29

Southwest flights from Columbus Airport to California

Our best Southwest deals on Columbus Airport to California flight tickets
Southwest
Apr 25
CMH5:50 pmColumbus
6h 40m
1 stop
LAX9:30 pmLos Angeles
Apr 27
LAX11:55 pmLos Angeles
7h 20m
1 stop
CMH10:15 amColumbus
$265
Southwest
May 30
CMH7:30 pmColumbus
6h 55m
1 stop
LAX11:25 pmLos Angeles
Jun 6
LAX5:25 amLos Angeles
8h 05m
1 stop
CMH4:30 pmColumbus
$268
Southwest
Apr 25
CMH6:35 amColumbus
8h 35m
2 stops
LAX12:10 pmLos Angeles
Apr 29
LAX2:20 pmLos Angeles
6h 05m
1 stop
CMH11:25 pmColumbus
$270

Spirit Airlines flights from Columbus Airport to California

Our best Spirit Airlines deals on Columbus Airport to California flight tickets
Spirit Airlines
Mar 25
CMH10:40 amColumbus
25h 26m
2 stops
LAX9:06 amLos Angeles
Mar 31
LAX10:03 amLos Angeles
20h 38m
2 stops
CMH9:41 amColumbus
$267
Spirit Airlines
Apr 1
CMH10:40 amColumbus
16h 09m
1 stop
LAS11:49 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Apr 8
LAS9:45 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
8h 56m
1 stop
CMH9:41 amColumbus
$268
Spirit Airlines
Mar 18
CMH10:40 amColumbus
27h 30m
2 stops
LAS11:10 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Mar 25
LAS9:45 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
8h 56m
1 stop
CMH9:41 amColumbus
$284

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Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusOntario

CMH - ONT

CMHONT

Columbus

Fri 5/1

8:08 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Ontario

Sat 5/2

12:59 am-7:23 pm

1 stop15h 24m

$201

ColumbusSanta Ana

CMH - SNA

CMHSNA

Columbus

Sun 6/7

9:47 am-11:51 am

Nonstop5h 04m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 7/30

12:36 pm-8:09 pm

Nonstop4h 33m

$217

ColumbusLas Vegas

CMH - LAS

CMHLAS

Columbus

Wed 5/20

5:05 am-9:12 am

1 stop7h 07m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 5/23

12:59 am-12:48 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$254

ColumbusLos Angeles

CMH - LAX

CMHLAX

Columbus

Sat 4/25

10:00 am-4:20 pm

1 stop9h 20m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/29

12:20 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$265

ColumbusLos Angeles

CMH - LAX

CMHLAX

Columbus

Thu 4/2

3:50 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Los Angeles

Tue 4/7

12:20 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$266

ColumbusLos Angeles

CMH - LAX

CMHLAX

Columbus

Fri 4/3

7:25 am-9:30 am

Nonstop5h 05m

Los Angeles

Tue 4/7

10:45 am-6:25 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

$269

ColumbusPalm Springs

CMH - PSP

CMHPSP

Columbus

Sat 4/25

3:51 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop7h 17m

Palm Springs

Tue 4/28

6:01 am-5:45 pm

1 stop8h 44m

$277

ColumbusSanta Ana

CMH - SNA

CMHSNA

Columbus

Sat 4/25

11:57 am-6:46 pm

1 stop9h 49m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 5/2

6:45 am-4:51 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$277

ColumbusReno

CMH - RNO

CMHRNO

Columbus

Sat 4/11

5:02 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop7h 58m

Reno

Wed 4/15

11:05 pm-9:00 am

1 stop6h 55m

$277

ColumbusOntario

CMH - ONT

CMHONT

Columbus

Wed 4/22

7:05 am-12:14 pm

1 stop8h 09m

Ontario

Wed 4/29

1:29 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop6h 33m

$277

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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 $293.

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 $323. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Monday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to California on Monday is $506.

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 $411 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?

Fly from Columbus to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty for the best Columbus - California flight prices

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 $350 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 $255 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

$169

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 $169. The best round-trip flight deal from Columbus Airport to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $328.
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), Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA), 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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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $96Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,489 reviews
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Breeze AirwaysPriceFrom $114Free CancellationRating
8.1
271 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $117Free CancellationRating
5.7
3,041 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $168Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,239 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $202Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,375 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $203Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,375 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $228Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,307 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $240Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,895 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $387Free CancellationRating
8.0
11,977 reviews
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