Cheap flights from Columbus Airport to California from $117

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United Airlines Logo
2:12 pm - 5:44 pm
CMH
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LAS
6h 32m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 7:00 pm
LAS
-
CMH
7h 40m
1 stop
$269United Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22
Frontier Logo
5:44 pm - 12:29 pm
CMH
-
LAS
21h 45m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
11:50 pm - 4:59 pm
LAS
-
CMH
14h 09m
1 stop
$271Frontier
Tue, Jul 7 - Wed, Jul 15
Delta Logo
1:44 pm - 8:16 pm
CMH
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SAN
9h 32m
1 stop
Delta Logo
10:17 pm - 9:57 am
SAN
-
CMH
8h 40m
1 stop
$273Delta
Fri, Aug 21 - Mon, Aug 24
Southwest Logo
12:05 pm - 6:20 pm
CMH
-
SAN
9h 15m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
10:40 pm - 10:35 am
SAN
-
CMH
8h 55m
1 stop
$292Southwest
Tue, Sep 15 - Sun, Sep 20
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:25 am - 2:42 pm
CMH
-
SAN
9h 17m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:23 pm - 8:55 pm
SAN
-
CMH
25h 32m
1 stop
$295Alaska Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 16
American Airlines Logo
5:44 am - 10:00 am
CMH
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RNO
7h 16m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:54 am - 4:10 pm
RNO
-
CMH
7h 16m
1 stop
$296American Airlines
Wed, Aug 12 - Sat, Aug 15
Delta Logo
7:04 am - 12:09 pm
CMH
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SMF
8h 05m
1 stop
Delta Logo
12:13 pm - 12:58 am
SMF
-
CMH
9h 45m
1 stop
$297Delta
Tue, Aug 18 - Wed, Aug 26
American Airlines Logo
4:00 pm - 10:49 pm
CMH
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SFO
9h 49m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 4:53 pm
SFO
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CMH
7h 53m
1 stop
$307American Airlines
Tue, Jun 16 - Fri, Jun 19
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:02 am - 1:13 pm
CMH
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BUR
9h 11m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:34 pm - 5:08 am
BUR
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CMH
8h 34m
1 stop
$367Alaska Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Wed, Aug 26
Southwest Logo
12:50 pm - 5:50 pm
CMH
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OAK
8h 00m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
2:05 pm - 1:30 am
OAK
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CMH
8h 25m
2 stops
$374Southwest
Thu, Jul 16 - Thu, Jul 23

American Airlines flights from Columbus Airport to California

Our best American Airlines deals on Columbus Airport to California flight tickets
American Airlines
Aug 12
CMH5:44 amColumbus
7h 16m
1 stop
RNO10:00 amReno
Aug 15
RNO5:54 amReno
7h 16m
1 stop
CMH4:10 pmColumbus
$296
American Airlines
Jun 16
CMH4:00 pmColumbus
9h 49m
1 stop
SFO10:49 pmSan Francisco
Jun 19
SFO6:00 amSan Francisco
7h 53m
1 stop
CMH4:53 pmColumbus
$307
American Airlines
Jul 7
CMH2:42 pmColumbus
8h 21m
1 stop
SAN8:03 pmSan Diego
Jul 11
SAN10:45 pmSan Diego
7h 49m
1 stop
CMH9:34 amColumbus
$317

United Airlines flights from Columbus Airport to California

Our best United Airlines deals on Columbus Airport to California flight tickets
United Airlines
Sep 15
CMH2:12 pmColumbus
6h 32m
1 stop
LAS5:44 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Sep 22
LAS8:20 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
7h 40m
1 stop
CMH7:00 pmColumbus
$269
United Airlines
Aug 12
CMH6:11 pmColumbus
6h 59m
1 stop
SAN10:10 pmSan Diego
Aug 16
SAN10:40 pmSan Diego
8h 20m
1 stop
CMH10:00 amColumbus
$287
United Airlines
Aug 26
CMH7:20 amColumbus
7h 03m
1 stop
LAS11:23 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Aug 29
LAS7:15 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
6h 50m
1 stop
CMH5:05 pmColumbus
$291

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Price

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ColumbusLas Vegas

CMH - LAS

CMHLAS

Columbus

Tue 9/15

2:12 pm-5:44 pm

1 stop6h 32m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 9/22

8:20 am-7:00 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$269

ColumbusLas Vegas

CMH - LAS

CMHLAS

Columbus

Tue 7/7

5:44 pm-12:29 pm

1 stop21h 45m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 7/15

11:50 pm-4:59 pm

1 stop14h 09m

$271

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Fri 8/21

1:44 pm-8:16 pm

1 stop9h 32m

San Diego

Mon 8/24

10:17 pm-9:57 am

1 stop8h 40m

$273

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Tue 9/15

12:05 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops9h 15m

San Diego

Sun 9/20

10:40 pm-10:35 am

1 stop8h 55m

$292

ColumbusSan Diego

CMH - SAN

CMHSAN

Columbus

Wed 11/11

8:25 am-2:42 pm

1 stop9h 17m

San Diego

Mon 11/16

4:23 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop25h 32m

$295

ColumbusReno

CMH - RNO

CMHRNO

Columbus

Wed 8/12

5:44 am-10:00 am

1 stop7h 16m

Reno

Sat 8/15

5:54 am-4:10 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$296

ColumbusSacramento

CMH - SMF

CMHSMF

Columbus

Tue 8/18

7:04 am-12:09 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/26

12:13 pm-12:58 am

1 stop9h 45m

$297

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

Tue 6/16

4:00 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop9h 49m

San Francisco

Fri 6/19

6:00 am-4:53 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$307

ColumbusBurbank

CMH - BUR

CMHBUR

Columbus

Tue 8/25

7:02 am-1:13 pm

1 stop9h 11m

Burbank Bob Hope

Wed 8/26

5:34 pm-5:08 am

1 stop8h 34m

$367

ColumbusOakland

CMH - OAK

CMHOAK

Columbus

Thu 7/16

12:50 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Oakland

Thu 7/23

2:05 pm-1:30 am

2 stops8h 25m

$374

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The month of June is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from Columbus Airport averaging around $447.

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 Wednesday. Travelers who choose to depart for California on a Wednesday will often find tickets for as low as $410. 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 $617.

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

The cheapest time of day to fly to California is at noon when flights can be purchased for as low as $197. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are $456 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 from Columbus Airport 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 $366 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 $307 on momondo.

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

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Columbus Airport 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?

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Best Price Found

$165

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 $165. The best round-trip flight deal from Columbus Airport to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $278.
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 Los Angeles (LAX), Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

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  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Columbus Airport to California?

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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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FrontierPriceFrom $101Free CancellationRating
5.6
2,914 reviews
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Breeze AirwaysPriceFrom $122Free CancellationRating
8.2
288 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $152Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,640 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $168Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,395 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $229Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,255 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $240Free CancellationRating
7.1
2,982 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $245Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,774 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $387Free CancellationRating
7.9
12,465 reviews
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