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Cheap flights from Columbus Airport to California from $80

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Frontier Logo
6:43 pm - 9:09 am
CMH
-
SNA
17h 26m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:14 pm - 5:10 pm
SNA
-
CMH
17h 56m
2 stops
$212Frontier
vie., may. 8 - lun., may. 11
Frontier Logo
7:58 pm - 10:05 am
CMH
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ONT
17h 07m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 5:48 pm
ONT
-
CMH
8h 48m
1 stop
$216Frontier
lun., may. 4 - vie., may. 8
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 11:21 am
CMH
-
PSP
8h 06m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:32 pm - 10:43 pm
PSP
-
CMH
6h 11m
1 stop
$304United Airlines
jue., may. 7 - lun., may. 11
American Airlines Logo
5:30 pm - 9:38 pm
CMH
-
PSP
7h 08m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:40 am - 11:22 pm
PSP
-
CMH
8h 42m
1 stop
$309American Airlines
jue., may. 7 - lun., may. 11
Delta Logo
6:00 pm - 10:34 pm
CMH
-
SFO
7h 34m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:45 pm - 11:59 pm
SFO
-
CMH
7h 14m
1 stop
$309Delta
sáb., ago. 29 - jue., sep. 3
United Airlines Logo
2:19 pm - 9:23 pm
CMH
-
PSP
10h 04m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:32 pm - 10:43 pm
PSP
-
CMH
6h 11m
1 stop
$310United Airlines
jue., may. 7 - lun., may. 11
Delta Logo
1:35 pm - 11:12 pm
CMH
-
SFO
12h 37m
2 stops
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 6:49 pm
SFO
-
CMH
9h 49m
1 stop
$310Delta
mar., ago. 11 - mar., ago. 18
American Airlines Logo
6:18 am - 1:12 pm
CMH
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SJC
9h 54m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 4:22 pm
SJC
-
CMH
7h 12m
1 stop
$327American Airlines
mar., may. 12 - mar., may. 19
Southwest Logo
3:25 pm - 8:10 pm
CMH
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SJC
7h 45m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
1:30 pm - 12:40 am
SJC
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CMH
8h 10m
1 stop
$372Southwest
mar., jun. 16 - mié., jun. 24
Southwest Logo
7:20 pm - 11:00 pm
CMH
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SMF
6h 40m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
1:05 pm - 12:25 am
SMF
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CMH
8h 20m
1 stop
$372Southwest
mar., jun. 16 - mié., jul. 15

United Airlines flights from Columbus Airport to California

Our best United Airlines deals on Columbus Airport to California flight tickets
United Airlines
May 7
CMH6:15 amColumbus
8h 06m
1 stop
PSP11:21 amPalm Springs
May 11
PSP1:32 pmPalm Springs
6h 11m
1 stop
CMH10:43 pmColumbus
$304
United Airlines
May 7
CMH2:19 pmColumbus
10h 04m
2 stops
PSP9:23 pmPalm Springs
May 11
PSP1:32 pmPalm Springs
6h 11m
1 stop
CMH10:43 pmColumbus
$310
United Airlines
Jul 1
CMH9:00 amColumbus
6h 28m
1 stop
PSP12:28 pmPalm Springs
Jul 8
PSP6:27 pmPalm Springs
12h 30m
2 stops
CMH9:57 amColumbus
$314

Frontier flights from Columbus Airport to California

Our best Frontier deals on Columbus Airport to California flight tickets
Frontier
May 8
CMH6:43 pmColumbus
17h 26m
1 stop
SNA9:09 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
May 11
SNA8:14 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
17h 56m
2 stops
CMH5:10 pmColumbus
$212
Frontier
May 4
CMH7:58 pmColumbus
17h 07m
1 stop
ONT10:05 amOntario
May 8
ONT6:00 amOntario
8h 48m
1 stop
CMH5:48 pmColumbus
$216
Frontier
Apr 27
CMH6:44 pmColumbus
8h 11m
1 stop
ONT11:55 pmOntario
Apr 30
ONT5:43 pmOntario
22h 30m
1 stop
CMH7:13 pmColumbus
$225

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Cheapest round-trip

ColumbusSanta Ana

CMH - SNA

CMHSNA

Columbus

vie. 5/8

6:43 pm-9:09 am

1 stop17h 26m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

lun. 5/11

8:14 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops17h 56m

$212

ColumbusOntario

CMH - ONT

CMHONT

Columbus

lun. 5/4

7:58 pm-10:05 am

1 stop17h 07m

Ontario

vie. 5/8

6:00 am-5:48 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$216
Quickest round-trip

ColumbusPalm Springs

CMH - PSP

CMHPSP

Columbus

jue. 5/7

6:15 am-11:21 am

1 stop8h 06m

Palm Springs

lun. 5/11

1:32 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$304

ColumbusPalm Springs

CMH - PSP

CMHPSP

Columbus

jue. 5/7

5:30 pm-9:38 pm

1 stop7h 08m

Palm Springs

lun. 5/11

11:40 am-11:22 pm

1 stop8h 42m

$309

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

sáb. 8/29

6:00 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop7h 34m

San Francisco

jue. 9/3

1:45 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$309

ColumbusPalm Springs

CMH - PSP

CMHPSP

Columbus

jue. 5/7

2:19 pm-9:23 pm

2 stops10h 04m

Palm Springs

lun. 5/11

1:32 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$310

ColumbusSan Francisco

CMH - SFO

CMHSFO

Columbus

mar. 8/11

1:35 pm-11:12 pm

2 stops12h 37m

San Francisco

mar. 8/18

6:00 am-6:49 pm

1 stop9h 49m

$310

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

mar. 5/12

6:18 am-1:12 pm

1 stop9h 54m

San Jose

mar. 5/19

6:10 am-4:22 pm

1 stop7h 12m

$327

ColumbusSan Jose

CMH - SJC

CMHSJC

Columbus

mar. 6/16

3:25 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop7h 45m

San Jose

mié. 6/24

1:30 pm-12:40 am

1 stop8h 10m

$372

ColumbusSacramento

CMH - SMF

CMHSMF

Columbus

mar. 6/16

7:20 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Sacramento Intl

mié. 7/15

1:05 pm-12:25 am

1 stop8h 20m

$372

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Columbus Airport to California

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The month of August is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from Columbus Airport averaging around $309.

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 $345. 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 $508.

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 $427 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 $358 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 $295 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.

Cheap Columbus Airport to California flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Columbus Airport to California

Best Price Found

$198

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 $198. The best round-trip flight deal from Columbus Airport to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $266.
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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Frequently asked questions about flying from Columbus Airport to California

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

    Prices for flights from Columbus Airport to California were last updated today.

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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.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Columbus Airport to California?

Best airlines flying from Columbus Airport to California

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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $96Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,624 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $101Free CancellationRating
5.7
2,986 reviews
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Breeze AirwaysPriceFrom $114Free CancellationRating
8.1
280 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $148Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,422 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $198Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,620 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $228Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,604 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $229Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,328 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $240Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,945 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $363Free CancellationRating
7.9
12,260 reviews
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momondo does allow users to show only those flights to California from Columbus which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

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