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5:00 am - 4:35 pm
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CMH
8h 35m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:20 pm - 12:15 am
CMH
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LAX
8h 55m
1 stop
$265Southwest
Sat, Mar 7 - Mon, Mar 9
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9:55 pm - 10:35 am
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CMH
9h 40m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:40 pm - 11:40 pm
CMH
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LAX
8h 00m
1 stop
$267Southwest
Thu, Feb 26 - Wed, Mar 4
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6:20 am - 7:23 pm
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CMH
10h 03m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 10:40 pm
CMH
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LAX
19h 55m
2 stops
$268Multiple Airlines
Thu, Feb 26 - Wed, Mar 4
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10:45 am - 6:16 pm
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CMH
4h 31mnonstop
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7:25 am - 9:30 am
CMH
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LAX
5h 05mnonstop
$269United Airlines
Sat, May 9 - Mon, May 11
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6:05 am - 6:20 pm
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CMH
9h 15m
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5:55 pm - 11:20 pm
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LAX
8h 25m
1 stop
$270Southwest
Sat, Mar 7 - Mon, Mar 9
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6:15 am - 6:38 pm
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CMH
9h 23m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:40 am - 11:56 pm
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16h 16m
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$271Multiple Airlines
Sun, Mar 15 - Sun, Mar 22
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8:55 am - 7:45 pm
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CMH
7h 50m
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Southwest Logo
8:20 am - 4:15 pm
CMH
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LAX
10h 55m
2 stops
$272Southwest
Fri, Feb 20 - Tue, Feb 24
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5:40 am - 3:05 pm
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CMH
6h 25m
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9:00 pm - 1:15 am
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7h 15m
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$273Southwest
Wed, Mar 4 - Sun, Mar 8
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1:39 pm - 9:41 am
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17h 02m
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16h 16m
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$274Multiple Airlines
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7h 08m
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7:25 am - 9:30 am
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5h 05mnonstop
$275United Airlines
Sat, May 9 - Tue, May 19

Southwest flights from Los Angeles to Columbus

Our best Southwest deals on Los Angeles to Columbus flight tickets
Southwest
Mar 7
LAX5:00 amLos Angeles
8h 35m
1 stop
CMH4:35 pmColumbus
Mar 9
CMH6:20 pmColumbus
8h 55m
1 stop
LAX12:15 amLos Angeles
$265
Southwest
Feb 26
LAX9:55 pmLos Angeles
9h 40m
1 stop
CMH10:35 amColumbus
Mar 4
CMH6:40 pmColumbus
8h 00m
1 stop
LAX11:40 pmLos Angeles
$267
Southwest
Mar 7
LAX6:05 amLos Angeles
9h 15m
2 stops
CMH6:20 pmColumbus
Mar 9
CMH5:55 pmColumbus
8h 25m
1 stop
LAX11:20 pmLos Angeles
$270

United Airlines flights from Los Angeles to Columbus

Our best United Airlines deals on Los Angeles to Columbus flight tickets
United Airlines
May 9
LAX10:45 amLos Angeles
4h 31m
CMH6:16 pmColumbus
May 11
CMH7:25 amColumbus
5h 05m
LAX9:30 amLos Angeles
$269
United Airlines
May 9
LAX12:03 pmLos Angeles
7h 08m
1 stop
CMH10:11 pmColumbus
May 19
CMH7:25 amColumbus
5h 05m
LAX9:30 amLos Angeles
$275
United Airlines
Apr 15
LAX10:45 amLos Angeles
4h 40m
CMH6:25 pmColumbus
Apr 18
CMH6:10 amColumbus
8h 10m
1 stop
LAX11:20 amLos Angeles
$279

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Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Sat 3/7

5:00 am-4:35 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Columbus

Mon 3/9

6:20 pm-12:15 am

1 stop8h 55m

$265

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Thu 2/26

9:55 pm-10:35 am

1 stop9h 40m

Columbus

Wed 3/4

6:40 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$267

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Thu 2/26

6:20 am-7:23 pm

1 stop10h 03m

Columbus

Wed 3/4

5:45 am-10:40 pm

2 stops19h 55m

$268

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Sat 5/9

10:45 am-6:16 pm

Nonstop4h 31m

Columbus

Mon 5/11

7:25 am-9:30 am

Nonstop5h 05m

$269

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Sat 3/7

6:05 am-6:20 pm

2 stops9h 15m

Columbus

Mon 3/9

5:55 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$270

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Sun 3/15

6:15 am-6:38 pm

1 stop9h 23m

Columbus

Sun 3/22

10:40 am-11:56 pm

1 stop16h 16m

$271

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Fri 2/20

8:55 am-7:45 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Columbus

Tue 2/24

8:20 am-4:15 pm

2 stops10h 55m

$272

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Wed 3/4

5:40 am-3:05 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Columbus

Sun 3/8

9:00 pm-1:15 am

1 stop7h 15m

$273

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Wed 4/8

1:39 pm-9:41 am

2 stops17h 02m

Columbus

Mon 4/13

10:40 am-11:56 pm

1 stop16h 16m

$274

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Sat 5/9

12:03 pm-10:11 pm

1 stop7h 08m

Columbus

Tue 5/19

7:25 am-9:30 am

Nonstop5h 05m

$275

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Columbus?

The cheapest month to fly to Columbus from Los Angeles is in October. Flight prices, which tend to average around $312, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of October, then book flights to Columbus from Los Angeles during April instead. Flights to Columbus in April, while not as cheap as those in October, still average around $321.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Los Angeles to Columbus is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $336. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Sunday because tickets tend to average around $535. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Columbus.

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

Flying to Columbus from Los Angeles in the afternoon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $168 when looking at flights departing in the afternoon. Flights in the morning are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $389.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Columbus from Los Angeles when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Columbus for around $386 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Columbus from Los Angeles for as low as $315 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Los Angeles to Columbus flights?

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

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Fastest flight time

4h 26m

Direct flights

Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun

Airports in Columbus

2 airports
The fastest flight from Los Angeles to Columbus takes 4h 26m
Direct flights go from Los Angeles to Columbus on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.
There are 2 airports in Columbus. From Los Angeles there are direct flights to Columbus (CMH).
  • How far is Los Angeles to Columbus by plane?

    Columbus is 1976.3 mi away from Los Angeles. By plane, this route typically takes 4h 26m.

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

    Prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Columbus refresh daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Los Angeles Airport to Columbus?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Los Angeles Airport to Columbus.

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

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Columbus can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Columbus. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Los Angeles to Columbus

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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $91Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,429 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $113Free CancellationRating
5.7
3,052 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $199Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,172 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $213Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,249 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $220Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,896 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $227Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,280 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $246Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,253 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $362Free CancellationRating
8.0
11,851 reviews
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