Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Columbus from $161

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6:05 am - 3:35 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CMH Columbus
6h 30m1 stop Denver Intl
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4:30 pm - 12:10 amCMH  Columbus-LAX Los Angeles
10h 40m1 stop Denver Intl
$329Frontier
Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23
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2:28 pm - 3:35 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CMH Columbus
22h 07m1 stop Denver Intl
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7:50 pm - 2:14 pmCMH  Columbus-LAX Los Angeles
21h 24m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Denver Intl
$329Frontier
Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Sep 22
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6:05 am - 3:35 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CMH Columbus
6h 30m1 stop Denver Intl
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9:09 am - 11:44 pmCMH  Columbus-LAX Los Angeles
17h 35m2 stops Raleigh-Durham Houston George Bush Intcntl
$329Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 21 - Thu, Oct 1
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6:05 am - 3:35 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CMH Columbus
6h 30m1 stop Denver Intl
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9:09 am - 11:44 pmCMH  Columbus-LAX Los Angeles
17h 35m2 stops Raleigh-Durham Houston George Bush Intcntl
$331Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 23 - Thu, Oct 1
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9:47 am - 5:07 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CMH Columbus
4h 20mnonstop
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5:57 pm - 8:00 pmCMH  Columbus-LAX Los Angeles
5h 03mnonstop
$339American Airlines
Thu, Dec 24 - Fri, Jan 1
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9:35 am - 4:57 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CMH Columbus
4h 22mnonstop
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5:55 pm - 8:05 pmCMH  Columbus-LAX Los Angeles
5h 10mnonstop
$339American Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 6
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10:45 am - 6:14 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CMH Columbus
4h 29mnonstop
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7:40 am - 9:38 amCMH  Columbus-LAX Los Angeles
4h 58mnonstop
$339United Airlines
Fri, Aug 28 - Sun, Aug 30
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10:45 am - 6:14 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CMH Columbus
4h 29mnonstop
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7:30 am - 9:28 amCMH  Columbus-LAX Los Angeles
4h 58mnonstop
$339United Airlines
Wed, Sep 23 - Mon, Sep 28
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8:35 am - 9:40 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CMH Columbus
10h 05m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
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6:20 am - 12:33 pmCMH  Columbus-LAX Los Angeles
9h 13m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$339JetBlue
Mon, Nov 9 - Thu, Nov 12
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11:59 pm - 10:00 amLAX  Los Angeles-CMH Columbus
7h 01m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
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2:00 pm - 7:58 pmCMH  Columbus-LAX Los Angeles
8h 58m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$353Delta
Fri, Sep 25 - Sat, Sep 26

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Frontier flights from Los Angeles to Columbus

Our best Frontier deals on Los Angeles to Columbus flight tickets
Frontier
Sep 16
LAX6:05 amLos Angeles
6h 30m
1 stop
CMH3:35 pmColumbus
Sep 23
CMH4:30 pmColumbus
10h 40m
1 stop
LAX12:10 amLos Angeles
$329
Frontier
Aug 20
LAX9:09 pmLos Angeles
19h 33m
1 stop
CMH7:42 pmColumbus
Aug 24
CMH8:27 pmColumbus
15h 28m
1 stop
LAX8:55 amLos Angeles
$330
Frontier
Sep 1
LAX11:20 pmLos Angeles
31h 23m
1 stop
CMH9:43 amColumbus
Sep 7
CMH10:28 amColumbus
40h 43m
2 stops
LAX12:11 amLos Angeles
$332

Southwest flights from Los Angeles to Columbus

Our best Southwest deals on Los Angeles to Columbus flight tickets
Southwest
Nov 6
LAX8:10 amLos Angeles
8h 05m
1 stop
CMH7:15 pmColumbus
Nov 14
CMH12:55 pmColumbus
6h 30m
1 stop
LAX4:25 pmLos Angeles
$354
Southwest
Oct 29
LAX8:45 amLos Angeles
8h 35m
1 stop
CMH8:20 pmColumbus
Oct 31
CMH5:55 amColumbus
8h 50m
2 stops
LAX11:45 amLos Angeles
$364
Southwest
Aug 26
LAX6:10 amLos Angeles
11h 20m
2 stops
CMH8:30 pmColumbus
Aug 30
CMH6:30 amColumbus
9h 10m
2 stops
LAX12:40 pmLos Angeles
$369

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Los AngelesColumbus

LAX Los Angeles - CMH Columbus

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Wed 9/16

6:05 am-3:35 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Columbus

Wed 9/23

4:30 pm-12:10 am

1 stop10h 40m

$329

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX Los Angeles - CMH Columbus

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Thu 9/17

2:28 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop22h 07m

Columbus

Tue 9/22

7:50 pm-2:14 pm

2 stops21h 24m

$329

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX Los Angeles - CMH Columbus

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Mon 9/21

6:05 am-3:35 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Columbus

Thu 10/1

9:09 am-11:44 pm

2 stops17h 35m

$329

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX Los Angeles - CMH Columbus

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Wed 9/23

6:05 am-3:35 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Columbus

Thu 10/1

9:09 am-11:44 pm

2 stops17h 35m

$331
Quickest round-trip

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX Los Angeles - CMH Columbus

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Thu 12/24

9:47 am-5:07 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

Columbus

Fri 1/1

5:57 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop5h 03m

$339

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX Los Angeles - CMH Columbus

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Thu 12/3

9:35 am-4:57 pm

Nonstop4h 22m

Columbus

Sun 12/6

5:55 pm-8:05 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

$339

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX Los Angeles - CMH Columbus

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Fri 8/28

10:45 am-6:14 pm

Nonstop4h 29m

Columbus

Sun 8/30

7:40 am-9:38 am

Nonstop4h 58m

$339

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX Los Angeles - CMH Columbus

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Wed 9/23

10:45 am-6:14 pm

Nonstop4h 29m

Columbus

Mon 9/28

7:30 am-9:28 am

Nonstop4h 58m

$339

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX Los Angeles - CMH Columbus

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Mon 11/9

8:35 am-9:40 pm

1 stop10h 05m

Columbus

Thu 11/12

6:20 am-12:33 pm

1 stop9h 13m

$339

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX Los Angeles - CMH Columbus

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Fri 9/25

11:59 pm-10:00 am

1 stop7h 01m

Columbus

Sat 9/26

2:00 pm-7:58 pm

1 stop8h 58m

$353

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Los Angeles and Columbus?

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $329 to $501.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $329.

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 $338, 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 May instead. Flights to Columbus in May, while not as cheap as those in October, still average around $360.

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 Saturday when prices can be found for as low as $399. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Sunday because tickets tend to average around $511. 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 $425.

What is the cheapest Los Angeles to Columbus flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from Los Angeles 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 $406 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 $342 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.

Cheap Los Angeles to Columbus flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

4h 28m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Columbus

2 airports
The fastest flight from Los Angeles to Columbus takes 4h 28m
Direct flights go from Los Angeles to Columbus every day.
There are 2 airports in Columbus. From Los Angeles there are direct flights to Columbus (CMH).

Frequently asked questions about flying from Los Angeles to Columbus

  • 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 28m.

  • 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.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Columbus?

  • 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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FrontierPriceFrom $182Free CancellationRating
5.6
2,722 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $238Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,502 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $251Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,877 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $273Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,217 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $274Free CancellationRating
7.1
3,024 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $288Free CancellationRating
7.4
10,084 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $336Free CancellationRating
7.9
12,777 reviews
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