What is the cheapest airline that flies from Ohio to California?

Frontier, Alaska Airlines, and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from Ohio to California

How long is the flight from Ohio to California?

Flight times from Ohio to California vary, but if you’re flying out of Cincinnati and flying into Los Angeles (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 4h 49m on average. Another popular route from Ohio to California is flying from Columbus to Los Angeles, which will take roughly 5h 05m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

How many flights depart from Ohio to California on average per week?

The number of flights available between Ohio and California is 155 per week as of November 2026. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 22% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

How many flights depart from Ohio to California on average per day?

22 flights are operational daily from Ohio to California as of November 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 7:00AM, with 52% of flights per day taking off at noon.

What airlines fly to California?

United Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest are the top three most popular airlines that fly to California from Ohio according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 43% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to California. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to California on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Ohio to California?

Prices for flights from Ohio to California are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Ohio to California?

There are 9 operators available for flights from Ohio to California as of November 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Ohio to California?

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 Ohio 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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5:44 am - 11:58 pmCLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-SAN San Diego

21h 14m2 stops Tampa Denver Intl

8:37 pm - 5:01 amSAN San Diego-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

29h 24m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$278Frontier

Thu, Jan 14 - Mon, Jan 18

7:15 am - 12:34 pmCLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-SAN San Diego

8h 19m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

5:26 pm - 12:58 amSAN San Diego-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

28h 32m2 stops Denver Intl Orlando

$278Frontier

Mon, Jan 11 - Tue, Jan 19

4:54 pm - 3:59 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

26h 05m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Dallas/Fort Worth

6:51 pm - 8:17 pmSNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

22h 26m1 stop San Francisco

$287Multiple Airlines

Wed, Dec 2 - Mon, Dec 7

7:02 pm - 9:22 amCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

17h 20m2 stops Denver Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

6:51 pm - 8:17 pmSNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

22h 26m1 stop San Francisco

$291Multiple Airlines

Wed, Dec 9 - Mon, Dec 14

9:36 am - 12:01 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-SFO San Francisco

5h 25mnonstop

12:46 pm - 8:17 pmSFO San Francisco-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

4h 31mnonstop

$297Breeze Airways

Thu, Nov 26 - Sun, Dec 6

9:36 am - 12:01 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-SFO San Francisco

5h 25mnonstop

12:46 pm - 8:17 pmSFO San Francisco-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

4h 31mnonstop

$298Breeze Airways

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10:45 am - 2:55 pmCLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-SAN San Diego

7h 10m1 stop Denver Intl

8:40 am - 6:47 pmSAN San Diego-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

7h 07m1 stop Denver Intl

$310United Airlines

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6:00 am - 1:33 pmCLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-SFO San Francisco

10h 33m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

8:00 am - 8:11 pmSFO San Francisco-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

9h 11m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl

$312American Airlines

Sat, Jan 9 - Sat, Jan 16

4:00 pm - 10:37 pmCLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-SAN San Diego

9h 37m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

12:39 pm - 10:59 pmSAN San Diego-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

7h 20m1 stop Denver Intl

$319United Airlines

Mon, Jan 11 - Tue, Jan 19

3:29 pm - 8:43 pmCLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-SAN San Diego

8h 14m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

7:00 am - 4:49 pmSAN San Diego-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

6h 49m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$319American Airlines

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1:41 pm - 12:37 pmCLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-SAN San Diego

25h 56m1 stop Raleigh-Durham

9:32 am - 11:00 amSAN San Diego-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

22h 28m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Miami

$302Multiple Airlines

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4:32 pm - 11:17 amCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-SFO San Francisco

21h 45m1 stop Denver Intl

10:20 pm - 11:34 amSFO San Francisco-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

10h 14m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$310Frontier

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4:32 pm - 12:20 amCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-SFO San Francisco

10h 48m1 stop Denver Intl

10:20 pm - 9:19 amSFO San Francisco-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

7h 59m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

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1:41 pm - 12:37 pmCLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-SAN San Diego

25h 56m1 stop Raleigh-Durham

9:32 am - 11:00 amSAN San Diego-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

22h 28m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Miami

$328Multiple Airlines

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10:15 am - 12:00 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-SAN San Diego

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12:45 pm - 8:00 pmSAN San Diego-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

4h 15mnonstop

$338Breeze Airways

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8:27 am - 3:50 pmCMH Columbus-SAN San Diego

10h 23m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

6:15 am - 8:40 pmSAN San Diego-CMH Columbus

11h 25m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$343Alaska Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Sat, Dec 5

3:01 pm - 8:45 pmCMH Columbus-SAN San Diego

8h 44m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

10:10 pm - 10:43 amSAN San Diego-CMH Columbus

9h 33m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$402American Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Sun, Jan 10

7:10 am - 10:48 amCMH Columbus-SAN San Diego

6h 38m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

6:25 am - 6:05 pmSAN San Diego-CMH Columbus

8h 40m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$404Delta

Sun, Nov 8 - Thu, Nov 12

6:00 am - 12:11 pmCMH Columbus-SAN San Diego

9h 11m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

7:15 am - 5:57 pmSAN San Diego-CMH Columbus

7h 42m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$419American Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 7

9:36 am - 12:01 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-SFO San Francisco

5h 25mnonstop

11:54 am - 8:51 amSFO San Francisco-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

17h 57m2 stops Louisville Intl Charleston

$431Breeze Airways

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

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Delta flights from Ohio to California

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Delta

Jan 21

CVG6:33 amCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

4h 58m

LAX8:31 amLos Angeles

Feb 14

LAX10:45 pmLos Angeles

4h 00m

CVG5:45 amCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

$339

Delta

Jan 19

CVG5:30 amCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

7h 30m

1 stop

SAN10:00 amSan Diego

Jan 28

SAN7:04 pmSan Diego

7h 48m

1 stop

CVG5:52 amCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

$357

Delta

Dec 4

CMH4:41 pmColumbus

6h 49m

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LAX8:30 pmLos Angeles

Dec 9

LAX1:46 pmLos Angeles

6h 14m

1 stop

CMH11:00 pmColumbus

$365

Frontier flights from Ohio to California

Our best Frontier deals on Ohio to California flight tickets

Frontier

Jan 11

CLE7:15 amCleveland Hopkins Intl

8h 19m

1 stop

SAN12:34 pmSan Diego

Jan 19

SAN5:26 pmSan Diego

28h 32m

2 stops

CLE12:58 amCleveland Hopkins Intl

$278

Frontier

Nov 10

CLE4:50 pmCleveland Hopkins Intl

10h 07m

1 stop

SAN11:57 pmSan Diego

Dec 2

SAN12:32 pmSan Diego

15h 28m

1 stop

CLE7:00 amCleveland Hopkins Intl

$279

Frontier

Nov 16

CLE12:05 pmCleveland Hopkins Intl

30h 53m

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SAN3:58 pmSan Diego

Nov 22

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CLE1:39 pmCleveland Hopkins Intl

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8:37 pm-5:01 am

1 stop29h 24m

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7:15 am-12:34 pm

1 stop8h 19m

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2 stops28h 32m

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CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

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1 stop22h 26m

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Thu 11/26

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Sun 12/6

12:46 pm-8:17 pm

Nonstop4h 31m

$297

CincinnatiSan Francisco

CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - SFO San Francisco

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Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 11/22

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Nonstop5h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 12/1

12:46 pm-8:17 pm

Nonstop4h 31m

$298

ClevelandSan Diego

CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl - SAN San Diego

CLESAN

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

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10:45 am-2:55 pm

1 stop7h 10m

San Diego

Wed 12/16

8:40 am-6:47 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$310

ClevelandSan Francisco

CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl - SFO San Francisco

CLESFO

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sat 1/9

6:00 am-1:33 pm

1 stop10h 33m

San Francisco

Sat 1/16

8:00 am-8:11 pm

2 stops9h 11m

$312

ClevelandSan Diego

CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl - SAN San Diego

CLESAN

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Mon 1/11

4:00 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop9h 37m

San Diego

Tue 1/19

12:39 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$319

ClevelandSan Diego

CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl - SAN San Diego

CLESAN

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Mon 11/23

3:29 pm-8:43 pm

1 stop8h 14m

San Diego

Fri 11/27

7:00 am-4:49 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$319

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The month of February is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from Ohio averaging around $398.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Ohio to California is on a Wednesday. Travelers who choose to depart for California on a Wednesday will often find tickets for as low as $424. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to California on Sunday is $561.

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 $407. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the morning when prices are $470 on average. Flights to California from Ohio in the morning are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

What is the cheapest Ohio to California flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from Ohio to California?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to California from Ohio when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around $403 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to California from Ohio for as low as $353 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Ohio to California flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Ohio to California 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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Best Price Found	$79
Fastest flight time	4h 13m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in California	418 airports

The best one-way flight to California from Ohio in the past 72 hours is $79. The best round-trip flight deal from Ohio to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $278.

The fastest flight from Ohio to California takes 4h 13m

Direct flights go from Ohio to California every day.

There are 418 airports in California. From Ohio there are direct flights to San Diego (SAN), Los Angeles (LAX).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Ohio to California?
Prices for flights from Ohio to California are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Ohio to California?
There are 9 operators available for flights from Ohio to California as of November 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Ohio to California?
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 Ohio 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 Ohio to California?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Ohio to California is Boeing 737-800, representing 38.07% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 737 MAX 8 at 21.34%, Boeing 737 MAX 9 at 10.58%, and Airbus A321neo at 6.98%.

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Frontier	PriceFrom $101	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,511 reviews	Search Frontier flights
Allegiant Air	PriceFrom $120	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 679 reviews	Search Allegiant Air flights
Delta	PriceFrom $128	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,700 reviews	Search Delta flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $132	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 3,069 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
Breeze Airways	PriceFrom $178	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 324 reviews	Search Breeze Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $253	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,224 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $256	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,460 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $262	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,215 reviews	Search Southwest flights
Alaska Airlines	PriceFrom $399	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 13,136 reviews	Search Alaska Airlines flights

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