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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Columbus

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Todayโ€™s best flight deals from Los Angeles to Columbus

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Los Angeles to Columbus

July 6 - July 12

Cheapest
Best
Earliest

LAX - Columbus

$322

$241

Round trip

August 21 - August 26

Best

LAX - Columbus

$344

$242

Round trip

August 19 - August 24

Best

LAX - Columbus

$344

$242

Round trip

August 6 - August 12

LAX - Columbus

$328

$242

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August 26 - August 29

Best

LAX - Columbus

$345

$242

Round trip

August 22 - August 26

LAX - Columbus

$346

$247

Round trip

July 13 - July 27

LAX - Columbus

$291

$250

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July 14 - July 20

LAX - Columbus

$315

$250

Round trip

July 13 - July 17

LAX - Columbus

$327

$250

Round trip

July 13 - July 20

LAX - Columbus

$315

$251

Round trip

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Route Intelligence โ€” 486,190 Searches this Week

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Columbus

When looking for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Columbus, you'll find that April stands out as the cheapest month to fly, with a median fare of $105. Other cost-effective options include November, with a median fare of $175, and January, at $239. Planning your trip during these months can significantly reduce your travel expenses.
Fares for the Los Angeles to Columbus route typically range from $348 to $582, with a median of $439. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptional deals might require flexibility or advance planning. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can help you catch better offers.
Most itineraries for flights from Los Angeles to Columbus connect at least once. Only 22.5% of recent fares were for direct flights from Los Angeles to Columbus. For the majority of itineraries that are not non-stop, the typical number of connections is 2.
A typical journey from Los Angeles to Columbus takes about 13h 38m, including connections. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting flights on this route, as most itineraries involve at least one stopover.
The distance between Los Angeles and Columbus is approximately 3204 kilometers. This classifies the route as a medium-haul flight, meaning you can expect a journey of moderate length.

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Columbus

Regular price: $272 - $483

Prices for flights from Los Angeles to Columbus are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Los Angeles to Columbus is between $272 and $483. The current lowest deal is $241 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Jul 6-Jul 12.

now $241

Low $272

High $483

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Columbus

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Columbus is April, with a median price of $105. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $584. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $105

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $584

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Direct flights from Los Angeles to Columbus

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United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Columbus

Wed, Jun 17

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LAX - Columbus

United Airlines

Los Angeles (LAX) - Columbus (CMH)

United Airlines

$490

$488

One-way

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LAX - Columbus

Frontier Airlines

Los Angeles (LAX) - Columbus (CMH)

Frontier Airlines

$332

$286

One-way

Thu, Jul 2

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LAX - Columbus

Frontier Airlines

Los Angeles (LAX) - Columbus (CMH)

Frontier Airlines

$332

$261

One-way

Thu, Jul 2

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LAX - Columbus

United Airlines

Los Angeles (LAX) - Columbus (CMH)

United Airlines

$356

$320

One-way

Thu, Jul 2

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LAX - Columbus

Frontier Airlines

Los Angeles (LAX) - Columbus (CMH)

Frontier Airlines

$337

$322

One-way

Thu, Jul 2

โŒ› Last-Minute

LAX - Columbus

Frontier Airlines

Los Angeles (LAX) - Columbus (CMH)

Frontier Airlines

$357

$324

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Columbus

2 nights

Nov 9 - Nov 11

$362ย ย โ†’ย ย $255

30%

3 nights

Nov 7 - Nov 10

$361ย ย โ†’ย ย $255

29%

5 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 26

$344ย ย โ†’ย ย $241

30%

3 nights

Aug 26 - Aug 29

$345ย ย โ†’ย ย $242

30%

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Columbus

Los Angeles - Columbus route insights

๐Ÿ’ธ Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Los Angeles to Columbus are above the typical level, with a median price of $439.

๐Ÿ“… Best time to fly

April is historically cheapest at $105

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Columbus, with a median price of $105.

โฑ๏ธ Flight duration

Typically 13h 38m with connections

Flights from Los Angeles to Columbus typically take 13h 38m, with most routes involving connections.

โœˆ๏ธ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 77.5% of deals for this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

๐Ÿ† Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a $241 deal

Frontier Airlines has a recent deal for $241 from Los Angeles to Columbus.

๐ŸŽฏ Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Los Angeles to Columbus appear frequently, about once per day.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport offers flights to Columbus, providing a convenient departure point for your journey.

๐Ÿ“ ~18 km from Los Angeles city center (reachable by car or public transport)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$241

Columbus main airports to arrive at

John Glenn Columbus International (CMH)

Cheapest

John Glenn Columbus International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Los Angeles to Columbus.

๐Ÿ“ ~10 km from Columbus city center (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$241

Rickenbacker International (LCK)

Rickenbacker International Airport offers another arrival option for flights to Columbus.

๐Ÿ“ ~20 km from Columbus city center (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$384

Airports nearby Columbus used as alternative

Rickenbacker International (LCK)

Rickenbacker International is a useful alternative for budget travel within the Columbus metropolitan area.

๐Ÿ“ ~20 km from Columbus (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$384

Dayton International (DAY)

Dayton International offers a convenient regional backup with a reliable major carrier presence.

๐Ÿ“ ~115 km from Columbus (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$305

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International provides extensive non-stop options and competitive pricing on long-haul routes.

๐Ÿ“ ~175 km from Columbus (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$228

Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE)

Cheapest

Cleveland Hopkins International is a large hub serving Northern Ohio with diverse airline options and strong domestic connectivity.

๐Ÿ“ ~200 km from Columbus (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$189

Akronโ€“Canton (CAK)

Akronโ€“Canton offers alternative regional access with lower congestion and often competitive fares on specific routes.

๐Ÿ“ ~180 km from Columbus (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$225

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Columbus

Historically, the best time to book flights from Los Angeles to Columbus is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this window, the average price for flights was $494. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw a significantly higher average price of $1186. For travelers planning further ahead, booking 60+ days out had an average price of $533, which was also more expensive than the optimal 7-13 day window.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Los Angeles to Columbus was considered to be $348 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $439. Prices can vary, with 75% of fares historically observed at $582 or below.

Historically, April has been the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Columbus, with a median price of $105. November also offered competitive prices, with a median fare of $175. While January had a median price of $239, the annual median price for this route across the trailing 270 days was $439, indicating that these months typically offer better value.