What percentage of Los Angeles to Columbus flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 15.5% of flights from Los Angeles to Columbus were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was typically 2. This suggests that while direct options exist, many routes involve at least one connection.

What's the flight time from Los Angeles to Columbus?

A direct flight from Los Angeles to Columbus typically takes 4 hours and 30 minutes, covering a distance of 3204 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging 10 hours and 1 minute. Travelers should account for this difference when planning their journey.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Los Angeles to Columbus?

Historically, good prices on flights from Los Angeles to Columbus have been frequent. This route is categorized as one that often sees favorable pricing. Travelers can typically find competitive fares when planning their trips.

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Los Angeles to Columbus: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Columbus

For those looking for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Columbus, April stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $105. Other budget-friendly options include November, where the median fare is $175, and January, with a median of $239. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings.

Fares for flights from Los Angeles to Columbus typically range from $417 to $688, with a median price of $509. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding deals may require careful timing. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can help you catch a better fare.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 15.5% of recent fares being direct flights from Los Angeles to Columbus. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should generally expect a journey with at least one layover when flying between these two cities.

A typical journey from Los Angeles to Columbus takes approximately 13h 38m, including connections. This median duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries involve at least one stopover. Travelers should plan for a full day of travel when flying this route.

The distance between Los Angeles and Columbus is 3204 kilometers. This classifies the route as a medium-haul flight, meaning it's a significant distance that typically involves several hours in the air.

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Columbus

Regular price: $227 - $451

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 $227 and $451. The current lowest deal is $225 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 7-Oct 13.

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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

Jan

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Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

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Dec

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Columbus

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$456

$332

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Los Angeles (LAX) - Columbus (CMH)

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$427

$346

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Tue, Sep 1

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LAX - Columbus

Los Angeles (LAX) - Columbus (CMH)

Frontier Airlines

$559

$360

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Tue, Sep 1

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Los Angeles (LAX) - Columbus (CMH)

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Los Angeles (LAX) - Columbus (CMH)

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$360

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4 nights

Sep 1 - Sep 5

$559 → $362

35%

3 nights

Sep 5 - Sep 8

$487 → $338

31%

4 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 8

$541 → $392

28%

3 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 7

$544 → $420

23%

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Los Angeles - Columbus route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent roundtrip prices from LAX to CMH are above the typical level at $225.

📅 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.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 13h 38m

The median flight duration from Los Angeles to Columbus is 13 hours and 38 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is one carrier that offers direct flights for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Los Angeles to Columbus are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International is a major hub, offering good options for flights from Los Angeles to Columbus.

📍 ~19 km from Los Angeles city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$226

Columbus main airports to arrive at

John Glenn Columbus International (CMH)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~10 km from Columbus city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$359

Airports nearby Columbus used as alternative

Dayton International (DAY)

Dayton International is the closest alternative to Columbus, offering easy access via Interstate 70.

📍 ~115 km from Columbus (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$314

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Columbus

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Los Angeles to Columbus is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $494. Booking too early or too late can result in significantly higher fares. For instance, flights booked 0-6 days out averaged $1186, while those booked 14-27 days out averaged $1084.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Los Angeles to Columbus is considered to be $417 or less. This threshold represents the lowest 25% of observed fares. The median price for this route was $509, with 75% of fares being $688 or less.

Historically, April has offered the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Columbus, with a median price of $105. November also presented favorable prices, with a median of $175. While January had a median of $239, the annual median price for this route was $509, indicating that certain months can offer significant savings.

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Los Angeles to Columbus: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Columbus

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Columbus

Regular price: $227 - $451

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 $227 and $451. The current lowest deal is $225 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 7-Oct 13.

now $225

Low $227

High $451

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Columbus

April

Cheapest

Flights from $105

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $584

Jan

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Columbus

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Columbus

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Columbus

Los Angeles (LAX) - Columbus (CMH)

Frontier Airlines

$456

$332

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Columbus

Los Angeles (LAX) - Columbus (CMH)

Frontier Airlines

$427

$346

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Columbus

Los Angeles (LAX) - Columbus (CMH)

Frontier Airlines

$559

$360

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Columbus

Los Angeles (LAX) - Columbus (CMH)

Frontier Airlines

$455

$368

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Columbus

Los Angeles (LAX) - Columbus (CMH)

Frontier Airlines

$444

$344

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Columbus

Los Angeles (LAX) - Columbus (CMH)

Frontier Airlines

$443

$360

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 1 - Sep 5

$559 → $362

35%

3 nights

Sep 5 - Sep 8

$487 → $338

31%

4 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 8

$541 → $392

28%

3 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 7

$544 → $420

23%

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Columbus

Los Angeles - Columbus route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent roundtrip prices from LAX to CMH are above the typical level at $225.

📅 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.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 13h 38m

The median flight duration from Los Angeles to Columbus is 13 hours and 38 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is one carrier that offers direct flights for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Los Angeles to Columbus are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International is a major hub, offering good options for flights from Los Angeles to Columbus.

📍 ~19 km from Los Angeles city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$226

Columbus main airports to arrive at

John Glenn Columbus International (CMH)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~10 km from Columbus city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$359

Airports nearby Columbus used as alternative

Dayton International (DAY)

Dayton International is the closest alternative to Columbus, offering easy access via Interstate 70.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Columbus

Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Columbus

Today’s best flight deals from Los Angeles to Columbus

Los Angeles to Columbus: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Columbus

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Columbus

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Columbus

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Columbus

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Columbus

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

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Columbus

Los Angeles - Columbus route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

April is historically cheapest at $105

Flights typically take 13h 38m

Connecting flights are dominant

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Columbus main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Columbus used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Columbus

Best Elite deals to Columbus

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Columbus

When is the best time to book flights from Los Angeles to Columbus?

What's a cheap fare from Los Angeles to Columbus?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Columbus?

What percentage of Los Angeles to Columbus flights are direct?

What's the flight time from Los Angeles to Columbus?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Los Angeles to Columbus?

Related routes

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Flights to Columbus from other cities

Los Angeles to Columbus: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Columbus

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Columbus

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Columbus

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Columbus

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Columbus

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

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Columbus

Los Angeles - Columbus route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

April is historically cheapest at $105

Flights typically take 13h 38m

Connecting flights are dominant

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Columbus main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Columbus used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Columbus

Best Elite deals to Columbus

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Columbus

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What's a cheap fare from Los Angeles to Columbus?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Columbus?