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Flight deals from Port Columbus to Los Angeles

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Port Columbus Airport to Los Angeles? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 3,743. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Los Angeles.R 1,750 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,750, select.
Los Angeles.R 1,801 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,801, select.
Los Angeles.R 1,871 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Oct.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,871, select.
Los Angeles.R 1,873 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,873, select.
Los Angeles.R 2,268 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,268, select.
Los Angeles.R 2,421 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Sep.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Port Columbus on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,421, select.
Los Angeles.R 2,423 per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 Aug.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Port Columbus on Thu, 13 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,423, select.
Los Angeles.R 2,430 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Port Columbus on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,430, select.
Los Angeles.R 2,430 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Nov.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Port Columbus on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,430, select.
Los Angeles.R 2,430 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Port Columbus on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,430, select.
Los Angeles.R 2,850 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Feb.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Sat, 27 Feb, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,850, select.
Los Angeles.R 3,889 per passenger.Departing Sun, 23 May.One-way flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Port Columbus on Sun, 23 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,889, select.
Los Angeles.R 3,896 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Apr.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Port Columbus on Sat, 10 Apr, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,896, select.
Los Angeles.R 4,953 per passenger.Departing Sun, 23 May.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Port Columbus on Sun, 23 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,953, select.
Los Angeles.R 4,955 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Port Columbus on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,955, select.
Los Angeles.R 4,962 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Apr.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Port Columbus on Sat, 10 Apr, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,962, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Port Columbus to Los Angeles

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Port Columbus to Los Angeles flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jul
from R 2,268
Aug
from R 1,873
Sep
from R 1,750
Oct
from R 1,871
Nov
from R 1,801
Dec
from R 2,430
Jan
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Feb
from R 2,850
Mar
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Apr
from R 3,896
May
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Jun
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Direct flights from Port Columbus to Los Angeles

Alternative Port Columbus to Los Angeles routes

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Hawthorne

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Burbank

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Los Angeles International

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Long Beach Municipal

28km from central Los Angeles
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Los Angeles Van Nuys

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Santa Ana John Wayne

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Ontario International

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Columbus to Los Angeles: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 1,750
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time5 hrs, 4 mins
Most popular airlineAmerican Airlines
Average flights per week36

Finding cheap flights from Port Columbus to Los Angeles: Frequently asked questions

There are 7 airports in Los Angeles: Hawthorne, Burbank, Los Angeles International, Long Beach Municipal, Los Angeles Van Nuys, Santa Ana John Wayne, and Ontario International.
The best price we found for a return flight from Port Columbus to Los Angeles is R 3,669. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
5 hours and 4 minutes is the average flight time from Port Columbus to Los Angeles.
American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Qantas fly direct from Port Columbus to Los Angeles.
As of July 2026, there are 36 flights per week flying from Port Columbus to Los Angeles.
The cheapest month to fly from Port Columbus to Los Angeles is usually November.
If you're flying from Port Columbus Airport, the cheapest airport near Los Angeles is Los Angeles International – which is 19.6 km away from the centre of Los Angeles. We've found flights into this airport from R 3,669.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Port Columbus Airport to Los Angeles on Wednesday, 11 November 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 4 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Los Angeles but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Los Angeles is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

In July, the average temperature is usually around 23°C. August is typically the warmest month in Los Angeles, when it usually averages around 30°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging 7°C. The rainiest month is February.
Currently, Southwest Airlines and United offer the cheapest flight tickets to Los Angeles.

Flying from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Los Angeles: what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Los Angeles is 4 hours 30 minutes.

  • Los Angeles is three hours behind Columbus, where John Glenn Columbus International Airport is located. Los Angeles runs on the UTC-8 timezone.

  • You can pick from nine services each week between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). This is the most popular flight route.

  • Allow plenty of time to make your CMH to Los Angeles flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.

  • You can book a direct John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Los Angeles ticket. Start your journey at CMH and land at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

  • Pick from a variety of airlines offering direct flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Los Angeles. Reserve your trip with one of these:

  • CMH is around 10 kilometres from central Columbus. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.

  • Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near CMH. Whether you're boarding an early flight from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Los Angeles or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are worth a look:

  • When it comes to John Glenn Columbus International Airport's on-time performance, 77% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.

  • The address for CMH is 4600 International Gateway.

How to find the cheapest flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Los Angeles

  • R 1,750 is currently the lowest price for a one-way John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Los Angeles flight. A return plane ticket starts at R 3,669. These fares may change depending on demand.

  • Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from CMH to Los Angeles. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.

  • If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when looking for a John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Los Angeles ticket.

  • Picking up a cheap flight from CMH to Los Angeles is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic notifications and we'll get in touch as soon as there's a better deal.

  • Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Los Angeles by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'

Airports in Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to the centre of Los Angeles takes about 35 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 29 kilometres away.

  • Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour.

  • If you have a late flight from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Los Angeles, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near LAX:

  • Reserving your ride from Los Angeles International Airport about one week ahead of your flight from CMH to Los Angeles can help you lock in the best possible rate.

  • You'll find LAX at One World Way.

Van Nuys Airport (VNY)

  • Van Nuys Airport (VNY) is about 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles. After your flight from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Los Angeles, it'll take you around 35 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.

  • Travelling by public transport will take around 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • You'll find some comfortable places to rest your head close to VNY. Kick back and get cosy after your CMH to Los Angeles flight at one of these perfectly located options:

  • Pick the vehicle you actually want, not just whatever's left, by reserving your ride from VNY ahead of your arrival. You can also avoid paying more than you need to, especially during busy airport times.

Best time to go to Los Angeles

  • December is the quietest month for flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Los Angeles, while July is the busiest. Work out the ideal time to visit Los Angeles based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.

  • When booking your John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Los Angeles plane ticket, think about the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Los Angeles, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from CMH to Los Angeles in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.

More about Los Angeles

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Los Angeles right here. Browse these options once you've booked your flight from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Los Angeles:

  • There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Universal Studios Hollywood, Hollywood Sign and Hollywood Bowl are top sights which should feature on every Los Angeles itinerary.

Explore more of the United States

  • You've seen Los Angeles, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Journey about 177 kilometres southeast to San Diego to check off its top attractions. From San Diego Zoo to San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • Around 499 kilometres northwest of Los Angeles, San Jose is another favourite stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.

Plan the rest of your trip from Columbus to Los Angeles

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