Cheap flights from Columbus to Los Angeles from $308 CMH, LCK → BUR, LAX
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) → Bob Hope Airport - Hollywood Burbank (BUR), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The cheapest return found recently is $308 with Frontier Airlines, 3 Dec – 6 Dec, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest return found recently
- $308, 3 Dec to 6 Dec
- Usual return price
- $343 to $383
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $308 found in the last 7 days
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $343 to $383.
Cheapest return found recently
$308
3 Dec – 6 Dec · Frontier Airlines
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Leaves 5:33 p.m. · Return leaves 12:12 a.m. · 46 h 53 min of travel, both ways together
out 2 stops, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$308 3 Dec – 6 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $261 to $674.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 8 departure dates from 3 Dec to 6 Jan 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 3-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 3 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
15 fares on 8 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Dec – 6 Dec | $308 | Frontier Airlines | John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Dec – 11 Dec | $346 | Frontier Airlines | John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Dec – 19 Dec | $372 | Frontier Airlines | John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 27 Dec – 4 Jan 2027 | $969 | Allegiant Air | Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) | out 1 stop, back 3 stops | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Jan 2027 – 19 Jan 2027 | $417 | American Airlines | John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Jan 2027 – 19 Jan 2027 | $355 | Frontier Airlines | John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) | out 1 stop, back 3 stops | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Jan 2027 – 19 Jan 2027 | $341 | Frontier Airlines | John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Jan 2027 – 23 Jan 2027 | $344 | Alaska Airlines | John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) → Bob Hope Airport - Hollywood Burbank (BUR) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $308.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Columbus to Los Angeles
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 3 Dec – 6 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Columbus to Los Angeles?
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Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 35% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–13 days | $492 | $419 | +53% | 10 |
| 14–29 days | $329 | $280 | +3% | 18 |
| 30–59 days | $417 | $315 | +30% | 27 |
| 60–89 days | $321 | $261 | Cheapest seen | 36 |
| 90–179 days | $364 | $364 | +13% | 14 |
| 180+ days | $389 | $389 | +21% | 10 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 3 Dec – 6 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Columbus to Los Angeles?
The cheapest return found recently is $308 with Frontier Airlines, 3 Dec to 6 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $343 to $383.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Columbus to Los Angeles?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $308, 3 Dec to 6 Dec, found 2 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Columbus to Los Angeles?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 35% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Columbus to Los Angeles?
Between 3 Dec and 6 Jan 2027, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest return on 5 of the 8 departure dates we hold, Allegiant Air on 1 and American Airlines on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work