Columbus to Los Angeles (CMH–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA354
UA United
738
7:15 AM
EDT
9:06 AM
PDT
4h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1125
UA United
738
7:15 AM
EDT
9:23 AM
PDT
5h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA357
UA United
738
7:25 AM
EDT
9:30 AM
PDT
5h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MH9540+1
MH Malaysia
738
5:12 PM
EDT
7:17 PM
PDT
5h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1686
AA American
7M8
5:45 PM
EDT
7:45 PM
PDT
5h
M T W T F S S
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AS4718+2
AS Alaska
7M8
5:45 PM
EDT
7:45 PM
PDT
5h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4420cs
AS Alaska
738
6:21 PM
EDT
8:26 PM
PDT
5h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AA1994+1
AA American
7M8
6:21 PM
EDT
8:26 PM
PDT
5h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AA1686
AA American
7M8
9:18 AM
PDT
4:55 PM
EDT
4h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MH9550+1
MH Malaysia
738
10:00 AM
PDT TB
5:31 PM
EDT
4h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4718cs
AS Alaska
738
10:00 AM
PDT T4
5:31 PM
EDT
4h 31m
M T W T F S S
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AA996+1
AA American
7M8
10:00 AM
PDT
5:31 PM
EDT
4h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1507
UA United
738
10:45 AM
PDT T6
6:16 PM
EDT
4h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1265
UA United
738
10:45 AM
PDT T6
6:25 PM
EDT
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
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UA1692
UA United
738
10:45 AM
PDT T6
6:15 PM
EDT
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
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Columbus to Los Angeles
3 carriers, 52 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 52 Flights/wk 1,991 mi 4h 51m nonstop -3h behind 103 1-stop hubs

CMH–LAX is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,991 miles in approximately 4h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 103 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CMH–LAX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 18 738 4h51-5h08 100% Star Alliance
AA American Airlines Also: AS, MH 14 7M8 5h-5h05 100% Oneworld AS, MH
SY Sun Country Airlines 1 100%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AS, MH, UA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AA, AS
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (18 flights/wk, 55%)
Oneworld: AA (14 flights/wk, 42%)
Unaffiliated: SY (1 flights/wk, 3%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CMH to LAX direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
52
Outbound / wk
44
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CMH to LAX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
103
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,057
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Columbus

Nearby airports with service to Los Angeles International Airport.
Metric CMH→LAX LCK→LAX CLE→LAX
Distance from CMH 13 mi 112 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 8
Weekly flights 52 64
Flight time 4h 51m 4h 22m 4h 50m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of CMH with service to Los Angeles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Columbus.
CMH: EDT · LAX: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbus, it's 3:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Distance & Flight Time
1,991 mi / 3,204 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 51m to 5h 8m.
Getting from LAX

LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.

Los Angeles Climate

Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.

Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.

CMH–LAX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbus to Los Angeles route.
Route details
Distance1,991 mi / 3,204 km
Flight time4h 51m to 5h 8m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights52 out / 44 return
1-stop connections103 hubs
Origin: CMH
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation815 ft / 248 m
Destination: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CMH to LAX flights.
Nonstop flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport take approximately 4h 51m to 5h 8m. The route covers 1,991 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 52 nonstop flights per week from CMH to LAX. The return direction has about 44 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through APC, ICT, SUA, SBN, HDN, TUL, SCF, UGN, APA, TEX, MSN, BJC, SLN, TYS, FNL, MKE, CID, PWK, PDK, GSO, IND, FTW, SBA, STP, FCM, SDF, XNA, CVG, OMA, MEM, ASE, CLE, AGS, PDX, BFI, ADS, SJC, TEB, GRR, ECP, MSO, PIT, HPN, SOP, OKC, ISM, FCA, MLB, BED, FXE, PIE, VRB, JAX, YVR, YYC, ELH, NAS, ORF, APF, FRG, OPF, BDL, PBI, RSW, BCT, YUL, SJO, DAL, STL, SLC, BNA, CUN, MSP, DTW, ATL, ORD, DFW, IAH, SFO, LAS, CLT, IAD, HOU, DCA, BWI, DEN, JFK, PHX, MDW, MIA, PHL, SEA, GSP, BOS, TPA, YYZ, SAN, MCO, EWR, AUS, RDU, FLL and RIC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Columbus.
Yes, return flights from LAX to CMH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LCK, CLE and CVG. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CMH to LAX

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines. With 52 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CMH to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CMH to LAX ranges from 4 hours 51 minutes to 5 hours 8 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,991 miles (3,204 km). There are approximately 52 weekly flights outbound and 44 return, totaling 96 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

103 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via APC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Columbus (LCK), Cleveland (CLE) and Cincinnati / Covington (CVG).