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

CMH Airport Page →
1,991 mi airlines charter/private 35/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 11 flights Verified 35m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA354
UA United
738
7:11 AM
EDT
8:43 AM
PDT
4h 32m
52%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MH9540cs
MH Malaysia
7M8
5:46 PM
EDT
7:36 PM
PDT
4h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF4778+2
QF Qant
738
6:00 PM
EDT
7:44 PM
PDT
4h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1686+4
AA American
7M8
6:00 PM
EDT
7:44 PM
PDT
4h 44m
70%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4718+3
AS Alaska
7M8
6:00 PM
EDT
7:44 PM
PDT
4h 44m
83%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4718cs
AS Alaska
7M8
9:21 AM
PDT
5:01 PM
EDT
4h 40m
32%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF4778cs
QF Qant
738
9:21 AM
PDT T4
5:01 PM
EDT
4h 40m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MH9550cs
MH Malaysia
B38M
9:21 AM
PDT TB
5:01 PM
EDT
4h 40m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1686+4
AA American
7M8
10:12 AM
PDT
5:47 PM
EDT
4h 35m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1692
UA United
738
10:45 AM
PDT T6
6:15 PM
EDT
4h 30m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2445
UA United
738
10:45 AM
PDT T6
6:14 PM
EDT
4h 29m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
STL St Louis 6h 5m WN AAASCX St Louis (STL) to Los Angeles flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 18m LXJWN AAACAF Las Vegas (LAS) to Los Angeles flights
MDW Chicago 6h 20m WN WN Chicago (MDW) to Los Angeles flights
DEN Denver 6h 22m F9UAWN AAACAF Denver (DEN) to Los Angeles flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 22m AAASWN AAACAF Phoenix (PHX) to Los Angeles flights
BNA Nashville 6h 25m WN AAAFAM Nashville (BNA) to Los Angeles flights
SAN San Diego 6h 33m WN AFAMAV San Diego (SAN) to Los Angeles flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 34m AMDLKE AFAMAV Salt Lake City (SLC) to Los Angeles flights
DAL Dallas 6h 35m WN EJAWN Dallas (DAL) to Los Angeles flights
DTW Detroit 6h 39m AMDLKE AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Columbus to Los Angeles
3 carriers, 35 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 1,991 mi 4h 44m nonstop -3h behind

CMH–LAX is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,991 miles in approximately 4h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CMH–LAX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: AS, MH, QF 7 7M8 4h44 76% Oneworld AS, MH, QF
UA United Airlines 7 738 4h32 76% Star Alliance
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 76%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – QF, UA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AA, AS, MH
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (7 flights/wk, 50%)
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: SY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
42
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CMH to LAX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
42
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,218
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CMH → LAX
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
88%
Return
LAX → CMH
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
69%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CMH delays → LAX delays →

Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Columbus

Nearby airports with service to Los Angeles International Airport.
Metric CMH→LAX LCK→LAX DAY→LAX
Distance from CMH 13 mi 71 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 1
Weekly flights 35 1
Flight time 4h 44m 4h 22m 4h 8m
Departure OTP 76%
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 44m gate to gate.
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 44m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights35 out / 42 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 4h 44m gate to gate. The route covers 1,991 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from CMH to LAX: American Airlines, United Airlines and Sun Country Airlines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include St. Louis Lambert, Harry Reid and Chicago Midway.
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, DAY and LUK. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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, United Airlines and Sun Country Airlines. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CMH to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CMH to LAX is about 4 hours 44 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,991 miles (3,204 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 77 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, Harry Reid and Chicago Midway. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Columbus (LCK), Dayton (DAY) and Cincinnati (LUK).