Los Angeles to Columbus (LAX–CMH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
LAX–CMH is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,991 miles in approximately 4h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 13 | 738 | 4h13-4h29 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, MH, QF | 7 | 7M8 | 4h20 | Oneworld | AS, MH, QF | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 1 | 738 | 4h16 | – | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 1 | 73H | 4h20 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Columbus from Los Angeles
| Metric | LAX→CMH | LGB→CMH | SNA→CMH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LAX | – | 17 mi | 36 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 29 | – | – |
| Flight time | 4h 20m | 3h 49m | 4h 33m |
| Departure OTP | 75% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
LAX: PDT · CMH: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 9:00 PM in Columbus.
FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.
LAX–CMH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LAX to CMH
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, American Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LAX to CMH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LAX to CMH is about 4 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,991 miles (3,204 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 43 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, Chicago Midway and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Long Beach (LGB), Santa Ana (SNA) and Carlsbad (CLD).