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

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1,991 mi airlines charter/private 42/wk
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Flight Schedule 11 flights Verified 48m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AS4718cs
AS Alaska
B38M
9:15 AM
PDT TB
4:53 PM
EDT
4h 38m
26%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1686+2
AA American
738
9:15 AM
PDT T4
4:53 PM
EDT
4h 38m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF4778cs
QF Qant
7M8
9:18 AM
PDT
4:55 PM
EDT
4h 37m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MH9550+2
MH Malaysia
7M8
10:00 AM
PDT TB
5:31 PM
EDT
4h 31m
54%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF4669+1
QF Qant
7M8
10:00 AM
PDT T4
5:31 PM
EDT
4h 31m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1692
UA United
738
10:45 AM
PDT T6
6:15 PM
EDT
4h 30m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA354
UA United
738
7:45 AM
EDT
9:35 AM
PDT
4h 50m
65%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF4778+2
QF Qant
7M8
5:45 PM
EDT
7:45 PM
PDT
5h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4718+3
AS Alaska
B38M
5:46 PM
EDT
7:36 PM
PDT
4h 50m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MH9540+2
MH Malaysia
B38M
6:21 PM
EDT
8:26 PM
PDT
5h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1686+2
AA American
738
7:46 PM
EDT
9:50 PM
PDT
5h 4m
63%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
MDW Chicago 5h 55m WN EJAWN Chicago (MDW) to Columbus flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 2m AAACAF AAASWN Phoenix (PHX) to Columbus flights
DEN Denver 6h 5m AAACAF F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Columbus flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 7m AAACAF WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Columbus flights
BNA Nashville 6h 8m AAAFAM WN Nashville (BNA) to Columbus flights
DTW Detroit 6h 19m AFAMDL AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Columbus flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 20m ACAMAV DLKE Salt Lake City (SLC) to Columbus flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 24m AFAMDL DLKESY Minneapolis (MSP) to Columbus flights
AUS Austin 6h 25m AAAMAS DLWN Austin (AUS) to Columbus flights
SAN San Diego 6h 28m AAAFAM WN San Diego (SAN) to Columbus flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Los Angeles to Columbus
3 carriers, 42 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 1,991 mi 4h 34m nonstop +3h ahead

LAX–CMH is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,991 miles in approximately 4h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LAX–CMH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: AS, MH, QF 7 738 4h38 88% Oneworld AS, MH, QF
UA United Airlines 7 738 4h30 88% Star Alliance
DL Delta Air Lines 0 88% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, UA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – MH, QF
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (7 flights/wk, 50%)
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 50%)
SkyTeam: DL (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, LAX to CMH direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
42
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to CMH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
53
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,149
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
LAX → CMH
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
72%
Return
CMH → LAX
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays → CMH delays →

Other ways to reach Columbus from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
Metric LAX→CMH LGB→CMH SNA→CMH
Distance from LAX 17 mi 36 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 2
Weekly flights 42 1 2
Flight time 4h 34m 3h 49m 4h 33m
Departure OTP 88%
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to John Glenn Columbus International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 9:00 PM in Columbus.
Distance & Flight Time
1,991 mi / 3,204 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 34m gate to gate.
Getting to LAX

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

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Columbus route.
Route details
Distance1,991 mi / 3,204 km
Flight time4h 34m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights42 out / 35 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: CMH
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation815 ft / 248 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to CMH flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport take about 4h 34m gate to gate. The route covers 1,991 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from LAX to CMH: American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
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 Chicago Midway, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Denver.
Columbus is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from CMH to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LGB, SNA and CLD. 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 LAX to CMH

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 42 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 34 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,991 miles (3,204 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 77 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Long Beach (LGB), Santa Ana (SNA) and Carlsbad (CLD).