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

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1,991 mi airlines 22/wk
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Flight Schedule 12 flights Verified 1h ago
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AA1181
AA American
738
9:53 AM
PDT
5:19 PM
EDT
4h 26m
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AA3143
AA American
738
9:53 AM
PDT T4
5:19 PM
EDT
4h 26m
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AA996
AA American
7M8
10:00 AM
PDT
5:31 PM
EDT
4h 31m
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UA1265
UA United
738
10:45 AM
PDT T6
6:25 PM
EDT
4h 40m
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UA1260
UA United
738
10:45 AM
PDT T6
6:25 PM
EDT
4h 40m
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UA1125
UA United
738
7:25 AM
EDT
9:30 AM
PDT
5h 5m
M T W T F S S
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UA1680
UA United
738
7:25 AM
EDT
9:30 AM
PDT
5h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AA1994
AA American
738
5:12 PM
EDT
7:17 PM
PDT
5h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AS6822
AS Alaska
738
5:12 PM
EDT
7:17 PM
PDT
5h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AS4420
AS Alaska
7M8
6:21 PM
EDT
8:26 PM
PDT
5h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AA1181
AA American
738
6:58 PM
EDT
8:49 PM
PDT
4h 51m
M T W T F S S
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AA3143
AA American
738
7:54 PM
EDT
9:57 PM
PDT
5h 3m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Los Angeles to Columbus
3 carriers, 22 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 22 Flights/wk 1,991 mi 4h 26m nonstop +3h ahead 65 1-stop hubs

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 26m. Beyond nonstop, 65 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 12 738, 7M8 4h26-4h31 70% Oneworld
UA United Airlines 10 738 4h40 70% Star Alliance
DL Delta Air Lines 1 70% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, UA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (12 flights/wk, 52%)
Star Alliance: UA (10 flights/wk, 43%)
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 4%)
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
5
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
22
Outbound / wk
32
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to CMH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
65
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,817
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
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
0%
Return
CMH → LAX
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
89%
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 SAN→CMH
Distance from LAX 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1
Weekly flights 22 9
Flight time 4h 26m 4h 15m
Departure OTP 70%
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 26m to 4h 40m.
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 26m to 4h 40m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights22 out / 32 return
1-stop connections65 hubs
Origin: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: CMH
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
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 approximately 4h 26m to 4h 40m. The route covers 1,991 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 22 nonstop flights per week from LAX to CMH. The return direction has about 32 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OKC, SCF, MKE, TEX, SGR, IND, HDN, MEM, PDK, BZN, TUS, CLE, SUN, MCI, BOI, TEB, SAV, HPN, AGS, BDR, PNS, YYC, ELP, BED, APF, PBI, YUL, PIT, MSP, CLT, DFW, IAD, MDW, DTW, BWI, CAN, ORD, MIA, AUS, LGA, MCO, PHL, IAH, DAL, PHX, ATL, FLL, HOU, BNA, STL, EWR, TPA, DEN, LAS, SAN, BOS, YYZ, RSW, JFK, DCA, SLC, SEA, SFO, RDU and CUN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 SAN. 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, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. With 22 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

LAX to CMH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to CMH ranges from 4 hours 26 minutes to 4 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,991 miles (3,204 km). There are approximately 22 weekly flights outbound and 32 return, totaling 54 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

65 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via OKC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Diego (SAN).