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

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1,989 mi airlines charter/private
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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 6 hubs
FLL Fort Lauderdale 8h 36m ADB6DL → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Columbus flights
ANC Anchorage 12h 9m 5YASAY → 7LCX Anchorage (ANC) to Columbus flights
IND Indianapolis ~6h 41m AAASDL → Indianapolis (IND) to Columbus flights
SAV Savannah ~6h 48m → G4 Savannah (SAV) to Columbus flights
MEM Memphis ~7h 58m DLVS → BVN Memphis (MEM) to Columbus flights
HNL Honolulu, Oahu ~15h 29m 5YAAAC → Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to Columbus flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Los Angeles to Columbus
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,989 mi 3h 51m nonstop +3h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between LAX and LCK, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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All flights from Columbus (LCK) Columbus to Los Angeles flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to LCK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
IND ~6h 41m SAV ~6h 48m MEM ~7h 58m FLL ~8h 36m ANC ~12h 9m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
258
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LAX → LCK
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Return
LCK → LAX
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Columbus from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to Rickenbacker International Airport.
Metric LAX→LCK ONT→LCK SAN→LCK
Distance from LAX – 47 mi 109 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 3h 51m 3h 55m 4h 9m
Departure OTP 74% – –
Ontario (ONT) to Columbus flights · San Diego (SAN) to Columbus flights
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Rickenbacker International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 9:00 PM in Columbus.
Distance & Flight Time
1,989 mi / 3,201 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 51m 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.

Facts

LAX–LCK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Columbus route.
Route details
Distance1,989 mi / 3,201 km
Flight time3h 51m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: LCK
Full nameRickenbacker International Airport
IATA / ICAOLCK / KLCK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation744 ft / 227 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to LCK flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport take about 3h 51m gate to gate. The route covers 1,989 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Fort Lauderdale Hollywood and Ted Stevens Anchorage.
Columbus is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from LCK to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ONT and 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 LCK

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LAX to LCK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to LCK is about 3 hours 51 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,989 miles (3,201 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Fort Lauderdale Hollywood and Ted Stevens Anchorage. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ontario (ONT) and San Diego (SAN).