Los Angeles (LAX) to Columbus (CMH), Dec 5, 2026: round trips from $340, one way from $180

Los Angeles (LAX) to Columbus (CMH), Dec 5, 2026: round trips from $340, one way from $180 on Axel, checked Oct 29, 2026. Lowest published fares: $340 round trip, Axel-exclusive, Southwest Airlines, 1 stop, Dec 5–6, 2026; $180 one way, Axel-exclusive, Southwest Airlines, 1 stop, Dec 5, 2026; 1 adult, economy, checked Oct 29, 2026. Flights for 1 adult in economy. Prices are total for all travelers in USD, including required taxes. Basic economy may apply.

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Hotels in Columbus for these trips

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• Hotels in Columbus for these nights (Dec 5–6, 2026 · 1 night · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ Columbus Airport Marriott, $113 total · 4★ The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square, $155 total · 5★ Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph, $390 total
• Hotels in Columbus for these nights (Dec 5–7, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ Columbus Airport Marriott, $198 total · 4★ The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square, $281 total · 5★ Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph, $555 total
• Hotels in Columbus for these nights (Dec 5–8, 2026 · 3 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG, $292 total · 4★ The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square, $407 total · 5★ Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph, $810 total
• Hotels in Columbus for these nights (Dec 5–9, 2026 · 4 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG, $373 total · 4★ The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square, $526 total · 5★ Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph, $1,152 total
• Hotels in Columbus for these nights (Dec 5–10, 2026 · 5 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG, $472 total · 4★ The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square, $652 total · 5★ Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph, $1,890 total
• Hotels in Columbus for these nights (Dec 5–11, 2026 · 6 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG, $565 total · 4★ The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square, $776 total · 5★ Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph, $2,085 total
• Hotels in Columbus for these nights (Dec 5–12, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG, $678 total · 4★ The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square, $900 total · 5★ Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph, $2,432 total
• Hotels in Columbus for these nights (Dec 5–13, 2026 · 8 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG, $787 total · 4★ The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square, $1,022 total · 5★ Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph, $2,836 total
• Hotels in Columbus for these nights (Dec 5–14, 2026 · 9 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG, $884 total · 4★ The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square, $1,142 total · 5★ Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph, $3,023 total
• Hotels in Columbus for these nights (Dec 5–15, 2026 · 10 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG, $962 total · 4★ The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square, $1,262 total · 5★ Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph, $3,317 total
• Hotels in Columbus for these nights (Dec 5–16, 2026 · 11 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG, $1,042 total · 4★ The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square, $1,382 total · 5★ Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph, $3,598 total
• Hotels in Columbus for these nights (Dec 5–17, 2026 · 12 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG, $1,121 total · 4★ The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square, $1,502 total · 5★ Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph, $3,885 total
• Hotels in Columbus for these nights (Dec 5–18, 2026 · 13 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG, $1,200 total · 4★ The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square, $1,626 total · 5★ Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph, $4,083 total
• Hotels in Columbus for these nights (Dec 5–19, 2026 · 14 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG, $1,301 total · 4★ The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square, $1,752 total · 5★ Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph, $4,374 total

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Route overview: Los Angeles to Columbus (CMH) flight deals

2026-12-05 · one way · Axel-exclusive $180.00

• Southwest Airlines WN1245 / WN2361: LAX 2026-12-05 11:40:00 → CMH 2026-12-05 21:05:00; 1 stop(s) via BNA; 385 minutes. Local airport times.
  • WN1245: LAX 2026-12-05 11:40:00 → BNA 2026-12-05 17:35:00; layover at BNA: 70 minutes.
  • WN2361: BNA 2026-12-05 18:45:00 → CMH 2026-12-05 21:05:00.

2026-12-05 · one way · Axel-exclusive $205.00

• United Airlines UA2238: LAX 2026-12-05 22:35:00 → CMH 2026-12-06 06:03:00; nonstop; 268 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-05 → 2026-12-06 · Axel-exclusive $340.00

• Southwest Airlines WN1245 / WN2361: LAX 2026-12-05 11:40:00 → CMH 2026-12-05 21:05:00; 1 stop(s) via BNA; 385 minutes. Local airport times.
  • WN1245: LAX 2026-12-05 11:40:00 → BNA 2026-12-05 17:35:00; layover at BNA: 70 minutes.
  • WN2361: BNA 2026-12-05 18:45:00 → CMH 2026-12-05 21:05:00.
• Southwest Airlines WN1884 / WN4238: CMH 2026-12-06 19:20:00 → LAX 2026-12-06 23:50:00; 1 stop(s) via PHX; 450 minutes. Local airport times.
  • WN1884: CMH 2026-12-06 19:20:00 → PHX 2026-12-06 21:40:00; layover at PHX: 100 minutes.
  • WN4238: PHX 2026-12-06 23:20:00 → LAX 2026-12-06 23:50:00.

2026-12-05 → 2026-12-06 · Axel-exclusive $385.00

• United Airlines UA2238: LAX 2026-12-05 22:35:00 → CMH 2026-12-06 06:03:00; nonstop; 268 minutes. Local airport times.
• United Airlines UA292: CMH 2026-12-06 19:05:00 → LAX 2026-12-06 21:25:00; nonstop; 320 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-05 → 2026-12-07 · Axel-exclusive $340.00

• Southwest Airlines WN1245 / WN2361: LAX 2026-12-05 11:40:00 → CMH 2026-12-05 21:05:00; 1 stop(s) via BNA; 385 minutes. Local airport times.
  • WN1245: LAX 2026-12-05 11:40:00 → BNA 2026-12-05 17:35:00; layover at BNA: 70 minutes.
  • WN2361: BNA 2026-12-05 18:45:00 → CMH 2026-12-05 21:05:00.
• Southwest Airlines WN1884 / WN4238: CMH 2026-12-07 19:20:00 → LAX 2026-12-07 23:50:00; 1 stop(s) via PHX; 450 minutes. Local airport times.
  • WN1884: CMH 2026-12-07 19:20:00 → PHX 2026-12-07 21:40:00; layover at PHX: 100 minutes.
  • WN4238: PHX 2026-12-07 23:20:00 → LAX 2026-12-07 23:50:00.

2026-12-05 → 2026-12-07 · Axel-exclusive $385.00

• United Airlines UA2238: LAX 2026-12-05 22:35:00 → CMH 2026-12-06 06:03:00; nonstop; 268 minutes. Local airport times.
• United Airlines UA1581: CMH 2026-12-07 15:38:00 → LAX 2026-12-07 17:52:00; nonstop; 314 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-05 → 2026-12-08 · Axel-exclusive $340.00

• Southwest Airlines WN1245 / WN2361: LAX 2026-12-05 11:40:00 → CMH 2026-12-05 21:05:00; 1 stop(s) via BNA; 385 minutes. Local airport times.
  • WN1245: LAX 2026-12-05 11:40:00 → BNA 2026-12-05 17:35:00; layover at BNA: 70 minutes.
  • WN2361: BNA 2026-12-05 18:45:00 → CMH 2026-12-05 21:05:00.
• Southwest Airlines WN4973 / WN361: CMH 2026-12-08 09:55:00 → LAX 2026-12-08 14:15:00; 1 stop(s) via AUS; 440 minutes. Local airport times.
  • WN4973: CMH 2026-12-08 09:55:00 → AUS 2026-12-08 11:55:00; layover at AUS: 60 minutes.
  • WN361: AUS 2026-12-08 12:55:00 → LAX 2026-12-08 14:15:00.

2026-12-05 → 2026-12-08 · Axel-exclusive $385.00

• United Airlines UA2238: LAX 2026-12-05 22:35:00 → CMH 2026-12-06 06:03:00; nonstop; 268 minutes. Local airport times.
• United Airlines UA1581: CMH 2026-12-08 15:38:00 → LAX 2026-12-08 17:52:00; nonstop; 314 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-05 → 2026-12-09 · Axel-exclusive $340.00

• Southwest Airlines WN1245 / WN2361: LAX 2026-12-05 11:40:00 → CMH 2026-12-05 21:05:00; 1 stop(s) via BNA; 385 minutes. Local airport times.
  • WN1245: LAX 2026-12-05 11:40:00 → BNA 2026-12-05 17:35:00; layover at BNA: 70 minutes.
  • WN2361: BNA 2026-12-05 18:45:00 → CMH 2026-12-05 21:05:00.
• Southwest Airlines WN1339 / WN3009: CMH 2026-12-09 19:25:00 → LAX 2026-12-09 23:35:00; 1 stop(s) via BNA; 430 minutes. Local airport times.
  • WN1339: CMH 2026-12-09 19:25:00 → BNA 2026-12-09 19:50:00; layover at BNA: 65 minutes.
  • WN3009: BNA 2026-12-09 20:55:00 → LAX 2026-12-09 23:35:00.

2026-12-05 → 2026-12-09 · Axel-exclusive $385.00

• United Airlines UA2238: LAX 2026-12-05 22:35:00 → CMH 2026-12-06 06:03:00; nonstop; 268 minutes. Local airport times.
• United Airlines UA1581: CMH 2026-12-09 15:38:00 → LAX 2026-12-09 17:52:00; nonstop; 314 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-05 → 2026-12-11 · Axel-exclusive $340.00

• Southwest Airlines WN1245 / WN2361: LAX 2026-12-05 11:40:00 → CMH 2026-12-05 21:05:00; 1 stop(s) via BNA; 385 minutes. Local airport times.
  • WN1245: LAX 2026-12-05 11:40:00 → BNA 2026-12-05 17:35:00; layover at BNA: 70 minutes.
  • WN2361: BNA 2026-12-05 18:45:00 → CMH 2026-12-05 21:05:00.
• Southwest Airlines WN1718 / WN2953: CMH 2026-12-11 19:30:00 → LAX 2026-12-11 23:55:00; 1 stop(s) via MDW; 445 minutes. Local airport times.
  • WN1718: CMH 2026-12-11 19:30:00 → MDW 2026-12-11 19:40:00; layover at MDW: 95 minutes.
  • WN2953: MDW 2026-12-11 21:15:00 → LAX 2026-12-11 23:55:00.

2026-12-05 → 2026-12-11 · Axel-exclusive $385.00

• United Airlines UA2238: LAX 2026-12-05 22:35:00 → CMH 2026-12-06 06:03:00; nonstop; 268 minutes. Local airport times.
• United Airlines UA292: CMH 2026-12-11 19:05:00 → LAX 2026-12-11 21:25:00; nonstop; 320 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-05 → 2026-12-12 · Axel-exclusive $340.00

• Southwest Airlines WN1245 / WN2361: LAX 2026-12-05 11:40:00 → CMH 2026-12-05 21:05:00; 1 stop(s) via BNA; 385 minutes. Local airport times.
  • WN1245: LAX 2026-12-05 11:40:00 → BNA 2026-12-05 17:35:00; layover at BNA: 70 minutes.
  • WN2361: BNA 2026-12-05 18:45:00 → CMH 2026-12-05 21:05:00.
• Southwest Airlines WN4973 / WN361: CMH 2026-12-12 09:55:00 → LAX 2026-12-12 14:15:00; 1 stop(s) via AUS; 440 minutes. Local airport times.
  • WN4973: CMH 2026-12-12 09:55:00 → AUS 2026-12-12 11:55:00; layover at AUS: 60 minutes.
  • WN361: AUS 2026-12-12 12:55:00 → LAX 2026-12-12 14:15:00.

2026-12-05 → 2026-12-12 · Axel-exclusive $385.00

• United Airlines UA2238: LAX 2026-12-05 22:35:00 → CMH 2026-12-06 06:03:00; nonstop; 268 minutes. Local airport times.
• United Airlines UA292: CMH 2026-12-12 19:20:00 → LAX 2026-12-12 21:40:00; nonstop; 320 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-05 → 2026-12-13 · Axel-exclusive $340.00

• Southwest Airlines WN1245 / WN2361: LAX 2026-12-05 11:40:00 → CMH 2026-12-05 21:05:00; 1 stop(s) via BNA; 385 minutes. Local airport times.
  • WN1245: LAX 2026-12-05 11:40:00 → BNA 2026-12-05 17:35:00; layover at BNA: 70 minutes.
  • WN2361: BNA 2026-12-05 18:45:00 → CMH 2026-12-05 21:05:00.
• Southwest Airlines WN1884 / WN4238: CMH 2026-12-13 19:20:00 → LAX 2026-12-13 23:50:00; 1 stop(s) via PHX; 450 minutes. Local airport times.
  • WN1884: CMH 2026-12-13 19:20:00 → PHX 2026-12-13 21:40:00; layover at PHX: 100 minutes.
  • WN4238: PHX 2026-12-13 23:20:00 → LAX 2026-12-13 23:50:00.

2026-12-05 → 2026-12-13 · Axel-exclusive $385.00

• United Airlines UA2238: LAX 2026-12-05 22:35:00 → CMH 2026-12-06 06:03:00; nonstop; 268 minutes. Local airport times.
• United Airlines UA292: CMH 2026-12-13 19:05:00 → LAX 2026-12-13 21:25:00; nonstop; 320 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-05 → 2026-12-15 · Axel-exclusive $340.00

• Southwest Airlines WN1245 / WN2361: LAX 2026-12-05 11:40:00 → CMH 2026-12-05 21:05:00; 1 stop(s) via BNA; 385 minutes. Local airport times.
  • WN1245: LAX 2026-12-05 11:40:00 → BNA 2026-12-05 17:35:00; layover at BNA: 70 minutes.
  • WN2361: BNA 2026-12-05 18:45:00 → CMH 2026-12-05 21:05:00.
• Southwest Airlines WN4973 / WN361: CMH 2026-12-15 09:55:00 → LAX 2026-12-15 14:15:00; 1 stop(s) via AUS; 440 minutes. Local airport times.
  • WN4973: CMH 2026-12-15 09:55:00 → AUS 2026-12-15 11:55:00; layover at AUS: 60 minutes.
  • WN361: AUS 2026-12-15 12:55:00 → LAX 2026-12-15 14:15:00.

2026-12-05 → 2026-12-15 · Axel-exclusive $385.00

• United Airlines UA2238: LAX 2026-12-05 22:35:00 → CMH 2026-12-06 06:03:00; nonstop; 268 minutes. Local airport times.
• United Airlines UA292: CMH 2026-12-15 19:05:00 → LAX 2026-12-15 21:25:00; nonstop; 320 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-05 → 2026-12-16 · Axel-exclusive $340.00

• Southwest Airlines WN1245 / WN2361: LAX 2026-12-05 11:40:00 → CMH 2026-12-05 21:05:00; 1 stop(s) via BNA; 385 minutes. Local airport times.
  • WN1245: LAX 2026-12-05 11:40:00 → BNA 2026-12-05 17:35:00; layover at BNA: 70 minutes.
  • WN2361: BNA 2026-12-05 18:45:00 → CMH 2026-12-05 21:05:00.
• Southwest Airlines WN1339 / WN3009: CMH 2026-12-16 19:25:00 → LAX 2026-12-16 23:35:00; 1 stop(s) via BNA; 430 minutes. Local airport times.
  • WN1339: CMH 2026-12-16 19:25:00 → BNA 2026-12-16 19:50:00; layover at BNA: 65 minutes.
  • WN3009: BNA 2026-12-16 20:55:00 → LAX 2026-12-16 23:35:00.

2026-12-05 → 2026-12-16 · Axel-exclusive $385.00

• United Airlines UA2238: LAX 2026-12-05 22:35:00 → CMH 2026-12-06 06:03:00; nonstop; 268 minutes. Local airport times.
• United Airlines UA292: CMH 2026-12-16 19:05:00 → LAX 2026-12-16 21:25:00; nonstop; 320 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-05 → 2026-12-17 · Axel-exclusive $340.00

• Southwest Airlines WN1245 / WN2361: LAX 2026-12-05 11:40:00 → CMH 2026-12-05 21:05:00; 1 stop(s) via BNA; 385 minutes. Local airport times.
  • WN1245: LAX 2026-12-05 11:40:00 → BNA 2026-12-05 17:35:00; layover at BNA: 70 minutes.
  • WN2361: BNA 2026-12-05 18:45:00 → CMH 2026-12-05 21:05:00.
• Southwest Airlines WN1255 / WN1152: CMH 2026-12-17 18:10:00 → LAX 2026-12-17 22:05:00; 1 stop(s) via DEN; 415 minutes. Local airport times.
  • WN1255: CMH 2026-12-17 18:10:00 → DEN 2026-12-17 19:25:00; layover at DEN: 65 minutes.
  • WN1152: DEN 2026-12-17 20:30:00 → LAX 2026-12-17 22:05:00.

2026-12-05 → 2026-12-17 · Axel-exclusive $385.00

• United Airlines UA2238: LAX 2026-12-05 22:35:00 → CMH 2026-12-06 06:03:00; nonstop; 268 minutes. Local airport times.
• United Airlines UA1581: CMH 2026-12-17 15:38:00 → LAX 2026-12-17 17:52:00; nonstop; 314 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-05 → 2026-12-19 · Axel-exclusive $399.50

• Southwest Airlines WN1245 / WN2361: LAX 2026-12-05 11:40:00 → CMH 2026-12-05 21:05:00; 1 stop(s) via BNA; 385 minutes. Local airport times.
  • WN1245: LAX 2026-12-05 11:40:00 → BNA 2026-12-05 17:35:00; layover at BNA: 70 minutes.
  • WN2361: BNA 2026-12-05 18:45:00 → CMH 2026-12-05 21:05:00.
• Southwest Airlines WN1282 / WN4712: CMH 2026-12-19 20:30:00 → LAX 2026-12-20 00:50:00; 1 stop(s) via STL; 440 minutes. Local airport times.
  • WN1282: CMH 2026-12-19 20:30:00 → STL 2026-12-19 21:00:00; layover at STL: 110 minutes.
  • WN4712: STL 2026-12-19 22:50:00 → LAX 2026-12-20 00:50:00.

2026-12-05 → 2026-12-19 · Axel-exclusive $452.38

• United Airlines UA2238: LAX 2026-12-05 22:35:00 → CMH 2026-12-06 06:03:00; nonstop; 268 minutes. Local airport times.
• United Airlines UA292: CMH 2026-12-19 19:20:00 → LAX 2026-12-19 21:40:00; nonstop; 320 minutes. Local airport times.

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