Flights Columbus → Los Angeles
As of October 2026, economy flights from Columbus to Los Angeles have a typical range USD 268–1338, median USD 453. Full range across all 109 offers: USD 262–7217. We analyzed 109 offers from 7 airlines in a single price check.
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Best offers by airline: Columbus → Los Angeles
Based on 109 offers · October 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Columbus → Los Angeles
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · October 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Southwest | — | USD 45 | — |
| Alaska | — | USD 45 | — |
| United | Included | USD 35 | — |
| American Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Delta | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Alaska Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Columbus to Los Angeles cost?
Based on 109 offers · October 2026
Columbus to Los Angeles flights ranged from USD 262 to USD 7217 across 109 offers analyzed in October 2026. The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 109 offers.
These 109 offers (October 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between USD 279 and USD 463
What hidden fees do Columbus to Los Angeles flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Columbus to Los Angeles routes. The breakdown below is based on 109 offers analyzed in October 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| WN | 0 | 0% |
| Southwest | 44 | 16% |
| Alaska | 45 | 17% |
| UA | 45 | 10% |
| AA | 45 | 9% |
| DL | 45 | 5% |
| AS | 45 | 1% |
Alaska: base ~USD 218 + fees USD 45 = ~USD 263 total. Southwest: base ~USD 224 + fees USD 44 = ~USD 268 total.
Alaska's USD 45 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Southwest's lower-fee model — the USD 6 base difference shrinks to USD 5 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Alaska charges 1.0x more in ancillary fees than Southwest on this route. Compare total-cost options when booking.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Columbus to Los Angeles?
7 airlines flew Columbus to Los Angeles in this dataset. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Alaska | 2 | — | 263 | 45 (17%) |
 Southwest | 19 | 263–269 | 268 | 44 (16%) |
 Southwest Airlines | 20 | 268–445 | 279 | 0 (0%) |
 United Airlines | 15 | — | 453 | 45 (10%) |
 American Airlines | 19 | 453–476 | 453 | 45 (10%) |
 Delta Air Lines | 33 | 463–1422 | 987 | 45 (5%) |
 Alaska Airlines | 1 | — | 7217 | 45 (1%) |
Where do the best Columbus → Los Angeles prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from travel agency sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Columbus to Los Angeles flights
- Full-service carriers on Columbus–Los Angeles cost 6.9x more than budget airlines (USD 1875 vs USD 274 median; overall median USD 453).
- Alaska charges 1.0x more in ancillary fees than Southwest — USD 45 vs USD 44 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 185 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 268. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Columbus to Los Angeles cost?
- Based on 109 offers analyzed, Columbus to Los Angeles flights range from USD 262 to USD 7217, with a median price of USD 453. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Columbus to Los Angeles flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 37 to the base fare on Columbus to Los Angeles flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Columbus to Los Angeles including all fees?
- Alaska has the lowest median fare on Columbus to Los Angeles at USD 263 (median across 2 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Columbus–Los Angeles flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was USD 268. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Columbus to Los Angeles routes?
- Columbus to Los Angeles has 7 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 262 to USD 7217 across 109 offers. Prices on this route change with booking timing, advance purchase, and ancillary add-ons. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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