Flying from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 55 minutes.
Los Angeles is three hours behind Columbus and observes the UTC-7 timezone.
Every week, there are three John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board early, jump on the 15:36 Spirit Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 21:53 with Spirit Airlines.
Your CMH to LAX flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Spirit Airlines is your gateway to exploring Los Angeles (and perhaps some other exciting corners of United States!). Browse the direct flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport offered by this carrier.
Spirit Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
With a dependable 80.0% of services landing on schedule, Spirit Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating CMH to LAX flights.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CMH and LAX:
Denver International Airport
Dallas Love Field Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight is C$109. A return plane ticket right now is C$218. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To get cheap tickets from CMH to LAX, reserve your journey six months ahead of your departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
CMH is located at 4600 International Gateway.
When it comes to John Glenn Columbus International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79.5% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
John Glenn Columbus International Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Columbus. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour 5 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to CMH? If you're catching an early flight from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
If you're arriving on a late John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these options near LAX:
Hit the road running by picking up a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Los Angeles and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Los Angeles International Airport about one week before you travel.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
From Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
It typically takes 55 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
July is the most popular month for flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Los Angeles in May.
The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from CMH to LAX in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Los Angeles is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of United States you'll want to see. Around 177 kilometres south-east of Los Angeles, a trip to San Diego will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
San Jose is another well-known destination in United States and is around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles. No journey is complete without a visit to Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.