Direct flights from Columbus to Los Angeles
14 nonstop flights a week on 2 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from CMH to LAX.
Flight time: about 4h3m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Columbus local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| American AAL1686 | 12:51a | 4h36m | Sun |
| United UAL354 | 7:30a | 3h58m | Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun |
| United UAL354 | 7:39a | 4h3m | Fri |
| United UAL354 | 7:52a | 4h2m | Tue |
| United UAL354 | 7:57a | 4h16m | Wed |
| American AAL1686 | 6:14p | 4h5m | Mon |
| American AAL1686 | 6:16p | 4h13m | Tue, Wed, Fri |
| American AAL1686 | 6:27p | 4h1m | Thu |
| American AAL1686 | 6:45p | 3h56m | Sun |
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Nonstop from Columbus (CMH) to Los Angeles (LAX)
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) has 14 nonstop flights a week to Los Angeles (LAX), operated by American and United. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of CMH and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated July 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated July 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Columbus to Los Angeles?
The nonstop flight from Columbus (CMH) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes about 4h3m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Los Angeles?
Driving from Columbus to Los Angeles takes about 32h 52m behind the wheel — roughly 2,241 miles, or about 3 days of real driving. The nonstop flight takes about 4h3m.