Columbus (CMH) to Los Angeles (LAX) flights
United Airlines, American Airlines fly nonstop from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, with about 14 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,995-mile flight takes about 4h 51m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,995 mi · 3,211 km
- Flight time
- 4h 51m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 80%
Airlines flying CMH to LAX
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737-800 | 16,299 | 4h 52m |
| American Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Airbus A321 | 42,677 | 4h 52m |
| Spirit AirlinesCeased operations 2026-05-02 | n/a | Airbus A321, Airbus A320-100/200 | 4,421 | 4h 43m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
CMH to LAX flight schedule
2 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:40am and the last at 6:00pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 354United Airlines | 7:40am | 9:38am | 31 | 81% |
| AA 1686American Airlines | 6:00pm | 7:44pm | 4 | 73% |
Is CMH to LAX on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 79% of 473 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.1% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 8am were the most punctual (90%), those around 5pm the least (73%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (52%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 289 | 76% | 23 min | 1.4% |
| United Airlines | 156 | 83% | 12 min | 0% |
| Spirit Airlines | 25 | 92% | 16 min | 4% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 150 | 83% | |
| 8am to 9am | 31 | 90% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 130 | 73% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 158 | 78% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 26 | 4,061 | |
| September 2025 | 29 | 3,915 | |
| October 2025 | 45 | 6,599 | |
| November 2025 | 31 | 4,330 | |
| December 2025 | 31 | 4,578 | |
| January 2026 | 21 | 2,941 | |
| February 2026 | 17 | 2,096 | |
| March 2026 | 21 | 2,989 | |
| April 2026 | 57 | 6,508 | |
| May 2026 | 61 | 8,684 | |
| June 2026 | 60 | 8,379 | |
| July 2026 | 61 | 8,780 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.