Los Angeles (LAX) to Columbus (CMH) flights
United Airlines, American Airlines fly nonstop from Los Angeles International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, with about 14 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,995-mile flight takes about 4h 19m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,995 mi · 3,211 km
- Flight time
- 4h 19m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 83%
Airlines flying LAX to CMH
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 737-900ER | 16,161 | 4h 23m |
| American Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Airbus A321 | 44,358 | 4h 18m |
| Spirit AirlinesCeased operations 2026-05-02 | n/a | Airbus A321, Airbus A320-100/200 | 4,873 | 4h 13m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
LAX to CMH flight schedule
3 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 9:21am and the last at 10:45am. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 1686American Airlines | 9:21am | 5:01pm | 4 | 82% |
| UA 1692United Airlines | 10:45am | 6:15pm | 10 | 77% |
| UA 2445United Airlines | 10:45am | 6:14pm | 21 | 81% |
Is LAX to CMH on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 82% of 472 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.3% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 11am were the most punctual (92%), those around 9am the least (81%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (52%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 289 | 81% | 19 min | 1.7% |
| United Airlines | 156 | 83% | 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9am to 10am | 243 | 81% | |
| 10am to 11am | 202 | 82% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 25 | 92% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 26 | 4,397 | |
| September 2025 | 28 | 4,274 | |
| October 2025 | 45 | 6,799 | |
| November 2025 | 31 | 4,478 | |
| December 2025 | 30 | 4,339 | |
| January 2026 | 22 | 3,105 | |
| February 2026 | 17 | 2,466 | |
| March 2026 | 21 | 3,214 | |
| April 2026 | 57 | 7,324 | |
| May 2026 | 60 | 7,588 | |
| June 2026 | 60 | 8,903 | |
| July 2026 | 61 | 8,818 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.