Award flights from Columbus (CMH) to Los Angeles
Award space from Columbus (CMH) to Los Angeles
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AwardTool saw award space on 3 airport pairs between Columbus (CMH) and Los Angeles (LAX, SNA, ONT) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 8,000 miles + $5.60 on CMH–LAX (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 25,500 miles + $5.60 on CMH–LAX (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 25,000 miles + $5.60 on CMH–LAX (American Airlines AAdvantage).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 8,000 pts + $5.60
- CMH–LAX · AAdvantage
- Lowest premium economy
- 69,900 pts + $5.60
- CMH–LAX · Qantas
- Lowest business class
- 25,500 pts + $5.60
- CMH–LAX · AAdvantage
- Lowest first class
- 25,000 pts + $5.60
- CMH–LAX · AAdvantage
Economy was lowest on CMH–LAX: 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 9,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on CMH–SNA. With American Airlines AAdvantage, business class started at 25,500 miles + $5.60, about 3.2 times the points of its lowest economy award (8,000 miles + $5.60).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Columbus (CMH) to Los Angeles on points: 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on CMH–LAX (seen on 37 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 8,000 pts + $5.60 | CMH–LAX | 37 |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | CMH–LAX | 13 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | CMH–LAX | 10 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 17,500 pts + $32.98 | CMH–LAX | 10 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 17,500 pts + $30.51 | CMH–LAX | 6 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $13.57 | CMH–ONT | 133 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20,700 pts + $5.60 | CMH–LAX | 10 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Columbus (CMH) to Los Angeles on points: 69,900 points + $5.60 with Qantas Frequent Flyer on CMH–LAX (seen on 3 dates).
Business Class
Lowest business class from Columbus (CMH) to Los Angeles on points: 25,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on CMH–LAX (seen on 37 dates).
First Class
Lowest first class from Columbus (CMH) to Los Angeles on points: 25,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on CMH–LAX (seen on 37 dates).
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Columbus (CMH) to Los Angeles at a glance
- From
- Columbus (CMH)
- To
- Los Angeles (LAX, SNA, ONT)
- Programs with award space seen
- 7 of 7 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and first class, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer and United MileagePlus
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), Delta Air Lines (DL), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Sep 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 1,945–1,991 miles (3,130–3,204 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Los Angeles
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Columbus (CMH) and Los Angeles, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus (CMH) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 8,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 37 dates | 69,900 pts + $5.60Qantas · 3 dates | 25,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 37 dates | 25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 37 dates |
| Columbus (CMH) to Orange County (SNA) | 9,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 6 dates | — | — | 25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 6 dates |
| Columbus (CMH) to Ontario (ONT) | 19,000 pts + $13.57Velocity · 133 dates | — | — | — |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Lowest observed by cabin, Columbus (CMH) to Los Angeles
- Economy: 8,000 miles + $5.60 on Columbus (CMH) to Los Angeles (LAX) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space there on 37 dates.
- Premium Economy: 69,900 points + $5.60 on Columbus (CMH) to Los Angeles (LAX) with Qantas Frequent Flyer, which showed premium economy award space there on 3 dates.
- Business Class: 25,500 miles + $5.60 on Columbus (CMH) to Los Angeles (LAX) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space there on 37 dates.
- First Class: 25,000 miles + $5.60 on Columbus (CMH) to Los Angeles (LAX) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed first-class award space there on 37 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | CMH–SNA | American Airlines AAdvantage | 9,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | CMH–LAX | Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | CMH–LAX | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 17,500 pts + $30.51 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | CMH–LAX | Air Canada Aeroplan | 17,500 pts + $33.41 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | CMH–LAX | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 69,900 pts + $5.60 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | CMH–LAX | American Airlines AAdvantage | 25,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | CMH–SNA | Virgin Australia Velocity | 37,500 pts + $13.57 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | CMH–LAX | United MileagePlus | 52,100 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 8,000 miles + $5.60 via American Airlines AAdvantage on CMH–LAX, which showed nonstop space there on 32 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 30,000 miles + taxes vary via American Airlines AAdvantage on CMH–LAX, which showed nonstop space there on 31 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Columbus (CMH) to Los Angeles on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 3 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9,000 pts + $5.60 (1 date)AAdvantage | 100,000 pts + $5.60 (2 dates)MileagePlus | 41,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $5.60 (8 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 9,500 pts + $5.60 (14 dates)AAdvantage | 100,000 pts + $5.60 (5 dates)MileagePlus | 25,500 pts + $5.60 (14 dates)AAdvantage | 25,500 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 8,000 pts + $5.60 (6 dates)AAdvantage | 69,900 pts + $5.60 (3 dates)Qantas | 31,000 pts + $5.60 (6 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $5.60 (6 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | — | — | 54,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 10,500 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)MileagePlus | 39,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 10,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | — | 59,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 25,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | |
| 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | — | 93,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | |
| 10,500 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | — | 33,500 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | 25,500 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | — | 43,600 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Qantas | 39,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | |
| 19,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)Velocity | — | — | — | |
| 19,000 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)Velocity | — | — | — |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. AwardTool's list has no transfers from these US card programs to Virgin Australia Velocity.
Questions about Columbus (CMH) to Los Angeles award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Columbus (CMH) to Los Angeles?
In business class, CMH–LAX with 25,500 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, CMH–LAX with 8,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Columbus (CMH) and Los Angeles had award space?
CMH–LAX (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), CMH–SNA (economy and first class) and CMH–ONT (economy). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Columbus (CMH) to Los Angeles?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 37 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 10:09 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 25,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Nov 7, 2026, 21:32 UTC for a Dec 3, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 37 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 10:09 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Columbus (CMH) to Los Angeles?
7 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 37 dates, business class 37 dates, first class 37 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 10 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 10 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 6 dates, business class 1 date); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 10 dates, premium economy 3 dates, business class 7 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 13 dates, premium economy 13 dates, business class 12 dates, first class 13 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 133 dates, first class 1 date). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Columbus (CMH) to Los Angeles on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and first class, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer and United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Columbus (CMH) to Los Angeles?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with AAdvantage (8,000 miles + $5.60) to $32.98 with Aeroplan (17,500 points + $32.98). Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Columbus (CMH) to Los Angeles?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Columbus (CMH) to Los Angeles on points?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 8,000 miles + $5.60 with AAdvantage (6 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 25,500 miles + $5.60 with AAdvantage (14 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Columbus (CMH) to Los Angeles?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days, Air Canada Aeroplan about 355 days and 3 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Sep 22, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.