Award flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Columbus (CMH)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 13 programs for LAX→CMH. Lowest economy: 9,500 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 25,500 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 25,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage).
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Los Angeles (LAX) to Columbus (CMH) at a glance
- From
- Los Angeles International, Los Angeles, California, United States (LAX)
- To
- John Glenn Columbus International, Columbus, Ohio, United States (CMH)
- Programs with award space seen
- 13 of 13 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and first class, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), Delta Air Lines (DL), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Aug 2027
- Most dates with space
- 68 of 70 departure dates checked (American Airlines AAdvantage, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Columbus (CMH)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 9,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 68 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 11,300 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 14 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 12,500 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 9+ | 12 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 14,500 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 7 | 5 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 30 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 14 | See dates | |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 17,000 pts + $11.20 | 1 stopNonstop from 26,400 pts | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 7 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 17,500 pts + $32.94 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 14 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 17,500 pts + $30.51 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 5 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $9.53 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 7 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20,700 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 14 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 23,000 pts + $30.93 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 7 | 10 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 39,000 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 9 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMilesLowest observed | 66,700 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 4 | 12 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 79,600 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 1 | 3 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 100,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 5 | 30 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 406,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 1 | 7 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 25,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | — | 68 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 40,000 pts + $52.20 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 6 | 8 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,600 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 1 | 14 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $43.33 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 2 | 2 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 79,600 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 9 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 80,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 28 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Delta SkyMiles, Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Virgin Australia Velocity.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 stopsNonstop from 41,500 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 2 | 68 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $25.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 12 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 48,600 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 7 | 14 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 48,900 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 30 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Virgin Australia Velocity.
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. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 9,500 pts + $5.60 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Delta SkyMiles | 66,700 pts + $5.60 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 25,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,600 pts + $5.60 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 50,000 pts + $58.95 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | GOL Smiles | 88,500 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $31.20 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | United MileagePlus | 48,900 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 9,500 miles via American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed nonstop space on 61 dates (11 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 41,500 miles via American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed nonstop space on 61 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to Columbus (CMH) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (8 dates) | 66,700 · SkyMiles (2 dates) | 30,000 · AAdvantage (8 dates) | 25,500 · AAdvantage (8 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (12 dates) | 100,000 · MileagePlus (6 dates) | 25,500 · AAdvantage (12 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (12 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | 69,500 · SkyMiles (6 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (7 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (14 dates) | 66,700 · SkyMiles (3 dates) | 25,500 · AAdvantage (14 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (14 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | — | 25,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 25,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | — | 124,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 28,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 100,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | 40,000 · Etihad Guest (1 date) | 27,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 100,000 · MileagePlus (3 dates) | 39,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 25,500 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | — | 130,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | — | 126,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 25,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 5:4 · Instant | — | 1:0.6 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Search Los Angeles (LAX) to Columbus (CMH)How many miles you need from Los Angeles (LAX) to Columbus (CMH)
- In economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 9,500 miles + $5.60; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In premium economy, Delta SkyMiles had the lowest observed award, 66,700 miles + $5.60; see how many miles you need with Delta SkyMiles.
- In business class, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 25,500 miles + $5.60; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In first class, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 25,000 miles + $5.60; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
Questions about award flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Columbus (CMH)
What's the lowest Los Angeles (LAX) to Columbus (CMH) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 9,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 9, 2026, 17:55 UTC for a Nov 10, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 68 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 17:24 UTC). In business class, 25,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 9, 2026, 17:55 UTC for a Nov 10, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 68 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 17:24 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Los Angeles (LAX) to Columbus (CMH)?
13 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 68 dates, business class 68 dates, first class 68 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 14 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 12 dates, first class 12 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 14 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 7 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 14 dates, premium economy 12 dates, first class 14 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 10 dates, business class 8 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 9 dates, premium economy 7 dates, business class 9 dates) and 5 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Los Angeles (LAX) to Columbus (CMH)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and first class, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 9,500 miles with American Airlines AAdvantage.
Which credit card points can book awards from Los Angeles (LAX) to Columbus (CMH)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:0.6), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (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), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Los Angeles (LAX) to Columbus (CMH)?
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 Dec 2026 departures, 9,500 miles with AAdvantage (16 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 25,500 miles with AAdvantage (14 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.