Award flights from Los Angeles to Columbus (CMH)
Award space from Los Angeles to Columbus (CMH)
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AwardTool saw award space on 3 airport pairs between Los Angeles (LAX, SNA, ONT) and Columbus (CMH) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 8,000 miles + $5.60 on LAX–CMH (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 25,500 miles + $5.60 on LAX–CMH (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 25,000 miles + $5.60 on LAX–CMH (American Airlines AAdvantage).
Prices observed – .
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- Lowest economy
- 8,000 pts + $5.60
- LAX–CMH · AAdvantage
- Lowest premium economy
- 61,100 pts + $5.60
- LAX–CMH · SkyMiles
- Lowest business class
- 25,500 pts + $5.60
- LAX–CMH · AAdvantage
- Lowest first class
- 25,000 pts + $5.60
- LAX–CMH · AAdvantage
Economy was lowest on LAX–CMH: 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on SNA–CMH. 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 Los Angeles to Columbus (CMH) on points: 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on LAX–CMH (seen on 34 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 8,000 pts + $5.60 | LAX–CMH | 34 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 10,900 pts + $5.60 | LAX–CMH | 15 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 12,100 pts + $11.20 | LAX–CMH | 12 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | LAX–CMH | 12 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | LAX–CMH | 17 |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | LAX–CMH | 12 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 17,500 pts + $32.94 | LAX–CMH | 15 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 17,500 pts + $30.32 | LAX–CMH | 7 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $9.66 | SNA–CMH | 165 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20,700 pts + $5.60 | LAX–CMH | 11 |
| Etihad Guest | 23,000 pts + $30.93 | LAX–CMH | 10 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 26,000 pts + $5.60 | LAX–CMH | 9 |
| GOL Smiles | 38,100 pts + taxes not reported | LAX–CMH | 8 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Los Angeles to Columbus (CMH) on points: 61,100 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles on LAX–CMH (seen on 12 dates).
Business Class
Lowest business class from Los Angeles to Columbus (CMH) on points: 25,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on LAX–CMH (seen on 34 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 25,500 pts + $5.60 | LAX–CMH | 34 |
| Etihad Guest | 40,000 pts + $52.20 | LAX–CMH | 10 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,600 pts + $5.60 | LAX–CMH | 14 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $42.70 | LAX–CMH | 4 |
| United MileagePlus | 80,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | LAX–CMH | 12 |
| GOL Smiles | 81,900 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | LAX–CMH | 7 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Los Angeles to Columbus (CMH) on points: 25,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on LAX–CMH (seen on 34 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.
Los Angeles to Columbus (CMH) at a glance
- From
- Los Angeles (LAX, SNA, ONT)
- To
- Columbus (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, 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
- Nov 2026 to Oct 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 Columbus (CMH)
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Los Angeles and Columbus (CMH), with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Columbus (CMH) | 8,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 34 dates | 61,100 pts + $5.60SkyMiles · 12 dates | 25,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 34 dates | 25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 34 dates |
| Orange County (SNA) to Columbus (CMH) | 8,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 14 dates | 22,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 1 date | 32,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 2 dates | 25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 14 dates |
| Ontario (ONT) to Columbus (CMH) | 19,000 pts + $13.70Velocity · 118 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, Los Angeles to Columbus (CMH)
- Economy: 8,000 miles + $5.60 on Los Angeles (LAX) to Columbus (CMH) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space there on 34 dates.
- Premium Economy: 61,100 miles + $5.60 on Los Angeles (LAX) to Columbus (CMH) with Delta SkyMiles, which showed premium economy award space there on 12 dates.
- Business Class: 25,500 miles + $5.60 on Los Angeles (LAX) to Columbus (CMH) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space there on 34 dates.
- First Class: 25,000 miles + $5.60 on Los Angeles (LAX) to Columbus (CMH) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed first-class award space there on 34 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | SNA–CMH | American Airlines AAdvantage | 8,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | LAX–CMH | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $25.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | LAX–CMH | Delta SkyMiles | 61,100 pts + $5.60 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | LAX–CMH | American Airlines AAdvantage | 25,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | LAX–CMH | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,600 pts + $5.60 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | LAX–CMH | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $25.60 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | LAX–CMH | United MileagePlus | 52,100 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | LAX–CMH | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 108,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 | 1 stop | 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 LAX–CMH, which showed nonstop space there on 29 dates (10 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 30,000 miles + taxes vary via American Airlines AAdvantage on LAX–CMH, which showed nonstop space there on 29 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Los Angeles to Columbus (CMH) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8,000 pts + $5.60 (4 dates)AAdvantage | 61,100 pts + $5.60 (2 dates)SkyMiles | 33,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $5.60 (4 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 8,000 pts + $5.60 (2 dates)AAdvantage | 64,500 pts + $5.60 (5 dates)SkyMiles | 25,500 pts + $5.60 (12 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $5.60 (12 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 8,000 pts + $5.60 (10 dates)AAdvantage | 65,400 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)SkyMiles | 25,500 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | — | 32,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 19,000 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)Velocity | — | — | — | |
| 10,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $52.20 (1 date)Etihad Guest | 25,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 22,500 pts + $5.60 (1 date)AAdvantage | — | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | |
| 10,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | — | 72,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 32,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 19,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Velocity | — | — | — | |
| 19,000 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)Velocity | — | — | — | |
| 19,000 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)Velocity | — | — | — | |
| 19,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 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 | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 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 Los Angeles to Columbus (CMH) award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Los Angeles to Columbus (CMH)?
In business class, LAX–CMH with 25,500 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, LAX–CMH 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 Los Angeles and Columbus (CMH) had award space?
LAX–CMH (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), SNA–CMH (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and ONT–CMH (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 Los Angeles to Columbus (CMH)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 25, 2026, 23:12 UTC for a Nov 18, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 34 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 02:58 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 25,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Nov 11, 2026, 21:43 UTC for a Dec 4, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 34 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 02:58 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Los Angeles to Columbus (CMH)?
13 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 34 dates, premium economy 1 date, business class 34 dates, first class 34 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 15 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 12 dates, first class 12 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 17 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 12 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 15 dates, premium economy 12 dates, first class 15 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 10 dates, business class 10 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 8 dates, premium economy 3 dates, business class 7 dates) and 5 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Los Angeles to Columbus (CMH) on points?
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, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. 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 Los Angeles to Columbus (CMH)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with AAdvantage (8,000 miles + $5.60) to $32.94 with Aeroplan (17,500 points + $32.94); in business class from $5.60 with AAdvantage (25,500 miles + $5.60) to $52.20 with Etihad Guest (40,000 miles + $52.20). GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy and business-class awards. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Los Angeles 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), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying 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), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (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), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (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 Los Angeles to Columbus (CMH) 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 (10 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 25,500 miles + $5.60 with AAdvantage (12 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 Los Angeles to Columbus (CMH)?
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 8 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 5, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.