United adds daily nonstop Columbus-to-Los Angeles flights from CMH, starting March 29, 2026

New West Coast link becomes daily, year-round option for Central Ohio travelers

United Airlines is adding a daily nonstop flight between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), with service scheduled to begin on March 29, 2026. The route creates a new year-round, nonstop option for passengers traveling between Central Ohio and the Los Angeles region on United’s network.

The planned schedule lists a morning departure from Columbus at 7:25 a.m. and an afternoon return from Los Angeles at 2:05 p.m. The airline has indicated the flight will operate daily.

What the route changes for Columbus passengers

For Columbus-area travelers, a daily nonstop to LAX can reduce total travel time compared with itineraries that connect through hub airports. The route also broadens same-day connectivity to onward flights from Los Angeles, one of the country’s largest aviation gateways, including domestic connections throughout the western U.S. and trans-Pacific departures that frequently route through Southern California.

The new service also adds another nonstop option in a market that has seen shifting capacity over time, as airlines adjust schedules and seasonal offerings. Daily frequency is significant for business travelers and for passengers seeking consistent week-to-week availability rather than limited-day service.

Context: airlines compete for nonstop demand and connections

Airlines typically evaluate routes such as Columbus–Los Angeles using a mix of local passenger demand and the ability to feed connecting traffic at one or both endpoints. In this case, LAX functions as a major origin-and-destination market while also serving as a connection point for United’s broader network presence in Southern California.

From an airport perspective, additional year-round service to a major U.S. gateway can strengthen overall network utility, particularly for travelers who value fewer connections and more predictable schedules.

Key details travelers should know

• Route: Columbus (CMH) to Los Angeles (LAX)
• Frequency: Daily nonstop service
• Start date: March 29, 2026
• Planned departure from Columbus: 7:25 a.m.
• Planned departure from Los Angeles: 2:05 p.m.

The addition of a daily nonstop flight is expected to improve schedule flexibility and reduce reliance on connecting itineraries for travelers moving between Central Ohio and Southern California.

As with all airline schedules, timings and aircraft assignments may be subject to adjustment closer to launch, particularly across seasonal timetable updates and operational planning windows.