Sunlight spills across the Pacific, palm trees sway like they’ve never rushed a day in their lives, and somewhere in the distance, a studio lot hums with quiet ambition. Los Angeles is part beach town, part creative capital, part culinary playground — and now, it’s easier than ever to get there from Columbus.
Whether you’re chasing sunshine, showbiz, or a simple change of scenery, LA delivers in widescreen.
CMH to LAX: Getting there from Columbus
Flight time: 5 hours, 10 minutes
Airlines offering nonstop service:
- American Airlines offers daily nonstop service.
- United Airlines is launching new daily nonstop service beginning March 29.
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is one of the busiest airports in the world, offering easy connections to Hawaii, Asia, and throughout the Pacific Rim.
Iconic views
Few skylines are as instantly recognizable as LA’s.
Start with the legendary Hollywood Sign, perched above the city like a quiet reminder that big dreams belong here. For panoramic views, head to the Griffith Observatory, where the city unfolds beneath you and the Pacific glows in the distance.
At golden hour, stroll the Santa Monica Pier. The Ferris wheel lights up, surfers dot the horizon, and the air smells like salt and sunscreen. It’s cinematic without even trying to be.
Beaches and neighborhoods
Los Angeles is less one city and more a collection of personalities.
- Wander the murals and street performers along Venice Beach.
- Watch volleyball games and sunsets from Manhattan Beach Pier.
- Browse luxury storefronts on Rodeo Drive.
- Drive the Pacific Coast Highway toward Malibu for cliffside views that feel almost unreal.
Each neighborhood carries its own rhythm. The only rule: don’t rush it.
Food, film, and fun
From blockbuster backlots to street-corner taco trucks, LA blends spectacle and simplicity.
- Explore movie magic at Universal Studios Hollywood.
- Spend an afternoon at the hilltop Getty Center, where art and architecture meet sweeping city views.
- Stroll the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- Eat your way through Koreatown, Little Tokyo, or one of the city’s legendary food truck gatherings.
LA doesn’t ask you to pick just one vibe. It hands you the whole playlist.
Start your West Coast story
With daily nonstop service from Columbus on American Airlines and new service launching this spring on United Airlines, Los Angeles is officially within easy reach.
Take the trip. Trust your departure plan. Sunset is waiting.