Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Columbus from $109

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SAN — CMH
Jun 11 — Jun 181

The best prices from San Diego to Columbus are usually found in January or February, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Columbus (C01). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 6, 2024.

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March

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Round-trip from

$282

One-way from

$121
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From San Diego to Columbus
One-way flight from San Diego to Columbus

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Diego to Columbus?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Friday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to Columbus?

Find a great deal and save up to 150% by booking at least 59 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from San Diego to Columbus within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $248.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Columbus?

Our data shows that January tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Columbus from San Diego. Users have commonly found prices around $473 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $208. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in March.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to CMH?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Diego to Columbus is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 48% on airfare.

Cheap San Diego to Columbus flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Diego to Columbus specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Prices were last updated on June 6, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from San Diego to Columbus in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Thu 6/274:26 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop10h 39mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/98:40 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop13h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$261
Fri 6/217:59 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop7h 06mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/244:20 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop24h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/5$262
Mon 6/244:26 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop10h 39mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/45:58 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop6h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$265
Fri 6/287:59 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop7h 06mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/98:40 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop13h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$271
Tue 6/187:44 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop7h 21mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/259:53 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop13h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/6$273
Thu 6/202:56 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop12h 09mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/239:59 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop12h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$276
Fri 6/287:59 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop7h 06mSpirit Airlines
Mon 7/14:20 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop10h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/5$278
Mon 6/2410:40 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop28h 25mSpirit Airlines
Thu 7/44:20 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop20h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/5$280
Fri 6/217:59 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop7h 06mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/247:00 pmCMH - SAN
2 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$286

San Diego to Columbus 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Diego and Columbus in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from San Diego to Columbus in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Thu 8/157:24 amSAN - CMH
1 stop10h 22mFrontier
Mon 8/199:46 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop11h 38mFrontier
Deal found 6/5$200
Tue 10/112:45 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop6h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/39:46 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop25h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$222
Wed 9/183:10 pmSAN - CMH
2 stops17h 04mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/2310:40 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop15h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/6$240
Wed 9/1812:45 pmSAN - CMH
2 stops19h 29mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/2310:40 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop15h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/5$241
Fri 8/236:07 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop21h 43mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/259:46 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop25h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$244
Thu 8/112:38 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop8h 57mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/26:57 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop7h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$246
Wed 9/1812:45 pmSAN - CMH
2 stops19h 29mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/233:30 pmCMH - SAN
2 stops18h 58mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/5$254
Thu 8/157:24 amSAN - CMH
1 stop10h 22mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/193:20 pmCMH - SAN
2 stops19h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$255
Thu 6/274:26 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop10h 39mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/98:40 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop13h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$261

San Diego to Columbus flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from San Diego to Columbus for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Have a look at some of the last-minute flights available departing from San Diego to Columbus. It's wise to confirm all flight details are correct before booking.
Sun 6/164:26 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop10h 39mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/239:59 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop12h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$300
Wed 6/1212:46 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop8h 16mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/146:56 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop8h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$322
Sun 6/168:16 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop6h 49mSpirit Airlines
Sun 6/237:00 pmCMH - SAN
2 stops17h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/5$339
Thu 6/138:01 amSAN - CMH
1 stop6h 06mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/144:20 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop9h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$347
Fri 6/147:59 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop7h 06mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/174:20 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop10h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/5$352
Thu 6/138:01 amSAN - CMH
1 stop6h 06mFrontier
Thu 6/205:58 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop6h 24mFrontier
Deal found 6/6$357
Fri 6/144:55 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop9h 48mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/169:59 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop12h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$359
Sun 6/164:26 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop10h 39mSpirit Airlines
Sun 6/239:00 amCMH - SAN
3 stops41h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/5$382
Sun 6/1610:14 pmSAN - CMH
3 stops16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/237:00 pmCMH - SAN
2 stops17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$389

One-way flights to Columbus from San Diego

Search for one-way flight options from San Diego to Columbus. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Users traveling one-way from San Diego to Columbus can select one of these great deals. For those needing a return trip from San Diego, there is a search form available above.
Wed 7/107:32 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop7h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/5$109
Wed 7/107:32 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop7h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/6$115
Mon 7/154:27 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop10h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/4$119
Mon 7/157:32 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop7h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/4$120
Sat 7/135:50 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop24h 09mFrontier
Deal found 6/5$121
Sat 9/1410:46 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop8h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$123
Mon 7/14:26 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop10h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/5$130
Mon 7/155:50 pmSAN - CMH
2 stops21h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/4$143
Sun 6/1610:05 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop8h 43mDelta
Deal found 6/5$146

Find flights from San Diego to Columbus within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Columbus that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.

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$200

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1 stop6h 05m

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$222

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2 stops17h 04m

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1 stop15h 05m

$240

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$241

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1 stop21h 43m

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1 stop25h 54m

$244

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Thu 8/1

1 stop8h 57m

Columbus

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1 stop7h 53m

$246

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Thu 7/25

1 stop8h 44m

Columbus

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1 stop9h 05m

$292

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Sat 7/6

1 stop8h 25m

Columbus

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1 stop6h 34m

$336

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Thu 10/17

1 stop15h 18m

Columbus

Sun 10/20

1 stop12h 10m

$345

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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Columbus?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Columbus. Price data was last updated on May 31, 2024.
Booking 58 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Diego to Columbus. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Columbus?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Columbus. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Columbus flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Columbus

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Temperature and rainfall in Columbus by month

Plan your trip to Columbus by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CMH

Temperature

30.2 - 75.2 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbus, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 30.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbus

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbus. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Columbus. Reviews last updated June 6, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines, Delta and Spirit Airlines from San Diego to Columbus. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

7.4
Good
10,696 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

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Good
14,227 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

7.2
Good
593 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Columbus?

    Located just 2.6 mi from the city center, San Diego is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Columbus from San Diego. Booking flights from San Diego (SAN) to Columbus should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Columbus from 6 different airlines.

  • Can I find flights from San Diego to Columbus for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Diego to Columbus for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $200, but on average you can expect to pay $259.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from San Diego to Columbus for under $300?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from San Diego to Columbus within the next 7 days for less than $300.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Columbus round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Diego to Columbus is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $200 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Spirit Airlines and American Airlines, starting at $240 and $246 round-trip. Frontier is priced at 57% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Columbus one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $109. Users have also found prices from $121 and $123 on Frontier and American Airlines, respectively.

  • What does SAN to CMH mean?

    SAN and CMH are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. SAN to CMH refers to a flight route from San Diego Airport to Columbus Airport. Dayton Airport (DAY), Columbus Rickenbacker Airport (LCK), Cincinnati Airport (LUK), Parkersburg Wood County Airport (PKB), Lima Allen County Airport (AOH) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Diego to Columbus?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Las Vegas?

    Las Vegas travelers tend to visit Fremont Street Experience, Colosseum at Caesars Palace, and Fountains of Bellagio more than anywhere else. Those on a layover in Las Vegas interested in visiting Fremont Street Experience, Colosseum at Caesars Palace, or Fountains of Bellagio can do so by traveling 5.9 mi, 2.6 mi, and 2.3 mi, respectively from Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl. Those landing in Las Vegas looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $53 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Diego to Columbus flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Columbus that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Diego to Columbus flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from San Diego to Columbus with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Diego to Columbus flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Columbus that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Columbus flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Columbus?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Columbus.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Columbus?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Columbus by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Columbus that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Diego to Columbus offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Diego to Columbus?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Diego to Columbus flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Diego to Columbus flight deals updated?

    The San Diego to Columbus flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/6.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Diego to Columbus?

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Columbus?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Columbus (average of $282). Flying from San Diego to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $347). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from San Diego to Columbus

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$150Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$150Average$301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$209Average$783FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$293Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$303Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$332Average$530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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