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$87+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Columbus

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SAN — CMH
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Columbus are usually found in April or February, booked 45 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$139
(Expedia)

One-way from

$87
(Southwest)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$451
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/151:10 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop6h 50mSouthwest
Wed 10/225:05 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop7h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 9/9$174
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/83:35 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop6h 45mSouthwest
Tue 10/147:15 amCMH - SAN
1 stop8h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 9/11$184
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/256:25 amSAN - CMH
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Tue 10/287:20 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 9/10$186
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/261:35 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop30h 10mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/3012:53 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop13h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/10$192
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/166:25 amSAN - CMH
1 stop13h 09mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/237:04 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop17h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$203
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/36:35 amSAN - CMH
1 stop10h 04mFrontier
Mon 10/137:04 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop7h 46mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$211
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/271:35 pmSAN - CMH
2 stops26h 36mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/112:53 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop13h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/10$214
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/231:35 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop30h 10mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/3012:53 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop13h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/10$215

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Columbus that are best for you.

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San Diego

Fly to

Columbus

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Wed 10/15

3:35 pm-1:20 am

1 stop6h 45m

Columbus

Wed 10/22

1:05 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops8h 50m

$179

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Wed 10/29

3:35 pm-1:20 am

1 stop6h 45m

Columbus

Sat 11/1

6:40 am-10:50 am

1 stop7h 10m

$186

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Fri 10/24

6:41 am-6:09 pm

1 stop8h 28m

Columbus

Sun 10/26

7:08 pm-9:57 am

1 stop17h 49m

$216

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Wed 11/5

10:20 am-9:35 pm

2 stops8h 15m

Columbus

Fri 11/7

5:35 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$216

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Fri 10/10

6:41 am-6:27 pm

1 stop8h 46m

Columbus

Fri 10/17

8:31 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop6h 19m

$227

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Wed 11/19

6:40 am-5:00 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Columbus

Sat 11/22

12:05 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop11h 00m

$235

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Tue 10/14

8:00 am-2:29 pm

2 stops27h 29m

Columbus

Thu 10/23

7:04 pm-9:57 am

1 stop17h 53m

$241

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Sat 10/25

8:00 am-10:34 pm

1 stop11h 34m

Columbus

Sun 10/26

7:08 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop28h 00m

$247

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Thu 10/30

3:05 pm-12:35 am

1 stop6h 30m

Columbus

Sun 11/2

5:35 am-9:15 am

1 stop6h 40m

$248

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Tue 12/9

2:50 pm-12:05 am

1 stop6h 15m

$87

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Columbus

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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 August 29, 2025.

Booking 45 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.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Columbus (average of $254). Flying from San Diego to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Columbus. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

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 at noon could potentially save you up to 43% on airfare.

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 September 7, 2025.

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 at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 September 11, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Columbus, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,023 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Columbus. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 5 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Columbus?

    Airlines like Southwest and Frontier fly from San Diego to Columbus in about 6h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 43m. The distance from San Diego to Columbus is about 1959 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from San Diego to Columbus is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $138 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and American Airlines, starting at $276 and $283 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is priced at 68% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Columbus?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $316. While the most popular route (San Diego - Columbus) can be booked for $166 on average, our data indicates $410 when flying from San Diego to Columbus.

  • 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.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Columbus (average of $254). Flying from San Diego to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 5 airlines flying from San Diego to Columbus

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Columbus. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$138Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$283Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$327Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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