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$80+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Columbus

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 2/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — CMH
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Columbus

Cheapest flights from San Diego to Columbus
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 December 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/242:11 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop6h 33mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/14:17 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop9h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$293
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/311:15 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop6h 50mSouthwest
Tue 1/66:40 amCMH - SAN
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 12/11$328
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Mon 12/292:55 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop7h 05mSouthwest
Thu 1/16:30 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop6h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 12/10$348
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1912:42 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop7h 22mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/74:41 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop8h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$377
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2112:11 pmSAN - CMH
1 stop8h 18mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/35:40 amCMH - SAN
1 stop7h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$467

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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 December 12, 2025.

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$264
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$80
(Kiwi.com)

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Average price

$468
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San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Wed 3/11

6:15 am-5:55 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Columbus

Wed 3/18

6:25 pm-12:07 am

1 stop8h 42m

$264

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Thu 3/12

6:15 am-5:55 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Columbus

Wed 3/18

6:25 pm-12:07 am

1 stop8h 42m

$274

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Sat 3/14

10:10 pm-9:55 am

1 stop8h 45m

Columbus

Mon 3/16

12:00 pm-5:42 pm

1 stop8h 42m

$277

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Sat 1/17

11:10 am-10:30 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Columbus

Mon 1/19

5:45 am-9:40 am

1 stop6h 55m

$277

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Fri 3/13

9:25 pm-10:01 am

1 stop9h 36m

Columbus

Tue 3/17

2:11 pm-5:42 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$277

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Wed 5/13

10:10 pm-11:41 am

1 stop10h 31m

Columbus

Sat 5/16

10:20 am-2:08 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$277

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Tue 1/20

10:00 pm-9:36 am

1 stop8h 36m

Columbus

Wed 1/21

5:00 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$277

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Wed 3/11

12:05 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 54m

Columbus

Fri 3/13

6:50 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$277

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Tue 3/10

9:25 pm-10:01 am

1 stop9h 36m

Columbus

Mon 3/16

12:00 pm-5:42 pm

1 stop8h 42m

$277

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Tue 5/19

6:20 am-6:08 pm

1 stop8h 48m

Columbus

Tue 5/26

1:35 pm-8:21 pm

1 stop9h 46m

$277

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Columbus

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Columbus

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 December 5, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Columbus (average of $101). Flying from San Diego to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $268). 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 December 12, 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 in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 52% on airfare.

How often are flights from San Diego to Columbus delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between San Diego and Columbus have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 90 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Diego to Columbus flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Diego to Columbus flights?

Over the last year, Southwest have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed.

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 December 12, 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
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,179 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

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 6 different airlines.

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

    Airlines like Alaska Airlines and Delta fly from San Diego to Columbus in about 8h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 05m. 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 $101 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and United Airlines, starting at $116 and $230 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is priced at 75% 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 $51. Users have also found prices from $112 and $130 on Frontier and American Airlines, respectively.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $179. While the most popular route (San Diego - Columbus) can be booked for $218 on average, our data indicates $427 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Columbus (average of $101). Flying from San Diego to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $268). 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

Discover the top 6 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$101Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$116Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$230Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$250Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$250Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$264Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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